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tableturner

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30. I'm NOT suggesting that!

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #28)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:11 PM

17 hrs ago

I'm suggesting that IF a deal could be arranged, then they COULD do that, and under my scenario, that would not be a risk since it would be predicted on having worked out the arrangement BEFORE any move would be made.

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60 Minutes crew should quit en masse and go to NBC or ABC. [View all] tableturner Yesterday OP

Great idea! Eventually they would have to hire Kid Rock since nobody else would want to work for them. Dave Bowman Yesterday #1

Start a YouTube Channel jmbar2 Yesterday #2

They should get with Colbert and start a new digital network awesomerwb1 Yesterday #3

Cut down the reports by 2 minutes each, then give Colbert a 10 minute humor segment. tableturner Yesterday #8

Excellent idea! justaprogressive Yesterday #4

Surely they have non-compete contracts. NT mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #5

except then there's no competition. ret5hd Yesterday #6

Doubtful, TV news people change networks all the time with no trouble. tableturner Yesterday #7

Most have a six month non-compete clause, Joe's FTC banned them but trump changed the rule back krawhitham Yesterday #13

You're thinking of on air talent and SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #17

They can go to NBC or ABC to make a living. tableturner 21 hrs ago #20

Are there jobs at ABC and NBC? SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #23

There will be jobs IF NBC or ABC decides to do their version of 60 Minutes. tableturner 21 hrs ago #26

If?? SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #27

Yes, a big if. My post was PREDICATED on that "if" becoming reality! tableturner 17 hrs ago #29

Not negativism but reality SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #31

Who's left to quit? maxsolomon Yesterday #9

Are there job openings at NBC and ABC SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #10

Scott Pelley just issued a statement on Bari's remarks this morning: LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #11

I think you will find that most of them aren't brave idealists, they are in it for a paycheck. RockRaven Yesterday #12

The crew are middle class workers SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #18

They can get a paycheck from NBC or ABC with the rest of the crew. tableturner 21 hrs ago #21

No guarantee they'll be hired SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #25

There are a finite number of jobs. They have a bird in the hand at the moment. You are RockRaven 19 hrs ago #28

I'm NOT suggesting that! tableturner 17 hrs ago #30

Bring a new show to MSNOW: One Hour JCMach1 Yesterday #14

Great idea and I bet there are a bunch over there that can't afford to quit....nt mitch96 Yesterday #15

Yes, they could save their jobs while saving the great heritage of 60 Minutes! tableturner Yesterday #16

I agree Rebl2 23 hrs ago #19

Jane Pauley doesn't work on 60 Minutes SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #24

I know Rebl2 6 hrs ago #35

Maybe she does SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #37

They should call the new show... Xavier Breath 21 hrs ago #22

I agree Trueblue1968 11 hrs ago #32

That would boost their integrity. Emile 10 hrs ago #33

This may be the codeine talking.... bagimin 10 hrs ago #34

How about calling it 3600 videohead5 6 hrs ago #36

Great idea! tableturner 2 hrs ago #38