11/29/24                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Just a quick note on yesterday's parade. (Thanksgiving Day) I've been watching for about 70 yrs. I noticed something I should have been aware of, But never realized before. I know its main purpose is to help push movies and new stars and certain entertainers the young are there to see in person. But on this occasion, I noticed a high school band from South Dakota (200 strong, I love the bands) came marching to the performance location (in front of Macys) got into formation and began to play, young smiling, facing the cameras, for 5 seconds, when as they were just starting NBC went to a commercial. Gone never to be seen again on the broadcast. All the practicing, travel plans, costs to family, school etc. How about grandparents and others waiting and planning to watch them on TV. I know this not an earthshattering story but for me I wouldn't miss one of those lipped-sync Bwy plays they were pushing all during the parade.