Geraldo Rivera returns to FNC…
Geraldo Rivera returns to Fox News Channel weekends with “At Large with Geraldo Rivera” and his syndicated show is cancelled. Here’s FNC’s release…
At Large with Geraldo Rivera will return to FOX News Channel (FNC) on Saturday and Sunday evenings (timeslot to be determined) as part of a new multi-year deal with Geraldo Rivera and the cable network, announced Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO, FOX News and Chairman, FOX Television Stations. In addition to hosting his signature program, Rivera will continue to make guest appearances on The O’Reilly Factor and serve as a correspondent at large during major breaking news events.
Because of his return to FNC, the syndicated Geraldo at Large will cease production in mid-January at which time FOX Television Stations will explore new syndicated fare to replace the program.
In making the announcement, Ailes said, “Geraldo is a great talent and did a tremendous job for us in syndication. His ratings were climbing in several markets, including New York. However, with the soft ad marketplace, the lack of an early news lead-in for his show in several cities and the timeline for financial success, I’ve asked him to come back to FOX News Channel. We look forward to bringing his special journalistic skills back to FNC.”
Geraldo Rivera added, “I’m proud to work for Roger and I’m a team player. FOX News Channel is the best outfit in the business and the new deal allows me to cover breaking news and work with one of the most talented group of reporters in the world. Roger and I go back decades and I want to thank him for another great opportunity.
FOX Television Stations CEO, Jack Abernethy, commented, “We want to thank Geraldo for always bringing viewers compelling news stories through the syndicated program. His strong in-depth reporting and that of his correspondents was well-received in top ten markets such as Dallas, Atlanta and Detroit and we appreciate the hard work and dedication put forth by the entire Geraldo At Large staff.”
UPDATE: The obvious question that will be on some peoples’ minds is what happens to Laurie Dhue and the other correspondents? I don’t know the answer to that but it would seem highly improbable to me that they would be let go so I would assume they would return to FNC. Though in Dhue’s case the question of “in what capacity?” will be asked since she left FNC as the Fox News Live Sunday/Fox Report Sunday anchor and weekday primetime update anchor and all of those positions were filled long ago. In fact FNC has recently cut the number of appearances update anchors make during Fox News Live and Fox and Friends.
What about the people who went with him? Laurie Dhue?
Comment by erljr — January 4, 2007 @ 4:54 pm
Didn’t you read my “Update”?
Comment by Spud — January 4, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
In fact, the news updates have been cut across the board. There are no more updates at all during FNL hours, Studio B (if Skinner’s out), and The Big Story. And the rest of the time (primetime, overnight, F&F) there’s only one per hour now where there used to be two. What’s the rationale behind this?
Comment by SuperNoxic — January 4, 2007 @ 5:11 pm
SuperNoxic - sounds like a cost-savings to me! There were others who went with Geraldo besides Laurie Dhue. I can’t remember who… ???
Comment by Olivia — January 4, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
Olivia: Phil Keating and Laura Ingle. I am surprised Arthel came back to a Fox network
Comment by Edward Schatz — January 4, 2007 @ 5:20 pm
Sounds like they’ve been reading my posts! Geraldo will bring back STABILITY to FNC’s weekends. Now all they need to do is rehire Rita Cosby and it’ll be just like old times. Actually that Rita part is a joke..
Comment by Terance — January 4, 2007 @ 5:22 pm
Doesn’t this line say it all?
“Geraldo Rivera added, “I’m proud to work for Roger and I’m a team player. FOX News Channel is the best outfit in the business and the new deal allows me to cover breaking news and work with one of the most talented group of reporters in the world. Roger and I go back decades and I want to thank him for another great opportunity.”
He still needs his reporters to cover stories for him.
Comment by Lurker — January 4, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
With Hannity’s new show and Geraldo returning, somebody will be zapped, on Sunday at a minimum.
Kimberly Guilfoyle? “War Stories”?
Comment by Ira — January 4, 2007 @ 8:39 pm
Oy vey, they are bringing him back?
Oh well…….
Buh bye, Kimberly.
Comment by JustStatingMyOpinion — January 4, 2007 @ 8:44 pm
Kimberly has been a great disappointment for FNC. Originally I was interested in her show and thought it was a good idea. However, she is awful and needs the boot. And IMO, if they were going to put a lawyer on just to do it, perhaps that hottie Lis Wiehl or the “anchor formally known as” Megyn Kendall would of been much better choice.
Comment by Terance — January 4, 2007 @ 9:00 pm
Say “Good Night” Kimberly.
Comment by cella — January 4, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
They had a five hour Sunday primetime just two years ago. I wouldn’t say “Good Night Kimberly” just yet.
Comment by erljr — January 4, 2007 @ 9:45 pm
So Laurie Dhue, doesn’t anymore?
Comment by Roger C. — January 4, 2007 @ 10:48 pm
Man, this is depressing! I was so happy to see Rivera leave, but here he is again, though I’ll be glad to see Dhue again, she was one of my past favorites at FNC.
Anyway, the continuing shuffle play for FNC weekends will hopefully end once they get this show and Hannity in their places.
Comment by Chris — January 4, 2007 @ 11:11 pm
LOL Roger. But she does, the reporters are also going back to FNC.
Comment by OverHere — January 4, 2007 @ 11:20 pm
His special journalistic skills….yea, remember al capone’s vault non-story…geraldo a journalist…yea right. The only reason to tune in will be for Laurie Duh. Now they just need to move her to somewhere during the day…and heck id even watch.
Comment by Big Dave — January 4, 2007 @ 11:42 pm
When Kimberly is a guest on a program like H&C, she’s GREAT. She’s real, she’s genuine, but when she’s hosting, she channels Nancy Grace, and it’s just not that great. The Lineup is a great show, but, Kimberly never really felt too at ease in the chair.
My guess? They’ll use her as a main contributer/analyst to “At Large w/Geraldo”. (This is, of course, assuming that her show is cancelled.)
Comment by Charles — January 5, 2007 @ 12:19 am