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NBC orders psychological testing for David Gregory
NY Post ^ | 4/21/14 | Emily Smith

Posted on 04/21/2014 10:02:27 AM PDT by jimbo123

NBC’s “Meet the Press” has fallen to such ratings lows that network brass ordered psychological research of the host David Gregory and his family, in a bid to make him more likable.

Friends of Gregory and even his wife were interviewed by a psychologist commissioned by NBC to find out how the host of the flagship Sunday morning show might relate to audiences better.

The Washington Post reported, “Last year, the network undertook an unusual assessment of the 43-year-old journalist, commissioning a psychological consultant to interview his friends and even his wife.

“The idea, according to a network spokeswoman, Meghan Pianta, was ‘to get perspective and insight from people who know him best.’ But the research project struck some at NBC as odd, given that Gregory has been employed there for nearly 20 years.”

The days of “Meet the Press” ruling Sunday mornings seem a long time ago — now it is in third place.

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KEYWORDS: bwahahaha; consultant; davidgregory; gregory; meetthepress; nbcantiamerican; phychologist; psychology
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To: Cyber Liberty

Exactly...what with HIPPA requirements and all.

I guess the other reason for releasing any information at all would be if he agreed to release it...which would make him just dumb


61 posted on 04/21/2014 10:55:19 AM PDT by rights with responsibilities
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To: Aria
RE :”I am amazed that anyone still watches that old fossil Bob Schieffer on CBS Face the Nation.
Whose his audience?
.......
My husband. :-((( And other than CBS he watches the golf channel”

That strikes me as a show that would be popular in the old folks homes, very low key and boring.

Excitement on that show is McCain or Grahamnesty as a guest.

63 posted on 04/21/2014 10:58:11 AM PDT by sickoflibs (Obama : 'You can keep your doctor if you want. I never tell a lie ')
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To: jimbo123

The real problem is simple. He’s just not liberal enough.


65 posted on 04/21/2014 11:00:23 AM PDT by umgud
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To: jimbo123

Diagnosis???

Brain Tumor.


66 posted on 04/21/2014 11:02:44 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: Cyber Liberty
Definitely a leak by Joe and Mika's agent, Ari Emanuel. They've been trying to get rid of Gregory for more than 2 years.


67 posted on 04/21/2014 11:03:14 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: justiceseeker93

You got that right.


68 posted on 04/21/2014 11:03:28 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Progressive is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: jimbo123
Exchange between GWB and Gregory while in France, shows Gregory's unwarranted arrogance. Gregory is obnoxious beyond his politics!

Bush was obviously perturbed and made fun of--and made a fool of-- Gregory.

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He added: "And the fact that protesters show up ó that's good. I mean, I'm in a democracy."

Mr. Bush was responding to Mr. Gregory's question about anti-American demonstrations in Germany, Russia and France during the president's visits to these nations since Wednesday.

"I wonder why it is you think there are such strong sentiments in Europe against you and against this administration?" the reporter said. "Why, particularly, there's a view that you and your administration are trying to impose America's will on the rest of the world, particularly when it comes to the Middle East and where the war on terrorism goes next?" Turning to Mr. Chirac, he added in French: "And, Mr. President, would you maybe comment on that?"

"Very good," Mr. Bush said sardonically. "The guy memorizes four words, and he plays like he's intercontinental."

"I can go on," Mr. Gregory offered.

"I'm impressed - que bueno," said Mr. Bush, using the Spanish phrase for "how wonderful." He deadpanned: "Now I'm literate in two languages."

Roars of laughter filled both the press conference room and a press filing center elsewhere in the city, where many members of the White House press corps were watching the exchange on live television.

69 posted on 04/21/2014 11:04:09 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Irenic

Ari Emanuel is Joe and Mika’s agent and they want Gregory’s time slot.


70 posted on 04/21/2014 11:04:54 AM PDT by jimbo123
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To: oust the louse

Holy cow.


71 posted on 04/21/2014 11:05:29 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: jimbo123

LOL!


72 posted on 04/21/2014 11:06:42 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: sickoflibs

I know. My early 40 something brother in law thinks FOX News is the Al Jerezza for right wingers. My sister watches the propaganda on the Today show.

I just have to ignore it. I do get sick of the arguing on FOX. I prefer FR - much more informative and entertaining.


73 posted on 04/21/2014 11:12:04 AM PDT by Aria ( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coup d'etats.)
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To: RandallFlagg

Because laws don’t apply to liberals, just conservative peasants.


74 posted on 04/21/2014 11:14:18 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Haven't you lost enough freedoms? Support an end to the WOD now.)
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To: justiceseeker93

To make him more LIKEABLE????? Seriously?

Do you network geniuses ever CONSIDER the fact that your bias MIGHT have something to do with your Golden Child’s fall from the perch????


75 posted on 04/21/2014 11:21:05 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: jimbo123

The guy is lying scum and nothing he can do will make me like him.


76 posted on 04/21/2014 11:22:32 AM PDT by RetiredArmy (MARANATHA, MARANATHA, Come quickly LORD Jesus!!! Father send thy Son!! Its Time!)
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To: jimbo123

She’s pretty, uh, “chesty.” If it can be written into her contract she needs to wear tight clothing, it might be quite a boost to the ratings...


77 posted on 04/21/2014 11:22:58 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (H.L. Mencken: "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.")
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To: Aria
RE :”I know. My early 40 something brother in law thinks FOX News is the Al Jerezza for right wingers. My sister watches the propaganda on the Today show”

Bill O Reilly is Al Jerezza for the misinformed.
Maybe he watched Hannity once, that will do it.

The only shows I like on FNC are Cavuto and Megyn Kelly.
Brett Bauer has some good stuff too.

This guest host Shannon Bream I have a fondness for. She puts me to sleep after holiday dinners. She has a very attractive and well mannered way of communicating.


78 posted on 04/21/2014 11:25:32 AM PDT by sickoflibs (Obama : 'You can keep your doctor if you want. I never tell a lie ')
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To: jimbo123

Question when they going have whole network MSNBC be tested


79 posted on 04/21/2014 11:31:37 AM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: MeshugeMikey

Nice “picture”-—except that the Gatsby character was actually a pretty good and decent man surrounded by corrupt and unlikeable folks.

David Gregory is, on the other hand, a very despicable, unlikeable and dishonest person swimming in a sea of dishonest, unlikeable folks in the mainstream media.


80 posted on 04/21/2014 11:32:54 AM PDT by House Atreides
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