Are ratings really that low?
BARTOW, Fla. — Television talk show host “Dr. Phil” McGraw’s show posted bail for a Central Florida teenager accused of taking part in the notorious videotaped beating of a classmate described by the sheriff as “animalistic.”
Staff members for the “Dr. Phil” talk show helped Mercades Nichols — one of eight teens facing charges in the case — post bond this weekend, McGraw spokeswoman Theresa Corigliano said in an e-mail.
“We have helped guests and potential guests in the past when they need financial assistance to come on the show — assisting with clothing allowance, lost wages, accommodations, travel and necessities,” Corigliano wrote. “In this case, certain staff members went beyond our guidelines (re the bail being paid). These staff members have been spoken to and our policies reiterated. In addition, we have decided not to go forward with the story as our guidelines have been compromised.”
I just don’t understand shows like Dr. Phil and Maury. I know they are saying they won’t go forward with the show now because their guidelines have been “compromised.” I suppose I am just amazed that they have guidelines at all.
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