Fox Apologizes for On-Air Profanity

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/16/2007 11:15:00 AM EST

Fox has apologized for showing a T-shirt with the slogan "fuck da Eagles" in primetime during its coverage of the New Orleans Saints/Philadelphia Eagles NFL playoff game Saturday, Jan. 13. Unlike much live TV programming these days, the game had no delay. "It was unintentional, inadvertent, and we apologize," said Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell. The Parents Television Council has asked its members to complain to the FCC about the on-camera profanity, saying it had "no doubt" it was intentional. But the FCC would be unlikely to act on that or any other profanity complaints until a federal court has ruled on a challenge by broadcasters, including Fox, to its new profanity-enforcement policy.

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Okay, I'll go with the fine and suspension too, if ESPN will apologize for Monday Night football inanity.

Don Sessoms - 1/19/2007 10:08:00 PM EST
Seriously, it was totally inappropriate, especially since I was watching the game with my 7 year old daughter.

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Funny?... NOT!
What would be funny is if the FCC banged Fox with a 250 grand fine, yup, I'd be laughin' at that one.

Seriously, it was totally inappropriate, especially since I was watching the game with my 7 year old daughter.

Tom Jenkins - 1/19/2007 1:24:00 PM EST
it's funny.
the FCC folks need to lighten up a bit - as well as most of FOX's viewers.

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what's the big deal?
it's funny.
the FCC folks need to lighten up a bit - as well as most of FOX's viewers.

luke rasmussen - 1/17/2007 7:45:00 AM EST

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