Network affiliate stands up to big bully network...

WHDH, an NBC affiliate in Boston, has decided to carry a local newscast this fall instead of Jay Leno's new show. NBC Network president made a statement that the move would be a "flagrant violation" of its contract with the network.

I applaud WHDH management for standing up to the network. Network programming should be an option, not mandatory. Are we in China or Cuba? I don't think so. Just because NBC thinks that this show should air, doesn't mean that the stations feel the same way. This past week, several Fox stations decided against airing Ozzy Osbourne and his family with a "variety" special. WITI-TV/DT in Milwaukee was one station that didn't air the Osbournes live.