If the PTO calendar is set 9-11 months before, how rude is it of those TV execs to schedule the finale during the PTO meeting. After all - which one was scheduled first!
I agree with Shawn - I don't really pay much attention to the reality shows. Although my guilty pleasure is the Apprentice - but I don't rework my schedule around it.
Our meetings are usually on Tuesday - no way to interfere with the Pats. Although, a few years ago it was funny how our Halloween Party emptied at 7:45 just before a Sox playoff game (this was the 4th game where they were down to the Yanks 3-0 and went on to win the series and the Series).
P.S. Sorry Ira, I guess "funny" was the wrong word
OR - Do have a meeting, the night of American Idol, rent one of those screen projectors that makes the TV screen larger on the wall (not very electronics minded as you can tell). Supply dinner & have your meeting during commercials. you might just get the biggest ever! Tee Hee!