PBS anchor chides big 3 networks as shirking convention duty

[Deb]

CAMBRIDGE -- Speaking before a crowd of Democrats, dignitaries, and journalists at Harvard University yesterday, PBS "NewsHour" anchor Jim Lehrer rebuked the big three anchors for their networks' decision to air only three hours of prime-time coverage at each national convention this summer.


... "Jennings noted that "under the current circumstances, there isn't great reason for us to show up," for more than an hour or two a night." ...

"Addressing the challenges of covering politics in a politically polarized environment, the anchors acknowledged the impact of criticism and pressure, often from conservatives, that pours into their networks at unprecedented levels." ....

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/conventions/articles/2004/07/26/pbs_anchor_chides_big_3_networks_as_shirking_convention_duty/