Is it true that A&E has now cancel Dog the Bounty Hunter?!
Question: Network Cans Show After Tape Surfaces With Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman Repeatedly Using N-Word
By Steve Donohue -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2007 12:19:00 PM
Two days after a tape surfaced with network star Duane “Dog” Chapman repeatedly using the n-word, A&E said Friday afternoon that it was pulling all episodes of Dog The Bounty Hunter from the air.
“In evaluating the circumstances of the last few days, A&E has decided to take Dog The Bounty Hunter off the network’s schedule for the foreseeable future,” A&E said in prepared statement. “We hope that Mr. Chapman continues the healing process that he has begun.”
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA64...
Answers: Network Cans Show After Tape Surfaces With Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman Repeatedly Using N-Word
By Steve Donohue -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2007 12:19:00 PM
Two days after a tape surfaced with network star Duane “Dog” Chapman repeatedly using the n-word, A&E said Friday afternoon that it was pulling all episodes of Dog The Bounty Hunter from the air.
“In evaluating the circumstances of the last few days, A&E has decided to take Dog The Bounty Hunter off the network’s schedule for the foreseeable future,” A&E said in prepared statement. “We hope that Mr. Chapman continues the healing process that he has begun.”
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA64...
Yep, pulled this afternoon indefinitely. Ironic that the thing he was bitching about her trying to do was what his son actually did. The only kids he has that haven't gone to the Enquirer with something are the little ones and Leland!
No, I heard it's just suspended until they decide what to do. But hey, I'm no expert.
I think that's totally stupid. Here the guy tries to help people all the time and makes one stupid mistake and it's all over? Why the heck does everyone feel the need to tape private conversations anyway?
I simply do not understand the Huge issue. He did not use it in a public forum. He did not say it on the airwaves. He said it during a supposed private conversation. And now, he is possibly going to lose his series over it.
I do not agree with the use of the word, but I also do not believe in the invasion of privacy that the news media seems to basically absolve. He used a word in a fit of anger, in a private conversation!
Since the rap community still uses it in songs played for public consumption, why are we crucifying this man? He did not call the national Enquirer and go on a rant with the word. He did not stand in front of an audience and threaten to hang people from a tree.
Private conversation and frankily, thin blackmail.
He is a victim of his own fame.
They " suspended " any farther taping pending notice.
Which is Corporate double speak for " We want to see how bad the Sh*t hits the fan before we decide to cancel our highest rated show "
They will most likely wait to see if the Media and Publicity die down. And people accept the Dog's apology and then decide.
They don't want to loose there highest rated show either. That is A LOT of money they stand to loose.
I would rather see them handle it this way than rush to Judgment and hang the man out to dry.
Lets see if he is genuinely sorry or not and what the facts are before anyone is fired.
To Err is human to Forgive is Divine.
Oh, that's good if the network did. He should be ashamed of himself.
it is not cancelled its just temporarily suspended. Besides they would love thousands of people and their ratings will drop cause on thier site it is listed under Most Popular.
http://www.aetv.com/dog_the_bounty_hunte...
As of Nov, 3 at midnight it says on A&E: A&E has learned of the story released by the National Enquirer concerning Duane Dog Chapman. We take this matter very seriously. Pending an investigation, we have suspended production on the series. When the inquiry is concluded, we will take appropriate action.
I forgive dog. Look how many things and times dog has helped others and told them while showing them how to get better. People only care about this cause he is famous. You dont see anyone unfamous recording private conversations then selling them and media making a big issue. Compare what he has done for hundreds and risked his own life and family to save other peoples lives and families. If he does not get back on the tv, there will be no A&E in this house or my families ever again. I emailed A&E about that too. It just makes me upset how funny people react. They dont care until something bad happens and want to be with the in crowd bad mouthing till he is does something right and then people change minds and go o dog is great he helps so much.
people have thier opinions on thier views and everyone is entitled to it. maybe he does not speak that way in front of his kids. On his shows i know he is an actor but is very respectable but everyone has their own lifestyle so maybe people should be more worried on other things like their own issues and families and just forgive dog. but not to offend anyone but even though some see it right and wrong but its strange and definate a racial issue when we see black people saying N word to each other and yet when white say it all hell break lose but still its just like black see it one way and white another. So if you people against Dog then change the channel and dont complain about it. You have a right to watch wat you want and he has a right to say wat he wants. If he is pulled then i guess that all rap is gone that means bye nelly, eminem, fifty cent, twista, huey, snoop, tupac, g-unit, dre, fat joe, ja, biggie, method man, diddy...wow thats millions of dollars that could used to make the world better. Seems its matter of what you want to watch and listen to but nobody forces you to watch or listen to what you dont want to hear. Guess its just how your raised and how you feel. And i cant say much cause people would be offended but think how you were raised. I was raised like Dog around learning about black people and what the N word is and intended for and ya just cause i would side with dog does not say that i dont like any blacks and matter fact i got like 2 black friends but they dont act black. But its how you grew up, what your family is accustomed to and what your beliefs are and its not illegal to have your own PERSONAL conversation untill it is secretly taped then its invasion of privacy.