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09/30/2003 Archived Entry: "Tucker Carlson in phone number flap"

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU GET ANGRY: "Conservative CNN commentator Tucker Carlson's snide humor backfired on him -- and his wife.

While defending telemarketers during a segment on 'Crossfire' last week, the bow-tied co-host was asked for his home phone number. Carlson gave out a number, but it was for the Washington bureau of Fox News, CNN's bitter rival."

How did Fox respond? By posting Carlson's private unlisted phone number on their web site.

Readon.