questions over simmons' future...
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
From Newsday.com...
On-air expletive raises question about Simmons' future BY VERNE GAY | May 14, 2008
What the -- was Sue thinking?
WNBC news anchor Sue Simmons dropped an expletive on startled viewers Monday night, leaving thousands gasping and probably the same number laughing. But in the wake of one of the biggest on-air gaffes in Channel 4 history, a question was left hanging: What was she thinking?
And this one too: Will she survive?
Her next word: Sorry
An industry source confirmed yesterday that Simmons directed the expletive at her longtime co-anchor Chuck Scarborough, seated to her left when the "tease" for the 11 p.m. news aired just after 10:30; viewers couldn't see his reaction because a shot of a cruise ship was on screen when Simmons yelled, "What the -- are you doing?" at him.
He returned solo to the air about 20 minutes later for another tease, although both anchors were on the 11 p.m. broadcast, where Simmons apologized. On yesterday's 5 p.m. newscast, Simmons made no mention of the day's most talked-about story.
Sources also added yesterday that Simmons had believed the "tease" - an industry term for a brief cut-in that promotes a later broadcast - was being taped. Scarborough, who looked distracted during the segment, also appeared as if they were in a rehearsal.
"It was supposed to be a pre-taped piece and wound up live," one source said. "She didn't know it was live and blurted that out." Industry sources say that Scarborough may have missed a cue, prompting Simmons' outburst. ...continue reading.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
My glowing, orange face will be grace page C-1 of the Hunterdon County Democrat newspaper this week. Here's a sneak peek!
first fame, then fortune?
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Some Crazy Garbage.com has probably received more hits in the last 12 hours since I posted my video of Sue Simmons saying the F-word than in the past 5 years. All I can say is -- thanks for visiting!
Concerning Sue ... a debate of sorts has erupted in the Comments of my Sue Simmons Has A Potty Mouth post about whether or not she should be fired. I would like to throw my hat into the ring and say: No, she should not be fired. She should not be fined, suspended, yelled at, or even criticized. She said a word that most of us say every day. Sure it was on live television, but it was after 10 o'clock and if your sheltered kids who have never heard the word before, heard it for the first time on that live news break, then you should be ashamed for letting them watch Medium. As someone in the Comments pointed out -- you saw a lady drown a baby in a bathtub last night on Medium. If your kids were watching that, then shame on you. Plus she apologized on the 11 o'clock news for her slip-up. She said, "I have to acknowledge an unfortunate incident ... I used a word that many people find offensive. It was a mistake I made and I'm truly sorry." I commend Simmons for making a mistake and owning up to it.
sue simmons has a potty mouth
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008
NBC 4's Sue Simmons dropped the F-Bomb during a live commercial read this evening during Medium on NBC. I wonder what was happening behind the scenes??
omg noooooo!!!
Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 From Screen Daily... Donnie Darko sequel S. Darko starts shooting May 18
UK-based sales company Velvet Octopus will be launching sales in Cannes for S. Darko, billed as the sequel to the 2001 cult hit Donnie Darko. Fox has already taken North American rights.
Daviegh Chase reprises her role as Donnie's younger sister. The cast for S. Darko also includes Ed Westwick (Son Of Rambow, Gossip Girl), Briana Evigan (Step Up 2) and Justin Chatwin (Dragon Ball).
Ash Shah's Silver Nitrate and Newmarket Capital are producing. Los Angeles-based Chris Fisher, who previously made Nightstalker and Rampage: The Hillside Strangler Murders, will direct. The budget is pegged around $10m.
The story picks up seven years after the first film (and Donnie's death) when little sister Samantha Darko and her best friend Corey are now 18 and on a roadtrip to Los Angeles when they are plagued by bizarre visions.
Fisher said in a statement: "I am a great admirer of Richard Kelly's film and hope to create a similar world of blurred fantasy and reality."
Producers have spoken to Richard Kelly about the project but he is not involved in any official capacity at this stage.
Simon Crowe of Velvet Octopus added: "I think there is a new generation of cinema-goers who will be very excited to see this film."
Crowe quipped to ScreenDaily: "Donnie's not in [the new film] but there are meteorites and rabbits."
spring goes green
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008
Even when they're not in use, appliances that are plugged in will drain tiny amounts of electricity. Save the planet, and save money by unplugging your appliances when they're not in use! If Spring can do it ... you can too!
