Montel International Coverage of his show's cancellation

[cheeerioo]

Did it honestly get canceled because of that? That's some bull.

[Chan3lprincess16]

@cheeerioo john gibson shouldve been canceled

[BarneyFlart]

MMmmm,,, must say I have to agree with him. I was no fan of his show, but i think he's a real man's man, and made a good point. Heath Ledger was just an actor. People dying in a war is actauly news.

[ElgieOwnsYou]

@BarneyFlart And Montel having a scam artist 'psychic' on his show multiple times makes him a man?

[biggee316]

To speak the truth, to speak out against injustice, is the seal of all true great people, in deeds small or large, to be the one to stand for what they believes is right, is the mark of a great person: Jesus, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Rigoberta Menchu, Ghandi, and so many more that have done the same... add the name of Montel Williams to that list...

[Mommadukes3318]

I love Montel I miss him alot. I hope he's doing good.

[Dondrethatsme]

fuck FOX!

[monolithsapphire]

That's some dirty shit to do

[Atomsmasher777]

I remember when he got mad at Whoopi Goldberg.

What a douchebag.

[porn1978]

fuck whoopi,shes a fucking bitch.

[angryrootbeer]

Eh. It's America. Our collective priorities don't add up to our moral expectations.

[sn9696]

mainstream media is propaganda at its finest. orwell would be proud. five people control what americans read in the papers and watch on their TVs. if they wanted smart, informed americans, it would not be a difficult task. they wanted obedient workers who would bow to the state and never ask questions. most of you have readily complied with their hopes !!

[MsticalPrincess]

PLEASE spread the word around about Dr Ron Paul...he has the answers we need!!!

The R3volution Continues!!!

[Jilliank08]

Thats messed up. BULLSHIT

[Ruffian010]

Respect for the man!

[MizJuli23]

thats awful montel is awesome!

[satifastion]

MONTEL IS A MAN.

[Debba99]

Montel is a 'hero' both in the military and as a media person speaking out about the media's irresponsiblity to the Public. Fox News has a very big problem misrepresenting the truth in reporting and sensationalism.  I'm for "Boycot FOX news"

[DogLoverMiami]

wtf, no freedom of speach, show some respect for the man, he served our country for over 20 years in the military. people suck

[LEO1WOLF]

Montel's still a stand-up guy, laid his nuts on the line for the U.S. Many of the people who Preach "Freedom of Speech" don't give a fuckin' thing to this country. I actually dug quite a few of Mr. Williams' shows (not with Sylvia, but she read my mind on that L.o.L.)! At least he's a man that really DOES give a positive role model to kids. So he's messed up in the ratings thing? That's his JOB. Are any of us perfect? God get over it, he's a good man.

[Monk3597]

I must admit i did get tired of hearing about Heath Ledger, like he was really somebody.

[wilsparky]

Well the Montel Williams theme could be extended. He is as guilty as the others in the studio of the same one eyed fixation.

Why didn't Montel talk about the more than one million Iraqis who have been killed since the US invaded their country?

Because he knows that won't get him any 'ratings'....why didn't Americans talk about the 3 million Vietnamese they killed when they invaded that country? Because it wouldn't have got ratings.Montel seems oblivious to the irony of his own preoccupation

[limpiao23]

well said. i give him props nonetheless for giving it to the man. even though he is the man...sylvia brown and shit.

[richmarkel]

You obviously never watched his show because he talked about supporting the troops all the time on his show SPARKY!

[wilsparky]

You either didn't read what I wrote or you didn't understand it.

[richmarkel]

I did. He talked about how war is a terrible thing all the time. How supporting the troops in this effort was double edged sword because innocent people, like you said, are killed. He took different stance than FOX that is why he got booted.

[dan020350]

Montel is the man

[100curious100]

The problem is that it used to be illegal for one person to own more than a certain number of radio & television stations, and then those special interests paid the politicians to void those restrictions and now most of our media is owned by one right-wing Australian guy. Having your show cancelled for speaking the truth is a symptom of the disease. Remember, if FOX News supports something; it's always bad for America!!!

[Gabelleroux]

This is crazy i cant believe the sytem FUck The System

[Invinciblekingpin]

i'm not a fan of Montel but what he said their i support, he's right

[bbudacious]

Freedom of speach, or maybe not.

[valarie1976]

SUPPORT MONTEL!!

[Zigej]

Yeah, he sacrificed his job to talk about the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for America.

Are we all blind? Fox news is fuckin cancer.

[kheir01]

Zigel-I say we find out who sponsers Fox and boycott them!!!!!

[vicacyus]

can u imagine i dont believe fox is not cancelled yet

[SteelRain1987]

Speak the truth about the war and Fox gets rid of you, how typical of a far right wing network that is in the Bush administration's back pocket.

[Mikeyondadrums]

Well he should speak it on his own show and not bring it up on a news show he was invited to, when that wasn't the topic at hand. He screwed up, so he can deal with the consequences.

[1knowledgeispower]

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[ChemicalMikeUK]

how is this comment spam??

[1knowledgeispower]

Maybe because truth hurts. The eveidence is all around us, its not hidden all is there right in front of our eyes. It has been proven that dangerous chemicals are in the water system and foods, electrical waves are bad for the brain, that is no secret. When people watch tv they go into an hypnotic state, plus the media perpetuates fear in peoples minds and uses manipulation to control people, religion is fear based used to control the masses & so on! People can run but cannot hide! Peace :) xx

[PARKEREAL]

got milk?

[1knowledgeispower]

Ps, thank you for asking the question chemicalmikeuk, it obviously touched a nerve with the person who may have marked it. He he he :D x

[OnlyAPawn1970]

Every time a celebrity dies,everyone shits their pants.Montel was right!Im fuckin sick of all this fuckin idol-worship.When a celebrity gets a disease,suddenly everyone sits up and takes notice.When no one gave a damn,before.

[DigitalPraise7]

I guess soldiers aren't supposed to die? The media does not want to report that because it would stir up more sentiment to stop this stupid war! Then these greedy bastards would stop profiting from it.

[babz1991]

he's making a point though.people study more about the death of one 'celebrity' when millions of people are dying in another country.

[Reaction92]

i agree.

for example, when all the coverage when Anna Nicole Smith died.

I DONT GIVE A SHIT IF SHE DIED.

i mean sure, it's sad she died, but i mean come on.

is it that tragic

she is no one important

[xkoonzix]

She was a dirty porn star, its not tragic.

[joefisher1972]

I thought we had freedom of the press in the USA? The KGB is watchin!

[MW2772]

What do Ron Paul, Phil Donahue, Jesse Ventura, and Montel Williams have in common? They have all been silenced by the media for speaking out against the war.

[thesepipesRclean]

I would agree with your point on the soldiers in Iraq , but for 1 reason . The soldiers in Iraq now joined the military after the war began . They knew going in they would be sent to murder women and children and steal oil . They chose to go anyway . That makes them war criminals . They deserve no special treatment . I do not feel bad for a war criminal who dies commiting war crimes

[gaijenx]

Normally I don't do this kind of stuff, but since I am sitting in Iraq "planning to murder children and women" I have to speak on this. Are you serious! It hurts my heart that I joined the military becuase I was patriotic and wanted to serve my country and now I am being called a war criminal while I watch my friends get shot at everday. But I am still willing to die for your freedoms because you are free to think what you want because of me and my friends. Hooah!!

[thesepipesRclean]

If you die , it is for your ignorance and pride , not my freedom . America is not the only free country . We are not even close to being the most democratic , that is the Netherlands . You make us more at risk for terrorist acts by your presence in a country that WANTS YOU GONE !! Spread your propoganda elsewhere or educate yourself . You could be a war hero , quit and speak out . Or do your job and be an international criminal !

[gaijenx]

Hahahahaha, I like you, you brighten up my day, I love tough internet guys like you. Thank you for putting smiles on our ignorant war criminal faces!!

[blakefeeldz1]

i aint mad at ya, you wound up being duped because you were eager to do somthing you perceived as good.... i dont think you should be able to enlist until your 21+

[blakefeeldz1]

im replying to gaijenx a few comments below

[thesepipesRclean]

How many soldiers died in Iraq ? Not enough , SINCE WE ARE STILL OVER THERE MURDERING CHILDREN AND STEALING OIL !!

[FaceMob500]

So the soldiers have to die because of that? Are you forgetting there is an old man thats giving these young soldiers ORDERS. Soldiers are trained to FOLLOW ORDERS, so its not the soldiers who deserve to die dumbass

[jackthesapper]

i had no idea it was being cancelled.

i thought he was just retireing. that what happens when you speak your mind in a free country.

[Arcana925]

its still not fair to cancel out Montel's show like that. i mean, yeah sure, i never really watch the show all the time but there are others who do. and i admire montel for speaking out. i hate when ppl are taken out in such dickish moves for trying to stand up for what is right.

[GodivaKitty]

This country always find a way to divide us. If not through race through politics-- Dem Vs Rep or Conservative Vs Liberal. We all swim or sink together. We can all compromise and exist with different views that is the excitement about life.. difference. Get off the liberal thing its stupidity and unimportant.. if people are dying in a useless war we ALL should be very concerned. Love is the only thing that will unite us. Spread that not Bull$#!^.

[lockdownrocks]

And he couldn't be more wrong. That's all you did hear on the news was how many oldiers died. Never how many insurgents we killed.

If he wasn't booted for ratings reasons, how come none of the other stations didn't pick him up?

[cooksonkid]

EXACTLY! lockdownrocks!

Anyway, the video of Montel explaining this is available on the net. You just don't see it much because the liberal flame/bomb throwers here and on other liberal-dominated sites, don't post it.

In fact, I believe it is available on the Fox News website and on TV Guide website.

Montel is a great American! I really appreciate his "take responsibility for your life" attitude. Just wish liberals would get the news, and report it right.

[lockdownrocks]

How come Sylvia Browne didn't see this coming ?

[mikdogg69]

And how can you compare your mindset being safe and cozy in front of a computer screen with someone who has seen his family and friends brutally murdered by invading troops?

[killaseason999]

he must of been sick of keeping quiet and he didnt want 2 sellout he spoke up like a man

[cooksonkid]

It is so hilarious to see these ignorant porks talking about what happened to Montel. Look at his numbers, ignoramus! His show has gone downhill and just doesn't deliver advertising dollars for local stations.

The last few tv stations to drop him were FOX stations, but no one mentions the NBC, ABC, CBS and indipendent stations who have dropped him over the past 5 years!

Your ignorance is an example of the IQ it takes to watch his druel... with all due respect to a former soldier.

[killaseason999]

o insult me im not talking bout rating he did good for 16 years and made his money im talking about freedom of speach and getting cancelled for it next time read my comment o yea and u called me a pork whos the one with the ignorance

[cooksonkid]

Ready to be totally exposed as ignorant, Killa?

On the Monday following his Saturday appearance, where he said some very valid things, he went on another show and told Neil Cavuto that he indeed say the "F" word accidentally on live TV, but that nor anything else he had to say on "Fox and Friends Saturday" had ANYTHING to do with his show being cancelled. (do I smell bacon?)

[killaseason999]

send me the vid then pork

[cooksonkid]

Good grief, I even found it on YouTube!

What a classic example that you people just believe any vomit any liberal will tell you.

Look up "Montel Williams Last Show interviewed on FOX" here.

But, see, you won't believe it! You'll say "He didn't say that was the reason."

Why is he interviewing on the acursed FOX news channel if he was screwed by them? Why is he joking about cursing? Why does he not mention FOX as the reason? He gives several reasons for quitting. FOX is not there.

[cooksonkid]

The other video where he admits to cursing and show cancellation details is on Fox News and TV Guide.

This is the problem with you liberals, you want handout after handout after handout. DO YOUR OWN FREAKIN' WORK! It's there!

[killaseason999]

i saw the vid and who cares about the f word its not like they are gonna play it anyway and you said "you people" o nice comeback and u said i might say You'll say "He didn't say that was the reason." i dont mind being corrected pork

[cooksonkid]

You people = Ignorant liberals

What did you think I meant? That's all I ever talk about. The ignorance of liberals. They believe any vomit they hear.

They don't look up for the truth. They want handouts. They don't want to take personal responsibility.

What'd you think I meant, Jack?

[killaseason999]

how would i kno if thats all u talk about i dont believe everything i hear like a little kid like i said i dont mind getting corrected now that the montel thing is out of the way lets discuss the war jack

[cooksonkid]

Killa, you got style and grace. I have gained respect for you.

I just want to reinforce that what Montel had to say about media covering this miserable Hollywood star, more than the heroes who are dying for our freedom. He's right on!

Noble cause, bad handling, atrocious intelligence, hopefully,the Iraqis won't blow the only chance they will ever have to have liberty.

It just looks like they're going to blow it. I hate to think of the American lives may have been squandered.

[killaseason999]

cooksonkid,u smart and u make alot of sense i got respect for u as well its about time some one smart comes on youtube instead of the regular idiots.

those iraqis are crazy i researched some crazy stuff i read and hear about kids carring bombs straped to their chest blowing up soilders thats crazy.

they wanna die thats crazy hopefully a new president can do something about the war but i dought it what chu think about it?

[RAIDENGTK]

If you were a kid who's parents were killed by american soldiers gunfire and wanted revenge, how edactly would you go about it? Posting in a message board like a pussy?

[killaseason999]

fuck are u talkin about the iraq statement i made i would get revenge but i wouldnt blow my ass up with them

[DROCK51]

What a complete joke all these comments are. His show was cancelled because no one was watching it. Have you ever watched his show? He's voiced his opinion on that topic countless times. What he said was nothing new, just that particular show wasn't prepared for his answers because he wasn't brought on to discuss that topic. To me, it was an unprofessional move on Monty's part. But it's Fox News, so professionality really isn't a priority.

[yfm4450]

Apparently speaking the truth is suicide, Montel must have new that somewhere in the back of his mind.

[gr8north]

Another fine example of violation of the first amendment. With this Administration controling the media so much, and organizations like Fox hiding behind so called 'patriotism' for the 'war' (which is nothing more than an invasion of a soverign nation), speaking the truth is committing suicide. When was the last time you saw a picture of a flaged draped coffin of a young soldier who gave his or her life for you. Montel is bang on. Although tragic, Ledger's death is unimportant to the soldiers.

[meeksmen]

i had read that this was supposed to be his last season anyhow, but he was unceremoniously booted by expressing his support for our troops..talk about ifuckingronic

[Belle19700]

Montel was exactly right in what he said. He is a hero for trying to talk about what should be talked about, our men dieing in Iraq, doing their duty for their country. Fuck Fox news, and everything they are affiliated with. Down with Fox!!!

[bengali2008]

Down with Fox! It must be the most biased and rubbish 'News' channel on the planet.

[cooksonkid]

I love you guys. Absolute loooooons! "Fox most biased." Fox News IS balance from the networks who report only Left slanted news.

"Another fine example of violoation of the first amendment... this Administration controling the media so much..."

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! What zero's! What paranoids! Can't stand the conservative viewpoint, so SMASH IT!

Montel was cancelled because HIS RATINGS WERE LOUSY!!!!!!!!!! Go look it up... sheesh!

[cooksonkid]

Fox News has said more great things about our soldiers than any news network!

Montel was right, but if you'll watch the whole interview, you will see that Fox doesn't have the corner on the market of worshipping pop characters like Ledger.

MSNBC, BBC, CNN and ALLL OF THEM were talking about Ledger that day. Why does FOX get the rap? Because you idiot liberals don't watch anything but liberal bias. Your minds don't have the capacity to do anything but point the finger (middle one usually).

[Belle19700]

I'm not a liberal. I do think that cancelling Montel's show because of what he said was terrible, and unfair. I don't keep track of what is going on, on Fox, so I can't keep up with you on that. Fox deserves a backlash for what it did, regardless of their record. So there!

[cooksonkid]

What did they do?

They did nothing?

Tell me what they did, and please tell me how you know they did it if you find anything.

You realize this post is from Aljazeera (terrorist) TV, right?

[yfm4450]

Fox news? is that you? Bill o'rielly?

Go away Fox news bot. Lets get mad because we want to talk about celebs and not soldiers today. Then fire people who disagree. Great argument.

[marinegirl2010]

i love montel.bring his show back

[starshine49]

He might be better off, because now no one can tell him what to say and when to say it. Im not to sure if they ever did.

[567820092010]

I thought his show was canceled because no one was watching it anymore?

[dealmaker007]

He had just recently signed a new contract I thought....or something.

Then got canned following these comments. Coincidence? Don't think so.

Free speech is not so free after all as long as there is money involved. Say something that hurts someone else's bottom line and you will loose your job.

[skeedunabop]

nah, montel is smoking weed nowadays, so his eyes are wide open now, he sees through the lies, i agree with jarob420... POWER UP PEOPLE, we are the revolution, the revolution is now!

peace. x

[jarob420]

Fuck these media corporations and their ratings. Tune it out folks, nothing but lies and sensationalism, to keep your brain numbed from how hard your taking it in the ass.

[a7green]

And that's how swift 'Operation Mockingbird' is.

[jtothej50]

I think montel knew he was gonna get cancelled and thats why he said it.

[WallHallica]

rofl

[102303113]

me too.

[Slpdisk]

It is sad to say american T.V. has fallen to Fascism. A celebrity no longer has the ability to talk about the subjects that concern our society and the future of our youth. Although it cost you your job your comments speak for the rest of us ,Thank you Montel.

[DROCK51]

The show wasn't cancelled because of this, he was cancelled because the show's ratings dropped more than a full point in just a two-year period. 16 years is a long run. International news spins stuff like this to make the US appear as if there really isn't a freedom of speech. Don't buy into anti-US propaganda. Montel's show was cancelled because Americans stopped watching it. Plain and Simple.

[102303113]

dont think so FOX WAS PISSED OFF SO THEY CANNED HIM.

[voll07ba]

this is complete bullshit, he should have never been fired because of this

[102303113]

i AGREE

[3DStoneCt]

Montel Williams is a man who took a stand on the issue of covering a war which affects our lives and the lives of our great grandchildren. If Williams cannot be applauded for his stand of Americans to become more informed by media on basic facts, then we have been betrayed by news coverage which seeks to cover up the realities of the men and women who are sacrificed in this war. We should all have an opportunity to be informed by media outlets across the country for the purpose of patriotism.

[springrose147]

Montel to me has always come across as someone with a huge ego who acts from the head not the heart. I always felt he was insincere. Unlike Heath, who was so honest, genuinely humble and the most loving & caring individual. That's why people reacted so strongly. They felt a huge void because he filled everyone's hearts with joy. A soldier who's job it is to kill people (let's be realistic) simply can't touch people's hearts the same way. Sorry, but that's how I see it.

[news672]

Thanks I appreciate your point of view

[overmind25]

A soldier's job is to protect the nation. We should be discussing policies like the Iraq War, Health Care, Social Security, and the other important problems that are facing our nation. Not the death of an actor for days.