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Imus TV Show Headed For The Sticks?

The New York Times, Thursday, October 18, 2007 11 AM

Don Imus, expected to be back on WABC Radio by the end of the year, is also talking about a return to the small screen, with a simulcast of his show on RFD TV, a satellite and cable net targeted to farming communities. Patrick Gottsch, founder and president of RFD TV, which can be seen in more than 30 million homes, declines to comment, but one insider on Imus' side of the negotiations confirms they are talking place.

A move to RD would be a big change for Imus, whose show used to be simulcast on MSNBC before he got canned for making racist comments. Instead of the marquee names of the news net, his show would lead into programming like "Cattlemen to Cattlemen" and "Horse Babies." But if he does sign with RFD TV, the show could still be seen in New York, Los Angeles and other big cities by viewers with satellite service.

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