Posted on 09/10/2009 10:33:24 AM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
First on TVNewser: John Stossel, the longtime ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of "20/20," is leaving ABC to join Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. TVNewser has learned Stossel will host a weekly, one-hour program for the 2-year-old business channel. He's expected to signed a multi-year deal with Fox which will include regular appearances on Fox News Channel during daytime and primetime. He'll also host four, hour-long specials on Fox News, much like the business/consumer specials he'd hosted for years on ABC.
Stossel, a libertarian, has been appearing on Fox News for years as a guest on shows including "The O'Reilly Factor," "Hannity & Colmes" and "The Big Story."
Stossel joined "20/20" in 1981 and was upped to co-anchor in 2003. TVNewser has learned there was a window in Stossel's ABC contract which allowed him to jump to Fox.
Stossel's departure from ABC means there will soon be another anchor vacancy at the network. Last week, Charlie Gibson announced his retirement paving the way for Diane Sawyer to take over on "World News" beginning in January. "20/20's" other co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas, is one of the top names being mentioned for the GMA slot.
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Wonder if Jake Tapper will be next?
Welcome John, now I can watch you :-)
Stossel is brilliant!
Mr Stossel, what took you so long?
you should bottle whatever you’re drinking.
It seems you’ve had enough for tonight, each post gets screwier - better put the bottle down
Stossel is a really nice addition to Fox. No need to ever watch the MSM Obozo channels again.
Okay newb. Now why does he not belong at FOX? Does Shep or Whorealdo belong at FOX?
The same Rupert Murdoch who did a fundraiser for Hillary?
What did I say that was even slightly screwy?
Herman Cain is terrific and he puts out a newsletter occasionally. It’s not much yet but I expect it to improve, now that he has gained so much popularity with conservatives. He speaks the truth and speaks clearly and with conviction. I’m glad I can hear him on talk radio. http://www.hermancain.com/
Stossel said this morning on Fox, the reason he left, was he had very strong opions of the health care bill and ABC would not allow him to do it. so he went to Fox,,,,,,A good fit
Mazel Tov!
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