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PBS Says Sorry About That Fireworks Footage

The Associated Press | by David Bauder

The Public Broadcasting Service said Tuesday that it should have informed viewers that footage from previous years’ fireworks displays were used on its ostensibly live program the night before. On a cloudy, misty evening in Washington where it was hard to fully see the display, the Capital Concerts production company cut in with some fireworks from a clear night.

PBS Used Old Footage In Fireworks Coverage

The Washington Post | by TVNewsCheck