Michael Vick lands own TV show on BET

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Source: MSNBC

What do you get when you add an arrest for running a dogfighting ring to a recently completed 18-month prison term? If you’re infamous quarterback Michael Vick, you get a deal for an eight-part television series on BET.

The tentatively titled “Michael Vick Project,” a “docu-series,” not a reality show per se, will spotlight his comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles and also delve into his back story, from his difficult childhood to his 2007 arrest for running a dog-fighting ring, according to the L.A. Times.

Vick was released from prison in May, and several months is enough time to put together a television deal. However, if the cameras have extensive coverage of the hours and days immediately following his prison release, it does makes you wonder if he was negotiating a deal from behind bars.

Regardless of how the “Project” came together, it doesn’t sound like PETA members will be setting their DVRs when it airs.

“People who abuse animals don't deserve to be rewarded,” said PETA spokesman Dan Shannon. “They shouldn't be given multimillion-dollar contracts ... or given the privilege of being a role model.” ....

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33215259/ns/entertainment-gossip/

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He should write a "how to be a success" book.

[virgogal]

1. Words fail me!

[hatrack]

Wow. Just . . .

inconceivable.

[ZombieHorde]

2. "it doesn’t sound like PETA members will be setting their DVRs when it airs"

Or anyone who dislikes dog torture more than he or she likes football.

[Mojambo]

3. ...And the SNL writers go KA-CHING. n/t

[orpupilofnature57]

4. Kid's must get confused as shit these day's.

[flvegan]

5. Keep 'em fooled, dumbass

and the dollars will come. His handlers should write the book. He's a moron.

[AndyA]

6. BET must strive to be like FAUX when it grows up.

Disgusting. Animal abusers are just a step away from abusing people.

[Ian David]

7. The owner of BET is a Republican.

Do you know how big a self-loathing whore you have to be if you're a Black Republican?

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9. Must be why he supported Hillary...

:shrug:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_L._Johnson

[Ian David]

10. Yup. So did Rupert Murdoch. n/t

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12. And Michael Jordan and Nelly too.....

They're pathetic. :eyes:

[Ian David]

13. I don't know what their motivations were. n/t

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14. You don't know what you're talking about on this one.

http://fundrace.huffingtonpost.com/neighbors.php?type=name&lname=Johnson&fname=Robert+L

[Ian David]

22. Look back to prior to 2008. n/t

[SoCalNative]

17. Actually the owner of BET is

Viacom.

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8. Michael Vick Fails To Inspire Team With 'Great' Dogfighting Story

Remember Zebro.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/michael_vick_fails_to_inspire_team

[mrbarber]

11. Wow. Just..wow.

[EndersDame]

15. I want to see a cross episode w/Rescue Ink I bet those guys

I would love to see them have a nice "chat" with him after the cameras were turned off http://www.rescueink.org/

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16. I'd rather see him on...

The Deadliest Catch.

[SoCalNative]

18. I'd rather see him

destitute, unemployed and unable to ever find another job in his life.

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19. What channel is that on?

:)

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20. I agree with PETA. nt

[corpseratemedia]

21. vick, gosselins, ocotmom, felons on dancing shows, be_k, palin, banks,CEOS and a former *

we are in the Era of Rewarding Rotten Behavior

If you break it, you win,BIG!

[truthisfreedom]

23. The reason this works is that there is a large segment of the population that would essentially be

complicit with dog fighting. A lot of people simply don't care.

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28. Sadly, I think you're right. nt

[Grassy Knoll]

24. WOW, WTF , its like Glenn Beckkk.....

If someone is a complete fucktard, they will put them on the tube for ratings and money,
I am shocked @ BET . I don't really care to see the reasoning , his poor childhood, etc.

[dr_aswan]

25. Sad..........

[proteus_lives]

26. I didn't think it was possible....

But my opinion of BET is now even lower.

[Egnever]

27. What's the problem?

Could be a good thing if handled well. Could be pointing out where his mistakes in life almost cost him everything and help keep others from making the same mistakes.

or it could be utter garbage...


I'll reserve my judgment till I see it.

[Blasphemer]

29. I agree

He's served his time and all indications are that he has been rehabilitated and is committed to helping to use his second chance to help right the wrongs he has committed. I found an interesting article from a couple of months ago: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-streeter16-2009aug16,0,4735769.column

The Humane Society has actually lost members because of their decision to associate with him but I find the decision quite admirable. I don't think that turning our backs on Michael Vick would be sending the right message. I remember sitting on a bus one day and hearing a 20-something guy talking to a female friend about living with a bunch of roommates and taking in a stray cat who they ended up completely neglecting, not feeding, not cleaning out the litter box and simply watched as it became delirious due to starvation and eventually died. Sadly, there are way too many people who have this kind of attitude towards animals but most of these people are never punished for their cruelty because no one knows or cares. In Michael Vick's case, he has been punished and is now in a position where he can do good and educate others. I'm willing to give him that chance. If it takes a reality tv series to help him to reconnect with people, then so be it. Ultimately, he can do a lot of good.

[xchrom]

30. you mean the way the Duggars have 'inspired' so many people

to take on the irresponsible job of making 'quiver-full' families?

horse-shit.

[TheWatcher]

31. Crime Pays.

America, at least as a civilized nation, appears to be in it's last days.

At least, that's what it looks like these days.

Welcome to Rome 2.0

Land Of The Ruled Home Of The Cowed.

[CakeGrrl]

32. At least Vick served the time for his.

That's a step up, however small people think it is, from those who dodge any responsibility for what they do.

[rcrush]

33. Dammit when is The Boondocks going to start their new season?!

They would have a field day with this!

[MISSDem]

34. If he uses this forum to speak out against dog fighting then I back him 100%.

That would be a good thing.