EASY AS ABC (CNN Reporter Has a Hissy Fit)

New York Post - Page Six ^ | 6/08/04 | Richard Jonson with Paula Froelich and Chris Wilson

[kattracks]

WHEN ABC News broke the sad news of Ronald Reagan's death Saturday afternoon, it sent its competitors into a frenzy. The press corps traveling with President Bush in Normandy first heard the news when ABC's White House reporter Terry Moran began doing a live report in their midst.

[BigSkyFreeper]

John King has always reminded me of The Bent One.

[weegee]

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[RichInOC]

Boy...talk about "no honor among thieves"...

[Bluntpoint]

We live in an age that a 30 second advance in the news cycle is a scoop. That is too much for my brain housing group.

I am now going to microwave some maccaronni an cheese. I simply do not have the time to boil water...it is already 4:00 in the morning...and I have not even painted my house yet.

[pageonetoo]

So where was Max Headroom? Isn't he the epitome of the 24 hr news cycle?

[pt17]

CNN's John King yelled into his cellphone that CNN had been beaten and was so upset he threatened to quit. King ended his tantrum by throwing his cellphone to the ground. Bad move: his meltdown was captured on tape.

Tantrums and hissy-fits seem to be the modus operandi of the leftist media these days.

[backhoe]

So where was Max Headroom? Isn't he the epitome of the 24 hr news cycle?

So you remember Max? It's eerie how long ago this was:

"Max Headroom" (1987)

"Max Headroom: 20 Minutes Into the Future" (1987) (USA)
Runtime: 60 min (14 episodes)

[pageonetoo]

Edison Carter was always trying to save the good guys... and Max was the greatest alter-ego, I have seen on tv... b-b-b-b-butttttt

[Boxsford]

Here's the whole take on it:

WHEN ABC News broke the sad news of Ronald Reagan's death Saturday afternoon, it sent its competitors into a frenzy. The press corps traveling with President Bush in Normandy first heard the news when ABC's White House reporter Terry Moran began doing a live report in their midst. The reaction, according to one eyewitness, was "total chaos Πpeople running ev erywhere, knocking into things." CNN's John King yelled into his cellphone that CNN had been beaten and was so upset he threatened to quit. King ended his tan trum by throwing his cellphone to the ground. Bad move: his meltdown was captured on tape. So just how did ABC get such a big jump? The network refused com ment, but insiders credit ABC News chief David Westin. Apparently, work ing the phones produces better results than throwing them.

[danneskjold]

John King = Little girl who's father won't buy her a pony...

[Badeye]

This doesn't surprise me, King's known for his immaturity in an industry full of childish punks.

As I recall, it was King that raised hell over Larry King hugging President Bush a couple of years ago.

[martin_fierro]

I am now going to microwave some maccaronni an cheese. I simply do not have the time to boil water...it is already 4:00 in the morning...and I have not even painted my house yet.

OK, that was damn funny. <|:)~

[redhead]

"So you remember Max? It's eerie how long ago this was: "Max Headroom" (1987) "Max Headroom: 20 Minutes Into the Future" (1987) (USA) Runtime: 60 min (14 episodes)"

LOL! Max is my wallpaper!

[1Old Pro]

King, Stephan opolous, Chrissy matthews.....None have talent.

[Allegra]

LOL! Max is my wallpaper!

Max seemed so hi-tech back then. LOL

[Grampa Dave]

Wonderful!

This could not have happened to a more deserving petty POS!

The arrogance and ego of the lunatic mediots is more news than what they lie about and spin each day.

[backhoe]

Wow! Appreciate seeing that picture- like a time warp!