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nylisa
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
The View cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck is fuming mad over an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in which a character, whose name is very close to her own, is raped and killed, she said on Tuesday.
"Last week Law & Order: SVU had an episode where a 30-year-old woman in New York City is raped twice and then murdered – and her name is Elizabeth Hassenback," Hasselbeck, 29, said on The View. "I found this a little disturbing."
Hasselbeck said that after hearing about the show from a friend, she called an SVU executive producer whom she declined to name – though co-host Rosie O'Donnell chimed in, "But you can Google it at home!" – to express her anger.
"I told him 'Look, I want to let you know that I think it's socially irresponsible and gruesomely suggestive to do this in today's day and age," said Hasselbeck, who has an 18-month daughter, Grace, with her husband, New York Giants quarterback Tim Hasselbeck.
She described the executive producer as "defensive right from the jump" and said that he told he her to "chalk up" the name similarity to "coincidence."
When she challenged the idea that the show, which is famous for ripped from the headlines scripts, had coincidentally used a character with a name so close to hers, the producer gave a terse apology, according to Hasselbeck, then said: "Goodbye lady," and hung up on her.
Hasselbeck said that incident made her feel like she never wanted to sit next to an SVU cast member again. "I think those are good actors and good people, but I can't sit next to them without feeling as though I have been disrespected and just put at risk."
A spokesperson for Law & Order: SVU told PEOPLE that before a character can be named on an episode, "all names have to be cleared through legal."
The spokesperson added: "The producers of SVU absolutely love The View and are totally thrilled when one of our actors are on the show. Mariska (Hargitay) has co-hosted the show. Chris (Meloni), (Richard) Belzer and Ice-T have all been on the show."
Barbara Walters, who founded The View, also praised Meloni and Hargitay as "favorite guests" of the show.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
DH was telling me about it yesterday....She's a freakin' idiot. I saw the episode and didn't even think about the names being so similar.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Someone needs to smack this lady upside her head a few times
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nylisa
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Posted by steph4777
DH was telling me about it yesterday.... She's a freakin' idiot.
I agree
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| Posted 10/25/06 11:47 AM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I hate Elisabeth but I'd feel strange about them using a name so close to mine for a victim on SVU.
BUT - while the actors can speak to the writers about the script and their characters, they aren't writing the scripts, nor can they just make changes. So why take it out on the cast and say this? --
Posted by nylisa
Hasselbeck said that incident made her feel like she never wanted to sit next to an SVU cast member again. "I think those are good actors and good people, but I can't sit next to them without feeling as though I have been disrespected and just put at risk."
Your issue is with the writers and producers - not the cast.
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| Posted 10/25/06 11:48 AM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I don't blame her for being upset.
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| Posted 10/25/06 11:56 AM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
She is a nutjob!
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| Posted 10/25/06 11:59 AM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I can feel for her somewhat. HOWEVER, I also agree with a previous post that it has to do with the writers. Why take it out on the actors? That is just silly. IMO
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
My real full name before marriage was "murdered" on this show years ago. It was creepy but I didn't even think to contact the show. Get a life, Elizabeth- the world does not revolve around you
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| Posted 10/25/06 12:08 PM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Posted by steph4777
DH was telling me about it yesterday....She's a freakin' idiot. I saw the episode and didn't even think about the names being so similar.
I agree. I'd rather have a last name that was similar than for the show to feature some aspect of my life & incorporate it.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
i think she needs to get over herself.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
They need to replace her! At least Lisa Ling had some brains!
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
they always do this when they dont get enough attention! No one cares Elisabeth...get over it!
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| Posted 10/25/06 12:58 PM |
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
i saw the episode- i did think they said her name - but who cares, its a TV show!
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Boy ,someone thinks they are sooooo important 
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I might feel sad for her, if I didn't find her so irritating. She shouldn't take it out on the actors though - I love the whole cast!
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Oh boy.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I really can NOT stand that f*cking uptight B*TCH!!!!
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
I love watching SVU and Law & Order, and I like catching the similarities in todays headlines. But in all honesty, I wouldn't have caught the connection with her name.
Get over yourself Elisabeth....you're not as famous as you think you are.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Damn..they can use my name if they want!
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Givem e a break
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
When we were watching it, I said to DH, "isn't that the name of the chick on the View?" Didn't even give it a second thought after that.
ALthough I think I would be a little creeped out if my name was used as a rape/murder victim.
She does need to get over herself, though.
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Re: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Fumes Over Law & Order
Give. Me. A. Break.
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