These are win win deals. The TV networks get a big return on the investment and in turn the interview subject is allowed to share in these profits. No harm, no foul--except for noting that newspaper reporters complaining about this would happily switch sides if they could swing such sweet deals.
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I accept your allegations networks buy their exclusives. But putting a Hilton interview in the realm of Frost/Nixon, oh please?... [MORE]
John VanLandingham
Jun 28, 2007 14:13
I'm confused. It's a good thing that major networks gave the corrupt men behind Watergate large amounts of money?
Ask... [MORE]
Scribbler
Jun 27, 2007 13:51
i think its fair enough considering that some of the questions asked by the interviewer might make her feel uncomfortable... [MORE]
kamogelo
Jun 27, 2007 07:22
How come so many adult professionals waste their time on some spoiled lil girl who can have her way while... [MORE]
Nataly
Jun 27, 2007 02:31
These are win win deals. The TV networks get a big return on the investment and in turn the interview...