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15th anniversary of OJ chase

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searadiofreak

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Hard to believe, but this pivotal tv event turns 15 this week.

Certainly was must-see TV at the time, and part of that was the fact that L.A. stations had been following "chases" for years and knew how to do it. All of the coverage at the network level depended on local affiliates. (Although the network announcers used the video and talked over most of the audio drowning out the local announcers).

The L.A. police chase scene has calmed somewhat since, with less break-in coverage, unless the chase has significant audience value. Perhaps, the OJ chase proved to be the pinnacle in this case.

But, certainly an interesting high-mark in this type of coverage. I sincerely doubt such a scene will likely be nationallly shown again, unless something of equal importance happens, always possible. But, for now, a very interesting piece of national tv history.
 
Yes. 16 years. I am confusing the trial with the chase.

My mistake. I will leave my comments up though as an opinion on this episode.
 
I remember being on vacation on the East End of Long Island and listening to the coverage on WLNE/6 in Providence - via 88.7 FM. Those were the days... ::)

FYI - There will be an OJ anniversary to mark later this year: the verdict of that trial was October 3, 1995. How soon we forget the jury forewoman mangling the name "Orenthal" as she read the historic verdict...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=infLrZjJpNc

I think the cable network that regularly covers courtroom trials will probably -- no, wait, nevermind...
 
It was just yesterday or today I was reading about him trying to get out of prison. Couldn't have been yesterday. I wasn't reading a newspaper. I did look at some newspapers at a library.

It was 15 years ago that I was out walking and realized the vending machines where I was had OJ. There was also live radio coverage of the trial where I was.
 
Was there Tropicana orange juice in those vending machines, by any chance? ::)
 
DToTheJ said:
Was there Tropicana orange juice in those vending machines, by any chance? ::)
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I don't remember the brand now. But you8 should see the vending machines they have now. The can or bottle or whatever doesn't merely fall. It is carried to sort of an elevator which comes down to where you pull it out. It's an incredible thing to watch.

They don't have orange any more.
 
MarcB said:
What exciting programming. WTVU Channel 59 in New Haven (Now MY TV 9 WCTX) launched with coverage of the trial from KTLA from Noon-8PM Eastern Monday-Friday.
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The KTLA coverage aired on KNWS in Houston...I still have the verdict and aftermath on tape.

On occasion, KTLA would cut off their coverage early to go to a baseball game, and KNWS would pick up a pool camera till they recessed for the day.
 
@vchimpanzee: I believe they have a similar vending machine "delivery" system for 20 oz. sodas where I work. Makes it worth the extra 50 cents you pay for it.
 
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