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CBS Vows to Avoid Fan Obscenities, Wardrobe Malfunctions

Jan 31, 2007 – 11:45 AM
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During Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast, CBS doesn't want to repeat Fox's mistake with the now famous "F--k Da Eagles" girl, or with Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction. So CBS cameramen have been instructed to be extra careful.

CBS won't have any delay for the game itself, which will be broadcast live. But the network's cameramen and directors working the Super Bowl have been briefed to be careful about crowd shots to make sure they don't repeat Fox's mistake, say CBS execs. "We talk to our production teams throughout the season about what we think is appropriate," says Tony Petitti, executive vice president and executive producer for CBS Sports. For all games, the NFL also instructs security personnel and ticket-takers at entrances to prevent fans from coming into stadiums with obscene signs or clothing, says spokesman Brian McCarthy. They'll be doing the same on Sunday, but McCarthy cautions that an offensive T-shirt is difficult for a gatekeeper to spot if the fan walks through with other clothing covering it.

Personally, I'm rooting for Sarah Spain to make it on camera at some point during the telecast. I'd rather see her than Phil Simms.
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