Dr. Phil To Interview George And Cindy Anthony

Dr. Phil issued a press release yesterday, announcing that his 10th season on air will open with an exclusive interview with George and Cindy Anthony.

The official release states -

“Cindy and George have suffered a horrific loss with the untimely death of their granddaughter Caylee, and they have since endured an unprecedented public attack on their family,” says Dr. Phil. “Have these attacks been warranted, or not? I looked them straight in the eye and asked some very tough questions. Despite living under a ‘media microscope’ for years, THEIR story has never really been told and there’s so much more to it than we’ve heard in the media. Throughout this extensive interview, we explore every detail of their ordeal, and they answer every question I know will be on our viewers' minds. Nothing is off limits during this interview."

What Dr. Phil is REALLY saying - 

"Hey, I'm like anyone else trying to hang on in this business. My benefactress, Oprah, is off the air. My ass is in the hot seat. They've given me her time slot, and if I don't make this thing work, I'm in deep shit. That's the real reason I'm interviewing George and Cindy Anthony. Will they tell the truth? Hell, NO - do they ever? Well, George might, but we all know Cindy's not going to let him get a word in edgewise. Can't wait to hear how she'll spin that lying on the stand to protect Casey. Sure, they'd have been a better fit for Jerry Springer, but I got them first and my ratings ought to go through the roof with this coup!"

George and Cindy Anthony's statement about the upcoming Dr. Phil interview -

Cindy states, “We knew that we’d want to speak at some point, and we figured there was no better place than with Dr. Phil. We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be experiencing struggles of their own. We certainly don’t want anyone to experience what we have these last three years.” George Anthony continues, “We appreciate the way in which Dr. Phil has helped others, and we trust him enough to completely open our hearts in telling our story. He is a professional that understands the uniqueness of our family situation. There’s no one better to do this interview than Dr. Phil. We knew he would ask the difficult questions, and we were right.”

What Cindy is really saying -

"Yippee! I scored a big interview before Casey did! After all that lying I did for her and she still wouldn't talk to me after the trial, well, who's going to be on TV now? Remember, honey, you learned from the best, and don't you ever forget it. Quit eating and consider that Hustler offer. I don't see YOU appearing on TV anytime soon."

What George is really saying -

"I'll say whatever Cindy allows me to say."

The Anthonys supposedly sought no compensation for their interview, but asked that a donation be made to a charitable organization they have formed to honor their granddaughter. The couple claims they will derive no income from “Caylee’s Fund,” which will be a federally sanctioned 501 (c) (3) which intends to focus on promoting processes to educate the public about - and advocation for - grandparents’ rights, as well as missing and abused children.

The "tough questions" Dr. Phil SHOULD ask -

"You know y'all are one effed up bunch, right? I don't think there's a professional on the planet that could get the truth out of any one of you, but we've got an hour to fill, so let's work together, shall we?"

"People, what is your problem? If Casey were my daughter, I'd have kicked that lying slut's ass from hell to breakfast until she told me where Caylee was. Why didn't you? You never once went out to search for Caylee. Why?"

"What's the real story with this foundation you've created? Hey, I wanted you on the show, so I'll filter the money to you however you want. But is this new foundation actually going to DO anything?"

But, the "tough questions" will never be asked. Dr. Phil is going for ratings. The Anthonys are a family incapable of telling the truth. Theirs is not a story with a message of regrets, lessons learned, and hope for a better day in the face of the staggering loss of Caylee. The Anthonys are simply being granted air time to do what they've always done - lie and deny.