E! Apologizes for Golden Globes "Fun Fact" About Michael J. Fox Getting Parkinson's Disease
Went viral
It's a gaffe worthy of a serious face palm.
E! News network was forced to issue a public apology during the 71st Annual Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday night after a screen grab of a bad headline graphic used during their red carpet live stream went viral.
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Kind of mean to say this but his Parkinson's affliction adds to his physical comedy. His double-takes are laff-out-loud; the clumsiness gags; the facial expressions; etc. I'm a great fan of slapstick.