CBS Being Sued Over Farting Hippo Puppet

A stuffed toy company is suing CBS over a farting hippo puppet used in the crime drama 'NCIS.' Gillian Pensavalle gives you the details about this bizarre situation.

USA TODAY
Aug 27, 2014

A stuffed toy company is suing CBS over a farting hippo puppet used in the crime drama 'NCIS.' Gillian Pensavalle gives you the details about this bizarre situation.

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