Insiders tell TVNewser Tucker Carlson’s 6pmET show Tucker is getting the axe, but Carlson stays on as a political contributor to all MSNBC shows at least through the 2008 election. The official announcement, expected tomorrow, will include details about who will replace Tucker at 6pmET as well as other political programming additions. Sources say the network is going to beef up its schedule with more NBC News talent.
In recent days, Jossip, as well as other blogs, ratcheted up the talk that Tucker would be replaced “for a new project.” In its 33-month run, Carlson’s show has had two names, four time slots and multiple formats. At 6pmET, it builds on its Harbdall lead-in on some days, but loses audience on others.
Carlson is expected to host the show through next week, with his new role and title to take effect March 17. We’re told he’ll also be reporting from the campaign trail. Read on…
Finally! We have documented many of Tucker’s atrocities during his time at MSNBC and have been asking for this for years. Carlson will remain at MSNBC as a contributor for the time being, but at last, there’s a chance we’ll see a reality based, progressive show in that time slot. Rumor has it Air America Radio’s Rachel Maddow is working on a show for the network — we can only hope she gets her shot. She’s earned it.
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Good riddance to a smug, pasty-faced little bitch.
I love Rachel Madow. So much I have considered becoming a lesbian, but my wife won’t let me.
The spoiled man-child wingnut is out of another job. Hurray!
I doubt they’ll replace Tucker with Maddow. They’ll either find another right wing crank or some no-name
Liberalcorporate sock puppet who is a weak cartoon figure of a Liberal.It now clearly appears that the blow back of the Fed’s failure to defend the US Dollar is having serious consequences and has hit critical mass.
Good riddance. He is sooo annoying.
L.A. Confidential @ 5:
? The futures don’t look any more horrible than usual. What’s up?
Oh, and so long Tucker. One less anchor to make me wince in embarrassment for the state of our media.
19 per cent @ 2:
Yes, I too would become a lesbian if I could. Rachel rocks! And I think Mr. Carlson’s first name must be misspelled - surely it starts with the letter “F”?
more at my blog…
Rumor has it, as of about 6 mos. ago, that Rachel Maddow is getting her own show to replace Tucker.
Anonymous Hussein @ 7:
I was talking about Tuckers layoff. Have to cut costs.
Git ‘em Rachel. We love ya! You were one of the first to engage Tuckie-pie in a way that revealed what he really was.
There should be a sign in front of NBC with a skull and crossbones that says “Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter”
L.A. Confidential @ 10:
Ah, got ya. Merci.
Marcus Aurelius @ 1:
I don’t think this can be said enough.
ABOUT FUCKING TIME….
I too greatly admire Rachel Maddow’s intellect and comportment. I couldn’t care less about her personal proclivities.
She would be a great host. I somehow doubt that they will do it.
He only had this show because he has friends at MSNBC.
Im sure FauxNews will find him a spot to entertaine the ignorant right wing.
I guess it’s good to finally see a conservative show do poorly, but, all in all Tucker was one of the less offensive of the media conservatives. I think his problem is he’s a little too highbrow for the target demographic.
Limbaugh, Coulter, Kristol is who I’d like to see go down in flames.
The Rachel Maddow Show ; has a nice ring to it………….With her co-host , Stephanie Miller………….
Please, Bowtie, begone!
From what I’ve read he doesn’t need the money.
19 per cent @ 2:
Hahaha! I have been working on mine too. My latest attempt is “Three’s Company”. I will let you know how that works. I was half-way through the story when I began to wonder if Rachel might be the target. She and Keith are very close and share a mutual respect. How fun would it be watching Tweety trying to spread his venom with those two there? He would go up in flames like a christmas tree in July.
John McCain’s prostate @ 14:
To repeat..
MCMetal @ 19:
Stephanie Miller is great too and I don’t even have to be a lesbian, but my wife still won’t let me.
She should have gotten the morning show instead of that ass Scarbag.
I don’t think Rachel is pro hillary enough to get the job. This is apparently required to be on TV lately.
MSNBCia
Announcement:
The Tucker Carlson Fan Club will meet in booth # 6 at the Chattanooga McDonald’s on Browns Ferry Road to mourn our indescribable loss.
memyself @ 27:
PS - Bring 3 dollars for dinner
Greg @ 25:
They’ll probably lower the standard to keep up with the economy.
Tucker has never recovered from the verbal smackdown Jon Stewart gave him a couple years back.
About time. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Joe Scarborough is next.
This is MNBC we’re talking about here. I wouldn’t be surprised if the gave Ann Coulter the spot. It’s not as if they don’t give her so much air time already that she couldn’t be considered a regular host.
Oooh, quite a blow to the high standards of Beltway journalism.
Snowball @ 32:
Maybe Malkin will finally get her dream gig. WOW I GOT MY OWN TEEVEE SHOW!
FeRReT @ 30:
I believe that was Crossfire and that show folded up in a very short period of time after that smackdown. It was quite something and they were not expecting it at all.
Don’t let the door hit you in the ass.
Bye, bye, bye bitch.
Is there any doubt that MSNBC is now a arm of the Democratic Party?? Rachael Maddow? I mean come on, they can’t do any better than that, WOW!
Blue Lensman @ 28:
Yeah, a 3 dollar bill…
And let yourself and that absolutely ridiculous looking bow-tie of yours hit the fucking road you pathetic fucking geek. Only your mother, who obviously dresses your stupid ass, will miss you.
Rejoice!! Tuck Fucker! Hahahaha! Good riddance to that spoiled rich little bitch.
First Dancing with the Stars, and now this?
hmmm. Mike Malloy or bartcop. Those are my replacement choices.
“In its 33-month run, Carlson’s show has had two names, four time slots and multiple formats. At 6pmET, it builds on its Harbdall lead-in on some days, but loses audience on others.”
Doesn’t matter how nicely you package a turd. It’s still a turd.
Tucker, we hardly watched ye.
Oh Please, Oh please, Oh please, let Rachel have a show!!
chris @ 38:
Tell me exactly what the financial motivation of a giant corporation such as MSNBC (or any other Corporate Media outlet) with a vested interest the deregulatory ideology of the Republican party and business in front of the FCC, would be to make them have a Liberal bias.
You had to have the remote in your hand watching Tucker so you could quickly change channels to avoid aggravation. Of his many annoying habits was listening to how fair and balanced he thinks he is, how he believes he calls ‘em as he sees ‘em and his faux outrage at anything progressive. He thinks because he believes Al Sharpton is a good guy, it gives him a free pass to say anything about race that pops in his mind.
I think they should give the slot to Tucker’s Dog!
Yay! Bring on Maddow!
chris @ 38:
Tucker better than Maddow? Come on Chris. Don’t you have better things to do? Like contacting teenagers on online? I hope that you consider yourself comic relief.
They feature Rachel with Pat Buchanan frequently. I wouldn’t be surprised if MSNBC was thinking of a Crossfire revival. I could even settle for that. Better than Tucker anyway.
Couldn’t happen to a bigger dick!
with or without the bow tie his show sucked. possibly the most un-watchable program on msnbc. now if only morning joe could go.
Will Rachel be hired to win back some of the female viewers that have been offended by MSNBC???If so, I hope she does not turn into an ass like Keith and Chris.
My guess is they will try to get a household name-brand in to boost ratings.
Blue Lensman @ 28:
In attendance will be you, Bubba the love Sponge, and who else?
Oh, and if they are serious about replacing him with some real NBC news talent, I got news for them both Huntley and Brinkley are dead. Why not ask Uncle Walter Cronkite back?
Rachel Maddow replacing Tucker Carlson? –Fucking pinch me!
Rachel would be so great!!!!!!!!!!