WCVB-TV's response about the GOP-docu-drama

[kstewart33]

Courtesy of talkingpointsmemo.com:

Thank you for contacting us regarding the ABC special, “The Path to 9/11.”

This Sunday and Monday WCVB-TV Channel 5 will air ABC’s commercial-free broadcasts of “The Path to 911. On Monday, Part Two will be followed by a special edition of “Primetime Live,” an electronic town meeting.

We will forward your concerns to the ABC Network, since they are still in the final edit of the program.

The following disclaimer will air throughout the movie:
“The following movie is a dramatization that is drawn from a variety of sources including the 9/11 Commission Report and other published materials, and from personal interviews. The movie is not a documentary. For dramatic and narrative purposes, the movie contains fictionalized scenes, composite and representative characters and dialogue, as well as time compression."

ABC further states, “The events that lead to 9/11 originally sparked great debate, so it’s not surprising that a movie surrounding those events has revived the debate. The attacks were a pivotal moment in our history that should never be forgotten and it’s fitting that the discussion continues.”

From talk shows to internet blogs, the discussions about “The Path to 911” have generated much heat, but precious little light. It is interesting to note that viewers, who have been kind enough to contact us directly, arise from two distinct camps: pro-President Bill Clinton and pro-President George W.Bush. That is correct -- both sides have been complaining.

Having reviewed a copy of this mini-series, the management at Channel 5 feels strongly that viewers should decide for themselves the merits of this movie. Unfortunately, there is plenty of blame to go around – Republican, Democrat, government official and everyday citizen.

Neil Ungerleider | Assistant News Director | WCVB | 5 TV Place Needham MA 02494

[Kurovski]

1. Hmmm...

“The events that lead to 9/11 originally sparked great debate, so it’s not surprising that a movie surrounding those events has revived the debate..."

Yes, enormous lies have a way of sparking "debate." :eyes: No surprise at all.

[Bandit]

2. the movie contains fictionalized scenes

Whoop there it is

[Vinnie From Indy]

3. What a crock

It is always amusing when news personalities and news organizations claim that both sides are upset so they are in the clear. The fact is that there ARE sometimes a clearly defined right and wrong position regardless if the supporters of the wrong position wail and moan. You can bet that this Neil guy would rather not reveal the number count of protests from the supporters of Bush and Clinton.