TV producer tells Oprah Winfrey he prayed as he was held hostage at Discovery headquarters

TV producer says he prayed as he was held hostage

CHICAGO — A TV producer who was held hostage at Discovery Communications’ headquarters near Washington earlier this month says he walked into the building’s lobby and saw a man holding a gun to the guard behind the desk.

On Thursday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Jim McNulty said he prayed as he was held hostage before a calm came over him and he thought, “What do I need to do?” McNulty also says the gunman questioned why McNulty chose to have children.

Authorities have said police shot 43-year-old James Lee dead as his three captives were preparing to escape. The hostages included McNulty, Discovery employee Chris Wood and a security guard.

This is Winfrey’s final season before she launches the Oprah Winfrey Network as a joint venture with Discovery.

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