ScottsSweetie Posted January 20, 2012 #26 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I actually thought it was a decent show. He let the couple take us through their story, and he (in my opinion) didn't try to sensationalize it. Since this was taped earlier in the week, we know a lot more today than we knew then. He didn't try to blame the cruise line, or malign the cruise industry as a whole. We already know, from GMA's preview this a.m. of 20/20, that they will be taking a different angle on this story. I'm willing to bet that Geraldo's take will be interesting, too. This Dr. Phil show may turn out to be the least damaging to the cruise industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumicmah Posted January 21, 2012 #27 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Lol. What could "Dr" Phil possibly talk about? What a waste of time! Another reason to hate Oprah. Putting this idiot on TV. Like button!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo57 Posted January 21, 2012 #28 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I actually thought it was a decent show. He let the couple take us through their story, and he (in my opinion) didn't try to sensationalize it. Since this was taped earlier in the week, we know a lot more today than we knew then. He didn't try to blame the cruise line, or malign the cruise industry as a whole. We already know, from GMA's preview this a.m. of 20/20, that they will be taking a different angle on this story. I'm willing to bet that Geraldo's take will be interesting, too. This Dr. Phil show may turn out to be the least damaging to the cruise industry. I agree with you. And thankfully these folks were experienced cruisers (60+ sailings); I think had these had been first timers, we would have heard a much different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted January 21, 2012 #29 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Im sure I will get flamed and I know they went through Hell, but this woman has been on EVERY news channel. Trying to capitalize on her event. She also said no crew were helping yet then says that the ships photographer helped them down the ladder. :rolleyes: It's cathartic for people to talk about harrowing incidents. A FLAME should be one of the icons we can attach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted January 21, 2012 #30 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Isn't the author of Cruise Confidential Brian David Bruns going to be on the 20/20 tonight too? Suppose to be talking about behind the scenes stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdebi Posted January 21, 2012 #31 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I enjoyed watching the Dr. Phil episode today~it wasn't over the top. The couple he interviewed were very calm and strait forward with their accounts of what transpired. I do think mistakes were made on the Costa Concordia and I hope new policies and procedures are put in place with better checks and balances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapearl Posted January 21, 2012 #32 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Inside Edition just did a quick story about cruise ship passengers gone wild. Of course, they only showed 20 year olds getting drunk and fighting on spring break. I hope 20/20 isn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2banotter Posted January 21, 2012 #33 Share Posted January 21, 2012 What show has the Kardashians taking a cruise ship to Alcatraz? I don't want to watch THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLUVS2CRUZ Posted January 21, 2012 #34 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A few minutes into 20/20 and they are already talking about how there was no safety drill...but no mention of it being because some had just gotten on the ship in Rome and would have the drill within 24 hours. So it's not untrue to report there had not been a drill yet, but it just doesn't give the full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted January 21, 2012 #35 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Interesting show so far, have alot of good info on all of the problems the capt did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted January 21, 2012 #36 Share Posted January 21, 2012 20/20 will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetgirl Posted January 21, 2012 #37 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A whole lot of "Carnival" name-dropping going on! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m&m1329 Posted January 21, 2012 #38 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I hope it does scare the normal person into not cruising....more chairs near the pool for my family when they don't book....lol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 21, 2012 #39 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I am sitting here hoping my parents are not watching 20/20, or they will be scared to death. Crew partying up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted January 21, 2012 #40 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Funny how they only seem to have problems on Carnival. I guess ABC got some shut up checks from the other lines? BTW, I don't want to sound like a monster, but as a hotel food and beverage manager, I understand overserving, but I also understand people need to have accountability. If someone gets sloshed and jumps ship it isn't only the cruise lines fault, if you can't handle your liquor, don't drink that much, let's face it, it's not like the bartenders are giving you free drinks until you puke. ABC SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march272010 Posted January 21, 2012 #41 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A whole lot of "Carnival" name-dropping going on! :mad: I know!!!! Did u notice how they didn't mention NCL when talking about the woman that disappeared off the Dawn, but were quick to call out Carnival like 5 times. This report was so anti carnival. 2020 is pissing me off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail2sea Posted January 21, 2012 #42 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I heard about crew parties during a behind the scene tour as well. Lots of alcohol and drunks. This show is sure out for Carnival's blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted January 21, 2012 #43 Share Posted January 21, 2012 That's it...fire all the crew and only hire people who don't drink.... And as for the working too much and getting no pay, if pretty sure that's all restaurant employees, maybe not to the same extent, but all waiters get paid barely enough just to cover taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted January 21, 2012 #44 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I like Dr. Drew better than Dr. Phil...but sometimes I like Phil...anyway...Drew just had that family I am sure everyone is talking about..and was kind about helping them with telling the story withoiut too much flashback..and just said great things about cruise industry...but that he felt the need to tighten up some things with these kinds of evacuation issues and legal international issues for personal safety and some health things...He said he loves cruising but had some health issues ...several in his party got sick on Windstar.,,he wrote as a doctor..and got no more than a kind of generic response, he did not get into specifics but as an MD felt their needed to be some improb=vement in some areas..so he just was great, put no individual line down...loved Cruises and the Industry..feels there needs to be tightening up of some things...i think this whole thing will lead to better safety for all...Sarah..good thoughts all...s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabee Posted January 21, 2012 #45 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Well, that was a hatchet job....I have few problems with the Costa part of the story. But, to talk about something that happened on the Carnival Celebration? Sheesh that ship was sold four or five years ago. And...when the talked about the Splendor...they had to show the pics of Spam. I was surprised they did not show the Princess ship that caught fire a few years back. And, when they talked of "drinks from the minute you board they ship" they showed the DOD with Carnival all over the glasses. Sure made Carnival out to be the Party ships again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzface Posted January 21, 2012 #46 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Funny how they only seem to have problems on Carnival. I guess ABC got some shut up checks from the other lines? BTW, I don't want to sound like a monster, but as a hotel food and beverage manager, I understand overserving, but I also understand people need to have accountability. If someone gets sloshed and jumps ship it isn't only the cruise lines fault, if you can't handle your liquor, don't drink that much, let's face it, it's not like the bartenders are giving you free drinks until you puke. ABC SUCKS! 100% agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbarger Posted January 21, 2012 #47 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Good Grief! Did that woman that was handed the baby really hand it back to the mother and say the family should die together????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting4acruise Posted January 21, 2012 #48 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Now I know I don't watch 20/20 They slammed Carvival but protected Disney. I wonder why.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted January 21, 2012 #49 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Good Grief! Did that woman that was handed the baby really hand it back to the mother and say the family should die together????? I will give props to her daughters thou. Getting the kids off before the adults..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumicmah Posted January 21, 2012 #50 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I am sitting here hoping my parents are not watching 20/20, or they will be scared to death. Crew partying up next. I know...I'm hoping my mom did not see the show. I am taking her on a CCL cruise in April (was her Xmas present) and she's already expressed concern for it being CCL. She's never been on CCL and believes all the negative stories people tell her about Carnival. I hope I don't get a call tomorrow saying she doesn't want to go. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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