Glass story sparks network bickering across ABC CBS and NBC
In 1987 the Lebanon kidnapping of Charles Glass sparked rivalries over ABC News exclusive inter view and CBS to doubt his captivity. The dispute drew comments from Rather Koppel and CNN and NBC executives about timing and wording amid competing reports and satellite access.
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