Did you know that PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley has been suspended after "multiple, credible allegations" of sexual misconduct?

Did you know that PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley has been suspended after "multiple, credible allegations" of sexual misconduct?

Did you know that PBS will no longer distribute Tavis Smiley following what a spokeswoman called "multiple, credible" allegations of sexual misconduct uncovered by a recent investigation into the late-night show host's behavior?

Did you know that news of the suspension of Smiley's show, produced by TS Media, an independent production company, was first reported by Variety?

Did you know that in a statement, PBS Vice President for Corporate Communications Jennifer R. Byrne said the company had engaged an outside law firm to investigate "troubling allegations regarding Mr. Smiley?"

Did you know that the "This investigation included interviews with witnesses as well as with Mr. Smiley. The inquiry uncovered multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS, and the totality of this information led to today's decision," she said.
According to Variety?

Did you know that Smiley responded to the accusations In a lengthy statement and video posted on Facebook and Twitter,: "To be clear, I have never groped, coerced, or exposed myself inappropriately to any workplace colleague in my entire broadcast career, covering 6 networks over 30 years," he wrote. "Never. Ever. Never?"

Did you know that filmed in Los Angeles, Smiley's half-hour show has been distributed by PBS since 2004 and airs in Southern California, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and in other areas of the country?

Did you know that Smiley contracted with NPR to host The Tavis Smiley Show from 2002 to 2004?

Did you know that Smiley's suspension follows PBS' decision to part ways with talk show Charlie Rose, who was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women cited by The Washington Post?

Did you know that those allegations cost Rose his relationship with CBS News and 60 Minutes?



 

Now if you didn't know, now you know...



To see more did you know that trivia click her