Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 31, 1978
Transcript:
Voice from television: Yes, as the countdown continues, the name of the game at NBC is "Waiting for Freddy." Can Silverman turn things around for the lowly network? Well, it's anyone's guess. In the ratings game there is only one question: how low are you willing to sink? No one, it seems, is immune. Even the new tag-team anchor format right here at ABC Wide World of News was adopted as a desperate, last-ditch response to sagging ratings. Back to you, Frank, Peter, and Max. Voices: Thanks. Thank you, Rollie. Yes, thanks. In other news...