Posted on 03/05/2009 4:47:54 PM PST by Big_Monkey
Comedian D.L. Hughley was pummeled by critics when his weekend talk show debuted on CNN last fall. "What the hell was CNN thinking?" a columnist for AdAge asked after watching the first episode. It remains unclear what was running through the minds of CNN execs when they signed him up for the spectacularly unfunny program featuring painfully awkward interviews. But the network may have come to its senses or at least decided to cut its losses. A source tells us that CNN has decided to cancel the show due to "budgetary constraints." We haven't heard back yet from reps at CNN, although the move wouldn't be surprising given CNN's troubles as of late and the fact that HLN (the network you used to know as Headline News) is now "beating its older sibling CNN in the target 25-54 demo," according to Broadcasting & Cable. We'll let you know as soon as we hear more. Update: It's confirmed: Hughley is out. An official statement from CNN and more detail on his departure below.
Here's an official statement from a rep from CNN, who tells us that it was Hughley's decision to end the show and not specifically related to budget issues:
"D.L. approached CNN about being permanently based in Los Angeles, where his family lives. To accommodate this, we agreed upon a new role where he will be a contributor for the network based in Los Angeles. We are eager to continue our relationship with D.L. who is a tremendous talent and a valued colleague."
I watch Bernie Mac reruns every day.
Who??
Dang! the only CNN show that I would occasionally watch is gone. Good riddance.
Yes!
But now he will be demanding a bailout.
CNN has minds? I thought they were robots.
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I wonder if it has anything to do with him calling the Repbulican party a bunch of Nazis?
Collectivist News Network sublet to (CCNN) Collectivist Comedian News Network. Perhaps they can lure the other unfunny collectivist comedians from their bigger gigs.
never watched the show... was it really that bad? Worst than Al Franken?
Now if Fox would ditch that very unfunny dude (Frank something?) who does bad imitations on the Sunday NFL pre-show.
When you make people yearn for the good old days of Jimmy Kimmel, you really stink.
HA HA!
I just wish someone had a chance to call him out, on air, on his Nazi comments..
He served his purpose in a roundabout, unintentional way. Exposed Michael Steele for the RINO he is.
as a blast from the recent past to these losers
NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE!!!!
Don’t let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!!
Never heard of him until the Steele interview, never watched his show.
Based on comparative performances, comedian D.L. Hughley should be running for president. Much funnier than Stuart Smalley.
LMFAO!
EPIC FAIL.
I don't know what Michael Steele's politics may be. I don't think Michael Steele knows what Micael Steele's politics might be as well.
But, one thing is clear. He is in WAY over his head (as demonstrated by his Hughley appearance). And, he needs to be replaced immediately.
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