If You Were Alycia Lane, Would Ed Rendell Be One of Your First Phone Calls?
Yesterday’s late-breaking Alycia Lane news might be the most startling yet: For some reason, Lane chose to call Governor Ed Rendell soon after she’d been released from prison in New York City. This latest report, on top of the alleged derogatory insults and police officer assault, paints a clearer picture about the real person — not the anchorperson — at the center of all of this unwanted, unnecessary attention.
The Rendell call, however innocent, was a mind-blowing display of tactlessness and hubris that’s almost beyond comprehension: Of course a popular local anchorwoman should ring up one of the most influential men in the state after a night in jail to “get her side of the story out” — who better? Does Ukee Washington have that kind of pull as well?
Based on how CBS 3 is not-so-discreetly erasing her from its promos and coverage thanks to the allegations, this bubble-headed breach of boundaries will probably be (or should be, rather) the reason she loses her job.
It was funny watching some of the 11 p.m. news coverage of Lane last night — NBC’s Tim Lake, in particular, could barely contain his shit-eating grin while reporting it. Then, at approximately 11:12, CBS 3’s Larry Mendte solemnly, soberly reported the news about the NYPD’s allegations and police report, almost chastising his co-anchor in the process: “Ah-lee-see-a,” he said in a fatherly, scolding tone, “allegedly also made a derogatory remark …” What else could he do?
Regardless of how this story shakes out — pre- or post-April 3rd court date — it’s probably a safe bet that Alycia Lane is in dire need of a professional makeover. It’s probably more accurate, however, to say that she needs a personal one as well.
Fast lane to guv [Daily News]
Rendell talks Alycia on 610 WIP [The Mighty Dan Gross]
Rage’ Anchor Dropped from Special [New York Post]
December 18th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
700K per year? It boggles the mind. What a pinhead.
December 18th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
ha–that dude whose laps she’s on ought to be very grateful he was cropped out of the photo
December 18th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
That dude cropped out is likely Chris booker.
December 19th, 2007 at 1:54 am
Too bad everyone rushes to judgement so early and vociferously. I want to know why the plain-clothes cops were continuously jamming on their brakes, which led to this incident. Were they trying to elicit a reaction from the driver behind them?
I’ve had cops in Jersey do this to me before, so I’m hedging bets that the “dyke” cop wasn’t completely blameless. Although Alycia should be able to control herself better in public considering her past behaviors.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Contacting uncle Ed was a nice try but really the one person Alycia should be warming up or turning to is in New York and it’s “The Donald” that’s right Trump. This is who can make Alycia shine reguardless the outcome. The Donald, the first contact & last hope, the man who has the cool when comes to women, money, and New York city. Fine women everywhere in controversy who’s your daddy? “The Donald” In my opinion, it’s truely the #1 choice. Alycia just remember he has seen enough bikini’s in his life time.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Wow, this has to suck. Leave her alone.
God, I LOVE feisty women.
December 20th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
BREAKING: Alycia Lane’s torrid affair with Married station GM PETER DUNN FINALLY comes out!!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Nice move…. fast Eddie loves the extra press. They are made for each other!
2 people absolutely dying for attention!