NBC Sports Cancels Hunting Show After Host Compares Critics To Hitler
NBC Sports Network is canceling a show sponsored by the NRA and hosted by NRA lobbyist Tony Makris. “Under Wild Skies” featured an episode where Makris shoots an elephant in the face because it didn’t die from the first 2 times he shot it. The reason for the cancellation is Makris’ reaction to the criticism of the episode when he compared his critics to Hitler who he claimed also wouldn’t want elephants hunted.
NBC released this statement:
Under Wild Skies will no longer air on NBC Sports Sports Network due to the program’s close association with its host, whose recent comments comparing his critics to Hitler are outrageous and unacceptable. NBCSN will continue to air all of our other quality outdoor programming.
The network will now focus on finding hosts that don’t make some viewers want to take Hitler’s side.
Found on deadspin.com
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