Hardy Empire 1945

Chapter 188 This is not a lottery

ABC and MGM have reached an agreement, MGM will buy 20% of ABC Television for $14.5 million.

At the same time, the two companies reached an in-depth cooperation relationship. MGM has the largest film source in Hollywood. In the future, the film source library will be opened to ABC. Now, even if ABC shows a movie every night, it will not repeat it for two years.

If one movie is released every week, it will be fine for 10 years.

MGM has the strongest program production capacity in Hollywood, and will help ABC to produce programs at the same time. The Fairy Wife became popular, and people found that coherent TV series are more suitable for family viewing than movies.

MGM will put a lot of energy into producing TV series in the future.

Tom and Jerry broadcast rights sold to ABC, and continue to produce.

ABC's killer feature Super Draft has not yet been used. When this program starts, MGM can help produce it.

The cooperation between MGM and ABC is definitely a strong alliance. As soon as this news came out, it was another heavy blow to CBS and NBC.

It seems that the gap is getting bigger and bigger.

At the same time, Hardy acquired 11% of the shares of the Los Angeles Times in the name of an investment company.

As for the private transactions between the two, those are just verbal agreements, such as helping Hardy get the chairmanship of the Screen Actors Union, which cannot be made public.

After reaching an agreement with MGM, the specific transaction was completed and handed over to Andy, while Hardy took the women to play in the casino.

what.

Women don't fight, don't they have conflicts?

At least not on the surface.

Everyone knows who they are.

Hardy never made any woman feel that he belonged only to her, and he never talked about love and commitment with women.

He didn't have the time to think about what the women thought.

If someone says he is a heartless scumbag.

Hardy just smiled faintly.

Irresponsibility is actually a form of responsibility.

If you don't accept it, you don't have to join. No one forces you. Anyone who follows him is voluntary.

Hardy never stopped anyone from leaving, either.

After playing in Las Vegas for a few days, the casino operation gradually stabilized. Hardy returned to Los Angeles, and Mike followed him.

This time it was arranged for Mike to participate in the Elaine Tonight Show program.

Record live.

Mike participated as the owner of the largest TV factory in the United States. Elaine and the team designed a set of perfect questions and communicated with Mike in advance.

Mike graduated from New York University and joined the army after the outbreak of World War II. He was a second lieutenant and received a combat medal. After being injured and discharged from the army, he worked as a magazine editor.

This resume is absolutely beautiful.

And clean.

If the Corleone family is really separated from the Mafia in the future, the Corleone family can completely transform into an American political family.

don't be surprised

Such examples are not uncommon in this magical country.

After historical changes and constant whitewashing, many people have forgotten their past history, thinking that they have been so glamorous since birth.

Zhou Shuren said: All nobles start as robbers.

Mr. Mike, can you tell us something about the battlefield? Elaine asked.

I participated in the Normandy landing. It was a tough battle. Many comrades around me died. We rushed forward against the enemy's powerful artillery fire. In the end we won, but I was also wounded in that battle. Had to leave the battlefield.

Mr. Mike, tell me about how you founded the MEBO TV factory. Why did it become the largest TV factory in the United States in a short period of time?

When I bought the Meibao TV Factory, it was closed down during the war. I bought it from the bank, rebuilt it and re-produced it. Later, everyone knew that we had a 'pay 30% down payment in installments' business, as well as the down payment-free installment payment for soldiers, this business has been welcomed by many people, the TV sets are sold out, and all the TV sets are robbed within a few days, so I have the idea of ​​expanding production capacity, and now our TV The machine factory can reach an annual output of 400,000 units and annual sales of more than 50 million US dollars.

Are you bullish on the television industry? Elaine asked.

Mike smiled and said: I am more optimistic about the future of the United States. After World War II, the United States has entered a period of rapid development. The people need a better life, so the entertainment industry will be a very important item in the future. Television is one of the livelihood industries.

I heard that you participated in the election for the California legislature. Can you tell me why?

Mike paused, and said affectionately, I chose to join the army to defend this country, and after retiring, I started a business to build this country.

The United States is our common home, and we love it, but the country also has an obligation to make every citizen and family live a better life.

I see employment problems, health care problems, education problems, environmental problems, social insurance problems, public safety problems, and women's protection problems in society. I know that every society will not be perfect, but I hope that through my own Try your best to change something.

If I become an MP, I will do my best to solve problems and make people's lives better.

The show was a success.

The ratings of ABC TV station cover the entire United States, and now the ratings have far surpassed the other two TV stations. After the broadcast, many people in the United States got to know this young and promising owner of the largest TV factory in the United States.

Many people in New York state also know Mike.

He was the first voter in his constituency before, which was mainly due to the old godfather, and through this talk show, more people got to know Mike.

Finding out that he is such an excellent person, people are naturally willing to vote for him.

There is also a group of people who are more supportive of Mike, and that is the veterans.

The policy launched by MEBO TV for military personnel to purchase TV sets without down payment by installments is definitely a welfare policy for military personnel. Anyone who buys TV sets is naturally grateful to Mike.

During World War II, 12 million young and middle-aged Americans joined the army. After the war, more than 10 million people were discharged. These people are now the backbone of the entire society, and the same is true for families. Only these veterans can drive so many votes.

Mike and Hardy said goodbye, hugged and boarded the plane.

Ten hours later, when the plane landed, Mike returned to the old house of the Corleone family and met his father, the old godfather.

The father and son sat down.

In today's Corleone family, many businesses have been divided. The old godfather asked Tessio and Clemenza to form his own family, and Tom Hagen was responsible for the business of this family. The Corleone family is trying to clean up themselves.

The old godfather now has a new goal, to fully support Mike and let the Corleone family turn in another direction.

He thought that way was wider and brighter.

Mike, I watched your show, and what you said was very good. The people below gave me feedback. Now more and more people support you, and your votes have far surpassed other competitors. The old godfather laughed said.

I didn't expect TV programs to be so powerful. Mike said.

The old godfather shook his head, It's ABC's strong propaganda. Some people have given speeches on TV before, but the effect is not as good as this time.

After talking about the old godfather, he thought of Hardy again.

Hardy's control of ABC is equivalent to having a great right to speak. Just look at it. Many politicians will demand him in the future.

I was very optimistic about Hardy before, but I still didn't expect that he would develop so fast, so fast that it exceeded my expectations. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas are now all within his sphere of influence.

ABC's influence goes beyond money. Mike, you and Hardy are good friends. You will maintain a good relationship in the future. You should learn more from him. Many times Hardy sees farther than you. More, more elaborate planning.

Mike nodded, I know father.

Seeing that his son was so serious, the old godfather smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: You are already great Mike, this state election is a sure thing, and the next step is to run for the senator. Walking into Washington, you still have a long way to go. way to go.

Hardy's women went to work.

Ava Gardner continues to make movies, shooting most of them across the world, and it is estimated that it will be completed in more than a month.

The filming of Ghost Love has started, and Heidi Lamarr is very busy now.

Taylor has already got a new script, Beauty and the Beast, she will play Belle, she is 15 years old now, and she will be about 16 years old when the filming starts.

The 16-year-old Taylor has grown into a mature girl no matter her figure or appearance, so she is just right to play Belle.

Han Yezhen continues to run her own auction house. Her personality is very restrained, and she does not fight or grab. Now she is more and more fond of antiques and devotes herself to it. Now the auction house has grown bigger and bigger.

The auction house has built a real treasure house of antique collections, which is waterproof, moisture-proof and anti-theft, plus HD security guards, so there is no problem with safety.

Auction houses are now not only buying antiques, but also conducting auctions to make money through auctions. Han Yezhen's ideal model is to buy antiques for collection through the money earned from auctions, so as to achieve a balance.

As for Irina, she was by his side.

Irina, I have a task for you. Hardy said to the woman.

What's the matter boss.

I'm going to form a 'Las Vegas TV station', which will be merged into ABC after completion, and a channel will be opened at the same time, and the Las Vegas channel will be broadcast throughout the United States. Hardy said.

The French girl turned around and said in surprise: Boss, to build a Las Vegas channel alone to broadcast nationwide, it requires a lot of program support. Now we have invested a lot of manpower and material resources to support the ABC channel for 16 hours. The investment in a channel is very large.”

Hardy shook his head and said with a smile: The Las Vegas TV station is completely different from the three major TV stations. There is no news, no TV dramas, and no TV shopping programs.

Then what program are you going to let this channel do? Irina asked.

It mainly plays the casino situation, and I simply made a playlist. Hardy leaned over and took out a piece of paper from the bedside cabinet and handed it to the French girl.

The French chick took a closer look.

Play the scenery of Las Vegas, the introduction of the Hardy Hotel, food, facilities, nightclubs, and striptease performances, reflecting obscene luxury and leisure.

Introduce the casino, introduce various gambling methods, record directly in the lobby, the atmosphere of the scene is more real and intense, and let people see the scene of winning money.

Holding gambling tournaments, such as Texas Hold'em tournaments, which can last for several hours, will definitely attract a lot of spectators.

In the future, build horse racing, and after greyhound racing, broadcast horse racing and greyhound racing.

The live broadcast of the lottery in the casino, once every 2 hours, can be broadcast live, and the situation of people's awards and prize distribution can be broadcast to stimulate people's desire.

The American won the award, unlike Hua Guo, who is secretive, but prefers to show off on camera.

After the French girl finished watching, Hardy said: There is one more important thing, open the telephone betting lottery business, similar to the live TV broadcast, don't we draw once every 2 hours, during which we can accept telephone betting and help people all over the United States People bet.

If someone wins, he has to come to the casino to claim the money.

Irina blinked.

Boss, are you planning to start a lottery business, but lottery is illegal now. Irina reminded.

The lottery industry was once very popular in the United States, and many players became addicted to gambling. Beginning in 1833, some states began to ban lotteries. By 1930, a total of 45 states had passed laws declaring lotteries illegal, and 35 states’ constitutions prohibited all lotteries. Activity.

It was not until 1964 that some states announced that the lottery was legalized again. Although Nevada opened up gambling, it did not open the lottery business.

Hardy smiled.

This is not a lottery. It's a casino betting lottery. It's different from a lottery. I asked the lawyer team. This situation can't be defined at all. After all, TV betting lottery is a new thing, and it's not easy for judges to judge.

This is why someone who wins a lottery must come to the casino to claim it. We believe that the entire gambling process takes place in the casino. It is just asking people to bet and has nothing to do with the lottery.

Even if someone files a lawsuit, the lawyer can grind their teeth with them. The worst result is to stop the business. Hardy said with a smile.

In fact, this is taking advantage of legal loopholes.

I understand the boss. Our ABC has sufficient manpower. It is not difficult to build a local station. I estimate that it will be completed in less than a month. Irina said.

Hardy told Irina that before he bought the Las Vegas radio station, there was a guy named Colin Firth over there, who was the director of the radio station. He also worked in the TV station before. set directly there.

Go over and see if this Colin Firth can be used. If you can use it, you can focus on training it.

Boss, don't worry, I will do well. Irina said.

It's nice to have such a secretary.

Can still do it.