Is it just me, or is Noory signing long-term contracts every other year?
Yes. I speculated ages ago on this board that they may be doing it because there's a an opt-out clause. I speculated also that it was a one-year opt out and in order to keep him signed on for another year, they sign him to a 5-year contract with a one year network opt out clause.
I know about this tactic from another business situation. It's a way to make somebody feel good without actually committing to it. It's like playing house without getting engaged or married. Get all the ***** until you're bored (serial monogamy).
Falling for it is the most pathetic thing. The difference between being fooled once and being fooled many times.
This tactic is also used for people who are volatile. I would imagine that Don Imus had some similar condition toward the latter years of his career. Who knows, maybe Art did too.