An Apology

You have a mouth like a stevadore. NBC 4, time to find a new anchor.

Just for your information, what you said on the air tonight was not only hear in New York, but also in California. As a satilite cusomer I have New York channels and surprise half way thru Medium I got to hear Sue drop the F-bomb. I hope that news achors remember that they are miked and that language is not approiate for the work place.

Sue, I've been watching you everyday since 1992 when I was only 5 years old. Today, I continue to watch you and Chuck. As a broadcaster on the radio and the internet, I forgive you; everyone made mistakes and so do I. I hope to see you at 5 and 11!

that's ok susie. i thought it was cute.

I also heard the comment. I get 4 NY through my satelite. Thank god I have tivo, I had to rewind to see if I actually did hear the f*** bomb. The comment was totally inapropriate and you should of made an apology right away, not waiting till the newscast.

i thought the tone was hilarious...people act like they've never heard anyone say f**k before. i don't think it's that big a deal

I love you Sue. It happens. I've been watching you forever and will continue to.

Actually, this might help ratings - it is sweeps month and this will certainly get some attention.

Ms. Simmons is supposed to be a role model (whether she accepts that title, or not). Twenty five years in the business would have (should have), at the very least, taught her that. While Ms. Simmons should not be expected to be professional in every way in her personal life (at home, etc.), she should be held to a higher standard in her professional life.

In other words, her cursing was inexcusable; and, she should, at the very minimum, be suspended or reassigned, if not fired. An apology is certainly not enough. And, to clarify, the profane word that Ms. Simmons used was not just offensive to "many" people, it was/is offensive to "most" people.

You also need to apologize to the person you said it to, publicly. I stopped watching the news on NBC years ago because of your seemingly obvious nasty attitude and manner. I happen to watch Medium, and when I heard it, I wasn't at all surprised. You should be fired for talking that way to a colleague. It was no mistake.

Ryan wrote:

I love you Sue. It happens. I've been watching you forever and will continue to.
Actually, this might help ratings - it is sweeps month and this will certainly get some attention.

Ryan, this is NO way to get ratings.

Uh, That's NOT ENOUGH. Who is making this apology? What is your NAME? What exactly did you say? ADMIT to it.

haha well sue, you were having a DIVA moment, weren't you. too bad the country is so conservative and everyone is uptight. so what, she said the f word. how many kids watch the news these days? everyone is on the computer or playing video games.

**** ROCKS! Ain't another female anchor that will ever touch her and her talent.(sorry Katie) It was purely a mistake. Stop judging her! There is only one person that will judge all of us and it ain't your holy rollers out there. The apology was made, it is done, get over it and move on.

Who am I wrote:

Uh, That's NOT ENOUGH. Who is making this apology? What is your NAME? What exactly did you say? ADMIT to it.

Are you so perfect that you can stand in judgement?

Lou Parrott wrote:

It's OK Sue. Somepeople just love to judge others. NY loves you and so do I

AMEN

JM in Nebraska wrote:

I also heard the comment. I get 4 NY through my satelite. Thank god I have tivo, I had to rewind to see if I actually did hear the f*** bomb. The comment was totally inapropriate and you should of made an apology right away, not waiting till the newscast.

Ahhhh.......Hello! Weren't you watching TV? She did apologize. It is done, get over it.

dcstriv wrote:

Ms. Simmons is supposed to be a role model (whether she accepts that title, or not). Twenty five years in the business would have (should have), at the very least, taught her that. While Ms. Simmons should not be expected to be professional in every way in her personal life (at home, etc.), she should be held to a higher standard in her professional life.
In other words, her cursing was inexcusable; and, she should, at the very minimum, be suspended or reassigned, if not fired. An apology is certainly not enough. And, to clarify, the profane word that Ms. Simmons used was not just offensive to "many" people, it was/is offensive to "most" people.

Oh MY! All of these "perfect" people out there. Didn't you ever goof up? Only one deserves to sit in judgement. Hate to break it to you, but it isn't you!

Pamela in California wrote:

Just for your information, what you said on the air tonight was not only hear in New York, but also in California. As a satilite cusomer I have New York channels and surprise half way thru Medium I got to hear Sue drop the F-bomb. I hope that news achors remember that they are miked and that language is not approiate for the work place.

Oh Pamela, Pamela, Pamela. Are you so perfect? Maybe your boss needs to rethink your position the next time you make a mistake. Hate to tell ya honey, you are not the one to sit in jugement!

Sue, I can imagine what you put up with on a day to day basis. I accept your apology, and I don't love you any less. Your humor, spontaneity and sense of fun are absolutely unique. I hope you're around for 300 more years at least.

nice going sue, when i read the "apology" this morning, i knew it had to be you-you always look anoyed and ready to "bark" out something nasty. this is why i only watch channel 4 news in the am.