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Matt Lauer Blames Lazy Media for Ann Curry Controversy, Debacle

Matt Lauer may be a member of the media, but that doesn’t mean he’s a fan of the media. Asked in the latest issue of Esquire about Ann Curry’s firing and the blame for it being placed at his feet, the embattled Today anchor could not hide his disdain for how the event was covered. “The way the media treated what happened with Ann Curry was a disappointing learning experience,” he says. “I was disappointed by the laziness of the media, the willingness to read a rumor, repeat that rumor, and treat it as a fact.” Those rumors, of course, have not quieted for Lauer. Source claim he recently refused a pay cut , forcing NBC to fire a number of Today staffers. He’s also been accused of being demeaning and dismissive of those below him. “What were my options?” Lauer asks of the Curry situation. “Does anyone want to see a person who’s making the money that the newspapers say I’m making complaining, “Woe is me, my life is terrible, and people are being unfair”? “No one would’ve had any patience for that. I wouldn’t have any patience for that. So you just shut up and go about doing your job and hope that people who know you well – your friends and your family – know what’s true.” Many still believe that Lauer pushed for Curry’s ousting. He’s admitted in the months since that the ordeal was not handled well and he hopes viewers give the program a chance to rebound. So far, so not good, though. Today has fallen behind Good Morning America in the ratings and Lauer’s seat behind the main desk may soon go from hot to scorching.

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NCIS Producer Writes Open Letter to Fans, Promises to Make TV History With Cote de Pablo Exit

NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg has penned an open letter to fans, addressing the exit of Cote de Pablo in the beginning of the new season. Glasberg stressed that the cast, producers and writers all respect de Pablo’s decision and that they spent all summer working on Ziva David’s exit. While fans may be crushed, the show’s storyline won’t disappoint. “The amazing resolution you’re going to see is pretty damn heart-wrenching and we’re incredibly proud of it,” executive producer Glasberg wrote. “Prepare yourselves for a moment in television history.” “Images that will end up in the archives. I couldn’t be happier with how my NCIS family stepped up and did some of the most emotional work we’ve ever done.” She’ll appear in the first two episodes of Season 11 before her character exits the series. Follow the link to read Glasberg’s open letter to NCIS fans .

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NCIS Producer Writes Open Letter to Fans, Promises to Make TV History With Cote de Pablo Exit

NCIS Producer Writes Open Letter to Fans, Promises to Make TV History With Cote de Pablo Exit

NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg has penned an open letter to fans, addressing the exit of Cote de Pablo in the beginning of the new season. Glasberg stressed that the cast, producers and writers all respect de Pablo’s decision and that they spent all summer working on Ziva David’s exit. While fans may be crushed, the show’s storyline won’t disappoint. “The amazing resolution you’re going to see is pretty damn heart-wrenching and we’re incredibly proud of it,” executive producer Glasberg wrote. “Prepare yourselves for a moment in television history.” “Images that will end up in the archives. I couldn’t be happier with how my NCIS family stepped up and did some of the most emotional work we’ve ever done.” She’ll appear in the first two episodes of Season 11 before her character exits the series. Follow the link to read Glasberg’s open letter to NCIS fans .

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