This is kind of vague. I don't doubt the 6-to-1 drubbing, but is that pre-Rathergate?
I'm wondering if the story is not so much the ratings but CBS' incentive to DO something about their sinking ship...
Methinks Rather doesn't want to be put out to pasture with a 0.6 share...
I guess I missed the detail that these are "this week's" numbers.
I guess the question I'm asking now is, what were the ratings pre-Rathergate? Is this a big change or more of the same?
Here's a reply from my local affiliate:
First, thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the CBS News story about President Bush's military record.
To say the least, we are very concerned about the controversy surrounding the memos used as the basis for their story. Letters and emails of concern like yours have been flooding WRAL as I am sure the rest of the affiliate stations across the country. CBS is feeling the heat. Below is the latest industry story regarding this CBS story.
It then prints CBS News's offical reply and then ends:
As for WRAL-TV News, which is locally owned and operated by Capitol Broadcasting Company of Raleigh, we will continue to provide the most accurate and unbiased local news to our viewers. I hope you will not penalized us for what CBS is doing.
Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us. Please make sure your thoughts are heard at CBS News.
Respectfully,
Chuck deCourt
Station Manager