Further notes on that reality post....

[kyrielle]

The post is here and the news article is here and if you're as furious about this as I am, here are some notes I took from the article:

A new version of "Candid Camera," which appears on the Pax network, was responsible for injuring Mr. Zelnick at an airport in Bullhead City, Ariz., in the summer of 2001.

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Peter Funt, the show's host, was wearing the uniform of an airport security guard. He assured Mr. Zelnick that the request was serious.

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James and Laurie Ann Ryan, whose Las Vegas vacation was ruined, have sued the Hard Rock Hotel and MTV, which is producing "Harassment," the show that arranged the stunt.

The host of "Harassment," the actor Ashton Kutcher, has described the show as "guerrilla `Candid Camera.' " The show will have its debut later this winter, but the segment involving the Ryans will not be used, an MTV spokeswoman said. She would not discuss the lawsuit.

Why yes, I'm taking notes on who is involved so that I can send letters and make sure to avoid anything they're involved in. However did you guess?

Comments

[elfbabe.livejournal.com]

Mr. Funt did not let Mr. Zelnick in on the joke until he emerged bruised, bloody and screaming in pain.

How about that one? *rage*

[kyrielle]

Yeah, that one's ugly too. I was mostly trying to note who was involved because otherwise I was going to scream. That article made me utterly furious. And still does.

[pheon.livejournal.com]

I had seen the item about the Ryans, but not the airport stupidity. I agree that this is way beyond any possible pale. They deserve to get sued and lose big. I doubt anything else will deter them.