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- Barack Obama campaign purchased 30 minutes of primetime air time on major networksThe Live Feed: ...Obama Buys...Network Primetime
- Aired half-hour special at 8 p.m. EST on October 29, 2008Horserace: ...Obama Buying Airtime On CBS, Other Networks
- Filmed by Davis Guggenheim Guardian UK: Obama promises rescue plan for middle class in ad (October 30, 2008)
- Obama appeared live on last few minutes of original broadcast, speaking from rally in Florida
- Ad placed by GMMB advertising firm in Washington, D.C.The Live Feed: ...Obama Buys...Network Primetime
- Special aired on FOX; agreement reached to delay start of Game 6 of the World SeriesAFP: World Series Game Six Start Pushed Back for Obama Show
- Obama reportedly paid networks $1 million each for the air timeReuters: Obama Campaign to Pay Millions for Primetime Buy
- Ross Perot bought 30-minute block on networks during his 1992 presidential campaignHorserace: ...Obama Buying Airtime On CBS, Other Networks
- Perot paid $380,000 for the timeHorserace: ...Obama Buying Airtime On CBS, Other Networks
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Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama purchased a half hour of primetime network air time for a special which aired at 8 p.m. on October 29, 2008 -- less than one week before election day. The special aired on seven networks, including CBS, NBC and Univision. Reports said the Obama camp paid each network $1 million for the 30-minute block of time.Los Angeles Times: ABC Only Major TV Network Not Airing Obama... (October 29, 2008) AFP: World Series Game Six Start Pushed Back for Obama Show
Network Decisions
ABC was the only major television network that did not plan to show the infomercial. Reports said the network initially agreed to broadcast the special, then changed its mind because of scheduling issues. FOX did join the other networks in agreeing to air the special, and planned to delay the start time of Game 6 of the World Series if necessary. AFP: World Series Game Six Start Pushed Back for Obama ShowOprah Winfrey Rumors
According to the Drudge Report, Oprah Winfrey offered her assistance in producing the special. Details regarding compensation were not revealed, and Winfrey did not comment on the issue. The Chicago Sun-Times later reported that the special would not be taped at Winfrey's Chicago studio.Drudge Report: Oprah Offers Production Help... (October 21, 2008) The Chicago Sun-Times: Obama Not Using Oprah Winfrey... (October 21, 2008)The television production rumors followed political speculation that Winfrey could become Obama's ambassador to Great Britain. Several sources said that Winfrey's name was mentioned alongside Caroline Kennedy's as a possible candidate.Guardian: Barack Obama to make Oprah Winfrey US ambassador to London? (October 20, 2008)
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Obama Primetime Questions
When is the Obama Inauguration? 3 AnswersJanuary 20th, 2009 at the US Capitol with 250,000 tickets handed out. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 8 a.m. for seating and the musical prelude begins... read more
What do you think would be the best dog for Obamas? 2 AnswersI think a Standard Poodle with a practical haircut would be the best dog for the Obamas. One, poodles are less allergenic than other dogs. Two, poodles do not s... read more
Does the Obama Sex Tape cross the line? 6 AnswersIt's pushing it but compared to this it definitely doesn't go too far... (and its probably not as funny either, lol) read more
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Obama Primetime News and Articles
- The New York Times: Obama Infomercial, a Closing Argument to the Everyman (October 29, 2008)
- The Trail (Washington Post): Obama's Primetime Buy Comes at Bargain Price (October 11, 2008)
- Boston Herald: Barack Obama, TV Star (October 10, 2008)
- FOX News: Report: Obama Buys Up 30 Minutes of CBS Prime Time (October 9, 2008)
- Bloomberg.com: Obama Is in Talks to Buy Half-Hour in Primetime TV... (October 9, 2008)
- AFP: Obama buying up pre-election national television time (October 9, 2008)
- Variety: Obama special to air on CBS, NBC (October 9, 2008)
- The Live Feed (Hollywood Reporter): ...Obama Buys...Network Primetime (October 9, 2008)
- Guardian: Barack Obama to make Oprah Winfrey US ambassador to London? (October 20, 2008)
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Roundup: Obama to give primetime address on Afgh plan; Lieberman taunts libs; President Palin a possibility: http://bit.ly/7DBB8N
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President Obama makes Decision on Revised Afghan Strategy,Will Announce to Nation in PrimeTime Address Dec 1.http://bit.ly/7Wj362 RT@CBSNews
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CBSNewsPresident Obama Has Made Decision on Revised Afghan Strategy Will Announce to Nation in PrimeTime Address Dec 1 http://bit.ly/7Wj362
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I hate time differences...now I can't watch Obama's primetime speech on Afghanistan tonight :-(
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Obama to announce Afghan decision tonight primetime to include @wartime tax on wealthy to pay for it. Is their stronger word that I-D-I-O-T
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