NBC is on defense after opting not to air a segment of the Olympic opening ceremony that was seen as a tribute to victims of the 2005 bombing attacks in London.NBC, which has exclusive American broadcasting rights to the games, aired a pre-taped version of the opening ceremony during primetime in the U.S. on Friday. Instead of airing the segment which featured singer Emeli Sande performing “Abide With Me” along with a dance performance, NBC broadcast an interview with American swimming star Michael Phelps. The dance sequence, which featured 50 dancers, alluded to the 52 people who died in bus and train bombing attacks on July 7, 2005, the day after London had been awarded the games.
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