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He arranged for the footage to be rebroadcast at 10 p.m., and again at midnight, ensuring the story reached a broad audience. This bold decision cemented the interview as a pivotal moment in local sports journalism.
The Aftermath and Legacy
In the wake of the interview, Jacober reported that Channel 5’s relationship with Anheuser-Busch became strained for several years. Despite this professional friction, relations with Carey endured, and their friendship remained intact. Jacober fondly recalled visiting Carey during his time with the Chicago Cubs, where Carey humorously remarked, “I made you famous,” to which Jacober gently retorted, “No, Harry, you made me infamous.”