111.   More pointedly, some network executives now question the long-term value of relying on affiliated stations to deliver network programs.

112.   Most network executives, and at least two FCC commissioners, oppose setting a specific quota for such programming.

113.   Moreover, the networks can use the football programming to promote other parts of their schedules, analysts and network executives say.

114.   Millions of viewers fled to cable, and network executives worried aloud that they had given devastating advantage to their new, pay-television competitors.

115.   Moonves, a onetime actor, is the most polished network executive on the scene, and one of the most competitive.

116.   NBC draws more advertising money on Thursday night than on all other six nights combined, according to several current and former network sales executives.

117.   NBC is also promoting cameo appearances by Fabian, as an outraged parent, and Bobby Rydell as a narrow-minded network executive.

118.   Most disappointing to many network executives is the fact that all this turmoil is taking place even as the broadcasting business is staging an unexpected comeback.

119.   Network executives agree their programming has been slow to mirror the changing face of American society.

120.   Network executives and producers agree that stunt programming has become more prevalent this year, a response to a more competitive environment.