ATLANTA - In a decision that will likely scar the network for years to come, TBS executives made the reckless choice to cut short an episode of "The Steve Harvey Show" on Saturday night for some sporting event. The decision to preempt the popular funnyman was made shortly after 8:20 PM eastern standard time by executives in the network's Atlanta offices said sources, just after the character of "Steve" appeared to suffer what looked to be a potentially fatal heart attack. The paramedics arrived on scene (carefully arranging themselves so as to not block the camera), while "Steve" held his chest and relayed a hilarious high school memory. It was then that TBS cut to the sporting event, which featured many men in tight pants and colored hats throwing a ball to one another.
At that point, say sources, the network was deluged with three, maybe even four calls, asking what had happened to Steve. One caller noted that he was unsure where he was and asked, "are you my mama?"
After wards, President Dennis Adamovich issued a statement, admitting the network had made a grievous mistake. "TBS wishes to apologize to our viewers, fans of "The Steve Harvey Show," and indeed, fans of good American humor. All of you were unnecessarily forced to endure a difficult situation this evening," read Adamovich's statement. "Those responsible for this decision have been sacked. Also, it is important to note that "Steve" was not suffering from a heart attack, just some heart burn. He is fine and will survive for several more episodes before the show is canceled. We at TBS look forward to many more hilarious moments from "Steve" and the whole cast."
The next episode of "The Steve Harvey Show" is scheduled to air on TBS at 7:30pm eastern standard time on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
1 comments:
There must've been more than than 3 or 4 calls. Somehow, in something that doesn't make a remote bit of sense to me, Tyler Perry made, like, $100 billion last year and is playing "Let's Compare our Estates" with Oprah.
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