Quotes by Art McMaster

“The decision to leave the pageants longtime home in Atlantic City was made after extremely careful deliberation and with the highest level of respect for the countless friends, volunteers and fans of the pageant.”

“We needed to find a better partner, one that better understands our values. CMTs audience is the heartland of America; thats the same type of loyal audience Miss America has enjoyed; they respect the traditions and values of this organization.”

“Weve received four unsolicited calls today. They want to start talking. They want to talk about the bidding process.”

“The days of big money are gone, and the days of big-money production companies are gone. The big money just wasnt there anymore, and we had to face that reality.”

“the pageants continued vitality and growth.”

“Were trying to promote these young ladies as tomorrows leaders. Were going to push scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement.”

“Theres really one major difference between this tax return and last years, and that is the difference in television income. That just flowed all the way to the bottom line.”

“It was a strictly financial decision. The revenues just arent there anymore. People think we wanted to take the show on the road, but thats not true.”

“The decision to leave the longtime home in Atlantic City was made after extremely careful deliberation and with the highest level of respect for the countless friends, volunteers and fans of the pageant,”

“[Pageant officials thanked the Atlantic City community for its longstanding support of the pageant.] We thoroughly appreciate the assistance we have received from the Atlantic City community, and the state of New Jersey over the past 85 years, ... The entire community has embraced Miss America, its contestants and the pageants rich history.”