Still don't get why Brian Williams of NBC lost his job

[Happy Hopping]

Brian Williams controversy: What led to the NBC anchor's suspension

www.latimes.com

so his memory mistakenly recalled 1 incident back 10 yr. ago, that was wrong. So what? Just today, my memory told me a piece of tool that I have, I am certain it's in the basement, turns out it's in the garage. So Brian Williams made 1 mistake that was a wrong recall of a 10 yr. old incident. That's just a human mistake

what I don't get is: NBC kill him just for that? and why noone hire him since?

 

[Tosk]

Just today, my memory told me a piece of tool that I have, I am certain it's in the basement, turns out it's in the garage.

Unless I miss my guess, you aren't a trusted news anchor and you didn't tell your missing tool story on air.

They didn't kill him, he went on to continue working for NBC for another six years. And earning way more than any of us for it so I'm sure he's fine.

 

[Happy Hopping]

but he's 62 when he quit. What is it he doing for the next 20 yr.? it looks like Amazon gives him a try out on election night, and there is no buzz since. You really think a person like that just quit at age 62? I thought his career never goes back since that incident. Remind me of that CNN lawyer who exposed himself, got the job back, then shortly after, quit

Brian Williams Brings Standard Election Night Coverage to Streaming With Live Amazon Special

The former NBC anchor noted the streamer did not have a decision desk and would be reporting when other news outlets made calls.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Tosk]

You really think a person like that just quit at age 62?

I think I don't care.

You said NBC killed him. They didn't. He kept working for them for six more years.

 

[Happy Hopping]

true enough. It seems more than that. It seems that's the surface story. We have read a lot of these famous people, that the reason the network departure announcement is not the real reason.

Take a look at NCIS Hawaii, you and I both know what the real reason the show ends

 

[Owain Taggart]

We had a well-regarded female news anchor in Canada that hadn't done anything wrong other than just aging. The company had promptly fired her without giving a reason, and it shocked everyone even her. The company had handled it terribly, and really dragged their feet on issuing an apology. I think she eventually ended up working for a competitor

 

[Happy Hopping]

what's her name

 

[Avro Arrow]

what's her name

Lisa LaFlamme. There was quite the furor, and a lot of us haven’t really forgiven Bell over it. A (male) Bell Media VP took issue with the fact that she stopped dying her grey hair during the pandemic.

In the interest of full disclosure, there were also details leaked about a possible disagreement over budget for coverage of the war in Ukraine, and rumours about her possibly contributing to a toxic workplace environment. However, that came out after the accusations of misogyny and ageism, so it’s a little hard to determine if there was truth to them, or Bell was just trying to cover themselves.

After a workplace review after the incident, the VP that took issue with her hair was transferred out of the news division, but was allowed to retain a high-paying executive job in another part of the company. Because of course he was.

I think she eventually ended up working for a competitor

She did a couple special correspondent gigs for CityNews covering Elizabeth II’s death and Charles’s coronation, but I don’t think she got another full-time job in news.

 

[BillJ]

He lied about something that cast into doubt his character and reliability as a journalist.

 

[The Realist]

Gotta say, this 2015 incident seems like a weirdly random thing to devote an entire thread to reviving here in the Year of Our Lord 2024 (almost 2025).

 

[Happy Hopping]

Firing of Canadian news anchor, reportedly due to gray hair, sparks controversy

Lisa LaFlamme said she was “blindsided” and is “still shocked and saddened” by CTV News’ decision to let her go.

www.today.com

I see it now. She is around 54 at the time, so she shouldn't have grey hair, but someone age sooner than other.

But that's the whole deal w/ TV networks / hollywood movies in general, they push the younger, more attractive news anchor to the front, and the older one ends up doing minor role. For e.g., have you seen Michelle Pfeiffer on any leading role movie lately? Take a look at those young news anchor at CNBC. Network is about rating, movies / TV series is about rating.

In a way, that new movie by Demi Moore , The Substance says it all.

 

[Avro Arrow]

She is around 54 at the time, so she shouldn't have grey hair

That’s not your judgment to make, though, and part of the problem.

 

[Owain Taggart]

Lisa LaFlamme. There was quite the furor, and a lot of us haven’t really forgiven Bell over it. A (male) Bell Media VP took issue with the fact that she stopped dying her grey hair during the pandemic.

Yeah, it caused Bell quite a bit of PR flak. It's a ridiculous reasoning for firing someone. I know lots of people who used to dye their hair, including my Mom, who decided they didn't need to continue during the pandemic.

And at the same time, you can be pretty sure if a Male anchor were in the same position with grey hair, that it would never be an issue.

As for aging sooner, everybody's different. Just look at Anderson Cooper who wears his white hair as a badge of honor, while still looking fairly young. And I have a whole head of grey hair and I'm not even 50 yet. I started getting grey hair in my late 30's.

 

[BillJ]

She is around 54 at the time, so she shouldn't have grey hair, but someone age sooner than other.

My wife is 48 and has a head full of gray hair.

 

[Avro Arrow]

And at the same time, you can be pretty sure if a Male anchor were in the same position with grey hair, that it would never be an issue.

Quoted for truth. For an example, you only have to look at LaFlamme’s predecessor, Lloyd Robertson, who was allowed to age at the anchor desk and eventually retired on his own terms.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Williams left NBC to pursue his rap career.

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[Happy Hopping]

but the problem is, society aka TV network gauge men vs. women differently. You do a search on the search engine under "
What has Famke Janssen done to her face?"

What has Famke Janssen done to her face?

With her luscious hair and perfect bone structure, Famke Janssen is a natural beauty.

www.dailymail.co.uk

and women like her, Renee Zellweger, Hollywood force them to do surgery and in their cases, the surgery gone horribly

Hollywood men doesn't have to do cosmetic surgery, they still get iconic role.

 

[Owain Taggart]

Quoted for truth. For an example, you only have to look at LaFlamme’s predecessor, Lloyd Robertson, who was allowed to age at the anchor desk and eventually retired on his own terms.

Lloyd Robertson and Peter Mansbridge both, and both with very long careers in the industry.

 

[DarrenTR1970]

Here in Seattle, we had four female news anchors with careers that spanned 20+ years.
The longest serving was Jean Enersen. She was 48 years behind the anchor desk.

 

[Tosk]

Hollywood men doesn't have to do cosmetic surgery

You think men in Hollwood don't get plastic surgery? C'mon now.