Posted on 12/31/2013 11:31:56 AM PST by montag813
"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson will ring in 2014 LIVE with Fox News.
Robertson and his wife, Korie, will be guests during Tuesday night’s “All-American New Year,” and the two will give their first interview about the controversy that has surrounded their family’s patriarch, Phil Robertson.
“Appearing live from Steamboat Springs, Colo., for their first television appearance following A&E's reinstatement of Phil Robertson on ‘Duck Dynasty,’ Willie and Korie will discuss the situation with FNC’s Bill Hemmer and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. The couple will also reflect on 2013 and discuss the year ahead,” Fox News announced.
Phil Robertson was suspended by A&E for nine days after he made controversial comments about homosexuals and African-Americans in GQ magazine. He was reinstated by the network on Friday.
Following A&E’s announcement that Phil would return to film the popular reality show, the Robertson family kept quiet about the controversy, except for a statement praising their fans, sent exclusively to Fox News.
“We will continue to represent our faith and values in the most positive way through 'Duck Dynasty' and our many projects that we are currently working on,” they stated. "The outpouring of support and prayer has encouraged and emboldened us greatly.”
The “All-American New Year” will air from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET on Fox News Channel.
I noted in their statement how they emphasized the "many project we are currently working on". They are stressing that the family business is much more than an A&E show. Willie is a good businessman so for now I'm sure it will be all smiles and positive with regard to A&E and the show in order to keep the brand unspoiled but I wouldn't be surprised if they hadn't already decided to bolt on A&E as soon as the current contract is over.
My heartfelt message to all of the Robertsons:
IF A & E even suggests that any or all of you make any kind of announcement about ‘tolerance’, etc, you PLEASE tell A & E to go to H%%%.
The 1st Amendment gives you the right to your individual & collective opinions & also the right to state them out loud without any retribution.
I have a feeling that all of the Robertson’s will bail on A&E ASAP. Phil is their leader...everytime they get in a bind or get too stupid they always call Phil to bail them out...and he always makes them pay.
The very successful business is why there was the A&E show in the first place. The show added to their success but certainly wasn't the cause of it.
I even heard a Cabela's employee tell a customer the difference between Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty products....essentially hinting at which one better supports the Robertson family. :)
Phil is the leader, Willie is the businessman....Kourie is the power behind the throne.
Bravo Sierra.
He was not suspended at all form Duck Dynasty.
He never missed an airing or a filming.
As soon as A&E saw how huge the backlash was, they have fallen over themselves to try and dial it back...at the same time without somehow embarrassing and offending their "Log Cabin," "values".
I have news for them...they cannot do both, and it is clear what their financial impact will be if they try and continue to openly placate the log cabin.
If they’re at all stiffled in talking about their beliefs concerning homosexuality, the sodomites won.
Well, I wasn’t going to tune into anything tonight, but I will now keep an eye on Fox. Fox knows how to bring in the viewers, that’s for sure.
That's great to hear. I can't wait for what comes next.
I hope the emboldened part is true. I’m so afraid they’re going to do some back-peddling tonight. I really hope not. I hope they lovingly affirm their beliefs, and what Scripture clearly states, including the gracious offer of healing and forgiveness from sin.
Elizabeth Hasselback I bet will pretend to be on their side, but we know she is all for gay stuff.
Pretty laughable watching most if not all Fox on air folks pretending like they are kindred spirits with The Robertsons, when in reality they all are pro gay
The folks on the stupid show The five, all pretty much are libs when it comes to this stuff, I am aware of their positions on this stuff from the past
For instance the girl with the nice legs and large mouth (very pretty) she and Meagan Kelly attended a fundraiser for gay journalists a few years ago, they were all excited about it on air one day
The homely one that was the press secretary to GW is all fine with gays etc
I have not heard one single FOX on air person come out and say they supported outright Phil Robertson
I am a Northerner but I would love to see a Southern and Western tv channel. Everthing we see comes form New York City and Los Angeles. This does not represent the values of much of America. Are the country and western channels actually owned by people from that area or are they too owned by NYC people? Are the Nashville record companies actually owned by anybody from Nashville or are they part of some national corporation?
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