‘That’s the Big Scoop?’: Shep Smith Rips Into Piers Morgan & CNN Over Off-Air Casey Anthony Interview
- Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:01am by
Billy Hallowell
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On Tuesday, CNN’s Piers Morgan took to his Twitter feed to promote the fact that he spoke, via telephone, with Casey Anthony. Then, that evening, he had Anthony’s lawyer, Cheney Mason, on his show. But there was something a bit odd about the segment: There was no audio from Morgan’s phone conversation with the young woman — only quotes that the host read on-air.
(Related: Casey Anthony Finally Speaks Out: ‘Obviously I Didn’t Kill My Daughter’)
Initially, The Blaze noticed this and found it a bit odd, but we reasoned that lawyers for Anthony potentially declined to allow Morgan and CNN to record the discussion. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones to notice the issue. On his Wednesday broadcast, Fox News’ Shepard Smith slammed Morgan and charged that the interview was overhyped.
“CNN’s Piers Morgan — if you haven’t heard of him, he’s the guy who replaced the Larry King — he says he spoke with Casey Anthony on the phone for about ten minutes,” Smith said. “It was a big get — a G-E-T for the CNN.”
The anchor went on to criticize Morgan‘s discussion about Anthony’s weight (there has purportedly been accusations that she has gained weight floating around) — rumors that Morgan dismissed on-air. Smith, of course, couldn’t contain himself.
“Scoop: ‘This is CNN Breaking News: Casey Anthony Has Not Gained Weight!‘ You’ve come a long way, CNN,” he quipped.
When it came to analyzing the odd segment, during which the interview with Anthony was referenced but not shared, Smith was clear about where he stood.
“I mostly respect the work that all of them do. But CNN gets its big scoop, Piers gets on the phone with Casey, hangs up the phone, comes on TV and talks to the lawyer,” he explained. “Really? That’s the big scoop?”
Watch Smith discuss the Morgan interview in detail, below:
(H/T: Huffington Post)
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Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:53amPiers must have refused Shep sex!
Report Post »inferno
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:58pmI’ll give Smith some credit, when he rips CNN the next time they do a puff piece or a softball interview
Report Post »on or with Obama. Until then, I will withhold any applause. I however, will not hold my breath waiting such an event.
Redmanblackdog
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:13pmWho gives a crap about either one of these BOZOs
Report Post »m2matarazzo
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 3:30pmShep is a good news reporter, he doesn’t do analysis. He has a good show and has been on for many years. FOX has a good line-up, that’s why they get good ratings and why OBAMA hates them. CNN and MSNBC are pretty biased compared to FOX.
Report Post »joekoets
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 2:31pmMorgan is anoth European Socialist that shold be mugged and dropped off in the Thames.
Report Post »Just another spoiled U K cocky arrogant ***** that is wasting a lot of good American’s time if in fact anybody listens to him.
Cabo King
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 12:48pmI wish Casey would walk thru my neighborhood at night with a hoodie on!!! (((((((((0))))))))) bam
Report Post »USNRET04
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 12:28pmWow, just finished reading the string of comments. To summarize the comments so far…
1. Almost everyone here hates the Fox News Channel except for the Neil Cavuto’s show.
2. Shep is Gay (though no actual proof is stated)
Did I get that right?
I am going out on a limb and say I like Fox News. I also like Sheppard Smith, especially when he goes off script, pretty funny guy.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 1:41pmSheperd Smith is an out-and-out certified LIBERAL douche bag. Nuff said. Only his own kind would enjoy watching, and listening to him.
Report Post »cristo52
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 11:37amI don’t watch any of them any more and, you know, the silence is golden.
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:44amas liberal as shep smith is his sarcarsm makes me laugh constantly. his ability to blow people off and shut them down in true comedy fashion with a straight face is something I envy.
Report Post »marhee9
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 11:49amI agree, he makes me laugh as well. I’m surprised that he would be so outspoken about CNN. While he makes me laugh, I’m pretty much down to only watching Cavuto at this point. He’s about the only one that I find credible anymore, which is sad to say. I’m tired of hearing what Bob Beckel, Juan Williams, and Alan Colmes thinks about conservative issues. We already know what they think. There are great alternatives now on the internet, that’s where I go for real news.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OPf1dK-qlE
dealer@678
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:42amCavuto is the only one worth watching on that channel anymore
Report Post »Redmanblackdog
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:29amShepard Smith has no idea what fair and balanced is. I can’t stand the guy. He thinks he is the news not what he is reporting. Shep thinks its about him. Its obvious that he is a liberal and I hate it when he talks down to people like he is above us with his self proclaimed genius ability to report the news.
I have called fox on several occasions and have voiced my dissatification with his show. I will not watch fox during that hour because I can’t stand having to listen to how Shep views the news.
Report Post »Crazyotto
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 11:30amThe real problem is that Shep is gay and as such I am sure feels compelled to tow the leftist line. He may actually believes what he says or knows that if he were to wander off the Left-wing plantation that the Gay Mafia led by the despicable gay twerp David Brock would be all over him. In the end I don’t think Shep could last long on FOX once he is publically outed. My advice is to turn to FOX Business during Shep’s broadcasts. It is a breath of fresh air.
Report Post »moonpeace
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:25amI’ve been primarily watching FOX news since around 2000 A.D., the commentators, of course, more than the news reporters. However, I’m growing a little tired of some of them and think a few fresh faces and voices might return my level of interest. FOX especially needs more males and fewer females. These days it appears easier for me to notice that more ladies don’t have a strong understanding of various topics being discussed. Change can be good.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:19amHere is a Classic Clip of Shep, straight from the ProbIemSoIver’s archives:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkx8Grgo0_s
Report Post »Dustoff
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:31amFOX has ratings, can’t say the same for CNN.
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 1:47pmYes they do have better ratings. All that means is they have fooled more viewers than other media have. Only fools rely on television media to get their informaiton. Especially from Sheperd Smith. Geez
Report Post »Frencheeey
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:01amFOX doesn’t compare to the liberal run CNN, MSNBC..You know, the networks that prove people guilty before facts come in and when the facts come in they just ignore them and mislead the general public.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:45amI like step, but the other commentators are right. Fox has started to lean towards the center. Perhaps from pressure from above?
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:17amWell, when Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is the second biggest shareholder in Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, is it any wonder FOX News is so timid.
FOX News does what The House of Saud tells them to.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/may/08/murdoch-big-backer-news-corp
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:40amFox news is just as bad or worse with at least 100 breaking news stories a day. Problem is they reported that same news yesterday. They seem to pick 3 stories in the morning and wear it out ALL DAY LONG
Report Post »honor007
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:01amIt wouldn‘t be as bad if they didn’t have that banner at the bottom and that God aweful “breaking news” music!!!!! I hate that, especially when they start out a show with it. More times than not, you just seen the same darn story on the show you watched previously. It’s annoying!!!
Report Post »CPLGEORGE
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:39amI am starting to lose a lot of respect for FOX News. Not that any other is much better, but some radio commentaries are more into NEWS and less sensationalism. If I were Shep, I wouldn’t give Morgan, CNN, or Casey Anthony the air time. There are so many things in this world that demand attention that a phone call from who says she is Casey Anthony shouldn’t rank in the top 50.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:39amCasey Anthony is DEAD to me and I don’t want the media to “resurrect” her murderous soul! IGNORE HER.
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:51amHmm. Is that equal justice or revenge?
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:23amI like Shep – he’s funny. But, FOX is just as lame as CNN.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:35amHe is also… a Cry Baby… who was for Shutting Down all the Oil Wells over the Gulf Spill. So, think of Shep… when you Fill Up!
Report Post »AintLIBSjuzGreat
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:38amBINGO meghan kelly used to be a gifted Q & A journalist now i cant stand her voice or the telepromter stuff that falls from her face
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:47amFrankly, I can’t stand Shep. To me his voice is worse than fingernails on a chalkboard. He is most often a jerk and willing to twist a knife in somebody’s back as the last words of a story. That being said, I guess even Shep got one right this time.
Report Post »willbedone
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:23amSO, THIS is the big scoop? Sheeeesh!
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:11amShep Smith is the Casey Anthony of newscasters.
Report Post »Shenandoahvalleypatriot
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:22amPlease elaborate.
Report Post »GaltLine
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:25amBetter innocent than a name caller.
Report Post »LeQuoix
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:30amShep has more class in his little toe than ALL of CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, AND PBSs staff combined.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:40amI am amazed that anyone could take Shep Smith seriously, considering that he spends 99% of his time defending obama – he is totally in the tank for obama, he is not a serious newscaster, and he is a flaming liberal. I will have to assume that those who are defending Smith are obama supporters.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 9:50amI am NO BO supporter but Shep is a great guy and pretty good reporter. I think he was right to call out CNN for not actually airing the audio and calling it a BIG SCOOP. Desperate for ratings is more like it! NOW can Casey PLEASE JUST FADE AWAY again?
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:00am‘Is Fox TV Shepard Smith “fair and balanced” or a liberal-left Shepardista?’
http://www.redstate.com/hanoverhenry/2012/05/10/is-fox-tv-shepard-smith-fair-and-balanced-or-a-liberal-left-shephardista/
Report Post »finwe
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 11:37amReally EqualJustice? He’s a good guy? It amazes me that you can make that sort of statement about an on air personality who, when he shows any true emotion, is ostensibly liberal. Based on those limited facts I do not respect someone who tries to be something they are not. Fox News obviously panders to conservatives, but is full of New York liberals who seep their own personal views when conducting interviews that shows their true colors. Look how pro gay marriage Fox News, and most especially Shepard Smith, have become in the last two years.
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