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From: apratt@iuvax.UUCP
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Subject: Computers on TV - (nf)
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Date: Sun, 8-Jan-84 13:49:53 EST
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iuvax!apratt    Jan  8 02:00:00 1984

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	I read somewhere (possibly someplace obvious like TV Guide) that it is
network policy to put limits on computers in TV shows. The example cited was
for Star Trek, I think, but it could easily translate to Knight Rider: The
computer must never solve the problem. It can provide information and analysis,
but must not give the human the solution. Presumably this is to prevent
widespread panic and other potential problems.  Also, now, the Whiz Kids are
not allowed (again, by network policy) to break into any computer but the
Bad Guys'. You won't see them say so in the script; if you are VERY observant,
you will see that they do not break into police/FBI/corporate computers any
more (unless the corporation is the bad guy).
	Just commenting...			-- Allan Pratt
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