Three Things to Ponder Friday

1. Plans to merge United Airlines and US Airways were suspended yesterday when United’s CEO Glenn Tilton told his US Air counterpart, Doug Parker, that United is close to an alliance with Continental Airlines. What will Monday bring? 

2. Big ratings could be ahead for Disney’s ABC and the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs last night to move into the NBA finals. The nation's number two TV market, the team's record 29th finals appearance and a potential match-up against the rival Boston Celtics could reap ratings riches as this could be the Celtics 20th finals appearance if they make it. As you may recall if you look back on my blog several months ago, I interviewed Kobe Bryant immediately after the Gasol trade from the Memphis Grizzlies and asked him if a Laker vs. Celtic final was a possibility. He looked at me like I was nuts! At the time the Lakers I believe were 28-16 and had been on a big losing streak after Bynum got injured. Wouldn’t a Lakers vs. Celtics final be brilliant? Note: the Boston market is the nation’s number seven market. 

3. Tonight is the release of the much anticipated Sex and the City movie. The Los Angeles Times is projecting a $55 million payday this weekend. To be honest, I never watched the television show series but with all the hype I definitely plan to see the movie. Yesterday Charles Payne told me that the four women combined had sex with, or as the NY Daily News put it “hit the sheets with a combined 94 men and one woman.” Note: the show ran for 6 seasons or 94 episodes.