tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post8338255009573246085..comments2023-08-19T05:57:04.215-04:00Comments on All Things CNN: Gergen Quizzes SpitzerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-35953883928252093112010-10-07T12:12:18.381-04:002010-10-07T12:12:18.381-04:00It appears that I am in the minority. I liked the ...It appears that I am in the minority. I liked the show and will continue to watch.<br /><br />In today's environment, it is refreshing to watch intelligent guests discussing issues in a cival manner.Heidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-58261313793078894452010-10-06T19:29:29.724-04:002010-10-06T19:29:29.724-04:00If you folks are really interesting in the state o...If you folks are really interesting in the state of cable news, New York Magazine's lead story "Chasing Fox," is now on the news stand. Very interesting behind the scenes look.<br />It seems Jon Klein renewed his contract just this past June, and thought he was "safe." I guess renewing might mean more money, but it doesn't mean you keep the job.<br />Klein wanted to keep Cooper, their brightest star on CNN, but couldn't cut a deal with CBS to "share his talents." A must read, for interpretation of reading in between the lines. So it seems that Cooper was left negotiating his own deal with Time Warner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-43641987396755707052010-10-06T13:45:12.137-04:002010-10-06T13:45:12.137-04:00CNN is responsible for it's own downfall.
Once...CNN is responsible for it's own downfall.<br />Once they went panel crazy it became<br />toast. Spitzer, Parker and Morgan are<br />not the right fit for CNN. This could have<br />all been prevented.CNN waited too long to<br />fire Jon Klein. The damage has already been<br />done and no one at the network seems to<br />have any ideas how to fix it. Given Klein's<br />track record someone should have stopped<br />him a whole lot sooner. You just don't dig<br />a deeper hole for yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-68930049516569951412010-10-06T12:16:37.132-04:002010-10-06T12:16:37.132-04:00Not long ago CNN announced that they
hired Kaj La...Not long ago CNN announced that they <br />hired Kaj Larsen on AM. He was filing<br />reports from Pakistan. You could tell<br />Candy Crowley was impessed with his<br />reports by the look on her face and<br />that is saying a lot considering she<br />is regarded as one of the best writers<br />in news. Why not hire the rest of the<br />team and get a new series going. Right<br />now you could hire them and have docs<br />ready to go at the beginning of the year.<br />All of the correspondents for Vanguard<br />do excellent work and it is not the norm.<br />Vanguard is truly topics you won't see<br />anywhere else. The only thing is they<br />are on Current and there is doubt as to<br />wether Current will even be around <br />much longer and some really good <br />journos will be up for grabs who are<br />multi platform journos.<br /><br />CNN does need something radical like<br />Infomania at 8.If Conor Knighton &<br />CO is not a radical change from all<br />the other offerings for the hour. I don't<br />know what is. Infomania can easily be<br />turned into a daily look at news and<br />media. It is an all out media assault<br />and yes jokes about CNN and the others.<br />This is another show that can come on<br />within a short period of time.Brett<br />Erlich could really spice things of when<br />it comes to politics and Conor actually<br />started out doing a segment called<br />Newsblast that lead to Infomania.Conor<br />is even the executive producer of the show.<br />Right from the opening when he says in<br />the words of people in the media it's<br />gonna be to the very end is funny and<br />nothing like what is out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-84033481164678802252010-10-06T11:11:11.897-04:002010-10-06T11:11:11.897-04:00CNN for your own good just stop before it is
too l...CNN for your own good just stop before it is<br />too late. The debut of Parker Spitzer could<br />not even beat John King. Not a good sign.<br />I have a feeling this show will drag CNN<br />down and before too long will be drawing<br />less than 300,000 viewers. I have a question.<br />Why did CNN give Spitzer such a coveted<br />time slot since he has zero tv experience<br />and is a disgraced politician. CNN just keeps<br />making it bad al by themselves. FNC and <br />MSNBC are just standing by and watching<br />CNN burn. Tell me they are not dumb enough<br />to stick with Jon Klein's plans. Somebody<br />needs to put out the fires like now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-8786711993538176932010-10-06T10:04:56.361-04:002010-10-06T10:04:56.361-04:00Total misread by CNN here. CNN managed
to convince...Total misread by CNN here. CNN managed<br />to convince itself that the reason the ratings<br />were falling was tied to opinion and nothing<br />else. Wrong, it is bad shows. The promo alone<br />for Parker Spitzer is a huge turnoff. When <br />Spitzer says we can have a conversation. I<br />find myself asking what about viewers.It<br />is the latest of CNN going with people who<br />are too full of themselves. Enough already<br />CNN.CNN thinks it is more important than<br />the news and turning the CNN lineup into<br />HLN in prime time is a huge mistake. Just<br />look at the ratings for HLN. Nancy beats<br />CNN because the show on CNN for the<br />hour is that bad. Next colossal failure :<br />Piers Morgan unless the suits stop it<br />before it happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-7796505786341005992010-10-06T09:16:34.707-04:002010-10-06T09:16:34.707-04:00The problem with this show is that it is nothing
n...The problem with this show is that it is nothing<br />new for CNN.FNC & MSNBC have moved on and<br />CNN is stuck in the 90's. You have to constantly<br />upgrade your product and CNN has failed to do<br />this and it shows. The news is dated, the formats<br />are dated and CNN is stuck in an ideological <br />universe that is out of whack.It It is recorded<br />and heavily edited sot that tells you that this<br />show is show bad they have to edit it to make<br />something. Not a good sign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-47326309569457986362010-10-06T08:21:04.807-04:002010-10-06T08:21:04.807-04:00It serves CNN right for going with partisans
and p...It serves CNN right for going with partisans<br />and pundits.CNN needs to focus on its news<br />operation before it is too late. People turn<br />to CNN for news. That is the strength of CNN.<br />Prime time is pretty bad on CNN. Not live for<br />3 hours and just talk. Why does CNN insist<br />on banging it's head up against a wall.CNN<br />is losing viewers because they are not worth<br />watching.If you watch CNN you don't learn<br />anything other than what people think. How<br />is that good tv.It ends up being no tv since<br />tv is a visual medium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-29788895833834136532010-10-06T07:35:25.074-04:002010-10-06T07:35:25.074-04:00The show is horrible and CNN had no room
for erro...The show is horrible and CNN had no room<br />for error. For once CNN try to do a show<br />that is not about left vs right. It is a real<br />shame when Countdown has more news<br />than the 8 pm show on CNN. You just don't<br />give these 2 people a show on CNN. MSNBC<br />is giving CNN a royal butt kicking. MSNBC<br />has better show opens, modern graphics<br />and doesn't have a bunch of junk on the<br />screen.CNN can't afford to stick with Parker<br />Spitzer long term. They keep falling behind.<br />Maybe CNN should go for the Morning Joe<br />executive producer or Bill Wolf from TRMS.<br />CNN could really use some creativity now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-62299975196351801122010-10-06T01:28:40.771-04:002010-10-06T01:28:40.771-04:00I'm beginning to like Ms Parker. I think she r...I'm beginning to like Ms Parker. I think she resonates somehow with viewers more than Mr.Spitzer.<br />She has a certain charm and wit and keeps her cool.<br />Spitzer needs to stop commanding the stage and talking over her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-15307045491226561752010-10-05T23:11:46.966-04:002010-10-05T23:11:46.966-04:00CNN should have hired the kids from Vanguard.
They...CNN should have hired the kids from Vanguard.<br />They are journalists who understand the digital<br />age and have delivered some of the best docs<br />hands down. Watching a blank screen is better<br />than Parker Spitzer. It is hard to take CNN <br />seriously with this show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540471114822045290.post-51664668711686599592010-10-05T21:16:30.117-04:002010-10-05T21:16:30.117-04:00Another failure for CNN. How come Klein
wasn't...Another failure for CNN. How come Klein<br />wasn't fired for coming up with this disaster?<br />Spitzer will be canceled within 6 weeks.CNN's<br />bread and butter is news and they need to get<br />back to doing real news real soon.An ideologue<br />hour with different player will not work. You<br />don't give someone like Spitzer the lead<br />show in prime time on CNN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com