May 21, 2005

Boston sportscaster sues Conley '94 over "Fuzzy"

Bob Lobel, dean of Boston sportscasters, has filed a libel suit against Darby Conley ‘94 for what Lobel’s lawyer calls “false and malicious libel of and concerning Lobel.” The May 13 “Get Fuzzy” comic, which has been removed from the comics.com website, featured Rob, Bucky, and Satchel watching the news on TV. Satchel asks, “Is this sportscaster … drunk?” to which Rob replies “Lobel? Who knows?” The word “Lobel” was replaced with “him” in about 100 newspapers, according the article. Conley hasn’t commented on the suit. Having watched Lobel on TV over the last five years, his inability to make sense and stay on topic has made it tough for us to watch him for long. As the Globe article concludes, Lobel’s “on-air demeanor mixes humor and news, and the occasional lapses of focus that have led to rumors that he may have been drinking before going on the air.”

Brian Meacham '97 | May 21, 2005 05:50 PM | Alumni