Dish accuses CBS of ordering 'Big Bang Theory' star to delete sponsored Hopper tweet

[Poke]

Remove that Tweet.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/28/4...s-ordering-kaley-kuoco-to-delete-hopper-tweet

 

[GaryPen]

I would imagine her BBT contract allows stuff like this, or her agent wouldn't have accepted the gig from Dish. I wonder how CBS forced her to remove it? Perhaps her contract is up for renewal soon?

 

[mike123abc]

I would imagine her BBT contract allows stuff like this, or her agent wouldn't have accepted the gig from Dish. I wonder how CBS forced her to remove it? Perhaps her contract is up for renewal soon?

More likely her contract never even considered the situation. But, she does not work for CBS, she works for Warner Brothers Television. They sell CBS the show.

 

[Claude Greiner]

I wonder if CBS told her she had to cancel her Dish service also

 

[Teehar]

Boy,that Les Moonves shows his dictatorial powers off every chance he gets.

 

[3HaloODST]

Holy mackerel!

 

[CK SatGuy]

Kaley Cuoco from the Big Bang Theory supports Autohop

Looks like CBS is getting screwed again as one of their most popular stars tweeted that she likes Autohop.
http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/kaley-cuoco-shills-dish-her-network-sues-them-exclusive-79581

 

[CK SatGuy]

Never mind didn't see the 1st thread.

 

[Mr Tony]

merged threads together

 

[GaryPen]

I wonder if CBS told her she had to cancel her Dish service also

She may not even have Dish service. It was a paid tweet. She was merely a paid spokesperson.

 

[GaryPen]

More likely her contract never even considered the situation. But, she does not work for CBS, she works for Warner Brothers Television. They sell CBS the show.

Usually, the network has quite a bit of creative and contractual control on its programming, regardless of the production studio or show runners.

 

[sparc]

it wouldn't surprise me if she deleted on her own to stay out of the controversy. Especially once it started gaining traction in the media. If it's a choice between a tweet or millions of dollars in salary, most people would choose to bury the tweet.

 

[Neutron]

Since she's the RAV4 Genie it would be a neat move for her to become the new Directv Genie.

 

[Character Zero]

CBS asked The Consumerist to change their headline for their post on the story. What is CBS thinking?
http://consumerist.com/2013/02/28/cbs-asks-consumerist-to-change-headline-on-kaley-cuocodish-story/

 

[sparc]

here's what CBS said....

CBS shot back at Dish. "Once again, Joe Clayton demonstrates his dubious gift for hyperbole and hucksterism. No demands were made, but it's clear that Dish's culture of fabrication is alive and well," a spokesman said in a statement.

 

[Teehar]

How dare Les Moonves have the gall to call Joe Clayton a huckster!

 

[Laddyboy]

Anyone who heard or read about the CES CNET/CBS fiasco isn't likely to believe CBS on this one. They reap what they sow, and deservedly so. I also note there is no categorical denial that they had nothing in the least to do with it. They could have communicated a "suggestion" to an intermediary. We know they aren't too bright over there.

 

[whitewolf8214]

Since she's the RAV4 Genie it would be a neat move for her to become the new Directv Genie.

That would be great ...This is petty by all at CBS and shows what kids they are at CBS

 

[BobMurdoch]

Sounds like a good idea for a new ad...... knock knock knock PENNY!

Sell some service for a penny and get Cuoco to pitch it. She's pitching everything else these days (Priceline, the car company she had the super bowl commercial with, etc.).

 

[cave1376]

Was the tweet posted on Cuoco's or CBS's page?