New York news legend Sue Simmons revealed at a gala in her honor why she dropped the F-bomb on live television. After 32 years on NBC her contract was not renewed this year, but she will be an icon and inspiration for women for years to come. Please click below for more info.

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Local news legend Sue Simmons has finally revealed the story behind her notorious off-camera obscenity, broadcast live in 2008.

While giving a speech at a gala in her honor Wednesday night, Simmons said her “What the f— you doing?” question was directed at her oft-distracted co-anchor, Chuck Scarborough.

“On many a night it was hard to get his attention because he fell in love with his computer thing, his Google thing,” Simmons said of Scarborough.

Thinking they were off-air, Simmons cursed at her colleague, who was once again immersed in electronics.

“You know, he still didn’t hear me?” Simmons joked. “Everybody in New York heard me, believe you me. I heard from a lot of people.”

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