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...Koppel's long-held time slot? When reports leaked out that ABC was negotiating with Letterman, whose CBS contract expires in six months, disgruntled ABC News staffers (are there any other kind?) hit the roof. Nightline's ratings have been sagging, and ABC is under pressure from corporate parent Disney to boost its profits. But top news execs were miffed that they hadn't been told about the possible booting of the widely respected Nightline. Both Koppel and Letterman were keeping quiet, but watch Dave's Top 10 lists...
This explanation is perfectly justified—in a recession, Disney is attempting to make a move that they believe will help improve ABC’s overall financial picture. More upsetting, however, was the comment to the New York Times of one anonymous ABC executive who described the format and content of “Nightline” as no longer relevant. “Nightline” is just the opposite. It remains more important and timely than ever, and its elimination from ABC would be a great loss for both the news world and for television viewers...
...Disney are entertainment companies, and their attempts to attract younger viewers are understandable. Despite this, “Nightline” still deserves a prominent spot on the airwaves. Networks have a commitment to their viewers to provide comprehensive, informative news coverage. Quality broadcasting like “Nightline” should not be sacrificed simply to make room for entertainment programming; if ABC does secure Letterman, “Nightline” should be moved to a timeslot in primetime, even if on a more limited basis...
Sadly, the script’s adaptation of the novel has reduced all the poeticism of the latter to aphorisms that would make Disney cringe. The real problem with the paucity of the screenplay is the fact that, with one notable exception, the characters are written to be so dull and lifeless that calling them one-dimensional is an overstatement. This does nothing to help the performances of the actors. Pearce, riveting in L.A. Confidential and the memorable Memento, turns in a flat performance. What is particularly unfortunate is the fact that his acting in Time Machine raises questions about...
...there’s no foul language, but there are lots of scary looking creatures running around trying to eat people in a couple of poorly directed chase scenes. It might have worked if it were ribald and raunchy, or conversely, if it were more firmly seated in Disney-esque land. But as it is, Time Machine sits unhappily in the middle of these two extremes...