Sweeps Month.
This is a very important time for television. Specials are shown to give a certain broadcasting company higher ratings.
Shows to look forward to in November during "sweeps":
November 13- Michael Jackson's TV Special on CBS
November 14- The Bernie Mac Show- Fox
November 15- Victoria's Secret Fashion Show-ABC
November 17- 25th Anniversary of "Rocky"-NBC
November 18- "Facts of Life" Reunion- ABC
November 20- " Jennifer Lopez" Concert- NBC
November 23- N'Sync in Concert-CBS
Watch out for the talk shows. They usually have more outrageous themes.
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