Fox Anchor Apologizes to Chickens Everywhere

Ernie Anastos sorry for laying on-air egg
By M Papenfuss,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 18, 2009 4:30 AM CDT

The Fox anchor who stirred up a fricassé when he almost suggested a co-worker go pluck a chicken has apologized for his on-air bleep, reports AP. "I misspoke," said veteran New York broadcaster Ernie Anastos. "I apologize for my remarks to anyone who may have been offended." A manager roasted Anastos over the cheep trick, saying he was "very disappointed" by the anchor's obscene suggestion to the weather forecaster.  
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