As an aside to the Classical Radio thread, I observed on PBS television
yesterday something that was really annoying. For nearly a full five
minutes before the start of a program, there were commercial spots
(disguised as sponsor credits) for various and sundry companies. I found it
to be very annoying, not only because they were literally commercials, but
also that they ran the damned things twice! (back to back). I know that PBS
relies heavily on corporate sponsorship, but jeez, one announcement would
be enough. Our classical radio station in Dallas is commercial, so we are
accustomed to adverts, but I wonder if the same thing is happening on NPR
classical stations.

Kevin