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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former Doctor Odyssey crew allege rampant harassment, sue Disney for retaliation and toxic work culture
A disturbing lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court has cast a shadow over Doctor Odyssey, the medical drama from 20th Television and Ryan Murphy Television, with three former crewmembers accusing Disney of allowing a workplace rife with sexual misconduct and retaliation. Allegations of harassment and a toxic environment Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland, and Ava Steinbrenner allege that they endured a 'persistent and unchecked campaign' of sexual harassment while working in the props department. The complaint describes repeated verbal abuse, inappropriate touching, and retaliation after reporting the incidents to management. Tyler Patton's conduct at the centre of the lawsuit The plaintiffs worked under assistant prop master Tyler Patton, whose behaviour is at the centre of the complaint — though he is not listed as a defendant. According to the lawsuit, Patton created an environment where sexual comments and discomfort were routine. The suit alleges he made crude remarks, including asking aloud why one crewmember 'had not been broken yet,' and referring to another with vulgar suggestions about oral sex. Patton is also accused of sending explicit content to colleagues under false pretences. In one incident, he allegedly sent a link appearing to reference political news. Upon clicking, recipients were redirected to a pornographic image. The plaintiffs claim Patton later joked that only his relationship with the prop master, his wife, Tammie Patton, prevented his firing. HR complaints and claims of retaliation The plaintiffs reported this to human resources and their union. They allege that 20th Television and Disney were aware of ongoing misconduct, including issues related to mishandling replica firearms. Patton was eventually terminated. However, the lawsuit claims that Tammie Patton retaliated by giving the women degrading tasks and threatening their job security. According to the complaint, the entire props department, except Patton's replacement, was later dismissed under the guise of a layoff. The plaintiffs argue that this was a strategic move to silence complaints and remove any remaining ties to the controversy. They allege the department was quickly replaced with new hires for the same production. Ongoing industry fallout Since the incident, Mack, Haverland, and Steinbrenner state they have been unable to secure further work on Disney or 20th Television sets, effectively blacklisting them from the industry. The lawsuit accuses Disney and its affiliates of sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages. As of now, Disney and 20th Television have not commented. Meanwhile, Doctor Odyssey , starring Joshua Jackson as a physician aboard a cruise ship — remains the only ABC scripted series still without a decision on its future.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Doctor Odyssey' Crewmembers Sue Disney for Alleged Sexual Harassment on Set, ‘Blacklisting' Them After Filing Complaint
Three former crewmembers on the ABC medical series 'Doctor Odyssey' are suing 20th Century and its parent company Disney for allegedly enabling an 'unchecked campaign of sexual harassment for months' on the set of the series. In the suit, filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, plaintiffs Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland and Ava Steinbrenner claim that Tyler Patton, the assistant prop master on 'Doctor Odyssey,' would subject the three to 'sexual jokes, innuendos, comments, sexual gestures and images' as well as 'unwanted touching,' such as 'openly grabbing a visiting female employee's buttocks.' More from Variety With Disney's New 'Lilo & Stitch' in Theaters, Here's How to Get the Original Animated Film on DVD/4K Ultra HD 'The Devil Wears Prada' Sequel Set for May 2026; Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Dated for March Justin Connolly, After Exiting Disney, Joins YouTube as Global Head of Media and Sports; Disney Sues Over Exec's Hiring In one account contained in the suit, Patton allegedly sent prop department employees a story appearing to reference news that President Biden had dropped out of the 2024 election. But the link redirected to a picture of a naked male with an erect penis. Other comments allegedly made by Patton include calling one of the plaintiffs a 'chick' and saying 'come over here and open your mouth, here's the worm.' The lead prop master on 'Doctor Odyssey' was Tammie Patton, Tyler's wife. The suit claims that Tammie and Disney hired Tyler with 'knowledge that prior allegations of sexual harassment had been lodged' against him. Patton was previously named in a 2010 lawsuit against Universal Network Television, which claimed advanced sexual harassment and retaliation allegations on the set of 'House.' In that complaint, ex-employee Carl Jones alleged that Patton groped his genitals and made sexual propositions to female co-workers. The 'Doctor Odyssey' suit also claims that Patton's harassment would occur 'daily and frequently in the presence of management.' During one confrontation, Patton allegedly exclaimed, 'If I wasn't fucking the boss, I'd be fired.' Patton was terminated after plaintiffs reported his behavior to human resources, according to the complaint. Shortly after, Tammie Patton allegedly 'began to engage in retaliatory behavior,' including threatening their employment. The entire props department was later laid off, though Disney 'then almost immediately hired a whole new set of employees,' the suit states. The suit argues that 'Defendants wiped the Prop Department's slate clean to avoid having to deal with any remaining 27 employee-relations issues tied to Tyler Patton's and Tammie Patton's misconduct.' The plaintiffs also claim that they have been 'blacklisted' by Disney 'in retaliation for bringing forward their good-faith complaints.' Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 'Doctor Odyssey' has not yet been renewed for a second season. It is now the only scripted series at ABC with an undetermined future. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Artel Launches Innovative SDI-Host SFP Module: an SDI-to-IP/Ethernet Gateway using SMPTE ST2110 or ST2022-6
The FL-ST2110-SFP enables broadcasters and media professionals to convert and transmit uncompressed video, audio, and ancillary data to IP networks with ultra-low latency and high reliability Patton... Let's Connect! HUDSON, Mass. and GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artel Video—a brand of Patton and maker of Media Transport Products—announces the launch of the FL-ST2110-SFP, a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) module designed for SDI media conversion and/or transport to IP using ST2110 or ST2022-6. Direct Plug-in. Artel's new FiberLink SDI Video-to-ST2110/ST2022-6 Gateway SFP Module plugs directly into SDI-Host SFP slots. IP Encapsulation. The module directly encapsulates and de-encapsulates SDI to Ethernet/SMPTE ST2110 for IP integration and media Design. The FL-ST2110-SFP features a compact design that allows seamless integration into existing infrastructures, facilitating the transition to IP-based features of the FL-ST2110-SFP include: SFP plugs directly into SDI SFP Hosts for flexible deployment. Compliance with SMPTE ST 2110 and ST2022-6 standards for professional media over managed IP networks. Support for uncompressed video, audio, and ancillary latency for real-time applications. 'Clean Switch' feature facilitates switching between video sources without artifacts. A 'Frame Synch' feature enables PTP frame synchronization at the source or at the point of encapsulation. High reliability and performance for mission-critical environments. First Move. 'The FL-ST2110-SFP is Patton's 'first-move' since acquiring Artel and it represents a step towards Patton's vision of an All-IP Media Broadcast network,' said Paul Seiden, Patton's Sales Director for Media Transport Products. 'Patton seeks to help broadcasters modernize their infrastructure without compromising performance,' said Burton Patton, Patton Chief Revenue Officer. 'This little SFP is one such help. There is much more to come.'The FL-ST2110-SFP is now available through Patton's global network of distributors and more information, visit related news, Patton recently announced the new Tone Commander TC7910 secure SIP Phone that offers three switched gigabit Ethernet PattonPatton is a world-renowned manufacturer of networking and communications technology, offering a wide range of solutions including VoIP, Ethernet extension, wireless, and fiber optic productsLet's Connect!Media Contact: Glendon Flowers | +1 301 975 1000 | press@ A video accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Column: Memorial Day is a time for reflection, not politics
Memorial Day, which was celebrated on May 26, is a cause for contemplation and also renewal. Parades featuring people in uniform — those currently serving, those who have served, and those who protect us — should always be welcome. Military uniforms at such ceremonies are important. Crude partisan declarations are completely out of place. From ancient times, parades have been vital to the reintegration of warriors into society. War is profoundly disruptive and disturbing, not to mention dangerous. Even the rare man or woman who finds combat invigorating and rewarding is in severe need of returning home after the killing ends. Homer, chronicler of the Trojan War, was extremely sensitive to this. His great classic is divided into two parts. 'The Iliad' focuses on the fighting and related associations involving Greeks and Trojans; 'The Odyssey' describes the very long voyage home of Greek leader Ulysses and his men. They traverse allegorical geography, struggling to put the horrors behind them. Gen. George S. Patton Jr., a very great American combat leader, was extremely mindful of this dimension. A special ceremony in the Los Angeles Coliseum after the surrender of Nazi Germany featured Patton and Gen. James Doolittle, who led the first air raid on Tokyo not long after Pearl Harbor. Patton celebrated the accomplishments of his Third Army in the victorious drive across Europe. In honoring his troops, he stressed in particular the 40,000 who lost their lives. Patton made such statements regularly in the few months remaining of his own life. In World War II, people liberated from Axis occupation welcomed Allied troops. Understandably, our media gave special emphasis to this dimension. The Korean War created very strong bonds between the U.S. and the people, as well as a very effective military of South Korea. The first Gulf War liberated an oppressed population. The Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars were different. During Vietnam, the Pentagon urged, sometimes ordered, personnel to practice public anonymity. Opposition to the war became hostility toward our own military. There was no collective welcome home. Many aging veterans of that war suffer without a Ulysses, troubled and troublesome, sometimes criminally. Afghanistan and Iraq war controversy did not target our military. Visits to Washington, D.C., provide reminders of the visibility of the uniformed military, especially on public transportation. President Richard Nixon's decisive end of the military draft was crucial in the change. However, the often-rapid rotation of personnel back to overseas missions is unfair, as well as counterproductive. Enormous psychological strains join physical danger, and families suffer heavily. The all-professional military is segregated from wider society. This, in turn, facilitates frequent personnel rotation overseas, a problem that developed destructively during the Clinton administration. The military remains a vital engine for equality and opportunity. Gen. Colin Powell and many others have demonstrated the point. Powell, from modest origins, achieved the most senior civilian and military posts in our government. Powell noted he experienced discrimination in the South, but never on post. Our military emphasizes merit. Memorial Day provides the opportunity to recognize a commitment to fairness. Encourage veterans to run for office. We won the Cold War in part because experienced veterans served in government. Every U.S. president from Harry Truman through George H.W. Bush was a veteran. Today, things are different. The all-volunteer military is not broadly representative. What we need above all is the sort of sensible realism that women and men who served bring to policy. Learn more: 'Patton – A Genius for War,' by Carlo D'Este, and the film 'Patton.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Nation honors military sacrifice with Memorial Day weekend content lineup, free subscription
This Memorial Day weekend, Fox Nation is featuring a star-studded lineup of programming honoring our nation's heroes. From World War II to the Korean War, viewers can dive into the depths of history and pay tribute to the American lives lost in combat. Here is just some of the content streaming now: 1. Sledgehammer: My Father the WWII HeroWorld War II hero Eugene "Sledgehammer" Sledge is known for his memoir that inspired the series "The Pacific." Now his son is carrying on his father's legacy of patriotism and American veterans with this series, giving a new perspective on Sledge's achievements through previously unreleased writings. 2. General Patton and the Prayer That Changed HistoryGeorge Patton is one of the most famous war generals in American history — and now Fox Nation subscribers can relive one of the most famous parts of his legacy. This show highlights how his faith and prayers for the protection of his fellow troops guided his leadership and powered the U.S. through the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most important battles of World War II. 80 Years Later, Battle Of The Bulge Heroes Remind Us Why We Must Stand Up To Tyrants 3. Final Journey of the Forgotten Warriors This three-part series hosted by Martha MacCallum highlights Korean War veterans and their personal stories from one of the most pivotal events in the Cold War era. They share tales both inspirational and harrowing, as viewers come to understand the harsh realities of what some call the "Forgotten War." Read On The Fox News App 4. The Unsung ArlingtonIn this series, viewers take a deep dive into the history of lesser-known heroes buried in Arlington Cemetery. From John Glenn to Medgar Evers, these "unsung heroes" helped shape the fabric of modern America through their service and sacrifice. Exclusive Interview With Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher As Trump Poised To Intervene In Case 5. Field Of Valor Yogi Berra is known for his on-field heroics with the New York Yankees. Before that, he was a World War II hero who stormed the beaches of Normandy during D-Day. Fox News' Brian Kilmeade hosts this series of famous American athletes who served their country, from Berra to Elgin Baylor and more. As part of Fox Nation's Memorial Day Weekend Sale, all military members and veterans get their first year of Fox Nation free by signing up today. Click Here To Join Fox Nation Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation article source: Fox Nation honors military sacrifice with Memorial Day weekend content lineup, free subscription
