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Aug

25

Larry Mendte > Oedipus

So this Larry Mendte/Alicia Lane thing. How could that ever get boring, right? Well, I mean, if someone were to write an epic column about the two, making grandiose statements about the level of tragedy involved and then chiding one while letting the other off the hook… well that could make the whole thing just tedious. Good thing that hasn’t happened yet.

What’s that?

The Anchor War - with ruined careers, snarled accusations and court appearances - defines “tragedy,” the downfall of characters because of their own flaws.
In TV-land, egos are as big as the moon and fragile as butterfly wings. Made-up faces mask massive insecurity about receiving bloated salaries for looking good and being able to read out loud. The celebrity status can evaporate when ratings dip, or when a new GM comes in and yearns to put his or her stamp on the station.

You know what, Stu is right about these tragic figures. Mendte is like Sisyphus, doomed to pushing a giant KeyKatcher up a mountain for eternity. Lane, of course, is Oedipus’ mom. Because Oedipus’ mom was probably a MILF.
Stu Bykofsky: Mendte & Lane: Behind the Anchor War [Daily News]
 
dmac | 9:45 AM | 3 Comments
Alicia Lane, Larry Mendte, Stu Bykofsky, Tragedy
 
  1. Philly Chit Chat Says: Aug 25 10:59 AM

    I look forward to the week, I am a huge fan of yours for years. Is a reporter obligated to tell the authorities if they think the tips they are getting were done illegally? It is a great story, and Larry did himself in by leaking the info. If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound?

  2. Madison (Girl Arsonist) McGraw Says: Aug 25 11:51 AM

    Ahh Philadelphia; fast becoming the largest Trailer Park in the world. I can’t stand any of the reporters except Rick Williams. Who dresses that man? I tune in just so see what he’s wearing. If I ever find out he’s been shtuping Monica, I’m breaking out the Spam and the Nascar flag.

  3. dunn Says: Sep 25 1:30 AM

    peter dunn geenral manager at wcbs tv got sucked by alycias lips and so did mendte. alycia is a hoe that fucked every d-k she could find to advance her career so what else is new? colleran gm at kyw tv know sthis

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