Meanwhile, Young Sheldon is fined $272,000 for using a tornado warning sound in an episode that was too close to the real thing…
The FCC has hit Young Sheldon with a massive fine for including a simulated version of a tornado warning in an episode. The Big Bang Theory spinoff is the latest in a series of shows to get called out for the stunt, and the fee is not insubstantial. If CBS cannot argue the case, it will have to pay $272,000 for the misstep.
The case stems from an episode of Young Sheldon that aired back in April. In it, producers apparently included a sound that was too similar to a real tornado warning for the FCC’s liking.
So to summarize – include a fake tornado warning in a situation comedy set in 1989 and get fined $272K.
Falsely report to tens of millions of people that Alabama is under threat of a hurricane that will be worse than predicted…and…???