But NBC executives said that the decision to relieve Mr. Williams of his duties had nothing to do with ratings, and that they considered such comparisons unfair.
Suddenly the king had no throne and no duties, and nothing to do at all except to hustle his own name and his memorabilia.
His widow, Diane, says that Carpenter and O'Bannon had a loose, friendly understanding that they would continue to work together, alternating writing and directing duties, but nothing came of this.
And the most surprising thing of all was that many of the very best ideas came from people whose current job duties had nothing to do with the problem they had an idea on how to solve.
Now she's set to become first lady a full-time-plus job that's neither elected nor appointed, has no real clear-cut description of duties, pays nothing, and that she can't quit unless she gets a divorce.
Some responded that our American duties were nothing more than paying taxes and voting, others suggested serving in the military if drafted, obeying the law, serving on a jury, combating tyranny, defending the Constitution, pursuing personal prosperity, participating in the local community, being informed, protecting free speech, having faith in the founding principles of our nation.
The police officers on duty had nothing useful to add.
"Are you putting in overtime or something?" "I'm on the lookout, brother, lookout duty … nothing special.
They wanted "pieces that do double duty," but "nothing frivolous," she added.
