No, Arsenio isn’t being petty or overstating his presence. He’s earned his place and has rightfully called this out for what it is…
To which Brian Williams apologized publicly today:
Arsenio is a late-night veteran and he took us to task on his show. He even urged audience members to call our newsroom. So, in apologizing to Arsenio we just wanted to point out that at least you’re in good company here. So, chalk it up to being on the air at 4 AM in the morning in Russia — but it won’t happen again,”
– NBC’s Brian Williams