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MORE ON WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT HOLD FOR O.J.
Published October 5, 1995
Media speculation continues on the possible future of O.J.
Simpson. "Entertainment Tonight" examined his next move. Agent
Ruth Webb: "I cannot imagine the general public making him into
a star again" ("ET," 10/4). CNBC's "Business Insiders" also took
its turn to speculate on Simpson's next step. David Burns of
Burns Sports Celebrity Service: "I very much doubt if any
advertisers are going to risk a negative image being associated
with their product. So, I take a very dim view of the
advertising world. I do predict that he will make a great deal
in movies again. ... These would be the violent movies, the
movies that are directed toward the segment of the people who
cheered [Tuesday] when they heard the verdict." Michael Burgi of
MediaWeek on the possible pay-per-view deal: "I think people
would buy the event if it does take place. ... I spoke to a Time
Warner executive today who said to me that if they do something
like this, 'I'm walking out.'" Burns on the possbility of
Simpson again becoming a sportscaster: "I really doubt if the
networks want to be a part of someone that controversial" (CNBC,
10/4). Although Simpson worked for NBC Sports in the past, some
analysts said the Fox network "might be better for him because it
has a more daring image and has extended itself to appeal to
black viewers." But a Fox spokesperson said the network "has no
interest in hiring Mr. Simpson" (WASHINGTON POST, 10/5). NBC
Exec Don Ohlmeyer was one of the few non-family, non-defense team
members at Simpson's home during his first night of freedom
(Shirley Perlman, NEWSDAY, 10/5).




