I did see the interview when it happened, but don't recall them pleading for that one phone call at that time. Seems they asked for that one phone call during their "subtract" interview in April or May of 1997. I will go back and read the transcript, tho at the time their interview seemed pointless, and raised eyebrows when John Ramsey said he only wanted to know WHY. Also, there was little if any visible anger toward the perp, and Patsy broke down when asked what punishment the killer deserved. Their friends had no control over their answers, and when asked why go on tv, John Ramsey said they had been so isolated, and wanted to come out and thank people for their cards. That was about all he said about going on tv, thought you'd have a more specific reason. That's a very flambouyant thank-you. But thanks, I will go read it in it's entirety now.