I heard part of this played on a local radio drive show on my way to work.

My question is: Why are non-celebs doing interviews where they refuse to answer questions? And why do the media outlets continue to book them?

And I'm sure her sex tape and nudie photos were really conservative. It's laughable how the media continues to book and kow-tow to these morons.

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #833 in Books. Nobody believes her any more and her book is not selling. Why do Christians keep defending her when she makes them look like fools?

I think Larry was the first to make it uncomfortable because he kept pressing the issue after she told him that the details of the mediation were confidential. Larry made about 6 slippery attempts to have her answer questions about the mediation. Once she informed him that he was being inappropriate, he continued to press on. Finally when Larry decides to concede his attempts, he takes a call from a gay man asking Carrie a polite, but confrontational question. After the break, she told Larry that there was an agreement to not take calls during the interview, which I can understand being that loaded questions from activists is what started this whole mess in the first place.
As for the coverage of last night’s incident, this was not a "simple question" as some gay bloggers & morning show host like Willie Geist seem to want to spin it. On the Way Too Early show he played the conflict “almost” in it's entirety. Unfortunately he & his show's producers chose to edit out the first minute of Larry repeatedly pressing her to speak on the case. They basically showed us Larry asking her "one" question before she chastises him. I'm continually disgusted by the way this girl is handled by the mainstream media.

The greatest, most insatiable need of the standard conservative is to turn themselves into oppressed little victims.

What a spoiled little girl. Maybe we should hook her up with Kate Gosselin's PR people so they can arrange softball interviews with no uncomfortable questions.

Who cares?

What a little cry baby. I love how she puts herself in the likes of Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman. Like the The Three Kookie Stooges

Oh good grief. What did she think they'd be talking about - the weather?

There seems to be a glut of really stupid people flooding the airwaves these days.

I am astounded by what a self-important fool she has shown herself to be. I am waiting for any commenter to find something positive to say about the childish and nasty way she acted with this decent and gentle guy. Z

What a stupid pirate hooker.
@Wesley Moore, you're an idiot. How was he being "inappropriate?" You probably get your "news" from Fox "News" too.

I plan to violently ignore her and everything she stands for.

There is no defending this hooker. She's not just a hooker because of her sex tape, she's a hooker because she'll do anything to get on the tabloid news network with Hannity and Orally.

Why are these people booked for interviews and why does most of the media just give them a pass?
She is on an "interview" program that takes phone calls- why do she expect to be given the Kate Gosselin treatment of only "soft questions" and "friendly" calls?
What happened to real questions and dealing with real people calling in (vs PR people)?
If she doesn't want to answer questions, then she should not be booked in the first place.

The choir says amen, Maura. Z

@Wesley Moore and others who continue to stand up for her as if she were somehow the victim of the big, mean ol' Larry King...

Are you serious?

Prejean was on Hannity's show the other day and they talked about her sex tape very frankly while on that show. She said, and I think appropriately so, that it was a mistake, one she regretted, and so it's not as if she hasn't received questions before by talk show hosts about this issue. She knew it was coming, but for whatever reason, this time she decided to repeat over and over again her phrase of "you're being inappropriate" to Larry King, who wouldn't know how to be inappropriate if he tried, and then decided to take off her mic and sit in silence as if she were a small child.

Going on a book tour, and with her settlement having occurred so recently, Prejean should have not only anticipated King's line of questioning, but she should also have welcomed it as an opportunity to stand up for her ideals rather than try and play a victim. King simply asked what her motivation for a settlement was, particularly in the context of her supposed commitment to religious fairness which she has prided herself as becoming a symbol of and which she claims was not respected by the pageant. She deserves any criticism she receives for her behavior last night no matter what ridiculous Palin-esque arguments her defenders come up with.

In reply to Dave calling me stupid: No I despise Faux News, I equally detest MSNBC. I’m not a conservative, and I'm not a liberal. You would probably consider me a left leaning independent. What's disturbing to me is that you all are proving her right. Look Carrie P didn't burst onto the national stage promoting an anti-Gay message. She was minding her business trying to be a bubble headed beauty queen before she was cornered by an intolerant gay activist who chose to stir shit at a beauty pageant. She answered the question honestly with as much respect as you could give to the opposing view. The world went crazy. This man who was suppose to be a judge goes on his blog the next day and calls her a stupid bitch and other things. The gay & liberal world looses it's f'n mind, goes on the attack, and tries to demonize her. People spring to her defense. It's your type that caused this whole thing in the first place. You guys picked the wrong fight and have added it to your collection of ugly.

Hello Mr. Moore, Can you direct me to the comment that refrred to you as "stupid"? That is not supposed to happen at this blog. We really do strive for civility. Please direct me, and I will deal with it. As for your coomment, Prejean acted like a self-absorbed, spoiled fool who was trying to use Larry King to portray herself as some kind of victim. I believe she deserves the scorn some of the commenters here are directing at her today. Z

I am not a fan of Larry, but thank God that he did what interviewers are supposed to do and actually asked questions. She's just sad because the high-priced PR people behind her little scheme actually let her believe that the subject controls the interview.

Good for Larry showing that this new tactic of refusing to address the issues which got you in the spotlight doesn't fly.

You entered the pageant, Carrie. You decided to make a stand on a political issue. You made a sex tape of your own volition.

Stop acting like it's everyone else's fault.

To answer your question. Larry was attemting to have her violate the terms of her settlement. Her enemies could have used it against her punitively. I don't dislike Larry, he was just being a prick. Bringing the caller on air was BS also. They agree to that all the time.

This gal is surely not the brightest bulb in the box. Talk about an airhead!!

It is beyond me to understand who, if anyone, would possible care what this person has to say - about ANYTHING? Her 15 minutes should be up. By the way, it's about time for Larry to pack it in as well.

I can't imagine why anyone would want this girl (and she is most certainly still a "girl") as their political spokesperson! Regardless of her politics, Carrie Prejean has repeatedly shown herself to be not very bright and extremely egotistical - a dangerous (and annoying) combination!

Is it just me, or does there seem to be an influx of self-important narccissists in the media lately?

i saw her with Michael Phelps at the canton Starbucks this past saturday morning. She looked unattractive. I wish I had asked her an 'inappropriate' question.

Any group that embraces this immature, hypocritical grandstanding nut person is desperate for a spokesperson.

The reason Ms. Prejean gets on a show like this is because people will watch. Like it or not, she's hot, and the left just loves to foam at the mouth and get all indignant about her. She is basically a bimbo trying to cash in on her 15 minutes of fame, and shows like Mr. King's enable that. Here's how I handle it - I don't watch.

Maybe Carrie and Kate Gosselin can do a show together on TLC.

Why does everybody's fifteen minutes seem to last for 6 months these days?

Just another trashy famewhore- why does LK even bother giving these idiots a platform ?

Really, what did Carrie think they were going to discuss ?

Suzi J - "not very bright and extremely egotistical " , yes, sounds like someone else we "know" ! LOL

People people people, I'm doing my OWN research into this. I heard the interview agreement with Larry King specified NO questions about the lawsuit settlement and NO phone calls. Is this true? I don't know but unlike most of you, I'm going to see if I can find out!!

Miss Prejean repeatedly said she couldn't respond in any way about the settlement, she said it 4 or 5 times to Mr. King, who persisted. Then, he took a call and of course it's a call from some activist for homosexuals.

Here's a clue people, we Americans have the right to NOT LIKE persons, places, things or ideas, (ideals also).

Most of the responses above reveal your hypocrisy....you guys are the most intolerant amongst us.

Peace be with you all.

Hi Sheila, I say this in the nicest way: What you "heard" is wrong. CNN does not makes such agreements when it comes to questions that can or cannot be asked. As for Prejean, if she doesn't want to talk to the American public, she should not go on talk shows. She behaved like an ignorant, pouty brat -- not the committed, poised and focused career woman she thinks herself to be. Thanks. Z

Peter Rabbits says: "Any group that embraces this immature, hypocritical grandstanding nut person is desperate for a spokesperson. "
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This is a pretty harsh description of Larry King and the people commenting here that are embracing him, don't you think? True, but harsh.

This is "Joe" the "Plumber," only nicer looking. Just as stupid, but nicer looking.

With all due respect Mr Wesley Moore:

In your post @ 12:05 you called Perez Hilton (who is an absolute idiot also) an "intolerant gay activist"?
Shouldn't we ALL be intolerant of bigotry and discrimination, not to mention sheer stupidity?

Just saying.

Was that just hilarious watching her continue to sit on the set and just stare at the camera, or whomever she was chatting with off to the side? I bet she thouhgt when she took off the mike, it somehow would also magically dim the camera's! That's about how genius she is - Carrie has no clue how to play in the sandbox that she's chosen. I wish that shooting a solo video of myself was "the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life"!

Z, you're right. If Prejean did NOT want to answer direct & honest questions but instead appeared to want the viewers to see her as a 'victim' in her fiasco, then she should NOT have appeared on Larry King.

Your blogs have been a place of civility & open discussion. Its a pity some of the bloggers are attacking, using profane language to emphasize their position. An example is Wesley Moore's posting, using profanity to drive his point home is usually edited out before posting. i.e., s--t, pr--k.

I hear Wesley Moore's point but please help him to be more civil. He has a point but his posting looks more like rage than civil conversation.

Dave didn't call Wesley "stupid", just "an idiot." Guess that's much more civil.

Forget about her past history, just focus on her behaviour in this one interview. She was asked what her MOTIVATION for settling was. She wasn't asked to divulge what was discussed in the mediation or any of the terms. If she felt it was too close she could have just as easily said "I'm unsure if that would violate the terms of the settlement so I'm going to pass on this question". Instead she went on the attack and looked rather gleeful and smug about it.

I'm in agreeance with those who think she shouldn't have been demonized for standing up for her personal beliefs (even though I'm opposed to such beliefs). But SHE chose to take it beyond the pageant when she became a spokesperson because of it. she wrote a book about it and now she's appearing on TV and it's expected she would be asked about all of it. She could have just as easily chosen to release a rebuttal to Perez and quietly faded away. Because she didn't she made herself fodder for the media.

Thank you Mr. Z for your response, I appreciate being informed/corrected when I'm wrong or unaware of information I hear, read or witness.

I have to admit that so far I see nothing from Miss Prejean or her advisors explaining or defending her interview with Mr. King last night.

Does anyone out there have a link or article where Miss Prejean explains, defends or has proof that there was/was not a pre-interview topic agreement? If so, please post it here.

Thanks, and as always, peace be with you all...:)

Peace be with you as well, Sheila. I really appreciate your civility and kindness. I am certain about there being no agreement on what sorts of questions could be asked. If you find out more, please post it as a comment. These things are fluid, and you might well wind up correcting what I think I know to be true on this matter before it is over. But, again, thanks for being so polite on such a controversial topic. Z

She is a pathological liar. The people who continue to defend her, like Wesley, refuse to see that. She is digging her own grave and those who defend this LIAR are right beside her with big shovels. I was raised to believe, as a catholic, that lying is unacceptable, yet she leaves a wide path of lies wherever she appears. Example: Her statement last night that she had an agreement with the show not to take phone calls. That was lie #2,345 in the world of Prejean. Go ahead fools, continue to defend this habitual lying tool.

Her cares about her?

Who cares about Larry King?

I watched this, and although I have no sympathy for her, King was a bit more 'persistent' than usual. Yea, he was acting like a jerk and she acted ikde a spoiled child.

To Wesley Moore - don't waste your time trying to talk reason with people here. Most are the liberal, non-tolerant of other opinion types, just like that freak show called Perez Hilton that started all Ms Prejean's troubles. "Z" is one also.

You might want to Google "Zurawik, Fox News, White House and war," and see who defended Fox when it came under fire from the Obama administration before you blindly believe Rob here about Zurawik being "one." Thanks. Z

My God, she's more of an idiot than we already thought! Total freakin moron!

Larry King is a p____? That is ridiculous. He was doing what reporters are supposed to do. If she can't answer questions, she should refuse interviews. Larry King is not known for "hard" interviews. Her attitude was childish, but not surprising....poor little conservative, always getting picked on......grow up!

... I think she's been inhaling her hairspray for too many years.

By the way, who was handing the zoom feature on her "private" (cough) moment on film?

this is a left wing hit job and the analsis of it is very glib. obviously, before Carrie appeared on the show King's producers pledged NOT to discuss the lawsuit. King took the interview to an inappropriate place. Then, to make matters worse, the screener allowed the first caller to bring the discussion to the whole gay marriage thing . looks and sounds like a set up job. so predictable of left wing CNN.

Hello Andrew, Thanks for your comment. CNN promised her no such thing about subject matter. As someone who has often been a guest on CNN, Fox, ABC, NPR and other channels, I can tell first-hand that reputable news organizations do not make such promises. Z

Whatever happened to the thoughtful and mostly intelligent comments usually found at Z on TV?

"Hi, I do not try to "nail" anyone. Ad hominen attacks are not what this blog is about..." Z July 2009
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"I am astounded by what a self-important fool she has shown herself to be...." Z Nov 2009
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"Prejean acted like a self-absorbed, spoiled fool who was trying to use Larry King to portray herself as some kind of victim. " Z
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"She behaved like an ignorant, pouty brat -- not the committed, poised and focused career woman she thinks herself to be. Thanks. Z
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"I believe she deserves the scorn some of the commenters here are directing at her today." --Z

Posted by Dave: "What a stupid pirate hooker. @Wesley Moore, you're an idiot. How was he being inappropriate?" You probably get your "news" from Fox "News" too. "

Posted by Duke: "There is no defending this hooker. "

Posted by Steveg8: "She is basically a bimbo trying to cash in on her 15 minutes of fame..."

Posted by KATEHATE: "Just another trashy famewhore- why does LK even bother giving these idiots a platform ?"

I'm sorry, I think she deserves the scorn folks are heaping on her. I have deleted or edited the really nasty stuff out. And I say this with all the civility I can muster, because civility matters at this blog, I welcome your opinion here. I wish you felt you could use your name or even an alias when commenting rather than "anonymous," though. Thanks for your comment. Z

At least Joe the Plumber never made a sex tape (as far as I know!)

This has got to be a contender for the comment of the day. Anyone disagree? I love it. Thanks. Z

Would someone please enlighten me: does Carrie Prejean actually have any accomplishments?

So Larry King asked her questions she didn't want to answer. She could have just kept saying "no comment" or move on to other topics. This is something she should have been prepared to handle. But just taking off the mic and sitting there - absurd.

HateKate - It's crazy, isn't it? They should do lunch. Kate can bash Jon and Carrie can bash Donald and then they can split dessert. :)

Has Carrie Prejean gone to the Kate Gosselin school of "I'm the most important human being in the world and I can treat the rest of you like peons"?

GET A LIFE, woman. Seriously.

What a fool.

Amen, Kathleen. Z

What did she think they were going to talk about? Other than what she said at the pagent - she is a nobody. what other questions did she expect?!

I know, it is astonishing. Of course, she and her handlers are lying about pre-agreements on questions that could be asked. CNN does not operate that way. Thanks. Z

To the people who are suggesting Larry was asking her to breach the terms of the settlement agreement -- no way. I'm an attorney, and one party revealing their own motives for settlement is almost never explicitly addressed in an agreement, I certainly can't think of an agreement I've drafted that's been phrased that way.

If she was uncomfortable responding, the mature response would have been to just keep saying she couldn't answer, possibly "Larry, I don't know, I'm not a lawyer and I'm not comfortable talking about the settlement without asking my lawyers first."

It was a fair question even if she answered that way.

The exact OPPOSITE of a mature response is taking off your microphone off and pouting like a spoiled child on national television.

I really wish people would quit giving her the attention she obviously so desperately craves...

Hi, I inadvertently clipped the last couple of words in your comment as I was writing my response. If you want to re-post, I will add them. My comment in reaction to your comment: Thanks for sharing your legal expertise, and I couldn't agree more. Z

Why even have this person on Larry's show for an interview? She's a nobody.

What a bimbo? She is so fake. In my opinion she is a trashy nobody.

Why did she even go on the show? What a colossal waste of time.

I have not seen the Larry King interview with Carrie Prejean, but I’ve read about it all day long. All of us can stand back and state all the mistakes this young woman made during the interview – but none of us are emotionally attached to this firestorm as she is. I’d venture to say that if anyone on this board were to have their life picked apart the way Carrie has that we would not be as objective about her behavior this week during interviews.

Let’s try to remember that this is a human being who is under attack. How would you behave if your most intimate moments were on display for the world to view? How would you act if it were your child who was being dehumanized?

Mistakes – sure she has certainly made some. Where do WE draw the line and stop attacking her?

Tearing others down to build ourselves up - what sort of entertainment is that?

This is a broken woman. Let's stop all the ugliness being thrown at her.

Step 1 - take topless photos of self, make sex tape

Step 2 - win beauty pageant, get disgraced publicly for previously mentioned sex activities and homophobic (oops I mean "conservative") remarks, become pariah

Step 3 - PROFIT!

She made the remark the other day on some show about "Conservative women with opinions being silenced" or some nonsense, as if her opinion ever really mattered in the first place.

She could have been something of an Elizabeth Hasselbeck if she had played her cards right and she were at least somewhat intelligent, but she isn't - and this clip illustrates it perfectly. But hey, she's got a bright future on Fox News - I'd bet money on it.

I don't know about that. I hope not. But I will be watching Sean Hannity tonight to see if he gives aid and comfort to Prejean after her terrible encounter with the big, bad, meanie-weenie liberal media. I would hope Fox will take the high road, but I will still be watching to see what it actuially does. And I am betting Hannity or Van Susteren will be the ones to embrace Prejean in her phony victimization -- if anyone does. Bottom line: I wouldn't even bet a buck against your prophecy, though, I hope it does not come true.Z

What a BRAT! There are so many tactful and polite ways to answer or evade questions if thats what she wanted to do. This interview in no way helped her public appearance, it just highlighted her immaturity.

She was rude and a brat on the Today Show also, very defensive and loud when interviewed by Meredith Viera, totally turned me off.

Man, I feel cheated. Why hasn't Larry King pushed Kate Gosselin a little harder?

I just got to see this. She flaunts that book out like we all did not know she was there to promote it.

I think she really was out of line. She did not take the gay callers question did not answer Larry's.

You know it is interesting how we are starting to become people within a society, that think when we book ourselves on these interview shows, we are gonna call all the shots. What is the purpose of interviewing people like Carrie, Kate, others? They only want to tell us what they think will drive the Public Relations.

She was foolish and owes Larry King an apology. See Carrie, I am a liberal but I have deep rooted conservative values like not disrespecting people, places or things.

Amen, Irene. Thanks.Z

Rob @ 1:59 said

"just like that freak show called Perez Hilton that started all Ms Prejean's troubles. "

Oh, I get it. So, it's Perez Hilton's fault that Carrie Prejean is under fire for her ignorant comments?

I can't stand Perez Hilton either and I think his diatribe on his blog about Carrie was unnecessary, but to blame him for Carrie's predicament is absurd.

I plan to violently ignore her and everything she stands for.

Posted by: Fenarkleman | November 12, 2009 11:46 AM

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That explains you reading this blog and commenting on it. *LMAO@U* Moron.

Wow, bratty is right. She talked to Larry as if he were a 5 year old child.

Wordscanheal, sorry but I think she's fair game and a fraud.

If my personal life were played out like this, I would have all sorts of things to be dismayed and embarrassed about. Knowing this, I would damn sure not go on a public stage about my upstanding morality!

Here's a FACT for all. The gay marriage amendment has been on the ballot in 31 states, including fair left wing wacko states like California and Vermont. All 31 states voted AGAINST gay marriage. And gay marriage was voted down by a vast majority of the black communities of each state. Just the FACTS. Apparently Ms Prejean isn't the only one. VOX POPULI!

I saw this on Larry King live last night. When she said, Larry that was inappropriate I thought I had missed something. All he asked her was about the mediation. The look on poor Larry Kings face. I don't think he could believe it either. She could have just said, no comment, instead she completely un-mic'ed herself. I though she was going to leave the show. It was crazy. I guess she could be a replacement for the Donald Trump show is Omarosa doesn't make it. Wow.

A pox on both of their houses! No, I did not hear the interview but there is a good reason. Larry (King) ( Wow, I used his first name) is sort of like Barbara(Walters), a perceived VIP who interviews other perceived VIPs who have nothing of value to offer in response to irrelevant questions. The next day at the water cooler, well, "Did you hear those VIPs last night, why I think I must be important just for listening." The difference is on which side and how far from the middle of the political spectrum one is. No, I never listen to Larry or Sean for that matter. Self serving and self created media sensations which really serve no purpose but with our limited attention spans they're probably what we deserve. (For Further Reading: Jon and Kate + 8 : also: most characters in a Dilbert comic strip) In other words, who cares? And I'm really in a very good mood tonight! CL

It serves Larry right. He got what he deserved. Lately these networks have been feeding us on the chuff, probably having gone through the substance. It is almost an insult to us bringing in every tom dick and harry who "writes" a book. Putting a few words between the covers does not automatically make them very clever and worth listening to.
Immy

This is the first time I have ever seen Larry King kiss up and turn his show over to some one that is so disrespectful. Ok Larry she was beautiful and your brain lost some blood flow but you had time to make a rebound. She turned you Larry.

VOX POPULI :

Those may be THE FACTS but that doesn't make it right.

Vox Pupuli - Thank you for making my point! Yes, it seems America isn't ready to approve gay marriage. Yes, many politicians, church leaders, etc... have vocally opposed it. So why is Carrie Prajean getting flak for her views? Because she is a hypocritcal, dishonest airhead with delusions of grandeur.

It may be easy to blame this on political views, but most of us are actually quite moderate. We just don't suffer fools gladly...

I don't know about any proof, but after the commercial break, Carrie claims that her publicist made an agreement that no calls would be taken. Here's the video:

http://www.therightscoop.com/carrie-prejean-threatens-to-walk-off-larry-king-live/

Watch PART TWO, not part one....and continue to watch after the commercial break.

Clearly, Larry had a legitimate question. Carrie did not feel comfortable answering the question, probably because she decision was based on the terms. That doesn't explain why she even CONSIDERED settling though, and that's what Larry was getting at. But she could not have been plainer about the fact that she didn't want to discuss it - even though HER way of handling was inappropriate. Yet King continued to press the issue - which WAS inappropriate - he could see she didn't want to discuss it.
But in the end, after the commercial break, King was bery gracious about it and the rest of the interview was fine.

Irene,

I just am trying to catch up with the comments. That was great. I think you are right Carrie does owe Larry King an apology. And I like the liberal with conservative values, that works for me. Good job.

She described Sarah Palin as "brilliant". That says it all. These days, there seems to be a plethora of individuals stealing the spotlight who speak with great confidence but are quite often incomprehensible. Sarah Palin, Kate Gosselin and now Carrie Prejean are fine examples. They love the sound of their own voices but don't actually listen to what they're saying!

Anyone who believes that gay marriage question wasn't a setup, is the REAL Fool.

What happened to civility guys? Kate Gosselin would say - "One hint of negativity in these emails and delete".
kidding.

Sparklycig said what everyone wants to say in a nicer way.

Z, Sorry, I can't sleep.

I have to post on Sarah Palin. But I am going to come back to some of these comments later today. Powerful feelings, good discussion. Thanks. Z

Hi Z,

I was just up late last night (my turn for head to explode). I can understand the strong sentiments, emotions surrounding this, it was bizarre. Just kidding about the deleting, except maybe "stupid" and "moron", those are just plain not nice. I enjoyed the discussion. Everyone has an opinion on this. And now Sarah Palin, I saw the article. I will be on it.

How much do we have to endure from these people Carrie and Palin - PLEASE.

Irene said:

" I am a liberal but I have deep rooted conservative values like not disrespecting people, places or things"

Brava!

Immy and others sorry but I like Larry King. He had the spoiled brat Prejean on Wed and last night a very good interview with Al Gore. My how this country could have been different, remember when George Bush...Oh, I better be quiet or the Bush Mob might get me...

Larry has a respectable show and he shows respect. Prejean was invited on his turf and I am just plain sick and tired of people thinking it is ok to call the shots. Do not book the show if you want it your agenda pushed. There are other mediums now like the internet (youtube, facebook, my space etc. ) and cheesy tabloid shows to push yourself on and act in.

She did not carry herself well at all as evidenced last night by people not really giving it alot of air time.

Any pageant veteran knows that you give what you think is the politically correct answer to an interview question during a pageant, regardless of your personal beliefs. Coaching on such questions is an essential part of the preparation. For a conservative group to jump on any view espoused during a pageant as reflecting the contestant's personal belief system shows complete naivete. Whenever you have a disconnect between words and behavior, you ALWAYS look at behavior to find the true measure of the person. Carrie's BEHAVIOR says it all. A sex tape is hardly a "mistake". Her behavior on Larry King's show suggests that she viewed the interview as free publicity for her book, much like an "infomercial." She reveals herself to be a total narcissist and I can only hope, like other readers, that her 15 minutes of fame will quickly end.

HATE KATE,

I second the comment on Irene and agree with you completely. Irene is a treasure.

Amazing. Well, not really. The topic is posted as Prejean stopping an interview with King and it has (with sad encouragement and participation from Zurawick) been reduced to calling the woman whore, hooker, fool, self-absorbed, etc etc. This from the man who insists on civility - unless the person being pummeled is someone he dislikes. And anyone taking an opposing view is called "idiot" and worse, again with allowance from the hypocritical topic owner.

I don't care about Prejean and her promoting her book. But it's done all the time. She's not a politician and doesn't claim to want that. But she's pummeled anyway as though she were. The certitude by Zurawick that the pre-conditions couldn't have possibly existed is now in question - since the whole un-edited video is now available. It doesn't matter if she "ought to answer" the question or what the so-called "attorney" expert here thinks. She believes - and King didn't dispute - that there was an agreement. The gay activist call was so obviously a setup as to be indefensible. Presenting half the video was disingenuous. Another inconvenient truth, like the fact that Lou Dobbs wife is Mexican-American but Z finds him anti-immigrant without mentioning that. And you're NOT one of "them"? Please.

I"ve seen the Fox News interview you like to tout as showing your fairness and I gave you kudos for it. But that was an example of protecting your industry, not of your even-handed approach in general. This name-calling and encouragement of it and participation in it says more than any example you cite.

It's amazing how much vitriol is generated on the left, while they claim the moral high ground so often. Read all the posts and negativity and see where the emphasis lies (as usual). Someone here said something like "don't waste your time here..." and I now agree. The facts and posts speak for themselves, with intolerance and hatred and even comments about violence from the left. Fan the flames all you want Mr. Zurawick, when it suits your side. Do it without further participation from me at least. Count this as another "win" for the left in their heavy handed tactics in trying to silence an opposing view.

Enjoy your anger and name-calling among yourselves - you certainly don't want a real discussion, if you think this was one. How boring and predictable it will be with only one side shouting down everyone else. Posting 1/2 videos and leaving out important facts that are inconvenient in other discussions are not the mark of "journalism". I'm outta here. As a real journalist once said, 'goodbye and good luck'.

Irene,

I saw the Larry King inteview on Al Gore too. I learned some things that I never new about him, it was very interesting. Unfortunately, I was doing some typing and trying to listen and I think I missed some of it. I think Larry King re-runs some of these interviews, I would like to see it without interuption.

Sherry T -

You are right up there also regarding great comments and insight.

Re LKL, I'm right behind you in trying to nab a rerun of his Al Gore interview.

THANK YOU HATEKATE!! - I feel the same way about you. :)

Al Gore is always an intriguing interview. I feel the same about you and so many of the commenters. I love these discussions, often to my detriment today. I am getting nothing done. Oh well not really. I cleaned out the car and looked for my missing kitty.

Z we love this blog. All the comments are very intriguing. :)

Randy - When you get "famous" (or is that "infamous"?) because you make a less-than-articulate statement opposing gay-marriage, then go on a talk show that takes callers, how exactly is having a gay caller a "set-up"? If Prejean can't respond to a reasonable questions about what she would tell a gay friend who wanted to get married, then she hasn't actually formed an educated opinion on the topic, but is rather just repeating some tag line.

I agree with the other comments about, why are these reputable shows and networks putting nobodys on TV. And all of a sudden everyone on TV has become writers. These so called, tell all books, are flooding the market. Is this the best they can do. Jeez, the Gosselins, to the pageant girl, Levi Johnston, Hulk Hogan writing a book, and eveyone on HLN has a book out. What is the deal, it must be easy money I guess. What about the people out there who go to college to become good writers and the actors who get turned down for 100's of auditions before they make it big. I don't get it but, its making America look stupid if this is all we have to talk about. And we wonder why we are falling behind acedemically and economically. As for Sara Palin, she may not have what it takes to be in politics, but I think she has something positive to offer if channeled properly. I think it was a bad move for her to step down as governor to write a book, if politics was the route she wanted to take, I do think she can make a difference.

Have we completely run out of legitimately interesting talk show guests?

The past few months we have had Kate Gosselin hitting all the shows, giving vague and prepared answers to all questions.

Even Larry King gave her a wide berth when he didn't press her for exact answers. He settled for the "I can't talk about that" replies from this Celebrity Wannabe.

Now, we have this true nobody, Ms Prejean. Her claim to fame is that she did a sex tape at 17 years old and gave an unpopular answer during a beauty pageant. WOW! Instant celebrity and talk show magnet!

I hope her appearance on the LK show makes other producers think twice before giving her expensive air time.

What did this Barbie doll airhead think she was going to be asked? I loved when LK asked if she had told the pageant about her sex tape in her application? Her answer, (more than 3 times in reply to LK) was something like "I wasn't fired for that, I was fired for not participating in certain activities", or some such gobbly gook.

Then, she has the nerve to say "nothing is private anymore". Well, Ms Dummy, if you hadn't made a sex tape and if you had not written a book (which must be total fiction) and if you were not plastering your over-bleached teeth all over the media, you might.. MIGHT.. have some privacy.

How many times did she use the term "I wrote in my book". I think she rivaled even Kate G's constant "for my kids" statement.

God, please save us from big mouthed nobodies who need attention.

Larry King.. PLEASE! Learn your lesson!

Ok, so truthfully, I have never had any interest in the person known as Carrie Prejean. I vaguely remember the Miss USA thing and her statement. When I heard it, I said "so what" and that was it.

So, I had no idea about her lawsuit against the pageants, etc.

Now, its all over that she has a book and has "settled" her lawsuit. But, aside from refusing to say what motivated the dropping of the lawsuit (asked by LK), she also told Meredith Vierra that the settlement was confidential and apparently "she" is the only one honoring that. (Gasp.. another "contract honorer"?)

Meredith asked a few times was the unearthing of the "sex tape" a reason to settle? Ms Blondie keeps to her vagueness with "everyone is calling it a sex tape, I don't think its a sex tape". Still , no answer.

I swear.. it's like there is a Kate Gosselin Clone in the body of Carrie Prejean.

"Ask me a question, and I will give you the biggest runaround answer until you just STOP"

And, ala Ms Kate, this woman seems to have a huge ego in that she constantly replied that "they" are trying to keep me quiet, "they" don't want us to have free speech".

Hey.. did anyone ask her exactly who "they" are?

Better yet, did anyone ask her exactly who "SHE" is?

Ok.. hahah.. now that I have been dragged into this....

I read where "Ms Its not a Sex Tape' told a Christian group that its not in the bible that a woman shouldnt get breast implants.

OH MY GOD!

This woman might have just rewritten the Bible. "And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;.. BUT... if thee tells me I can't have breast implants, I'm outta here"

Zurawik declines comment. Ha. Z

why is this stupid chic still talking, she knows nothing about anything! When did knowing how to tape the back of your bathing suit so it don't ride up make you a role model?

This hypocritical, self righteous, martyr/victim has about as much substance as talent.

Calling anyone 'inapproriate' is SO the pot calling the kettle black.

WHO CARES about a Miss America?
A Has Been Miss America.

GO AWAY and take your 'book' with you.

QUESTION: What could possibly be worse than having to sit through a Larry King Live program?

ANSWER: Watching Lary King 'interview' (aka pimp their latest product) a Miss America type.

Ladies - TLC is probably in negotiations right now for a show featuring Carrie Prejean. They can call it "Toddlers & Tiaras: All Grown Up."

MarieE please give a Verse from the Bible of Gosselin. LOL