CBS apologizes for breast-baring end to halftime show:
“We were extremely disappointed by elements of the MTV-produced halftime show,” Joe Browne, NFL executive vice president, said. “They were totally inconsistent with assurances our office was given about the content of the show.”
Admittedly, the “costume malfunction” wasn’t part of the planned performance, but let me see . . . the announced performers were P. Diddy, Kid Rock, Nelly . . . and the bright sparks at the NFL expected “Up with People?”
On that note, set the wayback machine for 1985 . . .
Quotes and Jems ( 4-Dec-1995):
“Sen. Danforth: “There is nothing on the face of the album which would notify you if the record has pornographics material or material glorifying violence?”
Tipper Gore: “No, there is nothing that would suggest that to me.”
Frank Zappa: “I would say that a buzz saw blade between the guy’s legs on the album cover is good indication that it’s not for little Johnny.”
— The Senate Commerce Committee hearing on rock lyrics, from The Village Voice, 6 Oct 1985
<UPDATE> Does CBS think we’re that stupid? | A Whole Lotta Nothing:
“It’s funny, when you collect the evidence, I wonder if CBS really thinks the public is stupid enough to believe it:”
read on for some observations that make you wonder if the NFL and CBS were gamed . . . sadly, the link to the article about how it was all planned no longer works.
<UPDATE 2> from a press release, issued Jan 28:
“I don’t think the Super Bowl has ever seen a performance like this,” Duldulao added. “The dancing is great. She’s more stylized, she’s more feminine, she’s more a woman as she dances this time around. There are some shocking moments in there too. It’s a lot of pressure, there’s so many creative people and creative artists, you want to make sure everything is different, and I think she’s going to do that. She’s doing her job well.”
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