The co-writer of “Shock Me” from the ’80s traditional “Perfect” is not precisely thrilled that his track obtained a highlight in Jimmy Fallon‘s viral sketch with Jamie Lee Curtis — telling TMZ he hasn’t seen a dime for it!
Bruce Roberts tells TMZ he is pissed NBC didn’t clear the usage of his track, and when he reached out to ask about it, he claims they hit him with the “it’s a parody” excuse — that means no license price wanted.
He’s calling BS, although, stating the ‘Tonight Present’ bit might have been parody, however the track was straight-up the true deal from the movie.
Bruce didn’t maintain again, telling us, “They basically said, ‘screw you,’ which only inflamed me more.”
He tells us it’s not in regards to the cash, it’s in regards to the precept. He’s fed up with writers getting stiffed when songs aren’t cleared, and he isn’t having it.
Bruce — and Sony Footage, which owns the grasp — have been chasing NBC for solutions for weeks … however to date, they have been left on learn.
Bruce ain’t holding a grudge in opposition to Fallon, saying he is aware of him personally and doubts he even is aware of about the entire mess. He figures Jimmy’s simply busy, and that is the type of factor his employees often handles.
Backside line, he tells us he’s not a fan of lawsuits and is hoping this all will get sorted out earlier than it even involves that.
We have reached out to NBC … to date, no phrase again.
