It's not really important now, but the BBC have belatedly replied to my email concerning the non-appearance of Morrissey on the Radio 2 James Dean documentary. The response notes:
"Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Rebel Without a Cause - the James Dean Legacy'.
I note your disappointment that the programme did not include contributions from Morrissey as billed. Morrissey and his agent had agreed to do the interview for this programme but did not turn up."
So there we are.
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typical (Score:0)
Agreed? (Score:0, Redundant)
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Re:Agreed? (Score:3, Insightful)
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No show Moz (Score:0)
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Thanks danbutt (Score:2, Insightful)
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Publicity (Score:2, Interesting)
Was it a *live* show? This would be unusual for a documentary. So most likely someone knew well in advance that he wouldn't be on?
Morrissey cannot be blamed for the use of his name to draw our attention.
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Re:Publicity (Score:2, Insightful)
This is why Morrissey doesn't comment on things, even to "clear his name," i.e. Isle of Wight and Morrissey is a Racist. People are going to talk shit anyway, and he doesn't want to acknowledge that. I don't blame him.
Just another example of Moz fans trying to appear objective and free-thinking by bashing him.
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The real news... (Score:2, Interesting)
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Kill Auntie (Score:1)
I dunno, it's actually quite funny!
(and let's face it - it was on the BBC. How many of you pay a licence fee? Exactly. It was free.)
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