Today there is so much entertainment coverage that even B-level actors seem glazed from all the attention.
"I don't think anyone would run this stuff," he said referring to the film of stars that television news programs often include in their entertainment coverage.
He commended our arts and entertainment coverage, but concluded that "something is missing ... namely, the city."
It has national, international, Africa, business and sports news, as well as arts and entertainment coverage.
The war extends to sports and entertainment coverage, two staples of tabloid journalism, and to "scoops," especially those related to politics.
Most obvious early on was a focus on pop culture for a generation who were not served by the entertainment coverage of daily newspapers.
Her ideas include a presence on the World Wide Web, increased entertainment coverage and a lower average age of the staff through attrition.
The programme, which also featured local sport, features and entertainment coverage, was axed on Friday 19 March 2010.
Despite the pressures, our commitment to entertainment coverage is strong and we have plenty of plans to expand it, particularly on the Web.
It recently beefed up its sports section, accents entertainment coverage and occasionally delivers a swift punch with an investigative story.