If you think about it, this is dismal. Either it was a surprise, in which case father and son don't talk much and haven't planned for the future of CBN, OR

he's lying, which bodes ill for a Christian organization.

(One may say he wasn't sure regarding the timing. Same applies, he would have known there would be a board meeting.)

"Gordon Robertson, who produces "The 700 Club," told viewers that his election was a big surprise.

"I got called by Dad following Friday's show in the dressing room and he says, 'Can you get up here and tell the board what you want to do with CBN in the future?'" Gordon Robertson said."

Arf