Today," "GMA" booking wars have gotten "insane," says TV veteran
While one source says the situation is "insane," Verne Gay describes the morning show feud as "nutty." Producers at the ABC and NBC morning shows have accused the other of lying, cheating and breaking -- or at least twisting -- established rules. Gay writes: "In case you're wondering, 'Today' despises 'GMA,' and the feeling is mutual." (Newsday)
> SLEAZY OR MERELY COMPETITIVE?: "One producer [involved in trying to book the kidnap victims] was said to have swerved into another on the highway; one was said to have sobbed to the girls that she would be fired if the interview didn't take place. Another was alleged to have called the police to complain that the competition was stalking the girls, in order to keep them away." (Los Angeles Times)
> TV show bookers tell victims they'll feel better after telling their tales
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