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"Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by EnglProf on 04-12-04 at 04:22 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-12-04 AT 04:27 PM (EST)

This just in...

President Bush is performing tomorrow night during American Idol.
What song do you think he'll choose?

Elvis Costello's "Peace in Our Time"?
Public Enemy's "Can't Truss It?"
Husker Du's "Turn on the News?"
Sonic Youth's "Youth Against Fascism"?

Wait-- I know what he'll sing: something from The Spin Doctors (LOL)

Oh. whoops. It's a press conference. I guess that means no singing from the Prez.

Still, he interrupts (?) our American Idol for this? Oh the irony!!

ha ha. Just kidding with the political stuff. But he really is staging a press conference at 8:30. Darn it.

(ETF: typo)

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"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by zombiebaby on 04-12-04 at 04:26 PM
I would think "Jive Talkin" would be on his list.
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Brat2u on 04-12-04 at 05:49 PM
The Prez should sing "Anarchy in the U.K.", he can change it to USA, ya know...the judges love it when the singers make a song their own.
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by popcorn_with_sam on 04-12-04 at 11:20 PM
Why isn't W. going to be home watching Idol so he can at least pretend like he has something in common with the masses?

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by callalilly3000 on 04-12-04 at 04:31 PM
OH NO!! Are you serious, because if you are I will go into serious withdrawel, I have to have my weekly American Idol fix.

If he preempts American Idol, he will loose the votes of millions of Americans, and I will be one of them! LOL

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by I_AM_HE on 04-12-04 at 04:57 PM
yeah, he'll lose the 300 votes a piece from millions of 13-year old girls
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by callalilly3000 on 04-12-04 at 05:06 PM
LOL! I never thought of that!
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by mistofleas on 04-12-04 at 05:07 PM
yeah, he'll lose the 300 votes a piece from millions of 13-year old girls

Only if they go through with and can lower the voting age in California before November!


--would gladly chose American Idol over American Idiot

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by emydi on 04-12-04 at 04:31 PM
Is it under oath and will ##### Cheney really be giving the press conference?

emydi

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by geekboy on 04-12-04 at 04:49 PM
This blatently copied from www.drudgereport.com ...

FOX DEBATES: 'AMERICAN IDOL' OVER BUSH PRESS CONFERENCE

The White House scheduling of President Bush's formal press conference tomorrow night at 8:30 PM ET has thrown FOX-TV and its top-rated AMERICAN IDOL into chaos, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

FOX executives on Monday afternoon wrestled over whether to postpone this week's lucrative live IDOL showdown for the White House.

The Bush 8:30 PM press conference is set to run approximately 45 minutes, leaving a non-interrupted IDOL hour a scheduling impossibility during FOX's 8 to 10 PM primetime block.

IDOL commands the largest audience in television, with viewership levels passing 23 million in recent weeks.

One top executive argued Monday afternoon that the show should go forward -- with an on-screen disclaimer directing viewers to FOX NEWS channel for Bush coverage.

No final decision has made as this transmits.

Developing...

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by nailbone on 04-12-04 at 05:05 PM
Haven't the networks at some time before decided to forego a Presidential press conference in favor of regular shows? Not W, but either Clinton or Bush I?


Cool new sig courtesy of Jslice o-

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by EnglProf on 04-12-04 at 05:16 PM
Hey Boner! *waves* to Boner, (which I hate calling you because my last name very much resembles that nickname and I was called "Boner" for most of my young, pained life)

What I remember is that they pre-empted Growing Pains almost weekly when I was a kid for some Presidential hoo-haa. It was devastating! I really blame the Republicans for that!

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by nailbone on 04-12-04 at 05:18 PM
You can call me whatever you want, EP. I certainly don't wanna cause painful memories!



Cool new sig courtesy of Jslice o-

Missing Growing Pains was a good thing, even if you didn't realize it at the time.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by EnglProf on 04-12-04 at 05:31 PM
--Missing Growing Pains was a good thing, even if you didn't realize it at the time.

Hey, I still get choked up when I see those baby pictures of Kirk Cameron that they begin every Growning Pains with!

He really made something of his life, huh?

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by nailbone on 04-13-04 at 09:35 AM
He sure has... http://www.wayofthemaster.com/



Cool new sig courtesy of Jslice o-

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by EnglProf on 04-13-04 at 10:11 AM
You threw that website together yesterday just to crush my early-childhood fantasies, right?

There's really nothing sexier than a born-again child star.

At least if I click on that page, he'll talk to me.

~Ugg.


"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by mistofleas on 04-13-04 at 10:32 AM
*must* *not* *comment*

mmmmmpppppfffftttt

*must* *restrain* *self*

Arrrggghhhh!!!!


--clicked "no" to the "are you a christian" question just to see what would happen...and then her brain exploded from the things she saw

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by nailbone on 04-13-04 at 11:39 AM
*whack*

*smooch*


Cool new sig courtesy of Jslice o-

Well, *I*'m not cleanin' it up

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-13-04 at 10:49 AM
Nailbone just likes it because Kirk Cameron's best friend was named Boner. Would he still be able to call him that if they have a reunion show?


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by nailbone on 04-13-04 at 11:38 AM
I forgot about that!!



Cool new sig courtesy of Jslice o-

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Spidey on 04-12-04 at 07:18 PM
What I remember is that they pre-empted Growing Pains almost weekly when I was a kid for some Presidential hoo-haa. It was devastating! I really blame the Republicans for that!

Sounds about the right time for Iran-Contra. And you CAN blame the republicans for that!

Remember when the networks were having such a hard time deciding between Clinton's S.O.U address and O.J.'s civil trial verdict? Touch, tough choices.


Would much prefer to watch AI. I am sure those who want to spend their Tuesday eveing being lied to can catch Bush on a number of networks.

"To Spidey"
Posted by callalilly3000 on 04-12-04 at 07:28 PM
Totally off topic, but my two year old son was sitting on my lap as I read your post, he was screaming "Spidey, Spidey!!" I had to sit here for ten minutes while he watched Spider Man move.

You just made one two year old very happy!

"RE: To Spidey"
Posted by Spidey on 04-12-04 at 07:58 PM
The dancing Spidey has entertained gobs of RTVW adults and children alike. I am glad Spidey made you son happy, sorry if it slowed you day down!


He IS mezmerizing, isn't he?

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by greenmonstah on 04-12-04 at 05:34 PM
Sounds like a JPL conspiracy to me...."Press Conference"---hmpph!

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Karennz on 04-12-04 at 05:51 PM
Song selection: How about "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?

Guess you know how I voted in the last election. lol

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by theincrediblehugey on 04-12-04 at 06:40 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-12-04 AT 06:41 PM (EST)

Update.

http://www.drudgereport.com/rcfox.htm

Bush bumps Idol to Wednesday night.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Ricky on 04-12-04 at 06:55 PM
Makes sense. I think FOX should just show Idol on Tuesday while the President is on all the other channels, and see what brings in the bigger ratings rather than moving it.
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-12-04 at 07:07 PM
So Idol plans on going up against Survivor?
Bush is so not getting my vote, cutting into my important TV time is number 1 on my list of why not to vote for a President.


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Spidey on 04-12-04 at 07:21 PM
Crap. I guess I'll have to pluck out my eyelashes Tues. night instead. Will be much more fun.

Don't worry about missing the results show. I won't. It sucks anyway. And I am sure you can log on before Survivor on Thursday on the left coast and get the results without having to open a thread!


"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-12-04 at 07:42 PM
Very true Spidey, it will be the one week I won't bump the Don't spoil thread.


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by mistofleas on 04-12-04 at 09:19 PM
Crap. I guess I'll have to pluck out my eyelashes Tues. night instead. Will be much more fun.

Great plan spidey sweetie. I think I'll join you.

It's either that or stick bamboo splinters under my nails. Either one is preferable to listening to the shrub slaughter the English language.


--mustn't get off on a "Reasons Why Misto Hates Bush" tangent

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-12-04 at 09:36 PM
Somebody is in an I don't want to go off on a tagent day.


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by mistofleas on 04-12-04 at 09:39 PM
It's one thing to go off into my "Pfffft Bush" place on OT but quite another in a specific forum. I gotta be good. I promised webby I'd be good.

But for you brazen...I'll be bad.


--mutters Bush sux under her breath

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-12-04 at 09:45 PM
You're such a tease Misto. You know I like bad.

I will also mutter Bush sux, perhaps not under my breath though.


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by callalilly3000 on 04-12-04 at 07:06 PM
I just heard on E News Live, that Fox is going to move the show to Wednesday and the results show to Thursday, sounds logical to me.
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by StarryLuna on 04-12-04 at 10:35 PM
This will kill the results show ratings. It will be going up against Survivor and the Apprentice finale. I myself will be watching the Apprentice and taping Survivor. Only one VCR in this house, so I guess no results show for me that night.


Can't wait till I can afford a Tivo.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by FSUGUY on 04-12-04 at 11:27 PM
>This will kill the results show
>ratings. It will be
>going up against Survivor and
>the Apprentice finale. I
>myself will be watching the
>Apprentice and taping Survivor.
>Only one VCR in this
>house, so I guess no
>results show for me that
>night.
>
>
>Can't wait till
>I can afford a Tivo.
>


fyi-
Survivor at 8-9
Apprentice 9-11

where will AI3 go??? it better not be 830!

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by StarryLuna on 04-13-04 at 09:58 AM
Ahh, thanks for the update. I thought that the Apprentice finale was from 8-10. 9-11 works much better!


"Just hope..."
Posted by Goooey_Alley on 04-13-04 at 01:20 AM
this coming episode of Survivor ain't be a waste of your time...

I lost my enthusiasm with A.S.S. almost many weeks ago and tuned in more on A.I.3... Can't wait for TAR5 and Surv9.


my six dif'rent flava

Their "best"s so far...
#01 JASMINE TRIAS - Inseperable
#02 JENNIFER HUDSON - Circle Of Life
#03 FANTASIA BARRINO - Always On My Mind
#04 LATOYA LONDON - All By Myself
#05 CAMILE VELASCO - One Last Cry
#06 GEORGE HUFF - Dock In The Bay
#07 DIANA DEGARMO - Think
#08 AMY ADAMS - Sin Wagon
#09 LEAH LABELLE - I Have Nothing
#10 JOHN STEVENS - King Of The Road
#11 JON PETER LEWIS - Drift Away
#12 MATT ROGERS - Hard To Handle

"RE: Just hope..."
Posted by applesugar on 04-13-04 at 08:38 AM
I/ve just finished reading everyone post on this topic and you guys are funny. I love what you said Ricky. That was tooo funny!! It's kinda works out for me. I get to watch UPN shows tonight. One on One and All of Us. I like those shows and have missed them since AI started.
"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by buckeyegirl on 04-13-04 at 08:47 AM
This must be a conspiracy of some sort to make us decide between Survivor, The Apprentice and Idol on Thursday night....
Here's the report from our own RealityWorld news:
American Idol


~will probably watch W out of boredom on Wednesday...RMMW!

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Breezy on 04-13-04 at 09:38 AM
Radio just told me that AI won't be on tonight. Crap...I'll have to tape it wednesday night. Have to tape bachelor too.


*waves* to everyone


"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by wildchickenhunter on 04-13-04 at 09:54 AM
Have to tape bachelor too
Why get a tape bachelor (assumes that is Breezy's name for a fake guy), find a real man. ****waves at Breezy*****




Flying my car to the nudie bar!

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by okaychatt on 04-13-04 at 05:17 PM
If Bush sings on AI, does that mean there's any chance he'll be voted off on Thursday? If so, a good song choice might be, "So Long, Farewell" from Sound of Music.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by pheeann on 04-13-04 at 05:18 PM
Oh, pick any number of songs from Bad Religion.
"Automatic Man" or "Part 2" comes to mind....

I figure it's a good night to hit the gym. It's a more productive kind of pain.

"RE: Uh-oh--Preemption?"
Posted by Estee on 04-13-04 at 05:29 PM
Good Night, Saigon. Billy Joel.

We swore we'd all go down together...

"RE: RESULTS SHOW 1/2 HOUR ONLY"
Posted by emydi on 04-14-04 at 09:56 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-14-04 AT 10:02 AM (EST)

I received this email for Idol on Fox:

-----------------------------------
SPECIAL FOX SCHEDULE THIS WEEK!
-----------------------------------


-----------------------------------
For this one week, American Idol is moving. The eight finalists will
perform some of their favorite musical movie moments this WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 14 AT 8/7c on FOX. Featuring special guest star Quentin Tarantino!
Watch the latest performances, and then vote for your favorites Wednesday
night!

Then come back THURSDAY, APRIL 15 AT 8/7c on FOX for the results show!
One more finalist will be heading home, the latest to have their
Hollywood dreams broken. Who will it be? Find out live!


Remember you can always get updates and more behind the scenes action
at:
IDOLONFOX.COM


-----------------------------------

Also, don't miss Idol alum Tamyra Gray on an all-new Tru Calling
Thursday at 8:30/7:30c on FOX.


-----------------------------------

Attention 24 fans: 24 is being moved from Tuesday this week only! Catch
an all-new episode on Sunday 9/8c on FOX.



Tru calling is at 8:30 and the results show is 1/2 hour ONLY!!!!
emydi

"RE: RESULTS SHOW 1/2 HOUR ONLY"
Posted by brvnkrz on 04-14-04 at 10:44 AM
Of course the one AI I won't be watching because of Survivor is the one that's only a half hour. AI is not fair to me


if you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me.

"RE: RESULTS SHOW 1/2 HOUR ONLY"
Posted by emydi on 04-14-04 at 11:46 AM
Brazen,

You can flip btw the two, or just go to AI at 8:25 or so when theres a commercial on Survivor.

If i did the AI results show it would be 1 minute. Three names, then two then YOURE gone. end of show.

emydi
Donating $1 to the "Buy Brazen a TIVO fund!!