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ScrappleFace suggests this follow-up to tonight’s broadcast.
*Koppel to Read Names of Saddam’s Victims*
(2004-04-30)—ABC-TV journalist Ted Koppel, who caused a firestorm of controversy with his plan to read the names of U.S. troops killed in Iraq, today announced that in the interest of balance and fairness next week he will read another list on his show, Nightline.
“I would never want anyone to accuse me of bias. After all, I’m a journalist, devoted to accurately portraying world events,” said Mr. Koppel. “So, next week I will read the list of Iraqis who were raped, tortured and killed by Saddam Hussein’s regime after President George H.W. Bush declared victory in the Gulf War on February 28, 1991.”
Mr. Koppel said next week’s Nightline will be a “special extended episode starting Friday and running non-stop until the day I retire from ABC.”
This sounds like more comedy, but it’s real:
After almost two and a half decades anchoring ABC News’ “Nightline,” Ted Koppel says he is surprised that anyone could think that his special “The Fallen,” scheduled to air Friday night, is a ratings ploy or an attempt to make a political statement.
Yeah, right! That’s hilarious. Can he even say that with a straight face?
Reminds of a famous line from the movies: “I’m shocked—shocked!—to find out that gambling is going on here!”
