WWII Vets Outraged at ‘Ultimate Disrespect’ From ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Crew; CBS Apologizes

UNBELIEVABLE! Like their stupid tv show is more important than these guys who risked their lives for our country! I’ll never watch that crappy show, EVER.

Crappy show, crappy network and a scumbag for an executive producer. People should boycott the advertisers. Hit the advertisers in the pocketbook and they will quit supporting these scumbags.

Oh for crying out loud, please. Having worked on a TV show before, it’s about getting the 15 hours days done so they don’t turn into 20 hour days. You do your thing. You are in your zone, not realizing what’s going on outside of that realm. I highly highly doubt they were “disrespecting” a thing. They need space to work and kept to themselves. They aren’t going to drop hours off their work load. It wastes money. They stopped for a few moments and let these people celebrate.

These people don’t have any idea what they’re talking about.

Movie crews think they are so important! I arrived at work one day to find the front of the building and the street taken over by a crew making a comercial and they told me to walk about half a mile around the building to get to my job. I told them to bug off and walked in the front door anyway!! I have even been in a situation where film crews expected a judge to delay proceedings so they could be there on their schedule rather than the courts. Pleezzee. Good for the vets…I think they should have mooned that film crewand the apology was totally lame.

@Alicia – Oh, for crying out loud, please. Having also worked on TV shows before – it’s about men who gave up four to five YEARS of their lives; countless friends who were cut down before they had even a chance to ever see a TV show; and who REALIZED what was going on and had gone on. As for money wasted — what’s four years? Children unborn? Parents lost? Youth stolen? and maybe a body torn and devastated by weaponry actually worth? — As for “Celebrate”??? Are you really THAT clueless? Celebrate!!! A memorial service for the friends you lost and for more than 1500 killed, among the millions more who would die, is hardly a “Celebration.”

OMG. Get over yourselves. Being in the armed service during a war does NOT automatically make one a hero. I still personally thank every veteran I meet for their efforts, but I don’t think walking on eggshells around them is necessary.

I doubt any of the veterans were as upset as Tubbs pretended to be – the film crew was 50 yards away, for god’s sake.

Wah wah wah. What people won’t do to draw attention to themselves.

Let’s make a mountain out of this molehill.

I am a self-righteous whiner who will now announce an imaginary boycott that nobody cares about.

Seriously??? Would this behavior have been allowed at Arlington National Cemetary? The only difference is that ‘Punchbowl” happens to be located in Hawaii. It is a place that deserves reverence, not filmcrews for a remake of TV show from several decades ago. The veterans honoring fallen commrades with a memorial service deserved the same respect as those they were paying tribute. I have loved ones who are laid to rest at ‘Punchbowl”, and come from a family who has had one or more member serving in the armed forces for several generations. I find this article very disturbing, and the “apology” even more so from the network representative. CBS….I just don’t understand how shooting schedules are more important than those who were honoring those who perished from true “shooting ” schedules.

I can understand the veteran’s disappointment and anger about what they see as disrespect during what might have been a once in a lifetime visit for some of them but when you’re talking about a public location with multiple users and keeping in mind that they, the veterans aren’t the only group of veterans making a final trip to a place where they invested time and energy…well, at some point you have to realize that other people have a reason to be there and the right to be there as well and since they aren’t a part of your group, you have to understand that it is unrealistic to expect them to snap to attention for your program.

ALICIA – you are a tool.. Just take a look at the picture associated with this article, it clearly shows lack of respect with all the graves that are being tread upon. You need to grow up and live a life that includes not being a selfish twit. I’m giving you you’re very own one fingered salute. idiot.

I’m not at all surprised that a TV program that promotes the intentional violation of civil rights & laws by cops would treat veterans this way. Their TV cops have been shown using torture, breaking & entering, denying the arrested their ONE phone call, etc. And if the producers really “respected” Hawaii (and actual Hawaiians), they would portray them as competent, instead of as dim-witted comic relief. I had a lot of hope for this show when I first heard about it, but it’s worse than the original. Let’s see, it’s 40 years later and whites are still in charge, Asians are okay, and Hawaiians are invisible or portrayed as “child-like.” Nice job CBS.

We went to Pearl Harbor while were in Hawaii for our honeymoon and a German tourist shushed my wife.

CBS: You could have filmed later, a different scene or found away to work the proceedings into your show. Which would have been the high road. The real world is what you wanted when you started to film in a real environment. When you do that, you take what the real world issues you. Also, spend some time learning how not to be disrespectful of the dead

In the mean time. I also salute you.

Some of the answers posted here just shows you the disrepect held for our country and the men and women who served and gave their lives then so that you pieces of garbarge could do your little make believe piece of crap for tv. If it hadn’t been for them you wouldn’t have even been been here to disrespect them, the Flag and our Country. You make- belivers are the ones who need to get a clue. Guranteed none of you could ever have been strong enough, proud enough or had the balls to fight for your country. Your disconcern for the country, flag and servicemen make me want to throwup right in your pinko faces.

Is anybody else just sick and tired of all of the fussing anymore? Some of the posts on here sound bat crazy as well. Calm down people. There are ALWAYS three sides to a story. The two and the truth. The cemetery messed this one up when they let both groups do their thing here on the same day. Both of these groups would have needed to request permission and somebody flubbed. Meanwhile 90 year old’s are fussy and lack eyesight. Film crews have deadlines to meet and they were told they could film that day. Not to mention they’re job creators and deserve boot kissing over that. All this being said the last part of this article is priceless. You go vets. And a big Merry Christmas to those of you needing anger management. Some of you need to get a grip. You’re on overkill with your ideology.

I cannot believe my eyes, I see these TV big shots standing directly on the graves of American Military killed during Pearl Harbor, it would be fitting if a hand rose out of the grave ad pulled the jerks down into it…. JERKS

What do you expect from the “liberal” Hollywood types with their worship of greed and envy?

If the $$$money$$$$ grubbing TV producers/show execs had one ounce of American compassion, humanity they would have courtesly filmed the ceremony of these WWII vets and then offered them a copy of the filmed ceremony as a token of appreciation.

This will be the last visit to this memorial or any other for most of them. It would have been nice for them to have had a DVD of these last moments with friends.

Hawaii Five O you SUCK

Make lemonade … everyone turn in your TVs, purchase some books and converse with your family. It’s all mindless drivel for mindless people leading mindless lives. Come out from under the curse of Hollywood and live, people! These poor people running this show are caught, as are you who watch what they produce for you to watch. PRODUCE something with your time, energy and passion. Don’t give it to your TV. Allow this to be a wake up call and WAKE UP!!!!!! Destroy your TV NOW! Don’t waste another minute of your precious life being absorbed into the ooze. These veterans lived a life, now it’s our turn, SO LIVE!!!!!

Like Ken said, “It wasts money.” As always, money is more important then people.

Film crews are notoriously rude while they’re filming their overpriced, awful crap! Came across them many times in NYC and they”ll rudely tell you to move along if you stop to watch, regardless where they are. I’m not surprised by this. And the remakes? Just shows that there is a color and gender collective group who have run out of ideas and absolutely keep the gates closed for writers of different life view points and stories. I hope their garbage fails and “regular” tv goes down the toilet where it belongs.

I think there is a misunderstanding about who was at fault ,

The film crews where scheduled for an event and so were the veterans , the issue here is that maybe it was a an error for them to share the location at the same time.

who ever approved the Veterans event and gave permission for a film crew to use the grounds at the same time was at fault.

In all fairness this was really a Government issue, as the offices that coordinate these types of events should be more thoughtful as to what permits and restrictions should have been in this area. But of course, like ususal, people choose to focus on the tripe being fed to them through outside 3rd and 4th party members than rather look into the real cause of the problem. No wonder G. W. got two terms!!

In 60 years when the surviving fire fighters of NYFD are attending a ceremony at the WTC, I certainly hope that the crew filming the remake of NYPD Blue will have the common decency to put down their equipment and give the ceremony due respect.

What a great opportunity that was missed by that TV crew!! Just imagine that instead of shushing and pushing the veterans, they would have improvised and included them as extras in a scene. Our veterans should be respected!! Too many people today have no concept of what these guys went through to protect our freedoms. A big THANK YOU to all veterans out there!! What a disappointment in CBS and that film crew.

Just goes to show how far removed the Hollywood crowd is from the history, customs and mores upon which this nation was built. While I appreciate the need to produce a show as efficiently and effectively as possible it does beg the question; “What embecile would schedule film production at the resting place for so many of one of the greatest tragedy’s our nation has experienced during the week that commemorates the event?” You’re shooting a piece at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor? REALLY??!!! The scheduler/producer for that show should be brushing the dust off their resumes.

First and foremost CBS; buy yourself the services of a knowledgeable technical advisor who is well versed on all things military. First one comes to mind is retired Marine Corps Captain Dale Dye (CEO of Warriors, Inc.). I’d say that Dye did a fairly decent job on “Saving Private Ryan”, “The Pacific” (HBO), “Platoon”, and scores of others. If you do, trust me, this kind of dog-crap PR won’t happen again.

Secondly; get your camera equipment and lard-ass crewmembers off the top of the graves of our fallen Warriors! The photo attached to this story showing this very disrespectful behavior is quite offensive.

As an Army Veteran of World War II, Jack Lord would never have allowed this to happen during the making of the original “Hawaii Five-O” series. But then, you guys aren’t Jack Lord, nor is your show anywhere approaching the quality of the original that he starred in. That goes to both your “stars” and your disrespectful crew. You’re all gone sooner than you realize. Aloha!

David K. Winnett, Jr.
Captain, USMC (Retired)

What really seems ridiculous to me, is why any film crew would be at a military cemetery on or near Peal Harbor Day, particularly in Hawaii. Someone should have done some better scheduling for this shoot, the producers as well as the cemetery administration.
Just a hint, you should probably skip Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day as well!

@ ALICIA: YOU are an example of whats wrong with Hollywood. You think that your work is so important and so difficult. These HEROES, THE WWII VETS, Worked 24 hour days in harms way for 2-4 year periods in COMBAT. So dont you dare say that the work of a film crew is hard. Maybe a few long days, but you go back to a luxury hotal and eat catered food in a resort location. I would rather work every day for a couple months, than 8+ hr days year round like most of America. The WWII Vets sacrificed their youth, bled, and died for this country. They worked 24/7 under the harshest conditions, their bed was a foxhole, their pillow a helmet, their meals cold from a can; all the while friends dead all around and under constant enemy fire. They did this so that yuppie losers like yourself could have the future freedoms you take for granted.

@ AMERICA THE PITIFUL: You are pitiful, these men ARE heroes. ‘Nuff said.

BOYCOTT CBS AND THIS LAME SHOW

fire Lenkov

I am out of words. This is such an insult.
What are those jerks doing in TOP of graves ! I can clearly see 2 actors of the show standing there.
And to that poster saying this is a “campaign by anti-fans of the show”. What is wrong with you? Can’t u read and see the pics? what a stupid and insulting post.Probably your work in the show.
This show will never be watched again in our home. Some people need to learn respect for our Heroes.

The H50 crew needs to learn how to deal with the public. Our veterans of all wars should be respected. I think that the fact that there is a large numbers of our veterans who are homeless, jobless, or suffering some psychological problem is a much greater offense. That’s what we should be concentrating our outrage on. It happened, they apologized, be a human and accept it. Tubbs said they did not even know what was going on until he told them when he got on the bus. He is looking for a name for himself, and/or donations. As for the walking across the gravesites, how do the gardeners do their jobs? Have you ever visited anyone at a cemetary? It’s a little hard not to walk on the graves, should I stop going for fear of dishonoring someone?
Honor our veterans by helping one out, not complaining about a TV show.

Sorry, it was Kyra that I agree with not Jack!

@Tee and others…. First they donated 1,000 not 100,000, do you see how not reading the article or getting facts straight is what is wrong. You choose to rely on someone who makes a living twisting the truth for ratings. Is some of it true, more then likely, all of it, probably not. Overblown, absolutely.
If you don’t think the apology was enough, then fine, I’m sure not watching a TV show is going to help matters. How about helping an actual veteran or the families of those who did not come back?
There are numerous organizations on the internet, there are also veterans hospitals in your area, call one of them to see how you can help. That is how you show respect and appreciation.

First, I’m a Registered Nurse who works with veterans. I see how many of you who get so indignant at a TV show actually do for veterans. There are some veterans that agree with you and there are others who could care less. “Don’t I Dare”? I’m not turning things around, I’m telling it like it truly is, I see it every day. I also read about accounts in the newspaper, tv and talk shows, and people get things wrong all the time, they also expand on what really happens. I think H50 should change the way they deal with the public, but I think I am intelligent enough to know they were not trying to offend an entire generation of veterans. So, when someone has an opinion opposite of yours they work for the company. Nice, you would do well in D.C.