http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories tagged TV en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:05 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/hacked-tv-station-issues-zombie-warning/ A US television station that warned viewers of a zombie apocalypse this week has apologised for the message and said hackers were behind it. Viewers of the Steve Wilkos Show on Montana's KRTV had their broadcast interrupted on Monday by an audio warning that "bodies of the dead are rising from their graves and attacking the living." "Do not approach or apprehend these bodies as they are extremely dangerous," it continued. The Montana Television Networ... ]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:29:43 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/hacked-tv-station-issues-zombie-warning/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/male-tv-hosts-experience-childbirth/ Two male TV hosts ended up screaming in agony after agreeing to experience the pains of childbirth. Dennis Storm and Valerio Zeno allowed nurses to strap electrode emitting machines to their abdomens for their show, Guinea Pigs, in Holland. The shocks cause stomach cramps which simulate the excruciating contractions felt during childbirth. "Do you think the pain will make us scream," Zeno asked one of the nurses before the shocks began. "Yes, it def... ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:06:54 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/male-tv-hosts-experience-childbirth/ http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/crack-for-samsung-tv-allows-attacker-control-over-mic-and-camera-and-watch-you/ Samsung's Smart TV could used by hackers to watch everything that happens in your living room by gaining access to the device's built-in camera and microphones, it has been claimed. Malta-based security firm ReVuln posted a video showing how its researchers had learned to crack the television to access its settings - including any personal information stored on it. 'We can install malicious software to gain complete root access to the TV,' they claim in the vide... ]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:43:49 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/crack-for-samsung-tv-allows-attacker-control-over-mic-and-camera-and-watch-you/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/xmas-party-embarassing-accidents-caught-on-cctv/ Network Rail have released CCTV footage of passengers' embarrassing accidents on their way home from Christmas parties. It includes a woman who was dragged up an escalator on her back after getting a high heel stuck. Another clip shows a woman crashing to the ground head-first while running for a train. And in a third, two women twirl drunkenly around a pole before colliding and ending up on the floor. The footage was released by Network Rail to ur... ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:05:34 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/xmas-party-embarassing-accidents-caught-on-cctv/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/scorched-magician-to-sue-over-tv-stunt-in-which-he-was-set-on-fire/ A MAGICIAN from the United States said he is getting medical treatment and pursuing legal action after the host of a TV show in the Dominican Republic set him on fire in an apparent stunt. Wayne Houchin said he is receiving treatments for burns on his face, scalp and hands that occurred when the guest host of the Closer to the Stars, program abruptly tossed a fistful of flaming liquid at him during a November 26 taping of the show. "I am still in a lot of pain but I a... ]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:51:16 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/scorched-magician-to-sue-over-tv-stunt-in-which-he-was-set-on-fire/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/news-station-reports-tv-show-plane-crash/ A Chicago TV station interrupted its morning show with 'breaking news' of a plane crash on a local road - only to find it was a set for a television show. News anchors Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten broke off from their schedule on Channel 9 as word came through that a light aircraft had crashed on Martin Luther King Drive. A news helicopter was on the scene to beam footage as the pair tried to piece together what had happened and whether there were any casualties,... ]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:27:09 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/news-station-reports-tv-show-plane-crash/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/kim-kardashian-trips-over-heels-at-mtv-awards/ Kim Kardashian managed to stumble through a near-disaster while walking out on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The reality star tripped over her Christian Louboutin heels while presenting the award for best song at the star-studded event in Frankfurt, Germany. ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:15:46 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/kim-kardashian-trips-over-heels-at-mtv-awards/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/tv-presenter-presses-on-as-co-host-faints/ A QVC host carried on with his sales pitch to viewers - despite his co-presenter fainting beside him live on air. Dan Wheeler was in the middle of promoting a computer tablet with QVC technology expert Cassie Slane when she suddenly collapsed. "Kids love tablets. They love playing with tablets, they love the games," she said before beginning to slur her words. Appearing flustered, Ms Slane then patted herself on the chest before falling towards her co-h... ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:51:19 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/tv-presenter-presses-on-as-co-host-faints/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/naked-man-interrupts-tv-interview/ A TV interview with an elderly couple who had their home destroyed in a storm was interrupted when a naked man walked out of the woods. Eva Halpain, 83, and her partner John Manassel were explaining how a tree had fallen on their home in Benton, Arkansas, when they spotted the nudist. "What is this out there that we got?" asked a startled Mr Manassel, pointing towards the naked man strolling casually towards them. He then called to his partner%... ]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:05:31 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/naked-man-interrupts-tv-interview/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/caught-on-camera-naked-man-pops-up-during-tv-interview-wtsp-com/ Journalists see a lot of things when covering the news. But, during an interview about severe weather in Arkansas, a news camera caught a man in need of some covering up. A guy in the buff emerged from the woods, interrupting the couple's story. ]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:38:10 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/caught-on-camera-naked-man-pops-up-during-tv-interview-wtsp-com/