Mark Burnett

Rumors Surface of Apprentice Outtakes Showing Trump Using N-Word, Burnett Refuses Release

2016-10-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

During the 2016 presidential campaign, widespread rumors emerge of damaging outtakes from “The Apprentice” showing Donald Trump using the n-word and other racist and sexist language. Producer Mark Burnett, through his company now owned by MGM, refuses to release any footage, citing …

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NBC Fires Trump from The Apprentice Following Racist Comments About Mexican Immigrants

2015-06-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

NBCUniversal announces on June 29, 2015, that it is ending its business relationship with Donald Trump, firing him from “The Apprentice” and cancelling the Trump-produced Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants in response to Trump’s racist comments about Mexican immigrants during his …

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The Apprentice Serves as 14-Season Promotional Vehicle for Trump Properties and Brand

2004-01-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Throughout its 14-season run from 2004 to 2015, “The Apprentice” functions as an elaborate promotional platform for Trump’s properties, businesses, and brand, with Trump maintaining a 50% ownership stake in the show and earning an estimated $214 million while simultaneously using …

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