“20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas reports a special hour on sexual harassment, interviewing accusers and exploring what to do when faced with this problem. Former Fox News journalist Gretchen Carlson gives her first television interview to ABC News’ “20/20” about the sexual harassment she says she faced throughout her life. Carlson tells “Good Morning America” News Anchor Amy Robach that she was sexually harassed for the first time shortly after becoming Miss America and also during her television career. Additionally, Carlson’s daughter, 13-year-old Kaia, discusses why she thinks her mother is a role model for women.
Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against former Chairman and CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes, who stepped down after mounting pressure came from additional employees with similar accusations. 21st Century Fox Corporation settled the lawsuit with Carlson for $20 million and issued a public apology.
Also in the hour, former Wall Street trader Sam Polk talks about the sexist atmosphere he says he observed at the workplace. Former human resources executive Cynthia Shapiro reveals how HR departments may not always be on the employees’ side when it comes to a complaint of sexual harassment. The report also features the lengths some people will go to prove their case of sexual harassment, including secretly recording their boss, and how parents can approach the conversation about sexual harassment with their children.
“Crossing Lines: Women and Men at Work” airs on “20/20,” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (10:01–11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. “20/20” is anchored by Elizabeth Vargas and David Muir. David Sloan is senior executive producer.
