Michael Jackson ceremony coverage

[ondeadline]

So we've got all ABC, CBS, NBC and all of the news channels covering this ceremony.

Has there EVER been this much coverage of a memorial ceremony for somebody who never was a head of state. Diana comes to mind, but she technically was a head of state. If Elvis died today, he probably would get this kind of coverage.

 

[ringer]

JFK Junior's funeral?

 

[DanOregon]

I think it would be kind of odd for a performer known the world over to have a private service. These are the Jacksons. This is who they are. Thought CNN's coverage was pretty good, they added captions to the feed so you would know who was who and they cut away to people watching the ceremony from Gary, Indiana, Times Square and elsewhere.
Though I must admit - I wouldn't mind seeing gavel to gavel coverage of a Truth Commission on the Global War on Terrorism or Sotomayor hearings. Though this is better than the usual summer staple of "Where is (cute, young missing popular female)?"

 

[NDub]

I've disgusted by this coverage. Jackson was a performer, not a ****ing head of state or hero. So what if his music was great and inspirational (to some)? The guy is an entertainer. Actually, he was, since he hasn't be relevant in almost 20 years.

What bothers me the most is that the national media is portraying someone who represents some of the worst things in society as some sort of saint. Michael Jackson was a ******* pervert.

 

[GlenQuagmire]

Another example of the declining state of journalism. I find it even sadder that so many in society actually show so much interest in such mind-numbing news.

 

[Guy_Incognito]

Didn't see a minute of it. Was it as much as Russert?

 

[sportsguydave]

I avoided this like a Jessica Simpson concert today. Didn't watch or listen to a single minute of it.

 

[NDub]

I turned on CNN this morning (like I always do) to catch the day's news but instead a report about the color of Michael Jackson's casket was on.

This is one of the few times I'm thankful it's been a long and busy day, as I haven't seen a television since about 9 a.m. and won't until about 11 p.m.

 

[wisportswriter]

So what if his music was great and inspirational (to some)?

"To some." That's comical.

 

[spnited]

So what if his music was great and inspirational (to some)?

"To some." That's comical.

Why is that comical?

 

[wisportswriter]

Because it was said with a minimizing air.
Like him or not, believe the allegations that surrounded him or not, but the guy was as big a deal as there's ever been in entertainment. His music was enjoyed by more than "some."

 

[spnited]

If it ain't all, it's some. And is sure wasn't all.

 

[wisportswriter]

Go ahead and tell yourself that's what NDub meant.
BTW, did I kick your dog or something, dude?

 

[HejiraHenry]

Because it was said with a minimizing air.
Like him or not, believe the allegations that surrounded him or not, but the guy was as big a deal as there's ever been in entertainment. His music was enjoyed by more than "some."

OK, so let MTV own the story.

I watched two hours of the Today Show waiting for my wife to have a routine test done.

Excluding weather breaks, they did about 7 minutes on Palin, about 5 minutes on other news and all the rest was Jackson.

Idiots.

 

[Tucsondriver]

I've disgusted by this coverage. Jackson was a performer, not a ****ing head of state or hero. So what if his music was great and inspirational (to some)? The guy is an entertainer. Actually, he was, since he hasn't be relevant in almost 20 years.

What bothers me the most is that the national media is portraying someone who represents some of the worst things in society as some sort of saint. Michael Jackson was a ******* pervert.

Honestly, Jacko gives perverts a bad name...

 

[silentbob]

Let's see ...

World superstar.
Changed music.
Controversial life.
Controversial death.
Memorial service attended by thousands.

I agree, what is the media thinking covering such a story?

 

[NDub]

Go ahead and tell yourself that's what NDub meant.
BTW, did I kick your dog or something, dude?

That is what NDub meant. His music was an inspiration to some and enjoyed by some. Not all. Notice I didn't put a percentage on some.

Let's see ...

World superstar.
Changed music.
Controversial life.
Controversial death.
Memorial service attended by thousands.

I agree, what is the media thinking covering such a story?

Spending all resources and time on Jackson coverage was unnecessary. They were talking, reporting and covering from like 6 a.m. on. ****, it was, what, 3 a.m. in LA at that time? Is that REALLY necessary?

The man was a pervert, a pill popper and married, what, three times? What kind of message does that send when such a person is glorified as some saint by every national TV medium in the country?

 

[podunk press]

Michael Jackson ceremony is what people are talking about (the vast majority anyway).

Coverage reflects that.

 

[silentbob]

Go ahead and tell yourself that's what NDub meant.
BTW, did I kick your dog or something, dude?

That is what NDub meant. His music was an inspiration to some and enjoyed by some. Not all. Notice I didn't put a percentage on some.

Let's see ...

World superstar.
Changed music.
Controversial life.
Controversial death.
Memorial service attended by thousands.

I agree, what is the media thinking covering such a story?

Spending all resources and time on Jackson coverage was unnecessary. They were talking, reporting and covering from like 6 a.m. on. ****, it was, what, 3 a.m. in LA at that time? Is that REALLY necessary?

The man was a pervert, a pill popper and married, what, three times? What kind of message does that send when such a person is glorified as some saint by every national TV medium in the country?

So should we not cover pro sports? Lots of pill poppers and perverts there.

Also, the coverage since his death has been pretty even. Lots of stuff about his financial problems, drug habits and legal problems.

Today was his memorial service. It was a news event, and I'm guessing for many, whether you like it or not, a once-in-a-lifetime event. Covering it ipretty much was a no-brainer.

 

[GlenQuagmire]

I'll be interested to see whether the coverage dies off after the funeral. My guess is that it will a little bit but will still dominate the TV.

Me personally, I was interested in the story the day he died and would like to know what caused his death. But much of the coverage has been "experts" speculating about the entire situation. Lots of "we think this is what happened" and very little "this IS what happened." More fluff than substance.