pablo wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message

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> > I told them that once ... they called me to make a donation, what shows do
> > you like to see? I said You know what shows I want
> > because you play them when you're looking for money. Then they're
> > gone.
> >
> You guys are lucky. 'Round here in Detrois, pledge week usually includes
> the self-help freaks (Wayne Dyer, some weird old codger w/o wrinkles, a
> financial advisor, etc.), geezer rock concerts, and the strange
> Euro-orchestra that wears weird costumes and all their singers use headset
> mics. I'd much prefer the usual fare.
>
> *Sudden thought: If they wanted me to give more, they could threaten to
> have a pledge fortnight...

Lucky you! It's the better part of a *month* around here; with a
tail-off week after. With no Dr Who or anything of interest to me. Yes
Wayne Dyer, Suze Orman and Whatisname Weil. And *endless* repeats of
other such shows from years past. We make the minimum contribution and
leave it at that.
>
> For insomniacs, the regular late night programs resume after 11 PM. My
> favorite right now is Waiting For God.
>
> Tschuss,
> Pablo

Even the late night programming is altered during pledge month.