Regarding Al Sharpton:

[pistoff democrat]

There has been a lot of discussion about whether or not he will host SNL tonight.

As of 5:15pm, the NBC website still has him as confirmed.

Does anyone know the rationale behind not allowing him to do so?

I'm guessing The Fairness Doctrine, ie then all candidates would have to host (what a thought!), but would somebody please let me know:

1. What was the hoopla about;

2. Are you intending to watch SNL tonight?

Thank you.

[Syrinx]

1. SNL has given open invitations to all the other candidates

To host. Even Bush can host if he wants to.

[pistoff democrat]

2. Aha! Thanks.

Bush would be hysterical without even knowing it.

:yourock:

[Terwilliger]

3. there's never been a question about whether he would host or not

the question has been about Equal Time considerations

[no name no slogan]

4. Yup, all about equal time

I heard on MN Public Radio yesterday that the show will not be broadcast from any stations in Iowa due to the equal time consideration.

I find it odd that they'd block the Sharpton show, but they didn't have any problems with showing it when John McCain hosted the show before the 2000 primaries. :shrug:

[TeeYiYi]

5. Here's a link to Sharpton shutout in Iowa . . .

http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/12/06/elec04.prez.sharpton.snl.ap/index.html

TYY

[Wonk]

7. I have a feeling that the better skits from tonight's show will

be online within a matter of hours O8)

[pistoff democrat]

6. Oh, I think it's time for a

little e-mail to Iowa NBC affiliates along with a big e-mail to NBC corporate...this is nuts!

[Terwilliger]

8. GREAT POINT!

I wonder how many stations postponed it due to ET considerations then?

[karlschneider]

9. It won't be aired here in Oklahoma:

http://www.kjrh.com/

I will be able to catch it because I have a "special" satellite rig and can see broadcastss from several other states, but there are probably less than a couple dozen other Okies who have the capability. :grr: