’24’ Creator Surnow is ‘World’s Worst’
Olbermann put Joel Surnow in his hall of shame for ducking a meeting with the head of West Point, who wanted "24" to tone down its constant "torture works" message. Watch the video, and read about the West Point meeting.Olbermann put Joel Surnow in his hall of shame for ducking a meeting with the head of West Point, who wanted “24” to tone down its constant “torture works’ message.
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