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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