Let’s say it was ESPN, not NBC, that didn’t air an entire exclusive interview with Jerry Sandusky. Let’s say it was ESPN, not NBC, that edited out a riveting quote in which the alleged sexual predator says, “I didn’t go around seeking out every young person for sexual needs that I’ve helped.”
Do you think there would be more uproar?
I think we all know the answer. Everyone loves to dump on ESPN.
NBC, though, seems to be mostly getting a free pass for not airing such an important interview in its entirety on at least one of its platforms. CNN’s Anderson Cooper did speak out. He knocked NBC on his show last night, wondering how the network edited out Sandusky’s quote. In Chicago, the Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley slammed the network.
There were others, but not an avalanche to be sure. Meanwhile, on Twitter, there’s not as much fire as you’d expect for such a hot issue.
It is past 3 in the East, and I have yet to hear back from a NBC News representative. I left messages and sent emails.
Perhaps it’s part of the media strategy. No need to respond when there isn’t much noise. Keep quiet, and let’s hope it goes away.
Well, this shouldn’t go away. NBC should explain what happened here and why viewers didn’t get to see the complete interview.
I really, really hate to admit this, but in one instance, Bill O’Reilly may actually be right. NBC News really is coming across as a dishonest news organization. Between this latest stunt, as well as the recent incident where one of their editors edited tape for a story concerning Treyvon Martin.