Career RIP: Tucker Carlson

Both on and off Dowd is Worthless, I've been praising MSNBC. High octane without negativity. Well, Keith Olbermann can be overbearing but he's trying to conjure the spirit of Edward R. Murrow. I forgive him just because he's trying to be someone else. Besides, I think for the ladies (at least for Marge Simpson) he's easy on the eyes.



But what happened to the young Republican upstart Tucker Carlson? This link suggests that the future is uncertain if not finished for Tucker. Now it's back-to-back Olbermann and Maddow with no relief.

Part of the problem with Olbermann and Maddow's format is that they're accustomed to lengthy talks (some might say diatribes I didn't say diatribes) that scare off the opposition on their show. But 'skewering' and bringing out guests to argue with them is one of the highlights of TV News. It encourages spontaneity, for one. Who's going to take on Olbermann with his You Sirs and Maddow with her preplanned "Prove me Wrong" segments? Tucker loved to bandy about with Rachel Maddow, it was really funny to watch, and you might of learned something about both sides. Though, admittedly, it would frequently go off on tangents.

Also, the bowtie. The bowtie is the only GOP accoutrement worth anything. The straw hat is just too barbershop.



In Memoriam: 2005-2008

Morning Joe on the Rise

TV NEWSER, a superhighway of a blog about Television News, reports that Morning Joe has bested American Morning this week for ratings. But it's still below Fox & Friends.

Three reasons:

Sensible talk: with all-stars on all points of the partisan spectrum
Erin Burnett: smart, funny, easy on the eyes
Mika and Joe: Chemistry folks!

One more reason: The show moves pretty fast. Besides, CNN is too authoritative for me. I feel like more variety and opinion might pop up in Joe's show.

CONGRATULATIONS MORNING JOE CREW!!! CONGRATULATIONS MSNBC IN GENERAL.