semistatic 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Video: http://www.ksn.com/news/local/5093496.html Text: KSN Apology WICHITA, Kansas, Jan. 4, 2007 - KSN would like to apologize for an incident on our air this evening. If you were watching our six o'clock show, you heard something that should never be broadcast on a network-affiliated television station, for any reason. An expletive made it over the air during a sports report when our sports anchor, Jim Kobbe, thought his microphone was off. But even though Jim didn't think anyone could hear him, KSN believes there is never an excuse for something like this to happen. So we will simply say "we're sorry" to those who were listening. And along with our apology, we offer assurance that the proper disciplinary action is underway. We ask for your understanding and continued viewership here at KSN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFury 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I wonder how many days the unmentioned sound guy was suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXmanTim 88 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Oh gee, he cussed. And on air, too? Looking around, my walls are still standing, the world hasn't ended (or, at least it hasn't here in Starkville, MS...don't know about the rest of you...but this website is still up so I'm guess y'all are safe too). Guess what, KSN, most likely more than 90% of the viewers who saw the sports reporter let loose with an expletive looked at their partners and said "oh shit...did he really just say that?" and probably rewound the TiVo just to make sure! Curse words exist...they are spoken by a majority of the public. Get over it. But, instead, they will over-react and most likely can the sports reporter. No, no...most likely he will be "resign to spend more time with his family" thereby sparing any more "embrassment" for the station. Get a grip. And to answer your question, TexasFury: I'll take the under and say "zero", "zilch", "nada." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanews 108 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I wonder how many days the unmentioned sound guy was suspended. it wasnt the sound guys fault, the sports guy should know not to say ANYTHING until the studio speakers kick on, thats when he knows his mic is clear. or he waits until his floor director tells him hes clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstNews8 13 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Its like "Matt the weather guy" from a FOX Station in Syracuse. Here is the clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dylan Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 It's KSN in Wichita, KS. Honestly, how many people were watching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsgm2002 65 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 It's KSN in Wichita, KS. Honestly, how many people were watching? No one, they're all watching KCTU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstNews8 13 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 What is going to happen to that guy? Probaly 'da boot' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstNews8 13 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yeah, this guy on the second video 'matt' got the boot. But what KSN did, coming out and apologizing right away was probaly best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsgm2002 65 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Yeah, this guy on the second video 'matt' got the boot. He did not get the boot. I think that promo didn't even air and was leaked out. He's at WRIC in Richmond now. http://www.wric.com/Global/story.asp?S=1787662&nav=menu28_3_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstNews8 13 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Oh, okay, rumors get spread easliy. But it was pretty funny what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightJunkie 55 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I don't know, I may be old fashioned but I always thought the best policy for a station be it news or radio when someone's mic is left on was to ignore it, hope nobody was watching, and move on so as not to draw so much attention to a station. Although, this is 1990's thinking before the age of youtube, when virtually every broadcasted mistake is tivoed and uploaded for the amusement of others at your station's expense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcnow 14 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 It's KSN in Wichita, KS. Honestly, how many people were watching? No one, they're all watching KCTU. Right, RJ? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFury 0 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 tim and alaska, I guess different procedures for different stations. Over here, it's always the lower paid person's fault. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdickens 1 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Actually, Ron and Sheryl were watching when it happened. Jim Kobbe is a class guy who routinely wins the Eagle's most like sportscaster poll year in and year out. He got a two day suspension, and that ought to be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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