Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 815-003
Date: Friday, November 24, 1972 at 8:03 AM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President)
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/815-003

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[0:05] It was very thoughtful of you to invite me to drop into the ABC booth on that call game.
[0:13] Unfortunately, my schedule has been so heavy this fall that I haven't been able to get to any of the games in person.
[0:24] And I doubt if I will be able to make them unless
[0:36] because we made one this year, period.
[0:39] However, I want you to know how very much I have enjoyed the broadcasts that, uh, the great, uh, broadcasts of the Monday Night Game by the tremendous priest.
[1:09] Gitter, Cosell, and American 3.
[1:16] I have seen 3 or 4 games, 3 or 4 of them in that game this year.
[1:21] Either in a hole or in a park.
[1:26] Usually the games have been close ones and very easy.
[1:35] Sometimes they have been
[1:38] I was so one-sided as to be, as to become almost dull.
[1:45] However, I have yet to turn off the television set.
[1:50] Even when such a game is being played.
[1:56] Because the tri-lock, make that P-R-I, I put it in quotes, the word, the tri-lock,
[2:07] of a tree view.
[2:07] It is so interesting.
[2:12] It is worth listening to, very important.
[2:17] All the names are very, very
[2:39] And your fellow USC alumnus joins me in signing our very best wishes for the Christmas season.
[2:48] Sincerely.
[2:49] P.S.
[3:01] You're welcome to show this letter to full knowledge.
[3:10] The next time you negotiate your visit, when you negotiate your next contract, period.
[3:18] That's the end of the letter.