The Rockefeller Building on Sixth Avenue is one of the oldest skyscrapers in New York. From the first floor to the eighth floor, there are no walls to separate them into multiple offices. Instead, the entire building is rented to NBC

New York station, used as a studio.

The studio on the sixth floor is the largest and is where David Letterman's Late Show is recorded live.

"Thank you, David." Ronald was in the studio, after viewing the layout of the scene, and then shook hands with David Letterman, who specially accompanied him, and said goodbye.

"You're welcome, this is also a good opportunity for me to increase my ratings."

Letterman was very generous and agreed to free up the second weekend of next month for a joint appearance by Cher and her ex-husband Sonny, which Ronald recommended. He would give Cher the opportunity to sing a new song and then give

Sonny Bono and Cher duet their hit song "I Got You Babe".

This old song was once the most played song at weddings in America. After more than ten years of separation, the two original singers came back to sing a famous song. It is expected that it will arouse the audience's enthusiasm and will also trigger the topic of the media the next day.

This kind of enthusiasm is very good for all parties involved in this matter.

There is nothing in the entertainment industry that cannot be used for hype. As long as the audience likes to watch it, they can perform it. This show has become a place where the interests of many parties are involved.

Cher has not been in the top ten of the charts for eight years. In order to save her precarious singing career, she not only agreed to cooperate with her ex-husband, but also signed a new contract with David Geffen, who had an unpleasant breakup experience.

Record company, Geffen Records.

This show gave Cher's new album a rare opportunity to appear on television. Geffen Records' marketing skills were poor, and her album was poorly played on the radio, and DJs from various radio stations collectively refused to play it and chart.

So Cher urgently needs this opportunity to hit the charts for her new song. To tell everyone that she is still the big singer.

Ronald was responsible for arranging for Sonny Bono to take time off from filming "Hairspray" to appear on the Late Show, and for coordinating subsequent press interviews for both actors. Letterman gave both actors a chance to answer questions about their new film.

situational issues.

In this way, both of them have to brag to millions of viewers across the country on the late night show for the movie project that Ronald is leading.

As for David Letterman, in addition to the increase in ratings, it is also very important to be able to have interviews on such national topics on his own show.

At this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the President did not ask him. Instead, he asked Jay Leno, who is also Johnny Carson's apprentice, to host the annual humor party.

Johnny Carson has gradually begun to increase his regular rest time since last year, and Jay Leno has become the regular substitute host of his America's No. 1 talk show. Letterman needs this kind of guest and topic to prove his talent.

The best successor to Johnny Carson.

"How did Jay Leno, with his big chin, become Johnny Carson's regular substitute? I think his speech is a bit slurred." Ronald asked softly to Letterman, who escorted him downstairs of the Rockefeller Building.

This kind of thing is not convenient to ask in the NBC studio.

"You know Johnny Carson, he would rather be a bad guy to highlight his status." Letterman also quietly whispered in Ronald's ear. He just wrote a lot of Carson jokes.

On the contrary, he was not recognized by Carson. Fortunately, NBC decided to open a late-night talk show for adult audiences, and he had the opportunity to host the late-night show.

Ronald patted Letterman on the shoulder and got in to pick up his car.

Television is an unfamiliar field for Ronald. It seems that in this industry, the monopoly of male presenters is even greater than that of male stars in Hollywood.

Johnny Carson relies on the fact that the audience is familiar with his face and likes his humorous style, so he suppresses potential competitors very hard.

As long as you are a man, you can only have one talent in Johnny Carson's show. Either you can write jokes or you can host the show. If you can do both, then I'm sorry, you will become him in the show.

The most targeted person.

Even Johnny Carson's only long-term replacement host, Joan Rivers, a woman he originally regarded as no threat, was removed from the show after her ratings and audience praise increased.

The group drove him away.

Of course, Joan Rivers joked about being a Johnny Carson in a skirt. After she was kicked off, she went to Fox, and the new show aired at the same time as Carson's show. It was better than all

The male presenters of the same generation are much better off.

The car turned a corner and arrived at the old St. Regis Hotel.

Christie Turlington was resting in the hotel lobby. She got a set of very nice clothes, but as YSL's top model, her dream of improving her status was still shattered.

Yves Saint Laurent's complaints were ignored. On the one hand, fashion magazines need the support of luxury customized women's clothing. On the other hand, their evaluations also have a great influence on the sales of women's clothing in the new season.

The number of bookings for YSL's women's wear dropped miserably, and Yves Saint Laurent's conference in London also received a cold reception. He began to live in Europe, wondering if he was really out of date, and considering recruiting new designers to work for his brand.

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In this way, Turlington's expected position as YSL's top model is no longer guaranteed. Besides, whether this brand's top model still has the status it once had is also a question.

Turlington had lunch with Ronald, and the limousine took her back to her apartment.

Ronald had to wait here for little Douglas to come over. He said that little George had something to discuss with him.

"The stock market crash had a relatively large impact on our campaign strategy. Many people blamed the stock market crash on the laissez-faire policy of President Xi Jinping. On the day of the stock market crash, he went to Camp David for vacation. Only on the third day, he published

He gave a televised speech, calling on the public to calm down.

Therefore, my father's campaign team has considerable differences over whether to promote the overall economic policy of inheriting the leadership during the election campaign.

I proposed to come to New York to ask for your opinion. My mother also wants to hear your opinion. She values ​​you very much."

George Jr. secretly came from Washington, D.C., and he found Douglas Jr., and the two quietly entered the St. Regis Hotel, went to the executive suite on the top floor, and chatted with Ronald about George Sr.'s campaign strategy.

"George, I'm just a movie director. Shouldn't I ask my campaign consultant about this kind of thing?"

Daydream's campaign advertisement for George Sr. was extremely effective. Everyone had an inexplicable fondness for this veteran politician who came from a loyal and courageous family and came out to lead America forward.

The party's biggest primary rival, outsider Robertson, lost his credibility as a pastor after it was revealed that he was a sycophant on the battlefield and had lied about his military service.

Some candidates in the circle, such as Rumsfeld of Illinois, agreed to withdraw after next year's primary voting begins after the vice president brokered interests through the Elephant Party National Committee.

The only challenging candidates left are New York Congressman Kemp and Kansas Senator Bob Dole, a newcomer.

They all began to distance themselves from their leaders, advocating for greater regulation of Wall Street in terms of policy, and even hinted at raising taxes on them.

"Roger Ailes still supports the economic policies of the President in principle, but downplays this connection. Instead, he focuses on some gossip that the public cares about. He also suggested that several of our children should be elected in the next edition of the election.

Appearing in commercials.”

"I support it. You are very photogenic, George, and you are very sincere in your treatment of others. The audience will believe what you say."

"But another campaign consultant, Lee Atwater, said that we should stand with the President's economic policies. He said that the people like the President. If we stand with him, voters will vote for us.

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"Principle of the orchestra, don't talk about big principles, why not talk about some gossip?" Ronald shook his head. This kind of consultant is obviously not as sophisticated as Roger Ailes.

"But my mother, Barbara, now prefers Lee Atwater's strategy, mainly..."

Little George gave some insider information about campaign work.

Barbara was a very strong mother, and she strongly urged all her children to contribute to their father's campaign. Several of her children came back to serve as volunteers in the campaign team.

However, only the youngest son, Jeb, did not come back because of his official duties in Florida. Barbara was still open-minded about her youngest son's future. This partial approach made the other children very unhappy.

The youngest son Jeb, who holds a public office in Florida, is the furthest among all the children in politics. His opinions are also valued by Barbara more than other children.

Jeb supported Lee Atwater's strategy. The commander-in-chief was very popular in the southern states, and the commander-in-chief who had been reelected for one term was most concerned about whether his successor could continue his policies. So, was George Sr.

Inheriting all his strategies will be an important consideration for the commander-in-chief whether to endorse his deputy for election.

Barbara felt that the ideas and logic of Lee Atwater, the campaign consultant supported by Jeb, were perfect. Lee Atwater was also the strategist during the last presidential election debate. During the second debate,

, in one sentence, he transformed his age disadvantage into an experience advantage, killing Mondale instantly.

Barbara feels that the opinions of such a young talent are more reliable than those of the ugly Roger Ailes.

"Isn't that the idea of ​​reversal in the debate the first one I proposed?" Ronald thought to himself. He was also dissatisfied with Lee Atwater for taking his idea as his own. But this

There are no witnesses to this kind of thing, so I can’t explain clearly.

Anyway, Ronald understood the factions in the campaign team relatively well. George Jr. and Roger Ailes formed an alliance. Although Jeb did not come in person, he had stronger influence with his mother than other siblings. He supported Lee

·Atwater.

"I now need more influential people from my mother's side to stand on our... no, it's the right side. The White House is hosting a dinner this weekend. My mother wants you to come over. She wants to talk to you in person.

chat."

"It's not that I won't help you, it's just that I'm not an expert at all in the election campaign. I can't think of any role. But in the next campaign advertisement, I can make you look more outstanding in it."

Ronald didn't want to get involved in this kind of family conflict.

"This is not an obligation, Ronald. You have helped me a lot. I just want my mother to hear the opinions of an outsider, without any additional content." Little George was obviously lagging behind in the battle for favor and wanted to win over.

Influential foreign aid at mother's side.

"Ronald and George are also trying to find the right direction. Anyway, now that the stock market crashes, everything we do in the film and television industry has come to a halt."

Douglas Jr. also began to persuade Ronald. After all, he was a promising candidate for the leadership and the current deputy commander. It was a bit unreasonable to reject Barbara's request.

"Well, I can't promise anything..."

"It doesn't matter, my mother also wants to meet you."

Seeing Ronald's loose tone, little George quickly contacted the driver.

"Ronald, it's great to see you here."

In the banquet hall of the White House, Ronald saw the silver-haired Barbara again. She was wearing a simple long dress. She hugged Ronald warmly and kissed him in the corner of the banquet hall.

"I'm very happy too, Barbara. You are still so kind to people." Ronald also liked this simple second lady. This dress has no fashion elements at all, as if it had just been made of wood from the 19th century.

The old lady came out of the house.
To be continued...