Fox Turns Down Opportunity to Air Obama Prime Time Special

Finally, a broadcast network tells Obama he's been on TV too much:

NEW YORK – The Fox network is sticking with its regular schedule over President Barack Obama this week.

The network is turning down the president's request to show his prime-time news conference on Wednesday. The news conference marks Obama's 100th day in office. Instead of the president, Fox viewers will see an episode of the Tim Roth drama "Lie to Me."

It's the first time a broadcast network has refused Obama's request. This will be the third prime-time news conference in Obama's presidency. ABC, CBS and NBC are airing it.

Although the broadcast network won't carry it, I'm sure Fox News cable channel will. Even if they didn't, it's not like it will be hard to find.

This does put the other networks in an odd position. Sweeps are going on right now, meaning the ratings during this period will determine ad rates for the next quarter. Fox will be sticking with their regular line-up while the other will be all-Obama, all the time. The other networks' ratings are likely to get hurt.

This could be a real bonus for Fox.