51.   Broadcast network affiliates did the same routine.

52.   Both actions gave Fox the sports programming and broad reach across the country that had been held only by the other three broadcast networks.

53.   Broadcast network executives dismissed the high cable numbers, saying they would drop off dramatically once the trial was over.

54.   Broadcast networks have been losing audience to cable for years.

55.   Buckling under the pressure from cable and other competitors, the broadcast networks have never been less interested in their public obligations.

56.   But could the series ever hope to have the same impact it had on an over-the-air broadcast network?

57.   But HBO spokesman Quentin Schaffer retorted Thursday that that means the broadcast networks have more shots at producing quality shows.

58.   But for the relationship between broadcast networks and their affiliated stations, while not permanently estranged, is certainly on the rocks.

59.   But for Viacom the fit is excellent both because of its holdings in music channels as well as two broadcast networks, CBS and UPN.

60.   But he said he thought the crisis would probably result in a net loss for the broadcast networks.