Here's the problem with Greta Van Susteren: Her show doesn't fit the Fox format. When she ventures into politics, it is obvious the "On The Record" hostess is clueless. The lawyer lucky enough to get on TV because of crime (O.J.) finds crime isn't prime anymore. Greta sucked the life out of the Natalee Holloway Aruba mystery. The murdering Petersons - Scott and Drew.Greta's "exclusive" interviews with Sarah Palin were an ass-kissing embarrassment (so were Matt Lauer's), and she and her ambulance-chasing lawyer husband's subsequent relationship with the Alaska governor and First Dude Todd lend more credibility to critics claiming Van Susteren gets too close to her sources. [photo: Todd Palin & Van Susteren at the WHCD]
Watching Greta cozy up to Sarah Palin made me uncomfortable; I got the vibes that Greta was in love with the governor.
Greta's "brand" is not the future of Fox News. Her blog "Gretawire" should be called Gretawired. Shouting, shrill, and self-serving. I read it a few times and was distracted by all the capital letters and her obsession with CNN - the network that launched her care
er. She knows zip about politics; nobody values her political insights if the self-proclaimed non-journalist has any. Narcissistic Greta appears hellbent on merely promoting herself. Remember this is the same woman [before photo right] who appeared in People magazine in 2002 after undergoing a facelift (she claims she only had an eye job). Some say Fox engineered the surgery timing and press buzz to coincide with Greta's Fox News debut.
er. She knows zip about politics; nobody values her political insights if the self-proclaimed non-journalist has any. Narcissistic Greta appears hellbent on merely promoting herself. Remember this is the same woman [before photo right] who appeared in People magazine in 2002 after undergoing a facelift (she claims she only had an eye job). Some say Fox engineered the surgery timing and press buzz to coincide with Greta's Fox News debut. Prediction: Greta's contract won't be renewed. It might be tempting to insert Glenn Beck into the 10p slot, but he's killing in a time period that is normally ratings suicide. Fox brass deny the lovely and talented lawyer Megyn Kelly is at the top of the short list to replace Greta.
"A Host Defends Her Brand" Brian Stelter NYT: "Ms. Van Susteren’s ratings remain the envy of many a cable news host — but the numbers are considerably lower than those of Fox’s opinion shows, and they have prompted speculation (dismissed by the network) that she might be moved from the competitive 10 p.m. time slot... It is unclear how much longer Ms. Van Susteren will be at Fox. When Glenn Beck joined the network in January and posted high ratings in the 5 p.m. time slot, some wondered whether his program would be moved to 10 p.m. Ms. Van Susteren’s contract will end next year, if it is not renewed. Megyn Kelly, a morning co-host who is considered a rising star at Fox, is the leading candidate to replace Ms. Van Susteren at 10 p.m., according to three people with knowledge of the deliberations, which were intended to be private. Like Ms. Van Susteren, Ms. Kelly has a legal background and Washington reporting experience. Mr. Shine said the depiction of Ms. Kelly as Ms. Van Susteren’s replacement was “100 percent inaccurate.”Ms. Van Susteren declined to say how long she expected to stay at Fox, saying, “I really enjoy what I’m doing” but adding, “there’s a lot more to life than this.”
There is considederably more art than science to the process of picking successful cable news tv talk hosts. Who's next? Justin Timberlake? Luke Russert? Mancow?
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ReplyDeleteYou say that like its' a bad thing.
Greta is becoming yesterday's news unless some other hot shot (or sorry case) gets murdered. Face it she is the mirror of Nancy Grace who is a total waste of electrons. I believe unless there is a good murder/kidnapping soon that can be milked for 9-12 months, Greta may walk. Replacement? I would vote for Hemmer and Kelly great eye candy and politically astute.
ReplyDeleteIs she still on???
ReplyDeleteI like Greta more since she moved away from the "dead white girl" shows.
ReplyDeleteShe seems a little frantic lately, but I still like her. I hope they can work something out.
Greta was pro Hillary before she was pro Palin so I am wondering if this is a feminist position not a political position for Greta?
ReplyDeleteMaybe, Keyboard Jockey, but she didn't appear to have a girl crush on Hillary.
ReplyDeleteCara, how does Greta "rebrand" herself as anything other than the purveyor of "dead white girl" mysteries?
Mas Triste: Yes, I suppose I sound negative. When the vultures of misery start circling victims of coal mining disasters soliciting clients, yeah, ambulance chasing is too kind...
Somebody leaked this story to the NYT. Who? Anyohe know?
Since Kelly's child is due in the Fall, I don't see her taking the 10 p.m. slot, or maybe that would work out better for her schedule when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteShoot Megyn could deliver on the set and provide more interesting and relevent news that half the anchor jockeys on the air now.
ReplyDeleteDon;t Greta and Old man Palin make a nice couple. With a wife like Sarah, what the Hell is he doing so far from home?
ReplyDelete""Ambulance-chasing lawyer".
ReplyDeleteYou say that like its' a bad thing."
Yeah, and sometimes ChickieBoo even says "sucks" like it's a bad thing...
I don't know anything, but I somehow think Megyn Kelly isn't ready to give up her morning show. Much of the pressure to perform is shared with Hemmer and she has it made... she can guest host all she wants and can out her law degree to work as a panelist whenever she wants. I think Greta gets renewed.
Maybe, Keyboard Jockey, but she didn't appear to have a girl crush on Hillary.
ReplyDeleteMarty, that might have a been a who gets to be on top kinda thing ;) You know someone is the dominant partner. I don't think Hillary lies still for anyone LOL.