The return to tradition came as no surprise to Bill Carroll, vice president and director of programming at media-buying and consulting firm Katz Television Group.

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"Any time that there's passionate fan involvement, it's a good thing, " said Bill Carroll, vice president and director of programming at media buying and consulting firm Katz Television Group.

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