The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / CTV and PP

**Posted by dieter** September 29, 2024 1:12 pm

I couldn't find the earlier thread on the CTV-PP fight. Here's a good column from the Star.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/ctv-wasn-t-out-to-get-pierre-poilievre-the-truth-is-more-alarming/article_77e60b9c-7cff-11ef-96d7-a35f1dac5897.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share

**Posted by Chrisphen** September 29, 2024 3:01 pm

So it was an attack of opportunity on some negligence by CTV (which ultimately is based on the owner's incompetence running a media organisation).

**Posted by RadioActive** October 1, 2024 9:39 am

A former CRTC Vice Chair outlines how he thinks this unfortunate mistake really happened.

There’s no reason to believe CTV conspired against Pierre Poilievre. Here’s what the network actually did wrong

**Posted by RadioActive** October 6, 2024 11:07 am

Hate to bring up the spectre of politics here again, because I know the dam burst of extreme partisanship that follows on both sides. But I'm making an exception to the rule here because this is a fascinating look at what one writer insists really happened in the mis-editing of a clip involving the Opposition leader on CTV.

And he names the names of those involved - including the now apparently unemployed reporter Cristina Tenaglia.

It's quite the read.

I found out what really happened between Pierre Poilievre and CTV. The real story was even more depressing than the lie

**Posted by RadioActive** October 6, 2024 11:21 am

The one thing I can say on re-reading this is, regardless of intent, they should never, ever, ever have spliced in a phrase or other words from a different clip in order to "save time." Not only is it hard to pull off on TV, where everything has to be covered with a visual (it's easier to do on radio) but it leaves you open to exactly this kind of thing.

I've edited out hours of stuff for time - but only from the exact same interview. It would never have occurred to me to go back in the archive somewhere and try to find some matching words just to save a few precious on air seconds. Because this is exactly what can happen if you get caught.

And they did.

It may not be what one political party thinks it was, but it's still not a good look on CTV. And I hope they learned their lesson.

**Posted by paterson1** October 6, 2024 11:42 am

I agree, and the Star article is off base. The two individuals involved were also were experienced and know better. Not having a Lisa Laflamme or Joyce Napier watching over them is not the issue. And splicing something else in from another part of the interview to make up a 1.5 second timing difference sounds weak. The edit changed the impression of what was said. There were lots of other ways to fill the 1.5 second gap.

Overall the Conservatives have overreacted but this also makes CTV news look pretty bad.

**Posted by newsguy1** October 6, 2024 12:04 pm

I don't know about you all, but if I were a top federal politician I would demand CTV admit their mistake on air, and profusely apologize and make it clear the Conservatives have no intention to call an election on the back of the dental plan.
Then I'd say to CTV, OK incident closed don't do that again.
Oh, and please don't fire anybody, I don't want anybody to lose their livelihood in these tough economic times brought about by Justin Trudeau and the horrible Liberals. But as a Conservative I'm bigger than that.
But no.

**Posted by betaylored** October 6, 2024 4:12 pm

The second season of the absolutely wonderful The Newsroom has a terrific storyline about a questionable story being aired, if you're looking for a new show to binge and haven't seen Will and company yet. The resolution is very satisfying and realistic.

Last edited by betaylored (October 6, 2024 4:14 pm)

**Posted by mic'em** October 7, 2024 7:09 am

Wasn't Cristina Tenaglia on CP24 for some time ?

Last edited by mic'em (October 7, 2024 7:09 am)

**Posted by RadioActive** October 7, 2024 7:15 am

Yes, that's how she graduated to CTV.

**Posted by mic'em** October 8, 2024 7:08 am

Now appearing at UIC perhaps. I wish her well.

**Posted by g121** October 8, 2024 8:01 am

betaylored wrote:
The second season of the absolutely wonderful The Newsroom has a terrific storyline about a questionable story being aired, if you're looking for a new show to binge and haven't seen Will and company yet. The resolution is very satisfying and realistic.

"The Newsroom" was a superb show. Sorkin firing on all cylinders.

I still chuckle that Jeff Daniels as 'Will McAvoy' is so good but was also one of the 'Dumb & Dumber" dudes : )) ..

The opening scene of the first episode aptly demonstrates it's brilliance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLdivb10mZ8
*sigh* 12 years later & nothings changed, in fact it's worse ..