Hanks apologizes for cursing on 'GMA'
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Tom Hanks immediately apologized after saying the F-word on "Good Morning America" in New York Friday.
The double Oscar-winner was on the live broadcast to promote his new film "Cloud Atlas."
The expletive escaped his lips while he was speaking as a British character in the movie and talking about his boots.
"We are so sorry, 'Good Morning America,'" co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas said as guest Hanks looked shocked and covered his mouth.
"Man oh man. I have never done that before. I would apologize to the kids of America who are watching this right now. And the next time I'm on the show, there will be a 7-second delay. Never give me a handheld mic. I blame the staff."
Despite the star's apology, the Parents Television Council said it is unacceptable the F-word slipped through unedited during the broadcast.
"Once again, a morning news show has allowed the harshest profanity to be broadcast into every living room and breakfast table in the country," PTC director of public policy Dan Isett said in a statement.
"This is just another in a long, sad string of similar instances where all of the major network morning shows have permitted this inappropriate and offensive content," the statement said. "These cannot and must not be dismissed as 'mistakes,' and it's time for the networks to step up, take responsibility for what they broadcast, and ensure that this never happens again."
Dennis and Kimberly Quaid separate again
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Dennis Quaid's publicist said Friday the "Vegas" star's wife Kimberly has filed for legal separation after eight years of marriage.
The former couple are the parents of 4-year-old twins, a son and daughter.
"Kimberly and Dennis Quaid have decided to legally separate after eight years of marriage. They ask that their privacy and the privacy of their family be respected during this difficult time," Quaid's representative told People.com.
Kimberly Quaid, a former real estate agent, filed for divorce in March, but reconciled with her husband the following month.
BBC America orders 2nd season of 'Copper'
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- BBC America says it has ordered a second season of its first original scripted series "Copper."
Set in 19th century New York, the crime drama is produced by Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson, and stars Tom Weston-Jones and Kevin Ryan.
"Copperheads, your prayers have been answered. We're thrilled to announce that 'Copper' is returning in 2013 for an all-new season," a message on the show's website said Thursday. "In 1864, Detective Kevin Corcoran [Weston-Jones] was New York City's finest... but what will 1865 hold for your favorite Five Points detective?"
CBS to air 'SpongeBob' Christmas special
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. actor John Goodman is to lend his voice to the character of Santa Claus in "It's a SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas!" CBS announced Friday.
The new stop-motion animated special is based on the iconic Nickelodeon cartoon series, which is set under the sea and follows the adventures of the titular sponge and his pals. The Christmas program is to debut on CBS Nov. 23.
Goodman is best known for his work in the TV sitcom "Roseanne," as well as in the films "Sea of Love," "The Big Lebowski," "Monsters Inc.," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "The Trouble with the Curve" and "Argo." He previously played Santa in 1998's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie."
"As the first stop-animation feature for SpongeBob SquarePants, 'It's a SpongeBob Christmas! is inspired by the popular song, 'Don't be a Jerk, It's Christmas,' by Tom Kenny [the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants] and Andy Paley," CBS said in a news release. "In this new special, Mr. Krabs' nemesis, Plankton, vows to get his Christmas wish -- obtaining the Krusty Krab's secret Krabby Patty formula -- by turning everyone bad in Bikini Bottom with the help of his special jerktonium-laced fruitcake."
