Yesterday afternoon, TVNewser brought word that Tucker Carlson's MSNBC show was going to be among those hemmoraging staffers. Blame it on NBC 2.0, blame it on the fact that his lower (but stable) ratings don't warrant all those production minions. That Tucker is losing staffers isn't the news — that Tucker will remain on the air is the real mystery.
You'll remember, back in October we brought news that both Tucker and Rita Cosby were out of jobs following the massive layoffs at NBC Universal and their underperformance when it came to Nielsen. It's pretty clear that Rita is being phased out, but according to reports:
However, Tucker Carlson isn't losing his show. "We have found some efficiencies in how we staff our late afternoon programs," a spokesperson says. "Tucker will continue to host our 4 and 6pm hours, where he's achieving impressive growth in our audience."
The affected staffers were informed yesterday, a tipster says. They are being encouraged to consider other opportunities. Another tipster says the show format may change, but that hasn't been confirmed…
We checked with our original informant, who says the news that Tucker will remain on air comes as much as a surprise as much to our source as it does to you. "Perhaps it's because [most of his staff] are losing their jobs that they can afford to keep him on air, since the slack will be picked up by other teams," relays our NBC tattler. "As for the formatting change, it sounds like a desperate move to save his show and boost ratings, but I can't imagine Dan [Abrams, the MSNBC chief] can keep making excuses for why Tucker can never come close to attracting even 300,000 viewers."
I'm glad Tucker's staying on air, although I hate to see anyone lose their jobs. I wish MSNBC would rerun his show, instead of showing those endless "lockup" specials. I can't tell the convicts apart anymore.
Tucker is growing on me as well..I like him. He really is a great debater.
Maybe ever since he got rid of his bowtie and away from that gawdawful crossfire show on that other terrible network, CNN..lol!
Either way. they need to get rid of Keith Olberman. He is sick.
TUCKER SHOULD HAVE TRIED HARDER ON DANCING WITH STARS AND HE
WOULD HAVE BECOME UNTOUCHABLE. HIS LACK OF INTEREST MADE HIM
A NON-ENTITY. YOU HAVE TO TRY OR STAY OUT OF THE GAME. HE WOULD
HAVE HAD A NEW FAN BASE WHO COUNT WITH THE INDUSTRY. IF YOU
DON'T BELIEVE ME SAY JOHN STEWART AND THE JERK WHO COMES ON
AFTER HIM. PLAY THE GAME TUCKER.
Sean Hanity is a dipshit.
Sean Hanity is an asshole.
Sean Hanity has erectile dysfunction.
Sean Hanity has a very small penis.
Sean Hanity has anal warts.
Sean Hanity pays for gay sex.
Sean Hanity has the second smallest penis in politics after Rush Limbaugh.
Sean Hanity farts a lot at the office, and at parties, and in bed.
Sean Hanity frequently "drops a Perez" when attending parties.
Sean Hanity is hung like a pimple.
Sean Hanity smells bad.
Sean Hanity has bad body odor.
And, last but not least….
Perez Hilton = Smallest Penis in Hollywood
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[...] was on the way out. Sure, our report came in October and the Tuck is still on the air (well, with barely any staff), but at that time a MSNBC spokesperson also said: "Tucker will continue to host our 4 and [...]