[BC] Along the lines of SB coverage

[FrankGott@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/6/2006 10:56:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Xmitters at aol.com writes:

<< While on the subject of the Superbowl, maybe some of you TV types can 
answer 
 this. During FB season, CBS is constantly late airing 60 Minutes to the 
point 
 where I have stopped watching that show. That's OK with me if a game runs 
over 
 on occasion because of the character of FB, but why does it happen every 
 bloody Sunday? 
                                    <snippage> 
 Now is there a legitimate logistical nightmare to starting early, or is it 
 simply the arrogance of the football franchises not wanting to play nice 
with 
 the TV networks? >>

I'm not a TV type, but here goes....

The early game on any given NFL Sunday begins at 1PM Eastern.  That's 10AM 
Western.  An earlier start for the East Coast folks would lose the Western 
audience.

Three hours is allotted for the game.  The late game begins afterward at 4PM 
Eastern.  Attempting to avoid overlap minimizes time conflicts for those who 
want to watch/listen to both games.  Sells more advertising too.

During the playoffs the late game is delayed until 4:30PM so, in most cases, 
fans can view/listen to each game in its entirety.

Frank Gottlieb