"The tension between Macdonald and Ohlmeyer continued when NBC blocked a promo spot for Macdonald's "Dirty Work" from airing and would not allow the film studio to buy air time during other times to promote the film.Ohlmeyer reportedly said, "'I just don't think it would be appropriate for us to turn around and take a check for a movie that's promoting somebody who has badmouthed "Saturday Night Live" and NBC.'"