The Tonys need a better network

Jun 02, 2002- Permalink

I really feel sorry for the Tony Awards.

First they get cut up over two networks: an hour on PBS and two on CBS. Then the winners get possibly the shortest acceptance speech time of all the major award shows. It’s really sad to hear Elaine Stritch say “Please don’t this to me” as the orchestra blares and the network cuts to commercial.

The Tonys need an arts friendly network – perhaps A&E – to give them the love and respect they need.

[Update]: Stritch was pretty ticked.