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Why do the networks send you ...

Question: Why do the networks send you promotional stuff? Do they really think the stuff will influence you?Answer: I'm sure they hope it'll influence me, but I'm way too ethical to fall for that kind of thing. Case in point: NBC recently sent me a ThighMaster to promote The Biggest Loser and, well, you don't see me plugging that show, do you?

Michael Ausiello

Question: Why do the networks send you promotional stuff? Do they really think the stuff will influence you?

Answer: I'm sure they hope it'll influence me, but I'm way too ethical to fall for that kind of thing. Case in point: NBC recently sent me a ThighMaster to promote The Biggest Loser and, well, you don't see me plugging that show, do you?