NBC apologized for the timing of one of its commercials that
featured a monkey on the Olympic rings. The commercial was promoting NBC’s
upcoming sitcom “Animal Practice” and it aired immediately after Bob Costas
discussed Gabby Douglas’ gold-medal winning effort in the women’s all-around
gymnastics. You can see the awkward segue below:
NBC says no offense was intended by a poorly timed
promotional ad featuring a monkey on gymnastics rings that aired on the network
directly following a commentary by Bob Costas on Gabby Douglas' gold medal
inspiring other African-American girls to take up the sport.
