Fox News Show Gets Awkward After Host Asks Chris Wallace the Cost of His Talking-While-Driving Ticket
- Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:51am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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As we mentioned on Thursday, “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace was pulled over for talking on his cellphone while doing a radio interview for a St. Louis station (hear the audio here). At the time he said was about to get arrested, but instead he just got a ticket. On Friday, he joined the crew of “Fox & Friends” to lightheartedly discuss the issue. But instead of being fun, things turned awkward.
It all started when the show started playing siren noises. Wallace, who had opened by trying to be a good sport as the show forced him to listen to the audio on live TV, didn’t take kindly to that.
“Can you drop the sirens? Please drop the sirens,” Wallace pleaded. Then he explained what happened:
“I was running a little late. I have a regular [radio interview] at 9:37 with our affiliate in St. Louis. I was talking to them. I couldn’t pull over because it was street where there was no–. As soon as I made the turn, I pulled over. But a policeman saw me and he came up behind and he said, ‘you’re on your cell phone,’ “I said, ‘I was talking on the radio.’ He said, ‘I don’t care’ – as he shouldn’t have – and he gave me a ticket.”
“What was it,” asked Carlson. “How much?”
“You know, I kind of feel like I’ve said everything I need to say, Gretchen,” replied Wallace.
Carlson tried to save face by saying they were just trying to have “fun.” But after the crew moved on to other topics, they eventually came back and Wallace said, again slightly awkwardly, that he knew the hosts were going to pan him and hinted that he wasn’t looking forward to it. Oh, and the show rewarded him by playing the sound of a jail cell closing.
You can watch most of the awkward banter below via Mediaite:
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Comments (45)
edmundburk
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 1:15amFOR network (Friends Of Romney) is just as progressive as CNN it just doesn’t take the hard left turn
Report Post »as often as CNN. the only true conservative they have is sean hannity and he is a shill for the GOP.
I only watch fox because it’s barely passible.
AndySchmandy
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 6:20amPoor Gretchen. She was just trying to join in on the joke. lol, Pretty sure Chris Wallace just hates women.
Report Post »KevINtampa
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:05pmPropaganda at its finest if nothing else. Meh.
Report Post »nolefan2
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 10:58amI don’t understand why those of you who dislike Fox News continue to watch it? It is not the only channel on your TV. You have so many other choices: CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, CSPAN, CURRENT TV, and my personal favorite (NOT)….MSNBC. Fox doesn’t even have to be a blip on your radar.
Report Post »Airdoc
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 6:20pmI’ve stopped watching his show after his rude questions to Bachman. Obviously, the police acted stupidly by not recognizing who they pulled over for breaking the law! I believe there are openings at CNN and MSNBC for him – he’ll fit in just like the rest of their biased libs.
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 6:11pmFox News Alert – I don’t care
Report Post »Fox News Alert – the president is going to give a speech 5 hours from now
Fox News Alert – we’re going to tell you about a story from 3 days ago
Fox News Alert – we’re going to interview someone about something they know nothing about
Fox News Alert – Romney, Obama, Romney, Obama, Romney, Romney, Romney, Obama
Fox News Alert – country band coming up at the top of the hour
Fox News Alert – Stuart Varney to deliver is daily gloom and doom
Fox News Alert – Bill Hemmer is going to interview someone and ask some really stupid questions
Fox News Alert – we’re going to ask someone to demonstrate something, but not let them talk
Fox News Alert – coming up: dueling idiots spouting their talking points
Fox News Alert – some athlete took drugs
Fox News Alert – I’d rather get my news here or Drudge or anywhere else. FOX News was cool when they were different. Like everything else, it is all about marketing and fluff. Geraldo? Jermu? Keep Stossel and Cavuto…
Fox News Alert – Chris Wallace – can’t do it – I wonder what the Golden Girls are doing today?
edmundburk
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 12:52amcavuto is as progressive as the rest of that crowd.
Report Post »shakedowncrews
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 5:42pmWe live in a friggin’ POLICE STATE.
Report Post »eubanksray
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 5:33pmIf Wallace was never on Fox News again….I could care less. He is sooo full of himself that it gulls me.
Report Post »GET RID OF HIM!!
Dave.the.Blaze
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 4:05pmAnyone who uses a mobile phone in a car, unless they have voice command and a hands free device, and believes they are aware of the road is a fool. Don’t even get me started about texting while driving!
Report Post »RestoreCapitalism
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 4:03pmIt was actually kind of nice to see him the hot seat for a change. He is always sure to work in that ‘gotcha’ question when he interviews conservatives, so he deserved no less.
Report Post »topperj
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 3:57pmAll morning shows, no matter what the network, are mindless patter geared to the lowest common denominator.
Report Post »VanceUppercut
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 3:34pmThe hosts of Fox and Friends are truly three of the stupidest individuals on the planet. I guess that’s why they get good ratings–Cons recognize them as their own kind.
Report Post »TexOkie
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 4:26pmVanceuppercut and TopperJ sure put Fox and Friends and everyone who watches them in their place. Their so smart. I’m honored to have read their posts.
Report Post »John Moser
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:26pmSomeone’s lacking in self awareness.
Report Post »JAF
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 3:32pmAre talking heads supposed to be exempt from the kind of questioning and accountability they demand of THEIR victims?
Report Post »DesertPaine
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 2:46pmThe revenuer did not see him “on his cell phone.” He saw Wallace with an electronic device up to his ear. He could have been listening to a downloaded MP3.
If you think the difference is a nuance, consider this. The revenuer or his agency will never produce evidence that Wallace was talking on a cell phone — phone records &c. Wallace will be convicted on an accusation and an admission, but not on evidence. In America, that is a fundamental consideration. When govt wins because the people don’t enforce their rights, we get what we deserve.
Report Post »hi
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 2:30pmI’m glad we can use our phones where I live!
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:54pmChris really lacks the class he like to think he projects. He‘s always promoting his wife’s cooking, which is getting old. He’s always doing these call in bits, which are always a waste of time. His sense of humor is more liberal than conservative which reveals his sense of truth.
Report Post »PlowMan
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 2:11pmHe’s a nice guy, get off his back! I don’t understand some people, Fox is the news that the networks used to be. As far as I can see Chris is one of the best personalities they have on there, and that is saying a lot because I like almost all of them. Get a life!
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 4:14pmWallace has a spark of conservativeness in him but he always defaults to liberalism, the religion of his mom, dad, and family. Libs can’t take a joke and that is what was seen on the F&F interview. Doocy and the rest joke around all the time. Wallace knew that in advance. That is their schtick on F&F.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 1:00am@plowman obama is a nice guy, so whats your point?
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:29pmThere’s 2:35 of my life totally wasted.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:26pmOOh Chis did a smackdown on Gretchen and she deserved it.Have not cared for her since the Hank JR thingy.
Report Post »patbarker
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:35pmWallace is a lib…just like his dad. He disguises it better than the old man did and though arrogant, not as much as Mike.
Report Post »magadog
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 9:29pmWallace is a lib but Carlson is a knucklehead! She does not know how to work with the humor (she’s so awkward with it…) and she does not know when to shut up. Her laugh is nails on a chalkboard.
Wallace knew it was coming, let it play and then wanted to move on…Carlson was too dense to take the hint.
FOX needs to replace Gretchen with Alisyn Camerota…great chemistry with Doocy and Kilmeade.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:19pmHe will just charge it to his expense account any way. Chris the lib now knows that he is not above the law and is a little sensitive about it. I wonder if the policeman was a Repub or Democrap?
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 3:31pmHe didn’t argue with the cop and admitted what he was doing is wrong. That is much more than many liberals would do, though I’m not sure he is a true liberal. I think he leans that way, but I feel he does a good job of trying to be objective about 95% of the time, which
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 1:05amwallace is about objective as a stalin show trial.
Report Post »JamesonLewis3rd
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:18pmCarlson and Kilmeade are intellectually bankrupt and could not be any more un-funny. They are an embarrassment along with Shep.
Report Post »code green
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:37pmAgreed. Carlson didn’t know that the Salvation Army was a religious org. Kilmeade is an immature twerp to say the least. I can’t watch them too long .
Report Post »AndySchmandy
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 6:23amlol, but you left out doucey? at least gretchen has some redeeming assets
Report Post »dardil08
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 7:08amShep is the real LIB
Report Post »jp2feminist
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:17pmI have NO sympathy for Chris Wallace!
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bertr
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:15pmThis could be for real. Kinda smells like it couldall just be made up, its something that will generate intrest from viewers, and having this happen to a known media person and have him admit his mistake also promotes the “dangers of cell phones”
Report Post »I thought it was a little odd when he got pulled while broadcasting in the first place, and now its becoming a followed story
Gonzo
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:14pmChris really doesn’t like conservatives.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 1:53pmI can’t ever imagine the guy having fun. He’s like a robot, stamped out of a production line. It’s almost like they took a ship anchor, put ‘news’ in place of ‘ship’ and voila…you’ve got Wallace. That’s about how interesting he is.
Report Post »RodT82721
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:11pmPoetic justice? I wonder if Chris will remember how he felt during this interview when he’s grilling someone like Rand Paul, about what someone had said about him. Chris always seems to really enjoy grilling others when accused of some supposed wrong-doing.
Report Post »With liberals like Chris, it’s always the seriousness of the charge, never the facts of the case.
love the kids
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:06pmWallace criminal, illegal alien, free citizenship. Sounds fair.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:02pmWallace probably doesn’t know how much the ticket was – obama pays all of Chris Wallace’s traffic tickets.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:02pmEveryone knows… Media Personalities are Special People… and should be treated alike a Diplomat by Authorities?
Report Post »chazmo
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 1:00pmYa just ask Juan Williams…
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:02pmInstead of being an ass he could have said yeah it was x amount of dollars. I dont like Chris Wallace and I never watch his shows. I am not a huge fan of the cell phone law, but I am glad he got caught.
Report Post »patbarker
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:39pmvery well said.
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