Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left

[uscitizen]

Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left
Brendan Smialowski for The New York Times

Published: November 6, 2007

Riding a ratings wave from “Countdown With Keith Olbermann,” a program that takes strong issue with the Bush administration, MSNBC is increasingly seeking to showcase its nighttime lineup as a welcome haven for viewers of a similar mind.

Rosie O’Donnell, known for her liberal views, has been mentioned as a possible host for a talk show on MSNBC.

Lest there be any doubt that the cable channel believes there is ratings gold in shows that criticize the administration with the same vigor with which Fox News’s hosts often champion it, two NBC executives acknowledged yesterday that they were talking to Rosie O’Donnell about a prime-time show on MSNBC.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/business/media/06msnb.html?ex=1195016400&en=12ed41f510e7de8e&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS

 

[Cancel7]

Well, I don't see Rosie O'donell as being a good choice to represent "the left". I'm not thrilled about it.

But, I think that they are on the right track. There is a big audience for the anti-fox.

 

[uscitizen]

Yeah they should not hire O'donnel imho. But bush Bashing sells now

 

[OrnotBitwise]

Well, I don't see Rosie O'donell as being a good choice to represent "the left". I'm not thrilled about it.

But, I think that they are on the right track. There is a big audience for the anti-fox.

She's too damned flaky, that's for sure. Still, I'm sure that a lot of conservatives -- even neo-conservatives -- cringe at the antics of Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh.