Arnold and Equal Time

Tmy · 20th August 2003, 06:37 AM

Tomorrow Arnold is calling into the Howard Stern Show (which should be a very good interview...unless Arnie bails). What are the equal time rules like in Cali? Arny can command any media he chooses, I dont see the others calling into a nation wide talk show so easily.

arcticpenguin · 20th August 2003, 06:53 AM

Here's a thread discussing equal time with regard to broadcast of Arnold's movies. I have no idea about a Stern show appearance.

mindless · 20th August 2003, 07:26 AM

I dont understand this equal time concept, surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias, so why should they be forced of the air?

Tmy · 21st August 2003, 10:05 AM

Arnys Stern appearence was canceled today due to equal time nonsence. I dont get it, sumthing to due wh Stern not being a news show so he woudl have to offer equal time to the others????

subgenius · 21st August 2003, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mindless
I dont understand this equal time concept, surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias, so why should they be forced of the air?

I dunno, because they suck?

peptoabysmal · 21st August 2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mindless
I dont understand this equal time concept, surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias, so why should they be forced of the air?

I think that equal time for airing Arnold's movies are a stretch of the FCC regulations. Worst case scenario: The stations could be forced to offer air time to opposing candidates equal to the time given for the movie, without commercials. The opposing candidate would have to pay for that air time. It is only if a candidate appears in a news broadcast, such as an interview by a news reporter, that the station is required to give equal air time in a news broadcast for free to opposing candidates.

DavidJames · 21st August 2003, 11:05 AM

First off, I agree with some of Arnolds political ideas, however...

"surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias,"

Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical.

The amount of support he is receiving, especially, from places like this board is, well, mind boggling. I'm amazed that those that rail every time a Baldwin or Dixie Chick or other celebrity says something have been conspicuously silent (other than a comment or two on Buffet). Of course that has nothing to do with political bias

subgenius · 21st August 2003, 11:47 AM

DJ:
"Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical."

Not cynical. Very true. If he wasn't a movie star he'd be Arnold Who?

peptoabysmal · 21st August 2003, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by subgenius
DJ:
"Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical."

Not cynical. Very true. If he wasn't a movie star he'd be Arnold Who?

He'd be Arnold the real-estate millionaire and body builder, just like he was before his movie career.

arcticpenguin · 21st August 2003, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by subgenius

I dunno, because they suck?

Some of his movies do not suck. Predator for example was an excellent movie.

20th August 2003, 06:37 AM	#1
Tmy Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,487	Arnold and Equal Time Tomorrow Arnold is calling into the Howard Stern Show (which should be a very good interview...unless Arnie bails). What are the equal time rules like in Cali? Arny can command any media he chooses, I dont see the others calling into a nation wide talk show so easily.
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21st August 2003, 10:34 AM	#5
subgenius Illuminator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,785	Quote: Originally posted by mindless I dont understand this equal time concept, surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias, so why should they be forced of the air? I dunno, because they suck?
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21st August 2003, 11:47 AM	#8
subgenius Illuminator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,785	DJ: "Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical." Not cynical. Very true. If he wasn't a movie star he'd be Arnold Who?
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20th August 2003, 06:53 AM	#2
arcticpenguin Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,663	Here's a thread discussing equal time with regard to broadcast of Arnold's movies. I have no idea about a Stern show appearance.

21st August 2003, 10:53 AM	#6
peptoabysmal Illuminator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,466	Quote: Originally posted by mindless I dont understand this equal time concept, surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias, so why should they be forced of the air? I think that equal time for airing Arnold's movies are a stretch of the FCC regulations. Worst case scenario: The stations could be forced to offer air time to opposing candidates equal to the time given for the movie, without commercials. The opposing candidate would have to pay for that air time. It is only if a candidate appears in a news broadcast, such as an interview by a news reporter, that the station is required to give equal air time in a news broadcast for free to opposing candidates.

21st August 2003, 11:05 AM	#7
DavidJames Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 10,493	First off, I agree with some of Arnolds political ideas, however... "surely arnolds movies which where made before he ran for governor have no political bias," Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical. The amount of support he is receiving, especially, from places like this board is, well, mind boggling. I'm amazed that those that rail every time a Baldwin or Dixie Chick or other celebrity says something have been conspicuously silent (other than a comment or two on Buffet). Of course that has nothing to do with political bias

21st August 2003, 01:45 PM	#9
peptoabysmal Illuminator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,466	Quote: Originally posted by subgenius DJ: "Arnold is only a serious candidate because he is a celebrity, most recently from his movies. Since that is his main "qualification" and primary reason (my belief) for his political popularity, it's safe to say the more Arnold movies on TV, the more votes he will get and Yes, I'm that cynical." Not cynical. Very true. If he wasn't a movie star he'd be Arnold Who? He'd be Arnold the real-estate millionaire and body builder, just like he was before his movie career.

21st August 2003, 02:01 PM	#10
arcticpenguin Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,663	Quote: Originally posted by subgenius I dunno, because they suck? Some of his movies do not suck. Predator for example was an excellent movie.