MSNBC may have made a boneheaded move when it put Ed Schultz on the air, but at least they were smart enough to bury him on the fringe of primetime.
The ratings on his premier show were, shall we say, disappointing. That makes the ratings on night two disastrous. And the ratings on night three were..hello…hello…is anyone out there?
By night three, the Fox show in the same time slot has 4.5 times as many viewers as Schultz. And the CNN shown had twice as many.
Fox and CNN both love the EdShow. Finally, something they can both agree on.
| Network | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | |||
| Fox | 2,125,000 | 1,919,000 | 2,202,000 | |||
| CNN | 1,147,000 | 1,010,000 | 807,000 | EdShow/MSNBC | 725,000 | 602,000 | 406,000 |
Source: Nielsen Media Research via MediaBistro
This post was last modified on January 26, 2021
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Ed is like a little boy that continually makes funny of anyone that is a conservative. How stupid. I bet he is the one that gives Chris Matthews the thrill up his leg. Liberals like him continue to spew their poison. He should go get a job with the Federal Government where he can get paid by the tax payers of America.
MSNBC should fire all the men Keith,Chris,Ed,and Rachel..then replace it with 7 days of "LOCKUP SAN QUINTIN" notice how their ratings on weekends soar far more then all these jokers can dream of! As a consession Half day on Sundays for paid programing (Infomercial) Keith can do some grilling class,Chris can sell some power wheelchairs with training wheels, Ed can stare at the wall for 25 minutes and Rachel can do Male enhancement products..perfect! I guarantee ratings to tie or beat FOX...you can thank me later
I'd take it one step further Ribeye... MSNBC should just go ahead and fold with a series finale episode... after all, it's nothing more than a bad spin off of NBC, kind of the "Joanie Loves Chachi" of NBC. Then in 10 years they can get together and do a "Where are they now reunion"... I can see it all now: Ed Shultz has been locked up in a sanitarium because of his nervous break down, Chris Matthews was eventually locked up for sexually stalking BHO, Kieth Olberman is a celebrity cat juggler in Mexico, and Rachel Maddow went on to have a successful career as a male impersonator in the Tenderloin District.
Joanie Tully, you genius, did you not hear that dear leader now has taken over the banks, the biggest insurance company in the nation, colluded with (intimidated?) the drug companies for obamacare support and has a steady stream of lobbyists in and out of the white house? Well, of course you have no clue, being an Ed Schultz fan and all. It's called lack of common sense or compassion!
And with the passing of the finacial reform bill into law, governmamnt has the right to know all of our banking account balances and can monitor every transaction we make using credit and debit cards.Yyou know to make sure we are being responsible and spending our money according to government guidelines.
Ed. It is refreshing to hear it like it is keep it up. If they take you off the air I will stop watching all the news stations. I like how Rush complains about all the Millionair black athelets but look how much these fellows give back to the communities and organizations that help the poor (both black and white). How about all the good they have done in foriegn countries helping the less fortunate. I have yet heard that loud mouth hate spreader give a damn penny to any organization that helps the poor or misfortunate. And even my doctor said he could not believe how Fox News could get away with spreading so many lies. My family loves you Ed and watches every chance we get. I also have a son that has been laid off from Motorola for 2 years and cannot find a job so I know what it is like out there. Maybe all the "so called bums" should run for congress and then they could really collect for doing nothing.
And which doctor would that be, James? Your psychiatrist?
Proctologist. Only a procto would be fond of a$$holes.
Proctologist is a tough job. You're always getting behind in your work, and the Brits refer to you as a "bum" doctor.
And even my doctor said he could not believe how Fox News could get away with spreading so many lies.
Even your doctor? Holy Shit, James, what you're saying must all be true! I mean, my God, he's a doctor after all!
Got a great email from Jamey Masden. I wish he'd have published it here, but I guess he wanted to make it personal. I'm totally devastated, but thought it was so fabulous that I should post it here:
And here is an extra bonus for you from James:
James, why are you calling me honey, by the way? Kind of weird isn't it?
And his (her?) real zinger:
LOL. I needed to laugh, thanks for sharing.
Mr. Shultz,
You are tanking in the ratings due to your bias journalism. Fox is and has proven to be fair and balanced. Look at their ratings I know you do, that would explain why you are so much on the attack towards them. it is an easy solution, stop beeing dishonest and quit choosing one side and stay neutral. Report fairly, you owe that to all of your or should I say few of what you got left of viewers. No one enjoys deceit and you sure dish it out on a nightly basis. You need to go back to journalism school I think you slept through the part where you are to never choose a side just report the facts as they are.
I love the Ed Show. Do n't
understand the malcontents and "staus quo" complaining. msnbc, tells it like it is., without "scare Tactics". The Republicans on the right are still "spitting mad" about losing the election. Time to move on, we put up with "the monkey" that was in the white house for 8 years, and NEVER were violent like what is going on now.
Between the far right, religious fanatics, gun people, red-necks, homophobics, tea party people, and the like we got one hell of a "witches brew" in this country, oh, and let's not forget Ms. piggy Palin, her only claim to fame is that she has stage presence, that's easy to do when you were a beauty contestant, once you remember that, your 3/4 there, as far as politics go. She is an idiot., so is Beck,(porky pig), Hanratty, Billo-o, and the radio nuts, By the way, when is Limbaugh leaving? Can we all pitch in for the air fare?? Hang in there, Ed, we love you.
Joanie in NJ P.S. Since the republicans, and some dems are so totally against abortion, "Let THEM" take care of un-wanted babies. I got idea is to have the far right keep their zippers shut, and stop blaming women for pregnancies. AND this would truly help mankind. I don't believe in abortion, but I'll defend a woman's right.
A few things Joanie...
1. Time to move on? Nope, this is just the begining of the fight against the cancer of progressivism in American politics. It does'nt end after the next couple of elections, overturning Obama-care is just for starters. Overturning the 16th Amendment, & getting rid of the IRS, Dept. of Education, Dept. of Energy, & the Ag Dept, will be just some of what will be on offer.
2. As for the "threats" made by conservatives, I really want see them on TV. I have not, & until I do, I'm not buying. But what I am waiting for is what will be the "Reichstadt Fire" that will force the Obama thugminstration to clamp down on America. The dopes in the MSM will go along right up until it's their time, usefull idiots 1 & all.
3. As for BSNBC, it's nothing more then AirAmerica TV, & it's getting the same sort of ratings. A few folks tune in, most do not. But maybe they should, since GE received TARP funds as a bailout, they should be required to make cuts in their operational costs. BSNBC has a rooting interest in seeing Obama's progressive marxist agenda succeed, & anyone watching them should understand that they truely are "state controled". But I will say this, they are the funniest channel on TV. The a$$clowns who host shows, like Special Ed, BathTubBoy(Obermann)Matthews, Rattigan, Shuster, Madcow, & the Morning Schmo bring little or nothing to the table, & get no ratings in return.
In closing, you can say what you want, it's still a free country-for now. But you saying BSNBC tells it like it is does'nt make it so, because you can wish in 1 hand & crap in the other, & see which gets full first. In the case of BSNBC, always bet on the crap.
danybhoy
Have you read the papers?? I rest my case., with the right wing.
You seem to be an intelligent person, but don't know where the hell your brain is. I suggest you let it "heal" & stop watching Loofah sponge Brillo, Beck, (Elmer Fudd), & Hanratty, (all american, my ass),and Ms. Cross-eyed, cross haired, piggy Palen.
The right must stop scaring the gullible who follow them like sheep.
Especially our elderly senior citizens. There is, never was, and never will be a "death panel", they are "life panels". I want someone there to help my son if I am no longer capable of handling my affairs, and yes, I want all meds administered to me (if I become so unfortunate). I made a living will 20 years ago, so that the greedy insurance companies don't keep me alive on machines so they can line their pockets like they do and sit on the beaches in the Carribean.
You call in "Socialism", doesn't sound "bad" to me, Social??, remember you can keep your Cadilac Insurance, if you want. I cannot believe the Status Quo (hopefully no more), elitists, don't want anyone to have what "they have". Health Insurance, thank you President Obama, is for the citizens of the U.S., for all., and don't start with "immigrants". I think if they want to work here, they must first become citizens, and after "5 years" they should be entitled.
I do not know what you mean by "Reichstadt Fire", but it sounds scary. should I end my note with, "Hie Hitler"?, and the far right calls us "socialists"?? Republicans are shilling for their own pocketbook, they get paid off by drug companies, and banks, and lobbyists., which is why they are thwarting President Obama at every turn. They had chances to sit down at the table, and voice their opinions, but all they know how to say, is "No, No, No... in the end, I just want to say, I don't wish for things, it's called "common sense & compassion".
Socialism always sounds good when you think you'll get something out of the deal. Just remember this, socialism is for you, not the socialist. They go by the old " do as I say, not as I do" rule. Person A should not have to provide for person B.
The Reichstadt Fire happen in Febuaruy of 1933, the Nazis used the fire as a reason to seize control of Germany by crush their political enemies. Considering the charges made by Dems who claimed people were chanting racist crap & spitting at them, & considering that almost everything is captured on video with cellphones & flip video cameras, where are the clips showing this? That is what I mean by Reichstadt Fire. Not to mention all the times we see reports about anti gay or racist threats made by those who actually faked the incident. All done to promote victim status & to shut up those they want to hurt. The 1 thing I will say is that it is harder to fake that crap today then it was in 1933.
OK, replied is appreciated. I may not agree with everything you have to say, I it is a free country, I will defend your "right" to say it.
Likewise & thank you.
ED, I TRY TO WATCH YOU AND YOUR ASSOCIATES ON MSNBC BUT HAVE TO MOVE ON TO OTHER SHOWS. I FIND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO AGREE WITH ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY. EITHER I'M BADLY INFORMED OR YOUR ALL WRONG.
it should be called mr ed, he is truly a horses ass. regardless of your party preference this guy is way out of touch, how does he keep his job, help someone, i once enjoyed some msnbc but this nut has ruined that. by the way HELLO program execs stop watching fox and pay attention he is hurting you!!!!!!!!
I was in the Vietnam era 1965. What the hell does the ignorant Ed know to be able to comment and ridicule any one else. He was 11 when I was drafted . What an arrogant asshole you have there. Msnbc I watched the last ten years, No more , basically because you broadcast from that ignorant asshole.
because of the ed show, I stopped watching msnbc and went to fox