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Fox News Channel Plays Musical Anchors (ED Hill off Fox & Friends)
NY Daily News ^ | 09/25/06

Posted on 09/25/2006 4:44:17 AM PDT by Kieri

The Fox News Channel shakes up its anchor roster a little today, with former WABC/ Ch. 7 correspondent E.D. Hill moving from "Fox & Friends" to the network's "Fox Live" anchor team.

Former CBS News anchor Gretchen Carlson will take Hill's place as a co-host of the freewheeling morning show.

"Gretchen's warm personality and dynamic energy are a perfect fit for 'Fox & Friends,'" Bill Shine, senior vice president of programming, said in a statement.

Also starting today on FNC is "Live Desk With Martha MacCallum" at 1 p.m., replacing "Dayside," and a full hour of news with Jane Skinner at 2 p.m.


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KEYWORDS: edhill; fnc; foxandfriends; foxfriends; foxnews; foxnewschannel; gretchencarlson; news; ohhumwhocares
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To: Guenevere

No fan of E.D. here either. She is way too full of herself and too often tried to be too smart for her own good. I think being on the radio with O'Reilly has gone to her head. She likes to hear her own voice way too much.


141 posted on 09/25/2006 7:24:58 PM PDT by KsSunflower
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To: Welike ike

Gretchen Carson came to FNC about six month or so ago. FNC resently redesigned their webpage and the bios are not available anymore :(


142 posted on 09/25/2006 7:26:10 PM PDT by Kaslin (No matter what the left says. G.W. Bush will be remembered as the best president of this century)
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To: Kieri

She'll be missed.

She termed herself a "conservative Democrat" but based on what I saw of her, she would not be very welcome in the Democrat Party of today.

She was always gracious, very intelligent and a highly classy lady.

She was far brighter than her co-hosts, especially Kilmeade who should be relegated to the locker room and commenting on sports and jocks - subjects he is far more familiar with than international or national politics. HE is the clown of the show and probably kept around for amusement. Judge Napolitano is pretty interesting philosophically - I can't figure where he is coming from - but I wish he stop slicking back his hair and learn to laugh a bit more sedately.

The black guy they had on weekends was a real jerk. That Kelly fellow who replaced him is far more intelligent and classy.

I remember seeing her on one show when she said she and her family had been out target or trap shooting ovr the weekend or fishing.


143 posted on 09/25/2006 7:32:51 PM PDT by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis, Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
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To: lawdude
On more than one occasion I have seen her tackle a dem on serious issues. . .

ED knew all about Juanita Broaddrick, and wasn't afraid to tackle that subject either.

I will miss her.

144 posted on 09/25/2006 7:35:21 PM PDT by mombonn (God is looking for spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.)
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To: tiredoflaundry

Several weeks ago, There was a thread on how to improve Fox....Get rid of Julian and Hill, dump the lame Dayside and replace worthless weekend fillers with "24" Reruns.
Roger Ailes read the thread.


145 posted on 09/25/2006 7:46:25 PM PDT by TET1968 (SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
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To: Parthalan

I usually flip over to another staton When Kimberly Guilfoyle is on. I can't stand her show


146 posted on 09/25/2006 7:51:26 PM PDT by Kaslin (No matter what the left says. G.W. Bush will be remembered as the best president of this century)
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To: Kieri

This is like the thread from some alternative bizarro universe...

People saying E.D. was the dumb one? E.D. was clearly the one on the Fox & Friends set with gravitas - totally on the ball, witty and warm - one of the few FoxNews babes with substance (she was probably about the only one allowed to wear non-leg revealing fashions on a regular basis). The show will suffer immensely without her. Gretchen is way too stiff to come close to replacing E.D.

And some of the suggestions for substitutes! Linda Vester? Gag me with a spoon! Lauren Green? Nice and competent, but way too awkward and uncomfortable in the middle chair on Fox & Friends. Juliet Huddy? Seems like a skanky party girl.

Kiran Chetry clearly should have gotten the gig - she's got the brains and the warmth and is THE smokin' hottest of all the FoxNews babes!


147 posted on 09/25/2006 7:51:40 PM PDT by LikeLight
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To: TommyDale

Glad to see a man of reality on this bizzaro thread. Thank you, for the view to the news. Fox is going to take a hard negative ratings hit in the west, just by the ED bump to breaking news. She is absolutely obnoxious, in combo with an already terrible morning line-up.


148 posted on 09/25/2006 8:26:33 PM PDT by Treader (Human convenience is always on the edge of a breakthrough, or a sellout.)
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To: StarFan; Dutchy; Timesink; VPMWife78; Starman417; ajolympian2004; Gracey; Alamo-Girl; RottiBiz; ...
FoxFan ping!

Sorry I'm a bit late in pinging some of these articles. I've been away for a few days.

StarFan: Thanks for the heads up on these "shakeups" at Fox News Channel.

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my FoxFan list. *Warning: This can be a high-volume ping list at times.

149 posted on 09/25/2006 10:43:09 PM PDT by nutmeg (National security trumps everything else.)
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To: Kieri

It's hard to believe, but, they were together as a team for about 7 years, huh?


150 posted on 09/25/2006 11:07:50 PM PDT by no dems (I'll take a moral Mormon over a demonic Democrat or repugnant RINO anyday.)
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To: Kieri
Bring back Linda Vester and I will start watching again.
151 posted on 09/25/2006 11:10:24 PM PDT by OKIEDOC (Kalifornia now a certified socialist state reporting to Mexico City for further instructions)
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To: AKSurprise

I was hopeful EDs replacement would be Gretchen. Of all, she was the one who stood out because when she was filling in on Fox & Friends, she seemed at ease and Steve and Brian enjoyed having her with them. If Steve & Brian had any input, I'm sure they ranked her up there.


152 posted on 09/26/2006 4:55:57 AM PDT by maxter
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To: MarkL

"She's great, and I'm terribly upset that Fox would break up such a great team."

Me too. Weren't they #1 on the early morning shows? Why mess with it if it "ain't" broke?


153 posted on 09/26/2006 5:03:39 AM PDT by Humal
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To: Treader
Thank you!
154 posted on 09/26/2006 5:46:48 AM PDT by TommyDale (Iran President Ahmadinejad is shorter than Tom Daschle!)
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To: no dems
It's hard to believe, but, they were together as a team for about 7 years, huh?

I remember when ED subbed for Allison Costarini first thing in the morning when the two-anchor crew sat at glass desks with their legs hanging out. I liked ED instantly for her attitude, her smile and her warmth. Fox & Friends was formed not too long after that, with Steve and Brian.

Maybe when the kids are a little older ED will get to come back. Personally, I'd LOVE to see her move to weekends! The Saturday and Sunday crews feel like uncomfortable shoes. ED could really pull things together.

I really missed her this morning. ED, if you read the posts here, please know we hope for the best for you!

155 posted on 09/26/2006 6:38:12 AM PDT by Kieri (A Grafted Branch (Rom. 11))
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To: Kieri
Don't cry too much for Edith Ann. She looked amazing yesterday on Fox News Live at 10AM. I don't know if it is the lighting or the fact she doesn't have to sit behind a coffee table, but she hasn't looked this good on camera in years.


156 posted on 09/26/2006 6:42:46 AM PDT by BaBaStooey (I heart Emma Caulfield.)
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To: ClaireSolt

>I also love the exotic looks of Harris Falkner. <

Harris is one of the, if not the most, attractive women in television news.


157 posted on 09/26/2006 6:43:14 AM PDT by Darnright (http://media.putfile.com/Webb-on-Allen)
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To: bluerose
You're thinking of Alisyn Camerota. I agree with you that she would be a great choice. She's got a great sense of humor and is quick-thinking - a necessary ability in order to keep up with Steve & Brian. I have watched F&F since its inception, and it's not a happy thought to turn on the TV and see Gretchen instead of E.D.
158 posted on 09/26/2006 7:25:58 AM PDT by Amanda King
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To: Parthalan

she reminds me of a lawyer who was a prosecutor for a few weeks before he was invited to seek employment elsewhere. (he was not that good and he was allowed out of his unwritten committment all new prosecutors are asked to give to stay a few years.)

He now advertises himself as a "former prosecutor".


159 posted on 09/26/2006 7:46:30 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: ncpatriot
don't know but someone said earlier that she is no longer at Fox.

Oh, I must have missed that! I saw where they said Linda Vester wasn't around but not Bridget. I agree she always seemed decent and pleasant, not over the top, and I'll bet a conservative. Hope she'll return.

160 posted on 09/26/2006 10:22:36 AM PDT by mupcat
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