When I worked at McDonald's back in the day, there was a television set in the lobby installed for a short period of time. Only the manager could change the channel or the volume and the rules were stringent. Only generic programming, such as sports could be broadcast.

It was a nuisance. Customers demanding that the station be turned to something more to their liking, that the volume be increased or decreased and the vandals who tried to steal it were a constant problem. It was finally removed and, to our delight, never returned.

Customers have such differing opinions on The Way Things Ought To Be that finding a common television station that will please everyone - even a child-friendly station - is nearly impossible. Restaurants should stick to what they do best and just serve food.