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Maddow Now Number 1 at MSNBC - Olbermann's Tears Flood 30 Rock
TVNewser ^ | 9/21/08 | SteveK

Posted on 09/23/2008 8:06:08 AM PDT by GPSkins

With two weeks under her TV belt, Rachel Maddow has become a bonafide hit for MSNBC. Last week the program was #2 in cable news in both the A25-54 demo and in Total Viewers at 9pmET, beating CNN's Larry King Live. FNC's Hannity & Colmes was the top-rated broadcast at 9pmET. On Friday, Maddow's was the #1 show in the demo at 9pmET topping a Hannity-less H&C.

Last Tuesday and Thursday, Maddow's program was the #1 show on MSNBC.

In the two weeks since Maddow took over the 9pmET slot, the program's nine shows have averaged 556,000 demo viewers and 1.6M Total Viewers. Maddow's averages are more than double the final two weeks (eight shows) of Verdict with Dan Abrams (225,000 demo / 601,000 Total Viewers.)


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: maddow; msnbc; olbermann; ratings
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Hilarious. Olbermann to be placed on suicide watch next?
1 posted on 09/23/2008 8:06:11 AM PDT by GPSkins
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To: GPSkins

Send him a couple of cartons of Camels.


2 posted on 09/23/2008 8:07:11 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: GPSkins
It is my understanding Olberdork was pushing to bring her on board as his macho alter ego.
3 posted on 09/23/2008 8:09:05 AM PDT by jrooney (Obama's mentor says God Da*n America. That explains Obama's refusal to put his hand over his heart.)
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To: GPSkins

Freak shows always attract an audience at first. After a while the oddity wears off.


4 posted on 09/23/2008 8:10:24 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: jrooney
I wonder what the new owners of MSNBC will do?

GE tanking even after being put on no short list.

5 posted on 09/23/2008 8:10:38 AM PDT by scooby321 (Cai)
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To: GPSkins

If only Oberman had that time slot, he’s beat the pants off her. (yeah, right)


6 posted on 09/23/2008 8:10:41 AM PDT by umgud
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To: GPSkins

Not sure why anybody’s happy about this. Larger audiences for another far left MSNBC host is nothing to celebrate.
We need to get ratings up for more balanced or conservative hosts


7 posted on 09/23/2008 8:10:53 AM PDT by MillardFillmore
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To: MillardFillmore

She makes me ill. But then, I change the channel quickly and the pain goes away.


8 posted on 09/23/2008 8:15:03 AM PDT by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: GPSkins

My theory: Every LBG in the country when polled says they watch Rachel.

I have tried to watch it and can’t get past 10 minutes of it. She talks out of the side of her mouth and looks like a feminine version of a guy.


9 posted on 09/23/2008 8:16:45 AM PDT by HD1200
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To: GPSkins

Her show is absolutely hideous. It’s Olberdork on testosterone.
The rating can’t hold


10 posted on 09/23/2008 8:17:51 AM PDT by wilco200 (Typical White Person)
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To: GPSkins

There must be a LOT more GAY people that want to watch one of their own say awful things but with a smile.


11 posted on 09/23/2008 8:18:49 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: HD1200

She is still more macho than Olberdork.


12 posted on 09/23/2008 8:19:14 AM PDT by jrooney (Obama's mentor says God Da*n America. That explains Obama's refusal to put his hand over his heart.)
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To: GPSkins

Who is this Maddow guy? He doesn’t seem to be as moonbatty as Olberdung.


13 posted on 09/23/2008 8:20:01 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life ;o)
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To: GPSkins
*Must resist she's a he jokes*
14 posted on 09/23/2008 8:23:18 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: GPSkins
Come on already... Do FReepers have a warped sense of view on everything?

Take a baseball analogy... The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have been in 1st all year... If the Sox overtake them (not likely) and the Blue Jays come in 2nd, would they be crushed? Would you laugh at them? Would the world see them as losers?

Olbermann is a disgusting pig... A liar, a charlatan... however, he HIT the cover off the ball, attracting around a million lefties a night... He FAR exceeded their expectations, and crushed his predecessors in that slot...

Nope, he's their rising star... Now there are 2 of them slimeballs.

15 posted on 09/23/2008 8:25:21 AM PDT by NYC Republican (Infuriate the MSM- vote for Palin/McCain)
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To: GPSkins

I hear that the CIA uses the Maddow show during interrogations, finding it more effective than waterboarding in breaking terrorists.


16 posted on 09/23/2008 8:25:22 AM PDT by TonyInOhio (This is no time to go wobbly.)
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“Who is this Maddow guy? He doesn’t seem to be as moonbatty as Olberdung.”

He's one of the older cowboys in the mob that hung Clint Eastwood by mistake in the movie, “Hang’em High”.

17 posted on 09/23/2008 8:25:28 AM PDT by headstamp 2 (Been here before)
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To: GPSkins

Damn, s/he has a better jaw line than I do.


18 posted on 09/23/2008 8:27:12 AM PDT by Free Vulcan (No prisoners. No mercy. Fight back or STFU!!!)
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To: GPSkins

Are they tuning in to watch her, or Pat Buchanan make fun of her?


19 posted on 09/23/2008 8:45:05 AM PDT by jerod (They were pro-abortion, for gun control & wanted a cleaner environment at all cost - The NAZI party)
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To: Free Vulcan

As they say in championship poker-”she’s got the nuts.”


20 posted on 09/23/2008 8:49:37 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus (( commander of the simian host))
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