Becker's heated remarks to someone make for equally heated discussion on a radio show.Becker's heated remarks to someone make for equally heated discussion on a radio show.Becker's heated remarks to someone make for equally heated discussion on a radio show.
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- TriviaIn the real world, Tetzloff's column would never have been published because it libels Becker. Any editor who read it would instantly have killed it because it would have exposed the publication to a serious lawsuit.
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Dr. John Becker: I said I didn't like loud music, all-right, all-right, I don't like rap music. Is that OK with you? I don't like polka music either, but I like Polish Sausage. I hate Chinese Checkers but I love French Fries. I hate Belgian waffles, love German Shepherds, Can't stand English muffins. Here's a real puzzler, hate Danish Cheese, Love Cheese Danish.
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Bogus premise
A newspaper columnist overhears Becker ranting in Reggie's diner and writes a piece about the "racist" doctor.
Okay, fine, but in the real world there are libel laws that punish newspapers that publish derogatory information about anyone who is not a "public figure."
Ted Danson is a public figure but Becker certainly is not. The irascible doctor would have standing to file a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the columnist and newspaper.
Although I enjoy this series overall (season one anyway), this is a conceit too far.
In the real world, Becker would get a major settlement and the columnist would be fired (possibly along with his editor).
Okay, fine, but in the real world there are libel laws that punish newspapers that publish derogatory information about anyone who is not a "public figure."
Ted Danson is a public figure but Becker certainly is not. The irascible doctor would have standing to file a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the columnist and newspaper.
Although I enjoy this series overall (season one anyway), this is a conceit too far.
In the real world, Becker would get a major settlement and the columnist would be fired (possibly along with his editor).
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- Jan 27, 2021
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