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WCBS |
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re: Arthur |
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05/21/2005 |
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from Page Six:
"NEWS CH. 2 CAN'T A-F-FORD
CBS/Ch. 2 reporter Arthur Chi'en was fired yesterday after he used the f-word on-air during a 6 a.m. broadcast. Chi'en was standing in front of a subway station delivering a live intro to a segment about a MetroCard scam when two men walked up behind him, held up a sign and began chanting, "Opie & Anthony" ?? the names of the XM satellite radio shock jocks. Chi'en, thinking he'd finished the live part of the report, whirled around and blurted out to the interlopers, "What the [bleep] is your problem, man?" Unfortunately for Chi'en, the camera was still rolling and the expletive rang out loud and clear over the airwaves. "I can confirm that he has been terminated," a Ch. 2 spokeswoman told PAGE SIX. "We have no further comment regarding his termination." The network-owned station also issued this statement: "WCBS-TV apologizes for the use of inappropriate language today during our 6 a.m. broadcast. We deeply regret the incident." "
Is the tape posted anywhere online?
By the way, this is sad, IMO. I've always thought Chi'en was one of the better local reporters in NYC. |
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Yes, this tape is posted online, but I will only say google for the idiots who essentially caused this to happen. I don't want to give their website anymore hits than it gets now as a result of their antics.
My 2 cents, after I hypocritically looked at the site & video, Mr Chi'en totally lost control of himself. He had tossed to what must have been a PKG no more than 1-2 seconds before dropping the F-bomb. Someone said 'those guys must really have....' somewhere in here... well, kind of. I'd have to say I've seen much worse. They guys didn't even touch him. Sorry for Mr. Chi'en though. If I were him I'd sue the radio show which PROMOTES assaulting media live shots for fun so they can get a free advertisement. Goofs.
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