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July 26, 2004

Fear Factor: DNC Edition

On Saturday, Jim Lehrer blasted Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, and Peter Jennings for their networks' skimpy coverage of the 2004 Democratic National Convention. The networks defend themselves with charges that the conventions are too scripted and not sufficiently newsworthy.

So let's see what tonight's alternatives are:

TV Listings
 << 8:00 pm8:30 pm9:00 pm9:30 pm10:00 pm10:30 pm >>
8 · CBSEverybody Loves Raymond  Repeat CC TVPGTwo and a Half Men  Repeat CC TVPGCSI: Miami  Repeat CC TV14Democratic National Convention  CC
10 · NBCFear Factor  Repeat CC TVPGFor Love or Money  CC TVPGDemocratic National Convention  CC
11 · PBSDemocratic National Convention  CC
13 · ABCMy Wife and Kids  Repeat CC TVPGGeorge Lopez  Repeat CC TVPGAccording to Jim  Repeat CCHope & Faith  Repeat CC TVPGDemocratic National Convention  CC
 

Oh look! One of the shows is not a rerun, let's check the synopsis:

For Love or Money:

The five remaining men find their artistic talents put to the test as they compete for a date with Rachel by painting her portrait; one man is eliminated.

Now, that's sure to top the headlines tomorrow...

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