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Chris Hayes Taking Over Ed Schultzs 8PM MSNBC Slot
by Meenal Vamburkar | 9:42 am, March 14th, 2013» 63 comments
Yesterday, Ed Schultz announced that his MSNBC show is moving from the weekday 8 p.m. slot to the weekend leaving an opening in the networks primetime lineup. Naturally, this led to much speculation about who would replace him. On Thursday, MSNBC announced Chris Hayes as Schultzs replacement.
RELATED: Ed Schultz Announces He Is Leaving 8 P.M. Slot On MSNBC, Moving To Weekends In April
The move makes Hayes, 34, the youngest primetime host on cable news. Hell be up against Fox News Bill OReilly and CNNs Anderson Cooper.
Hayes currently hosts an MSNBC weekend show, Up with Chris Hayes. I am thrilled to be joining Rachel and Lawrence in primetime, Hayes said in a press release. Ive absolutely loved hosting Up on the weekends and Im looking forward to thinking through the news five nights a week.
In his report, The New York Times Brian Stelter noted some of the reasoning behind the move:
The change is predicated on the belief that MSNBC can win a wider audience with Mr. Hayes than it did with Mr. Schultz, a champion of the working class whose bluster didnt always pair well with Ms. Maddow and the channels other prime time program, The Last Word with Lawrence ODonnell. Mr. Hayes, on the other hand, is just as wonky as Ms. Maddow and Mr. ODonnell, and is a regular contributor to both of their programs.
On Saturdays and Sundays, Schultzs show will air from 5-7 p.m. and he noted a number of personal and professional reasons for taking the new time slot. During his time as a primetime anchor on the network, Schultz said he was able to be a voice for the voiceless.
Via MSNBCs press release:
Hayes To Host New Show At 8 PM
NEW YORK March 14, 2013 Chris Hayes will host MSNBCs 8 p.m. ET hour starting Monday, April 1. The announcement was made today by Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC.
Chris has done an amazing job creating a franchise on weekend morning, said Griffin. Hes an extraordinary talent and has made a strong connection with our audience. This is an exciting time for MSNBC.
I am thrilled to be joining Rachel and Lawrence in primetime, said Hayes. Ive absolutely loved hosting UP on the weekends and Im looking forward to thinking through the news five nights a week.
More information regarding the new 8 p.m. program will be available in the coming days.
Chris Hayes Taking Over Ed Schultzs 8PM MSNBC Slot
by Meenal Vamburkar | 9:42 am, March 14th, 2013» 63 comments
Yesterday, Ed Schultz announced that his MSNBC show is moving from the weekday 8 p.m. slot to the weekend leaving an opening in the networks primetime lineup. Naturally, this led to much speculation about who would replace him. On Thursday, MSNBC announced Chris Hayes as Schultzs replacement.
RELATED: Ed Schultz Announces He Is Leaving 8 P.M. Slot On MSNBC, Moving To Weekends In April
The move makes Hayes, 34, the youngest primetime host on cable news. Hell be up against Fox News Bill OReilly and CNNs Anderson Cooper.
Hayes currently hosts an MSNBC weekend show, Up with Chris Hayes. I am thrilled to be joining Rachel and Lawrence in primetime, Hayes said in a press release. Ive absolutely loved hosting Up on the weekends and Im looking forward to thinking through the news five nights a week.
In his report, The New York Times Brian Stelter noted some of the reasoning behind the move:
The change is predicated on the belief that MSNBC can win a wider audience with Mr. Hayes than it did with Mr. Schultz, a champion of the working class whose bluster didnt always pair well with Ms. Maddow and the channels other prime time program, The Last Word with Lawrence ODonnell. Mr. Hayes, on the other hand, is just as wonky as Ms. Maddow and Mr. ODonnell, and is a regular contributor to both of their programs.
On Saturdays and Sundays, Schultzs show will air from 5-7 p.m. and he noted a number of personal and professional reasons for taking the new time slot. During his time as a primetime anchor on the network, Schultz said he was able to be a voice for the voiceless.
Via MSNBCs press release:
Hayes To Host New Show At 8 PM
NEW YORK March 14, 2013 Chris Hayes will host MSNBCs 8 p.m. ET hour starting Monday, April 1. The announcement was made today by Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC.
Chris has done an amazing job creating a franchise on weekend morning, said Griffin. Hes an extraordinary talent and has made a strong connection with our audience. This is an exciting time for MSNBC.
I am thrilled to be joining Rachel and Lawrence in primetime, said Hayes. Ive absolutely loved hosting UP on the weekends and Im looking forward to thinking through the news five nights a week.
More information regarding the new 8 p.m. program will be available in the coming days.
