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             Interactive Network Independent Shareholders Committee
                                26 Woodhill Road

                               Tenafly, N.J. 07670
                             Tel No. (201) 567-4415
                             Fax No. (201) 567-4592

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Re: Interactive Network Independent Shareholders Committee

Dear ___________:

I am forwarding to you the materials which we spoke of yesterday in the hope
that it might be helpful in your understanding of our position relative to your
voting the shares (Common Stock) of INTERACTIVE NETWORK, INC. owned by
______________.

I am a member of the Shareholders Committee, an advisor to and the original
underwriter of Interactive Network, and a substantial shareholder. I am
proposing an option to the shareholders which would expand the Board of Director
and nominate 5 additional people. Given the complexity and importance of the
decisions facing "your company" over the next 12 months, it was mine and the
opinion of many other shareholders, that a more experienced and diversified
representation on the Board of Directors was imperative. The Company, for some
unexplained reason deferred our request, as it feels qualified to make all these
decisions without additional assistance.

If it would be possible to discuss these issues with you in the next few days
(the annual meeting is Friday next), I would be most appreciative. Your
input and perspectives are most valued to us and we look forward to working
together with you in an effort to improve Interactive Network's opportunity for
success.

Your truly,

The Shareholders Committee

/s/ Robert H. Hesse
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Robert H. Hesse