US broadcaster NBC cuts out tribute to 7/7 victims

[Ben]

Here's The Opening Ceremony Tribute To Terrorism Victims NBC Doesn't Want You To See

Regardless, it was a rather significant and emotional moment in the opening ceremony, coming just before the parade of nations—and it wasn't aired in the United States. Instead, viewers were treated to a lengthy and meaningless Ryan Seacrest interview of Michael Phelps. NBC regularly excises small portions of the opening ceremony to make room for commercials, but we've never heard of them censoring out an entire performance—especially to air an inane interview. We've asked NBC why they didn't air the tribute, and if they get back to us we'll let you know what they say. In the meantime, enjoy the performance everyone else in the world saw.

[timey]

NBC also didn't show it live either, which has caused a lot of consternation there as they are the sole licensed broadcaster in the US.