Don't take our TAVIS away!

Sweet Deliverance · #1 03-22-2001, 12:28 PM

Sorors and friends, if you haven't heard, check out this article.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2001Mar21.html

If you are "pro Tavis", get on the move and be about it, don't just talk about it.

Although I don't frequent BET often, this is one program (of few) worth watching and retaining for the more mature and intellectually stimulated viewing audience.

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Shelacious · #2 03-23-2001, 01:01 AM

The price of restructuring, I guess, along with Emerge becoming Savoy...

I suppose we'll see another video program in his place.

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Rachel0497 · #3 03-26-2001, 07:07 PM

Well, I guess tonight will be the last time I watch BET...I will listen to what "Sell-Out" Johnson has to say, and then no more. I refuse to continue to support a mediocre channel, when there are so many others I can watch in its place.
FYI-I am boycotting all Viacom channels and anything remotely connected with them(No more Nick at Nite

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PrettyKitty · #4 03-27-2001, 12:10 PM

Hi Soror, Did u watch BET last night? What did they have to say? I was trying to listen to Bob Johnson on the Russ Parr Morning show but a call came in not more than a minute after he was talking so I missed it :-(

What did u think? Can I get a run down?

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The Original Ape · #5 03-27-2001, 11:14 PM

What would yall do if you found out that Tavis's firing was justifiable?

Sweet Deliverance · #6 03-29-2001, 01:23 AM

Although I have not personally worked with Mr. Smiley

, I doubt that his firing was really "justifiable". I feel like his "boss" was the sell out and that because Tavis would not compromise, he was seen as a no longer useful hole in the payroll for BET.

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The Original Ape · #7 03-29-2001, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sweet Deliverance:
Although I have not personally worked with Mr. Smiley , I doubt that his firing was really "justifiable". I feel like his "boss" was the sell out and that because Tavis would not compromise, he was seen as a no longer useful hole in the payroll for BET.

Don't get me wrong; for the most part I agree with you. I don't have enough facts for me to conclude either way. I feel for Tavis-if he was treated unjustly; on the other hand, if IT WAS STRICTLY BUSINESS, then to hell with them both!

blueberi1920 · #8 04-03-2001, 08:01 AM

I got an email stating that Robert Johnson, offered Tavis his job back. Is this true? I looked for it in the papers and didn't find it. Someone please tell me what they know

112Soul · #9 04-03-2001, 09:14 PM

I don't know whether or not Tavis was offered his job back but if he was, I wouldn't take it. I know the whole situation was unfair and everything but for all the drama it caused, I don't think it will be worth it. I think Tavis should go to a network or do something on his own to where he is REALLY appreciated. I don't feel that BET has done that.

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