TV alert...

[Computer Collector Newsletter]

Well, that was mediocre.  They didn't put me on the air until about 28 minutes
into the 30 minute show.  They only used about 1/4 of what I said -- they cut
out the explanation of used vs. collectible, and they cut out the examples of
actual prices -- the latter which they emphasized to me was what they wanted me
to talk about.  Oh well.  The good news: they kept my references to hobby web
sites (I cited marketplace.vintage.org, vintage-computer.com, and
old-computers.com), and they showed a screen of my newsletter (they didn't give
the URL, damn it!).  Hopefully they'll update the show's web site tomorrow;
meanwhile a friend Tivo'd it and will get us a video clip.

Man, I really need to get Rogain or something... LOL the hairline looks a lot
worse on a big-screen TV than in my bathroom mirror...

Also: there is a very nice accompanying article in BW the print magazine --
many of the people on the list are in it! 
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_08/b3921130_mz070.htm

--- Computer Collector Newsletter <news at computercollector.com> wrote:

> Actually I just checked my local TV listing... it said this week's show here
> in
> NYC is also about health insurance, and then about women executives (i.e.
> Carly-inspired) -- but when I went for the interview, the show's anchor had
> me
> on right after the women execs part -- so I think my part must be just a few
> minutes at the end of the broadcast.
> 
> 
> --- Keys <jrkeys at concentric.net> wrote:
> 
> > I got up at 5AM to watch it here on NBC but a program about Health was 
> > shown?  Talk about being mad.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Computer Collector Newsletter" <news at computercollector.com>
> > To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 6:10 PM
> > Subject: Ironic after my flame... TV alert...
> > 
> > 
> > > Hey,
> > >
> > > Speaking of the media... today I was interviewed by BusinessWeek TV (the
> > > broadcast arm of BusinessWeek magazine) at their studio in the American 
> > > Stock
> > > Exchange.  They're doing a story on computer collecting, inspired by the
> > > Christie's auction happening later this month.  Anyway, the show's 
> > > schedule is
> > > listed here: http://www.businessweek.com/bwtv/stations.htm
> > >
> > > Here in the metro New York City region, it is on Sunday at 10:30AM, on 
> > > ABC.
> > >
> > > The interview is about five minutes long.  They asked me to explain our 
> > > hobby
> > > to sellers; that is, BW readers who might have an old computer laying 
> > > around.
> > > I tried to convey three points: 1., the difference between "vintage" and 
> > > just
> > > "used"; 2., online resources for people to learn what computers are
> worth; 
> > > and
> > > 3., some examples.
> > >
> > > I'm happy to get on TV, but absolutely giddy that they're recognizing our
> > > hobby.
> > >
> > > By now a few of you probably think I'm an a-hole.  Sorry!  (That's the 
> > > last
> > > thing I will say about that...)
> > >
> > > Evan
> > >
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