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 October 14, 2008

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Timings and Cues

A timings and cues DACS should contain the latest timing and cue information for your event. This kind of message is usually associated with a performance program or a live event. This cue sheet will provide stations with necessary information, such as actual program length, break times, and in and out cues.

Sample Timings and Cues DACS

TO: All Stations/Program Directors
FR: (You, the Source)
DT: October 14, 2008
RE: "The Joys of Distribution"—Timings and Cues

Program ID: 08-000-00000
Title: "The Joys of Distribution"
Total Time: 134 minutes
Reel One  
In-Cue: "The following program ..."
Out-Cue: "... and that's it for now."
Length: 59 minutes
Intermission
Reel Two  
In-Cue: "We are back again ..."
Out-Cue: "... until next week."
Length: 59 minutes

 

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