On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 7:46 AM, Kevin M. <drunkbastar...@gmail.com> wrote: > > John King will host a political show to directly compete with > "Hardball." As opposed to hosting an actual news and information show > which would stand out as the only one of its kind on cable.* > > http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091112/ap_en_tv/us_tv_lou_dobbs
The WaPo (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/12/AR2009111208290.html?hpid=topnews) describes it differently, as CNN counterprograming opinion with straight news "The decision, described by network sources, amounts to a doubling down on straight news. King, a former Associated Press writer, is known for his reporting and neutral approach to politics, while Dobbs has grown increasingly opinionated in recent years, especially on such issues as his opposition to illegal immigration. "The program will reflect what CNN is all about: the widest range of opinions from across the political spectrum," CNN President Jon Klein said in a statement. He said King will "share his passion and his insights about what is really going on in Washington and across the country." " I gave up on KO a long time ago, and even though I love Rachel I can't watch her regularly. If CNN wanted to experiment with doing actual news programs I might start watching them again, but I doubt they will. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to tvornottv-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
