Politico's Michael Calderone recently interviewed Schultz, who said his new MSNBC gig is a “dream come true.”
Of course, the network runs a distant third in the 6 PM time slot among cable news networks. Also, despite the fact that the previous occupant at 6 PM, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue", was actually showing ratings growth, MSNBC President Phil Griffin appeared to be criticizing the show and its host, David Shuster, in the piece...
“I think doing the kind of program Shuster was doing wasn’t the right fit for that hour,” Griffin said. “I think you need a big personality to drive that hour, to compete...”
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Of course, the network runs a distant third in the 6 PM time slot among cable news networks. Also, despite the fact that the previous occupant at 6 PM, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue", was actually showing ratings growth, MSNBC President Phil Griffin appeared to be criticizing the show and its host, David Shuster, in the piece...
“I think doing the kind of program Shuster was doing wasn’t the right fit for that hour,” Griffin said. “I think you need a big personality to drive that hour, to compete...”
Full story:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22427.html