"Crossing Over w/ John Edwards" : Contacting the Victims of 9/11

[FrysInsider]

<< Studios USA?s 'Crossing Over with John Edward' will attempt to communicate with victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in several episodes planned for the November sweeps for the syndicated and, perhaps, cable runs of the show.

Steve Rosenberg, the studio?s domestic syndication president, anticipating concerns by viewers, says the shows 'will be done tastefully?and won't be exploitative,' and notes that the idea grew after relatives of victims first approached Edward, not the other way around. >>


http://www.tvinsite.com/broadcastingcable/53130.htm


What a SICK SICK SICK attempt to capitalize on the 9/11 tragedy! I've never cared for John Edwards, but now
I dispise him! How convienent that this series just so happens to coincide with sweeps week. Another example
of the dark side of Capialism (and don't get me wrong...I love Capitalism)

Does anyone actually believe this guy's show where he tries to contact the dead?

 

[UNCjigga]

Ughh, I hate him. This is gonna be his easiest episode ever!!!

I remember reading a review where one skeptical reporter (who was undercover) said that during the time before airing, the audience was asked several key questions about their deceased loved ones. There were all sorts of leading questions. Apparently Mr. Edwards combines this knowledge with research he's done on audience members in the weeks before a taping. He then uses a common psychiatric technique when interviewing the 'patient' (???) to discern subtle details, and then he just reports this information back to them.

Now, combine this knowledge with all the coverage CNN has been doing of the victims (remember in the days after the incident where they spoke with all the victims' families gathered outside the various triage centers???)...and combine it with all the other media out there, and he'll just have a field day making innocent (but dumb) people feel like he's some psychic.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Your news is dated.

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Lethal

EDIT: This is from the article: "The show has been inundated with calls and pleas for readings from grieving families of the World Trade Center victims looking for comfort and closure," reads a statement on Studios USA's Crossing Over Website. "Many of these readings have been done privately and will continue to be done privately."

 

I read this news since last week. And as LethalWolfe said, the plan was cancelled after criticism. Personally, I say if this thing (this so-called 'crossing over') is for real what's wrong with crossing over if the individuals involved care for it? And can't we possibly get some clues to solving the mystery we face at the moment?

Now, if the contact isn't for real, then I could care less and would be disgusted if he attempted "crossing over" even at any time and with anyone. :frown:

 

[BeauJangles]

he will perform the 'cross-over' for a small fee of $15000, that's what's wrong.

I know he's not gonna charge $15k but you get the idea.