Interview Analysis

The ongoing case of Casey Anthony finally ended on July 5, 2011. The verdict found Anthony not guilty of any charges of murdering her two-year-old daughter Caylee Marie. The long-running case that was pending for nearly three years was finally over, leaving most Americans shocked and angered. Many people still believe that Anthony is the murderer. One person who has been criticized Anthony throughout her trial is Nancy Grace. Grace has really been a big critic of Anthony on her show on HLN. She has called Anthony a “tot mom.” On July 5, after the jury found Anthony not guilty of any charges, Grace said that “somewhere out there the devil is dancing tonight.” She has been really open to the media about how much she hates Anthony. Because of her hatred for Anthony HLN, has been the most watched cable news network during Anthony’s verdict.

The day after Anthony’s trial ended, Grace was invited for an interview by George Stephanopoulos on “Good Morning America.” Before Stephanopoulos introduced Grace on his show, he showed a video flashback of Grace calling Anthony “tot mom.” Stephanopoulos went on to say that “we were all watching that verdict yesterday, I was watching it with Dan Abraham and our jaws both dropped.” Through this statement Stephanopoulos is telling Grace that I am on your side. This statement makes the purpose of the interview seem like a waste. What will be the outcome of an interview where both interviewer and the interviewee have the same opinion? Stephanopoulos should not have given his opinion right in the beginning of his interview. This way the viewers would show no interest on the interview, who would want to watch a biased interview? Then after giving his opinion he asked Grace what went on in her mind?

Stephanopoulos asked Grace if she felt like she lost. This was the best question of the interview. Since Grace has taken the case really seriously and has given some very personal opinion about the case. She was trying her best to