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Megyn Kelly Moving to Primetime at Fox News
TVNEWSER ^ | July 2 | Merrill Knox

Posted on 07/02/2013 12:00:04 PM PDT by Hojczyk

Megyn Kelly is moving to primetime for Fox News Channel, the network announced this afternoon. But to which hour, is not known. Since 2010, Kelly has anchored the two-hour afternoon show “America Live.”

“Megyn is an exceptional talent who has successfully filled and surpassed each role we have given her at the network,” Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes said in a statement. “Her ability to command the screen, delve into the facts and lead a debate is what makes her one of the most sought-after anchors in the business.”

Kelly signed a new contract with Fox News in May. Last fall, before negotiations got underway, Ailes told TVNewser, “We have a great relationship. Eventually, we’d love her to stay here and be even a bigger star.”

“Roger Ailes hired me nine years ago when I was new to this business and he had little other than instinct to suggest it might work out,” Kelly says. “I was grateful to him then, remain so today, and am excited for this next opportunity.”

The move is scheduled to happen after Kelly returns from maternity leave. But it was not announced, and it is not immediately clear, which primetime hour Kelly will anchor. Primetime in cable news typically means 8-11pm. Fox News Channel’s top two shows are O’Reilly at 8pm and Hannity at 9pm. “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” at 10pm just finished the second quarter as the sixth-most watched show on Fox News,

The network also announced that it has signed long-term deals with Van Susteren, as well as with Bret Baier, Shepard Smith, Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity. Adding intrigue into what may come next, Mediaite reported that “earlier this spring” Van Susteren met with CNN chief Jeff Zucker “inquiring about a potential return to CNN.”

(Excerpt) Read more at mediabistro.com ...


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To: Bratch

I like Greta, but would LOVE to see Bill O’Reilly replaced by Megyn. I’m sick of his constantly taking up for BO, plus, I don’t think he is nearly as smart as Megyn. He just doesn’t get some things.


81 posted on 07/02/2013 2:18:18 PM PDT by dandiegirl
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To: jersey117

Lou Dobbs is where I go after Bret Beir’s show. He’s great!


82 posted on 07/02/2013 2:19:20 PM PDT by dandiegirl
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To: ConservativeMan55

My sister went to a luncheon and Laurie was the featured speaker as a recovering alcoholic. She was drunk when she was broadcasting and was curled up under her desk before she had to go on. Interesting story.


83 posted on 07/02/2013 2:23:44 PM PDT by dandiegirl
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To: ConservativeMan55

yes, i think Laura is probably better
on T.V. than the radio. i don’t have T.V.
so haven’t seen an entire show when
she subs, but audio clips she plays on her
radio show are, to me, better than her
radio show.

more succinct-—less me, me, me and
blather.


84 posted on 07/02/2013 2:23:45 PM PDT by krunkygirl (force multiplier in effect...)
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To: Hojczyk

Shephard is gone


85 posted on 07/02/2013 2:30:40 PM PDT by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: Hojczyk

Plug her in at the 12-year-old’s slot (Preppy Sheppy). Shep is unwatchable...I’d rather watch MSNBC. More laughs.


86 posted on 07/02/2013 2:36:07 PM PDT by cookcounty (IRS = Internal Revenge Service.)
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To: Hojczyk

Megan Kelly

Shrill chinny harridan very very soft on culture issues

hear me roar psuedo mommybot

nanny dependent

i don’t know how her husband deals with it

ok looking...a solid 7.5

ya’ll can have her

I’ll take Bream, Banderas, Mccallum, Molina, Tantaros, Freihl, Earhardt...a the big breasted woman with guppie mouth..dark hair?


87 posted on 07/02/2013 2:37:55 PM PDT by wardaddy (the next Dark Ages are coming as Western Civilization crumbles with nary a whimper)
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To: Tenacious 1
"Greta is good."

...unless she's going back to the Donald (click).

88 posted on 07/02/2013 2:38:06 PM PDT by cookcounty (IRS = Internal Revenge Service.)
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To: RedMonqey

Opinion?

Or do you have a link? (he said hopefully)


89 posted on 07/02/2013 2:48:28 PM PDT by Bratch
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To: afraidfortherepublic
Eric Bolling needs to be moved to Prime Time.

He's a man among boys---and girls.

90 posted on 07/02/2013 2:52:16 PM PDT by Stentor
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To: jersey117
Lou Dobbs on Fox Business is an excellent 7 p.m. alternative to Shep.

Yes, I have started watching a lot of Fox business shows vs. Fox News. I'm a big fan of Varney & Co. in the morning.

91 posted on 07/02/2013 3:03:41 PM PDT by LibertarianLiz
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To: Bratch

Only hopeful opinion


92 posted on 07/02/2013 3:09:56 PM PDT by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: ConservativeMan55

I’d put my money on Andrea or Kimberly. Definitely not Bob. Eric has the financial show. Gutfeld already has Red Eye, and that format suits him. He’d have to tone it down a lot going to prime time. And, please God, don’t make it be Dana; it would be “all Bush, all the time”.


93 posted on 07/02/2013 3:20:39 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I feel much better since I gave up hope.)
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To: txhurl

“Megyn’s pro-glbt?”

She is. And when Obama won the election, I sensed she was holding back on her extreme happiness and excitement. I may be wrong; just something I picked up on.


94 posted on 07/02/2013 3:23:40 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I feel much better since I gave up hope.)
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To: dandiegirl

Really? I knew she was a recovering alcoholic but hadn’t heard that story


95 posted on 07/02/2013 3:27:05 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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To: clintonh8r

I agree - I can only not stand Greta when there’s a huge trial going on. That being said, I pretty much only watch FoxBiz primetime.....


96 posted on 07/02/2013 3:46:31 PM PDT by mykroar (China and Russia are playing chess while Obamas's playing 52 card pick-up.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
I would like to see them cancel The Five and Red Eye.

Since "The Five" is kicking butt at their time slot, I'm sure they are not listening your uninformed opinion.

97 posted on 07/02/2013 3:47:44 PM PDT by Starstruck (Thank a gun owner for your freedom.)
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To: ConservativeMan55; bk1000
I would love to have the contract to supply Laurie Dhu's lip gloss.. She most definitely Dhuz it for me..

Seriously, I am so happy for her that she's stayed sober and turned her life around..

98 posted on 07/02/2013 4:28:30 PM PDT by ken5050 (Due to all the WH scandals, MSNBC is changing its slogan from "Lean Forward" to "BOHICA")
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To: ConservativeMan55

Yup..she wrote a book...worth reading if you can find it..


99 posted on 07/02/2013 4:30:33 PM PDT by ken5050 (Due to all the WH scandals, MSNBC is changing its slogan from "Lean Forward" to "BOHICA")
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To: Hojczyk; All
Another theory...

Ailes has long wanted to do a network evening news show (6:30 gice or take) for the FOX TV stations..It can be a huge money maker, and Ailes may sense that the big three are vulnerable,a nd that there is a vast untapped audience who would welcome the bright and photogenic Megyn into their homes. Take a look at the schedule of your local FOX station..see what's on air from 5-8...there's likely room for a news show.

One more thing...I detest Shep as much as anyone, but let us not forget his one shining moment of greatness:

Shephard Smith runs over reporter (scroll down to read the article)

100 posted on 07/02/2013 4:40:38 PM PDT by ken5050 (Due to all the WH scandals, MSNBC is changing its slogan from "Lean Forward" to "BOHICA")
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