The television industry and its executives have their own take on the Duck Dynasty controversy. Notice they don't use free speech as an issue.
'Duck Dynasty' Debacle Has TV Industry Abuzz As A&E Charts New Territory - Deadline.com
A rookie mistake. Thats how one TV industry veteran whos put in time dealing with rogue reality stars described A&Es handling of its Duck Dynasty nightmare.
A&E logoIts very difficult to keep these people in check then they get famous, the exec noted, in A&Es defense. Particularly when the star already has amassed a large pile of money making bird-calling devices for hunters, believes he has a religious calling, and isnt afraid to lose his TV series. A&E is charting new territory, execs with whom we spoke acknowledged. Youve got an immovable object who actually believes he has God on his side. Hes a multimillionaire who lives in a swamp! one industry image specialist acknowledged. I dont think he gives a flying fuck whether or not [A&E] agrees with him. I dont think theres any fear in this guy. Ditto the rest of the Robertson family, who quickly issued a statement suggesting they will not do the show without Phil.
Our panel of industry execs is still scratching their heads in re why the A&E let Phil Robertson, a guy whose religious beliefs were well known to the network, within 100 yards of a GQ interview.
'Duck Dynasty' Debacle Has TV Industry Abuzz As A&E Charts New Territory - Deadline.com
A rookie mistake. Thats how one TV industry veteran whos put in time dealing with rogue reality stars described A&Es handling of its Duck Dynasty nightmare.
A&E logoIts very difficult to keep these people in check then they get famous, the exec noted, in A&Es defense. Particularly when the star already has amassed a large pile of money making bird-calling devices for hunters, believes he has a religious calling, and isnt afraid to lose his TV series. A&E is charting new territory, execs with whom we spoke acknowledged. Youve got an immovable object who actually believes he has God on his side. Hes a multimillionaire who lives in a swamp! one industry image specialist acknowledged. I dont think he gives a flying fuck whether or not [A&E] agrees with him. I dont think theres any fear in this guy. Ditto the rest of the Robertson family, who quickly issued a statement suggesting they will not do the show without Phil.
Our panel of industry execs is still scratching their heads in re why the A&E let Phil Robertson, a guy whose religious beliefs were well known to the network, within 100 yards of a GQ interview.