Old habits die hard, and I admit to belonging to that rare group that still watches network news in the evening.  Sure, I see breaking news on my phone, but while cooking supper, it’s just fine to have NBC's Lester Holt in the kitchen with me. Years ago, John Chancellor was like a member of the family.

But if anything would make me stop, it is the incessant and repetitive drug ads.  Obviously, the networks know that their watchers are of a certain age.  But here’s the thing…

With the exception of New Zealand, the United States is the only country that allows direct drug advertising to consumers.

Don't get me started on why drug ads are a bad idea.