Fox TV announces that Divador Enterprises will produce a prime time election special for airing Monday November 3rd.
Executive producer Donna Bouffe describes the two hour show as a celebration of the human voice. "We’re very proud that ‘Sing Like a Fat Lady’ will be seen across America. What better way to celebrate vocal prowess then to share the best singers and let America elect the winner. It’ll be a pleasingly plump experience." Voting will be by call in and text messaging. Bouffe expects a large audience and robust voting, "We’ve lined up some heavyweight talent."
There are reports of resistance from the news division who say calling the election on Monday may be premature. A program executive quoted anonymously said, "Who are we kidding? McCain is toast and they know it. ABC wanted it but was committed to a 20/20 special ‘Hockey, unAmerican or all American?’. When it was brought to us we jumped on it. It’s quite a coup. Tina Fey has expressed an interest in hosting, but we’re just talking at this point."