Even President Barack Obama, a gleam in his eye as he talked at the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association dinner two weeks ago, seemed to recognize the special relationship he’s forged with TV networks in the opening months of his administration. “A few nights ago I was up tossing and turning and trying to figure out exactly what to say,” he said. “Finally, when I couldn’t get back to sleep, I rolled over and asked Brian Williams what he thought.” The reference to the NBC anchor and host of the prime-time “Inside the Obama White House” special this spring drew loud laughter. There’s no denying that broadcast networks and the president have occasionally worked for their mutual…
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