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Janice · 06-04-2004, 02:09 PM

Fox, NBC to Air O.J. Simpson Interviews

Ex-Football Star Who Was Acquitted on Double-Murder Charge Plans Reality Show

By Steve Gorman, Reuters

LOS ANGELES (June 4) - Ten years after the double murder for which he was acquitted but left a virtual pariah, O.J. Simpson says in a television interview that he is angry at his slain ex-wife and hopes to star in a new TV reality show.

"There are times I am angry at her," the former football star said in an interview set to air next week with Fox News Channel's Greta Van Susteren, who covered Simpson's 1994-95 trial on charges of murdering ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

Excerpts of the interview, conducted in a Florida hotel and set to air next Monday on Fox News' "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren," were released by the cable channel on Thursday.

"There are things that she could be doing with the kids better than than I, you know? When, it's emotional stuff, especially with my daughter, I am angry with her," Simpson said of his former wife. "I am angry that she found herself hanging out with the group of -- who are these people?"

Acquitted of murder charges in the June 12, 1994 double slaying but later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial, Simpson has steadfastly maintained his innocence, insisting his ex-wife fell victim to a shadowy world of crime and drugs surrounding a group of friends she cultivated before her death.

Since families of the murder victims were awarded $33.5 million in damages in 1997, Simpson and his children have retreated into seclusion, living near Miami on a $4 million pension that is exempt from civil court judgments.

Asked by Van Susteren about reports of his involvement in an upcoming reality show, Simpson said, "it's a takeoff on something called 'Punk'd"', an MTV hidden-camera show featuring Ashton Kutcher pranks on celebrities. "It's me doing gags as Juice ... what they call 'juicing' people." Simpson earned the nickname Juice during his legendary career as a running back in the National Football League.

Ranking the chances the show will come to fruition on a scale of one to 10, Simpson said, "It's seven or eight, that it's gonna happen."

He also expressed sympathy for two other celebrities facing high-profile criminal cases at the moment -- pop singer Michael Jackson and basketball star Kobe Bryant -- saying he considers both innocent until proven guilty.

A Fox News spokesman said it is believed to be Simpson's first sit-down network TV interview since on-camera appearances with Fox News and NBC in late July 2000.

Although Van Susteren was the first to land a Simpson interview for the 10th anniversary of the murder case, NBC expects to beat Fox News to the punch with a special "Dateline NBC" edition on Friday featuring its own Simpson interview with Katie Couric that will be taped earlier in the day.

MandieR1980 · 06-04-2004, 02:28 PM

Hell no he makes me sick

Tuesday Weld · 06-04-2004, 02:55 PM

No, I saw enough of him during the trial.

The guy has problems, to put it mildly.

sara · 06-04-2004, 03:22 PM

I'd rather watch paint dry.

phoebe7165 · 06-04-2004, 03:29 PM

Hell no, he's a pathetic excuse for a human being!!

hawaii five-o · 06-04-2004, 03:35 PM

Will they show OJ looking for the 'real' killers???

Sterling Holobyte · 06-04-2004, 03:43 PM

O.J.'s life is "reality show" enough for me. (meaning: bizarre and unreal)

HuntingtonM15 · 06-04-2004, 03:56 PM

No...

Janice · 06-04-2004, 03:59 PM

Sure, when monkeys fly out my.....umm...car window.

Brian · 06-04-2004, 04:12 PM

The only reality show I watch is "American Idol" so no.

On a side note, I notice that people are angry at Simpson and just plain hate him. But I almost never hear anyone complain about the trial itself. I learned a lot about it from my criminal justice instructor in the spring semester this year. The DA and the prosecution botched the case. If I were a juror in that trial, I would have to put in a "not guilty" vote because jurors cannot vote based on what they feel. In other words, they can't vote because they believe in their heart that he is guilty of the crime. They have to go by what the defense and prosection present and if they botch it, it's over. I have no respect for the guy but I think that the prosecution is as at fault for his acquittal as he is.

TJL · 06-04-2004, 04:37 PM

What a piece of work he is.

He's still badmouthing his ex-wife ten years after her murder.

Crawl back into your hole O.J. and stay there.

PZelda · 06-04-2004, 06:58 PM

I'd rather pluck out all my hairs than watch OJ...So my answer is a big, Big, BIG, HUGE

HELL NO!

dandelion wine · 06-04-2004, 07:01 PM

Absolutely not. Like Cindy, I saw enough of him during the trial. The whole thing still makes me sick.

FamilyTiesGOP · 06-04-2004, 07:34 PM

I try to limit my television watching to non-murderers.

MandieR1980 · 06-04-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FamilyTiesGOP
I try to limit my television watching to non-murderers.

me too unless it's about the Scott Peterson case

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06-04-2004, 02:09 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Possible O.J. Simpson Reality Show. Would you tune in? Fox, NBC to Air O.J. Simpson Interviews Ex-Football Star Who Was Acquitted on Double-Murder Charge Plans Reality Show By Steve Gorman, Reuters LOS ANGELES (June 4) - Ten years after the double murder for which he was acquitted but left a virtual pariah, O.J. Simpson says in a television interview that he is angry at his slain ex-wife and hopes to star in a new TV reality show. "There are times I am angry at her," the former football star said in an interview set to air next week with Fox News Channel's Greta Van Susteren, who covered Simpson's 1994-95 trial on charges of murdering ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Excerpts of the interview, conducted in a Florida hotel and set to air next Monday on Fox News' "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren," were released by the cable channel on Thursday. "There are things that she could be doing with the kids better than than I, you know? When, it's emotional stuff, especially with my daughter, I am angry with her," Simpson said of his former wife. "I am angry that she found herself hanging out with the group of -- who are these people?" Acquitted of murder charges in the June 12, 1994 double slaying but later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial, Simpson has steadfastly maintained his innocence, insisting his ex-wife fell victim to a shadowy world of crime and drugs surrounding a group of friends she cultivated before her death. Since families of the murder victims were awarded $33.5 million in damages in 1997, Simpson and his children have retreated into seclusion, living near Miami on a $4 million pension that is exempt from civil court judgments. Asked by Van Susteren about reports of his involvement in an upcoming reality show, Simpson said, "it's a takeoff on something called 'Punk'd"', an MTV hidden-camera show featuring Ashton Kutcher pranks on celebrities. "It's me doing gags as Juice ... what they call 'juicing' people." Simpson earned the nickname Juice during his legendary career as a running back in the National Football League. Ranking the chances the show will come to fruition on a scale of one to 10, Simpson said, "It's seven or eight, that it's gonna happen." He also expressed sympathy for two other celebrities facing high-profile criminal cases at the moment -- pop singer Michael Jackson and basketball star Kobe Bryant -- saying he considers both innocent until proven guilty. A Fox News spokesman said it is believed to be Simpson's first sit-down network TV interview since on-camera appearances with Fox News and NBC in late July 2000. Although Van Susteren was the first to land a Simpson interview for the 10th anniversary of the murder case, NBC expects to beat Fox News to the punch with a special "Dateline NBC" edition on Friday featuring its own Simpson interview with Katie Couric that will be taped earlier in the day. Attached Images

06-04-2004, 02:28 PM	#2
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06-04-2004, 02:55 PM	#3
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	No, I saw enough of him during the trial. The guy has problems, to put it mildly.
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06-04-2004, 03:43 PM	#7
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	O.J.'s life is "reality show" enough for me. (meaning: bizarre and unreal)

06-04-2004, 03:56 PM	#8
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06-04-2004, 03:59 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Sure, when monkeys fly out my.....umm...car window.

06-04-2004, 04:12 PM	#10
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	The only reality show I watch is "American Idol" so no. On a side note, I notice that people are angry at Simpson and just plain hate him. But I almost never hear anyone complain about the trial itself. I learned a lot about it from my criminal justice instructor in the spring semester this year. The DA and the prosecution botched the case. If I were a juror in that trial, I would have to put in a "not guilty" vote because jurors cannot vote based on what they feel. In other words, they can't vote because they believe in their heart that he is guilty of the crime. They have to go by what the defense and prosection present and if they botch it, it's over. I have no respect for the guy but I think that the prosecution is as at fault for his acquittal as he is.

06-04-2004, 04:37 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	What a piece of work he is. He's still badmouthing his ex-wife ten years after her murder. Crawl back into your hole O.J. and stay there.
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06-04-2004, 06:58 PM	#12
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06-04-2004, 07:01 PM	#13
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06-04-2004, 07:34 PM	#14
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