This is a classic. It happened back in December 1984, when 20/20 reporter John Stossel interviewed pro wrestler "Dr. D" David Schultz.
When Stossel questioned the authenticity of wrestling, Dr. D responded with his fist:
You can read all about it here:
ABC REPORTER MAY SUE WRESTLER WHO HIT HIM (New York Times 2/23/85)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
ABC Reporter vs. WWF Wrestler
TV Reporter vs. Car Chase Suspect
WREG-TV reporter Andy Wise dukes it out with a DUI suspect outside of a Memphis courthouse.
More on the incident here....and here's raw footage of the fight:
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Journalism Music Video: Eminem + Newsies
I love this one. It's a mashup of Eminem's song "Lose Yourself" and scenes from the movie Newsies, you know, that 1992 newspaper flick starring Christian Bale.
via NewsiesFreak
Reporter vs. Pavement
ABC 7 News meteorologist Tracy Butler takes a ride on a scooter, and almost takes out a person walking on the sidewalk. Wearing a helmet was definitely a smart move.
Microphone Theft
Some guy decides to steal this Fox news reporter's microphone...while she's in the middle of doing a live interview:
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Mika Brzezinski vs. Paris Hilton
Watch this video clip of MSNBC journalist Mika Brzezinski refusing to lead the news program with another story about Paris Hilton. Mika doesn't back down...she even rips up the script.
"I'm done with the Paris Hilton Story!"
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Journalism Music Video of the Week
Chamillionaire rocks the anchor desk in this clip:
"Welcome to the evening news, I thank you all for tuning in,
Yes, I'm your host and your journalist, here Chamillionaire,
so let the news begin,
Our helicopters out in the streets look at the screen, an' let's zoom it in,
'cause Cashis is live at the scene, hey Cashis how are you my friend?"
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
TV reporter vs. Martial arts instructor
The reporter asks him to demonstrate a judo move....and then he slams her to the floor. Ouch.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Reporter vs. Sled......(ouch!)
Will Sullivan brought this incredible video to my attention. This poor TV journo gets hit by a sled, does a full flip in the air, and still manages to finish his report, and sign off...from the ground:
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
News Anchor vs. Reporter
Did you see this on Gawker?
News anchor Jim Ryan and reporter Dick Oliver trade jabs on live TV:
[Hat tip to David Cohn for suggesting this one.]