Comments on: The rise of Courtney Friel… http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/ Unvarnished news & opinion on cable news Thu, 23 May 2013 03:20:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Whitneymuse http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-68196 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:01:26 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-68196 this is a great find...the site....Can't stand Nauert either....Find myself constantly flipping to another channel to find some intelligent patter at 5PM ET, That's not Chris Matthews or Wolfie with the "best" political whatevers in the business..... Shaking my head...glad I'm not the only one FOX could give an EF about.....Where is GIbson? this is a great find…the site….Can’t stand Nauert either….Find myself constantly flipping to another channel to find some intelligent patter at 5PM ET, That’s not Chris Matthews or Wolfie with the “best” political whatevers in the business…..

Shaking my head…glad I’m not the only one FOX could give an EF about…..Where is GIbson?

]]> by: IndependentVoter http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-63607 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:36:46 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-63607 Seems to me the answer to why Fox is trying Courtney Friel in different spots is obvious... they are trying to pull in a different demographic from their traditional veiwers. If a few young guys in their 20's and 30's who watch the Poker Tournaments start watching Fox because of her, maybe they will be exposed to something other than liberal media hype. from Seems to me the answer to why Fox is trying Courtney Friel in different spots is obvious… they are trying to pull in a different demographic from their traditional veiwers. If a few young guys in their 20’s and 30’s who watch the Poker Tournaments start watching Fox because of her, maybe they will be exposed to something other than liberal media hype. from

]]> by: Carol http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-63318 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:27:42 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-63318 The Big Story with John Gibson is best WITHOUT Heather Nauert, I rarely watch it now - Gibson needs no help, especially from Heather. As for Courtney Friel, where did FOX find her, she only takes away from FOX. The Big Story with John Gibson is best WITHOUT Heather Nauert, I rarely watch it now - Gibson needs no help, especially from Heather. As for Courtney Friel, where did FOX find her, she only takes away from FOX.

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61600 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:26:44 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61600 More from TVN... http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/the_friel_factor_reactions__72612.asp More from TVN…
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/the_friel_factor_reactions__72612.asp

]]> by: Carol http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61568 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:46:47 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61568 I think Trace Gallagher is very handsome. I think Trace Gallagher is very handsome.

]]> by: Sarah http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61559 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:05:31 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61559 I definitely think it extends beyond women...many of my male friends and relatives have expressed their distaste for this sort of thing in relation to FNC. As a matter of fact, I was sitting with my parents yesterday when Friel came on (I can't remember what story she was doing as I tried to tune her out, but I do remember her making a borderline tasteless joke about Mexicans, maybe?...) and my father says, "What is that, what is she wearing, and what the hell is she talking about?" Then he flipped to HLN. I definitely think it extends beyond women…many of my male friends and relatives have expressed their distaste for this sort of thing in relation to FNC. As a matter of fact, I was sitting with my parents yesterday when Friel came on (I can’t remember what story she was doing as I tried to tune her out, but I do remember her making a borderline tasteless joke about Mexicans, maybe?…) and my father says, “What is that, what is she wearing, and what the hell is she talking about?” Then he flipped to HLN.

]]> by: Dee http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61558 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:02:05 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61558 I don't believe the line "positive attitude and willingness to fill in" for a moment. I watched Trace Gallagher fill in for Bill Hemmer in the AM right through the Fox Report for Shep Smith, 11 hours a day, for a full week. You can see his reward. Handsome men need not apply. I don’t believe the line “positive attitude and willingness to fill in” for a moment. I watched Trace Gallagher fill in for Bill Hemmer in the AM right through the Fox Report for Shep Smith, 11 hours a day, for a full week. You can see his reward. Handsome men need not apply.

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61555 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:05:22 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61555 Well put, Dee. Earlier, we were watching Julie B. and Gregg J. cover the tragic shootings in Colorado and I realized that because of the serious nature of the story, Friel wasn't on. It's as if she "needs to be benched" (what one male relative who was watching with me actually said) when hard news is breaking. Why is Fox making such a constant, high profile presence out of someone who is incapable of handling serious news? What's the use of having someone with a “positive attitude and willingness to help out on any shift” if she can't cover serious, breaking news? I don't care what anchors and reporters look like, as long as they're not so repugnant that they cause people to vomit on sight. Just give me people who know what they're talking about, have an appropriate demeanor (not flipping their hair and staring at themselves in the monitor when it's not their turn to speak) and have a good personality and rapport with others. Yes, it's nice to look at attractive people, but when they're stupid and behave inappropriately, I don't continue to watch. I really like Gregg and Julie, but I tend to avoid their show unless there's some breaking news or I know that I'll only be tuning in for a few minutes and it's not near the time for headline reading. On a sort of related note, what's the point of Suzanne Sena's presence at Fox? She is certainly beautiful, but is very light on news experience. Most of her past work experience is in entertainment TV and lifestyle hosting. Is there a shortage of women at Fox to read news headlines on the overnights and on a fill-in basis? Considering the other Fox women who are watching their on-air time rapidly diminish, I don't understand why someone with so little news experience (Sena) was brought in for an on-air job. I don't understand what the higher ups at Fox are doing, but I do know that I don't automatically leave Fox on as my "default background noise" at home very much anymore. Maybe they want younger (and hornier) viewers, and don't value my demographics any longer. Well put, Dee. Earlier, we were watching Julie B. and Gregg J. cover the tragic shootings in Colorado and I realized that because of the serious nature of the story, Friel wasn’t on. It’s as if she “needs to be benched” (what one male relative who was watching with me actually said) when hard news is breaking.

Why is Fox making such a constant, high profile presence out of someone who is incapable of handling serious news? What’s the use of having someone with a “positive attitude and willingness to help out on any shift” if she can’t cover serious, breaking news?

I don’t care what anchors and reporters look like, as long as they’re not so repugnant that they cause people to vomit on sight. Just give me people who know what they’re talking about, have an appropriate demeanor (not flipping their hair and staring at themselves in the monitor when it’s not their turn to speak) and have a good personality and rapport with others. Yes, it’s nice to look at attractive people, but when they’re stupid and behave inappropriately, I don’t continue to watch.

I really like Gregg and Julie, but I tend to avoid their show unless there’s some breaking news or I know that I’ll only be tuning in for a few minutes and it’s not near the time for headline reading.

On a sort of related note, what’s the point of Suzanne Sena’s presence at Fox? She is certainly beautiful, but is very light on news experience. Most of her past work experience is in entertainment TV and lifestyle hosting. Is there a shortage of women at Fox to read news headlines on the overnights and on a fill-in basis? Considering the other Fox women who are watching their on-air time rapidly diminish, I don’t understand why someone with so little news experience (Sena) was brought in for an on-air job.

I don’t understand what the higher ups at Fox are doing, but I do know that I don’t automatically leave Fox on as my “default background noise” at home very much anymore. Maybe they want younger (and hornier) viewers, and don’t value my demographics any longer.

]]> by: Dee http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61552 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:02:51 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61552 I have to agree with "Amused". As a woman, I find the bimbos humiliating. I suppose every woman would like to be beautiful, young, slim, smart, etc. But "using" it like Fox does is a real turnoff. I automatically turned on Fox every day, especially weekends, from Studio B to the Fox Report. Now that only happens during the week with Shep and Trace. If they want to go downhill, that's their choice but I'm not going with them. I have to agree with “Amused”. As a woman, I find the bimbos humiliating. I suppose every woman would like to be beautiful, young, slim, smart, etc. But “using” it like Fox does is a real turnoff. I automatically turned on Fox every day, especially weekends, from Studio B to the Fox Report. Now that only happens during the week with Shep and Trace. If they want to go downhill, that’s their choice but I’m not going with them.

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61550 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:34:55 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61550 Ira, I don't know of any ratings that specifically look at women disgusted with the bimbofication of Fox, but just a look at this thread (and any thread about Friel) shows women turning away from Fox. Many women I know personally who used to watch Fox on a regular basis have become repulsed enough by the bimbo infestation that they hardly watch the network any more, if at all. Ira, I don’t know of any ratings that specifically look at women disgusted with the bimbofication of Fox, but just a look at this thread (and any thread about Friel) shows women turning away from Fox. Many women I know personally who used to watch Fox on a regular basis have become repulsed enough by the bimbo infestation that they hardly watch the network any more, if at all.

]]> by: homeschooler http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61540 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:14:02 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61540 Sorry - edit that last comment to read "drawing closer," not drying closer - ha. Sorry - edit that last comment to read “drawing closer,” not drying closer - ha.

]]> by: homeschooler http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61539 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:12:40 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61539 It is as if with the downward spiral of what is considered 'newsworthy' (the Anna Nicole Smith story, Britney, Paris Hilton, etc.), so spirals down what Fox News, formerly so classy, looks for in a 'newscaster' as well. So sad. Just further evidence, in my opinion, that the end times are drying closer fast. It is as if with the downward spiral of what is considered ‘newsworthy’ (the Anna Nicole Smith story, Britney, Paris Hilton, etc.), so spirals down what Fox News, formerly so classy, looks for in a ‘newscaster’ as well. So sad. Just further evidence, in my opinion, that the end times are drying closer fast.

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61533 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:56:33 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61533 <i>Friel, I suppose it is happening…as the gals seem to be turning off FNC in droves.</i> Amused: Some (ratings) proof, please! Friel, I suppose it is happening…as the gals seem to be turning off FNC in droves.

Amused: Some (ratings) proof, please!

]]> by: Terance http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61531 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:48:03 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61531 Malone, it wasn't meant as an insult. The "fanboy" term was used to snap you back into reality. In other words, someone who dreams about PAB all the time is the last person to give an honest opinion. I am right and you are lovelorn, got it? Anyway, why are you trying to play the VDLC card? HA! I watch the woman, I like the woman, but I'm not infatuated with her. Oh, and do you see me posting that she's the best anchor ever? No you don't. See, thats the main difference between me and you. Obviously PAB isn't the best and most beautiful or FNC wouldn't have her hanging tough on the radio, eh. Oh finally, do you record her radio hits?? Malone, it wasn’t meant as an insult. The “fanboy” term was used to snap you back into reality. In other words, someone who dreams about PAB all the time is the last person to give an honest opinion. I am right and you are lovelorn, got it? Anyway, why are you trying to play the VDLC card? HA! I watch the woman, I like the woman, but I’m not infatuated with her. Oh, and do you see me posting that she’s the best anchor ever? No you don’t. See, thats the main difference between me and you. Obviously PAB isn’t the best and most beautiful or FNC wouldn’t have her hanging tough on the radio, eh. Oh finally, do you record her radio hits??

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61524 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:14:33 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61524 Ira, anonymous people who post on a blog are also viewers who turn the channel - or turn off the TV. They're also people who write to station executives and advertisers - they even participate in Neilsen surveys, when asked to do so. As for the gals here "getting over" Friel, I suppose it is happening...as the gals seem to be turning off FNC in droves. And why use the term "gals?" Was "babes" or "dolls" not patronizing enough? Stinger53, the body is a stuffed bra and Spanx. In a display of journalistic skill and personal dignity, she pulled the padded inserts out of her top on Red Eye one night. Roger, Friel was a hostess on the World Poker Tour, not a poker player. Ira, anonymous people who post on a blog are also viewers who turn the channel - or turn off the TV. They’re also people who write to station executives and advertisers - they even participate in Neilsen surveys, when asked to do so.

As for the gals here “getting over” Friel, I suppose it is happening…as the gals seem to be turning off FNC in droves. And why use the term “gals?” Was “babes” or “dolls” not patronizing enough?

Stinger53, the body is a stuffed bra and Spanx. In a display of journalistic skill and personal dignity, she pulled the padded inserts out of her top on Red Eye one night.

Roger, Friel was a hostess on the World Poker Tour, not a poker player.

]]> by: Roger C. http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61523 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:53:47 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61523 Ira says CF is a poker player, huh? I like the poke-her game myself. Ira says CF is a poker player, huh? I like the poke-her game myself.

]]> by: malone aka "PABfanboy" http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61512 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:55:10 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61512 Terance, am I supposed to be insulted that you call me a "fan boy"? Sorry, it didn't work. I have never made a secret of my being a fan of PAB. I will gladly wear the title "PABfanboy". I see nothing wrong with my being a fan of PAB, just as there is nothing wrong with your being a fan of VDLC. Although in the future, when you live in a glass house you might want to be careful about throwing stones. Maybe you just don't like being corrected with the facts rather than allowing your spin on PAB's interview to stand unchallenged. We have differing opinions of Patti Ann's talents. I can agree to disagree, and let this drop. Can you? I am sure spud would prefer we did. ImNotBlue, what can I say? If your clever wit was atmosphere I am sure you would be found on the moon. Terance, am I supposed to be insulted that you call me a “fan boy”? Sorry, it didn’t work. I have never made a secret of my being a fan of PAB. I will gladly wear the title “PABfanboy”. I see nothing wrong with my being a fan of PAB, just as there is nothing wrong with your being a fan of VDLC. Although in the future, when you live in a glass house you might want to be careful about throwing stones.
Maybe you just don’t like being corrected with the facts rather than allowing your spin on PAB’s interview to stand unchallenged.
We have differing opinions of Patti Ann’s talents. I can agree to disagree, and let this drop. Can you? I am sure spud would prefer we did.
ImNotBlue, what can I say? If your clever wit was atmosphere I am sure you would be found on the moon.

]]> by: Stinger53 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61506 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:38:07 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61506 Might be the body Charles. She's not bad to look at either! Might be the body Charles. She’s not bad to look at either!

]]> by: Scott http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61502 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:23:52 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61502 #46, I disagree with you concerning the state of Fox and Friends weekdays and weekends. Since Gretchen has gotten settled during the week and Paige Hopkins took over on the weekends, the shows seem to have rebounded. The ratings during the week still dominate in both total viewers and the demo and have even beaten The CBS "Early Show" a couple of times. Paige Hopkins is a great fit between Greg and Kelly on the weekends. I also want to digress from the topic at hand and agree with number 45. In companies today (not only in media but elsewhere), if you start making too much money, there is a big target on your back and they start looking for reasons to demote or let you go. I've seen it happen and it's not pretty. I think that's one of the reasons people are still pessimistic about the economy despite good economic statistics. #46, I disagree with you concerning the state of Fox and Friends weekdays and weekends. Since Gretchen has gotten settled during the week and Paige Hopkins took over on the weekends, the shows seem to have rebounded. The ratings during the week still dominate in both total viewers and the demo and have even beaten The CBS “Early Show” a couple of times. Paige Hopkins is a great fit between Greg and Kelly on the weekends.

I also want to digress from the topic at hand and agree with number 45. In companies today (not only in media but elsewhere), if you start making too much money, there is a big target on your back and they start looking for reasons to demote or let you go. I’ve seen it happen and it’s not pretty. I think that’s one of the reasons people are still pessimistic about the economy despite good economic statistics.

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61490 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:32:38 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61490 Dee: I meant that the gals who posted above should “get over her”. Dee: I meant that the gals who posted above should “get over her”.

]]> by: Dee http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61484 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:04:48 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61484 If Friel is getting more time, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to observe that others like Uma are getting less. Why should the gals "get over her". They paid their dues a lot more than this ditz ever did. It will be interesting to see how the ratings go over time with "Bubbles" on the set. And the "new Saturday lineup" with everyone on the couch looks more like the check-out line at Wal-Mart. Can't someone at Fox figure out a schedule that lasts more than one month? If Friel is getting more time, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to observe that others like Uma are getting less.
Why should the gals “get over her”. They paid their dues a lot more than this ditz ever did. It will be interesting to see how the ratings go over time with “Bubbles” on the set.
And the “new Saturday lineup” with everyone on the couch looks more like the check-out line at Wal-Mart. Can’t someone at Fox figure out a schedule that lasts more than one month?

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61466 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:23:46 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61466 Let's first correct a lie from Michelle and others: 1. Because of family commitments, Brigitte Quinn asked for a lighter work load, she was not demoted. 2. The ratings for Fox and Friends both weekday and weekend versions are steady. And sorry to disappoint some, but those numbers mean more to Ailes and Co. than what anonymous people write on a blog. 3. Maybe Spud can do some investigating, but I would guess that the ratings of the new Saturday afternoon FNC lineup that includes the two hours of Courtney Friel with Julie Bandaras, Greg Jarrett and Griff Jenkins are also holding their own. Having previously seen her on the World Poker Tour where I thought she did OK, I am also disappointed with Courtney Friel's performance since coming to Fox. But it appears that she is really slated for covering entertainment news such as the "Lips and Ears" feature she does on the web site. Given that she is the 4th wheel on a Saturday afternoon show, I don't think Friel has anything to do with Uma, Patty Ann Browne or anybody else getting less face time. Guys and especially the gals above, get over her! Let’s first correct a lie from Michelle and others:

1. Because of family commitments, Brigitte Quinn asked for a lighter work load, she was not demoted.

2. The ratings for Fox and Friends both weekday and weekend versions are steady. And sorry to disappoint some, but those numbers mean more to Ailes and Co. than what anonymous people write on a blog.

3. Maybe Spud can do some investigating, but I would guess that the ratings of the new Saturday afternoon FNC lineup that includes the two hours of Courtney Friel with Julie Bandaras, Greg Jarrett and Griff Jenkins are also holding their own.

Having previously seen her on the World Poker Tour where I thought she did OK, I am also disappointed with Courtney Friel’s performance since coming to Fox. But it appears that she is really slated for covering entertainment news such as the “Lips and Ears” feature she does on the web site. Given that she is the 4th wheel on a Saturday afternoon show, I don’t think Friel has anything to do with Uma, Patty Ann Browne or anybody else getting less face time.

Guys and especially the gals above, get over her!

]]> by: Liz http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61438 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:41:26 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61438 Watching what you are calling the future of Fox makes me regret having burned my bra in the sixties, because these women are not the reason. Some of them are so bad you can feel your IQ points drop by just watching. V.scary. Watching what you are calling the future of Fox makes me
regret having burned my bra in the sixties, because these
women are not the reason. Some of them are so bad you can
feel your IQ points drop by just watching. V.scary.

]]> by: DonDeAgo http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61437 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:41:14 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61437 The first time I saw Courtney was when they brought her in to sit in the middle chair on Fox &amp; Friends after Kiran Chetry and Fox abruptly parted ways. The two Kellys kept talking about Fox flying her in from the west coast and how good looking she was. It was as if they were saying Kiran's gone but look who we brought in to take her place. Both Fox &amp; Friends weekends and the regular Fox &amp; Friends show during the week have gone down the tubes since Kiran, Juliet and E.D. Hill have moved on. The only reason I can think of for Fox to keep shoving Courtney in front of the camera is they have her signed to a contract and are determined to use her in some way until it runs out. The first time I saw Courtney was when they brought her in to sit in the middle chair on Fox & Friends after Kiran Chetry and Fox abruptly parted ways. The two Kellys kept talking about Fox flying her in from the west coast and how good looking she was. It was as if they were saying Kiran’s gone but look who we brought in to take her place.
Both Fox & Friends weekends and the regular Fox & Friends show during the week have gone down the tubes since Kiran, Juliet and E.D. Hill have moved on.
The only reason I can think of for Fox to keep shoving Courtney in front of the camera is they have her signed to a contract and are determined to use her in some way until it runs out.

]]> by: Michelle http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61436 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:35:24 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61436 #38 I unfortunately have to agree with you. Courtney Friel is the future of Fox. I was a big fan of Brigitte Quinn for years and she was demoted. The rating however show that the younger, less experienced and lower salaried anchor is the future not just at Fox but around the country. If you have knowledge, experience and talent you cost to much. Business in general wants the cheaper worker. #38 I unfortunately have to agree with you. Courtney Friel is the future of Fox. I was a big fan of Brigitte Quinn for years and she was demoted. The rating however show that the younger, less experienced and lower salaried anchor is the future not just at Fox but around the country. If you have knowledge, experience and talent you cost to much. Business in general wants the cheaper worker.

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61434 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:58:37 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61434 ^38: Louis, if this is the future of FNC, then I won't be watching. I don't need my intelligence insulted. There is no comparison between Friel vs. Carlson and Kelly, because the latter two have brains, maturity and have actually earned their jobs. ^38: Louis, if this is the future of FNC, then I won’t be watching. I don’t need my intelligence insulted.

There is no comparison between Friel vs. Carlson and Kelly, because the latter two have brains, maturity and have actually earned their jobs.

]]> by: Amused http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61433 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:54:04 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61433 ^34: Lurker, someone at FNC really wanted her there because they stuck her husband on a Fox-owned MyNetwork affiliate in the NYC area, and I remember reading some blog where someone had photos of her during NYC's Fashion Week and pointed out the Christian Louboutin shoes she was wearing. Those puppies cost many hundreds per pair. When I read that, I realized that she has to be pulling down some significant bucks. ^34: Lurker, someone at FNC really wanted her there because they stuck her husband on a Fox-owned MyNetwork affiliate in the NYC area, and I remember reading some blog where someone had photos of her during NYC’s Fashion Week and pointed out the Christian Louboutin shoes she was wearing. Those puppies cost many hundreds per pair. When I read that, I realized that she has to be pulling down some significant bucks.

]]> by: Terance http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61432 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:52:40 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61432 ImNotBlue, you should've read what I wrote before my revised edition.. There is no sense in acting like its some mystery why this woman doesn't get more airtime. Because all you have to do is watch. Now, of course I'm not saying Friel is better at hosting/anchoring/newsbreaks than PAB.. or even better looking. ImNotBlue, you should’ve read what I wrote before my revised edition.. There is no sense in acting like its some mystery why this woman doesn’t get more airtime. Because all you have to do is watch. Now, of course I’m not saying Friel is better at hosting/anchoring/newsbreaks than PAB.. or even better looking.

]]> by: ImNotBlue http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61431 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:41:40 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61431 Oooh, Terance, ooooh. You're going to get in trouble for saying that! Apparently this site hosts the collective of PAB fans. Which I guess is good... because I've never actually met one in real life... And those 6 people needed to find each other. Oooh, Terance, ooooh. You’re going to get in trouble for saying that!

Apparently this site hosts the collective of PAB fans. Which I guess is good… because I’ve never actually met one in real life… And those 6 people needed to find each other.

]]> by: Terance http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61430 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:32:29 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61430 Malone, I can smell the fan boy cologne from here, eh. Look, PAB stumbles on breaking news and isn't very good. So, deal with it. Malone, I can smell the fan boy cologne from here, eh. Look, PAB stumbles on breaking news and isn’t very good. So, deal with it.

]]> by: louis http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61429 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:27:44 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61429 You must realize that Courtney Friel is the future of FNC. Yes those other women may be jeolous of her but they must realize that they may have build Fox News Channel over the last 11 years. The future is Friel, Gretson Carlson, Megan Kelly. Those female anchor that are complaining about Friel ie: Brigette Quinn, Jamie Colby and Julie Banderas had better realize just how lucky they are to be on the air FNC. They could have there air time eliminated or be out the door like Uma, Patti Ann Brown or Donna Fidusa. Friel is the future of FNC and you had better learn to like it because nobody in the FNC management really gives a care what you or I think. You must realize that Courtney Friel is the future of FNC. Yes those other women may be jeolous of her but they must realize that they may have build Fox News Channel over the last 11 years. The future is Friel, Gretson Carlson, Megan Kelly.

Those female anchor that are complaining about Friel ie: Brigette Quinn, Jamie Colby and Julie Banderas had better realize just how lucky they are to be on the air FNC. They could have there air time eliminated or be out the door like Uma, Patti Ann Brown or Donna Fidusa.

Friel is the future of FNC and you had better learn to like it because nobody in the FNC management really gives a care what you or I think.

]]> by: jerziegrl http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61428 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:18:57 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61428 I hope someone over at FNC is reading these comments and does something about Courtney. She needs to go back to her poker tournament coverages and her layouts in Maxim/FHM. She is beautiful, but her beauty does not match her brains. She cannot cover any sort of breaking or hard news. She struggles to read the TelePromTer (or however you spell it) and just cannot do a good segue to another story or another anchor for that matter. I am a strong supporter of FNC and watch mostly all day, but I too turn it off the minute she appears. She is unwatchable. I hope someone over at FNC is reading these comments and does something about Courtney. She needs to go back to her poker tournament coverages and her layouts in Maxim/FHM. She is beautiful, but her beauty does not match her brains. She cannot cover any sort of breaking or hard news. She struggles to read the TelePromTer (or however you spell it) and just cannot do a good segue to another story or another anchor for that matter.

I am a strong supporter of FNC and watch mostly all day, but I too turn it off the minute she appears. She is unwatchable.

]]> by: Sarah http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61426 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:05:27 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61426 I have to say I was never a big fan of Patti Ann's before she started appearing on Red Eye and I realized she was a completely different person than I'd always assumed. Even on a show like that, I prefer her, Harris, Janice, etc over Friel and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels that way. I have to say I was never a big fan of Patti Ann’s before she started appearing on Red Eye and I realized she was a completely different person than I’d always assumed. Even on a show like that, I prefer her, Harris, Janice, etc over Friel and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who feels that way.

]]> by: Patrick Brent http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61425 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:02:19 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61425 Just maybe the left is behind all of this...the more bimbos the less viewers...I agree I find Courtney Friel to be totaly nauseating. Give me Uma, Harris, Patti Ann. FNC get it together! Just maybe the left is behind all of this…the more bimbos the less viewers…I agree I find Courtney Friel to be totaly nauseating. Give me Uma, Harris, Patti Ann. FNC get it together!

]]> by: malone http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61420 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:52:36 +0000 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/12/07/the-rise-of-courtney-friel/#comment-61420 #31 Terrance- Patti Ann was doing a segment on a new study that found that working the graveyard shift probably is a contributor to getting cancer. The doctor she was talking to was one of the early researchers to target this lack of sleep on a graveyard as a health risk. Patti Ann was mentioning when early in her career she worked the overnight shift for over a year and how difficult it makes getting sleep. Patti Ann was NOT complaining about doing the occassional overnight shift at Fox News. There isn't an hour of the day that Patti Ann hasn't worked when asked too. I can't recall any time Patti Ann has said she wouldn't work any day or any hours. Patti Ann is an excellent and smart anchor, a beautiful lady and a team player. #31 Terrance-
Patti Ann was doing a segment on a new study that found that working the graveyard shift probably is a contributor to getting cancer. The doctor she was talking to was one of the early researchers to target this lack of sleep on a graveyard as a health risk. Patti Ann was mentioning when early in her career she worked the overnight shift for over a year and how difficult it makes getting sleep.
Patti Ann was NOT complaining about doing the occassional overnight shift at Fox News.
There isn’t an hour of the day that Patti Ann hasn’t worked when asked too. I can’t recall any time Patti Ann has said she wouldn’t work any day or any hours. Patti Ann is an excellent and smart anchor, a beautiful lady and a team player.

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