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Brian Damage · 01-05-2007, 11:25 AM

Geraldo Rivera is no longer at large, at least in the broadcast world. His syndicated newsmagazine, "Geraldo at Large," was canceled on Thursday and Rivera will return to weekend work at Fox News Channel.

The news-oriented newsmagazine was foiled, in part, because it didn't have a distinctive home within the 93 markets that were airing it, said Bill Carroll, an expert in syndication for Katz Television. It was broadcast live in the late afternoon, but nearly half the stations are showing it after 11:30 p.m., he said.

The show's audience also proved too small and too old, he said.

"Geraldo is a great talent and did a tremendous job for us in syndication," said Roger Ailes, who heads both Fox News Channel and the Fox-owned stations. "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."

Rivera's weekend show at Fox News Channel, "At Large with Geraldo Rivera," will resume after having been canceled because he took on the syndicated show. It runs both Saturday and Sunday. He'll also be a regular contributor to "The O'Reilly Factor."

In a prepared statement, Rivera said he was happy his new deal allows him to cover breaking news.

"I'm proud to work for Roger and I'm a team player," he said.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-05-2007, 01:37 PM

I am sad to see That Gearldo at Large has been Cancelled my Local ABC Station moved Gearldo at Large into the 3:05 am Central Time in September of 2006

Ireneparalegal · 01-05-2007, 01:49 PM

I LOVE GERALDO!!!!!!!!! Him and that damn sexy moustache.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-05-2007, 01:54 PM

I also loved watching Gearldo at Large when my Local Station aired Gearldo at Large weekday's at 3:30 pm Central Time but like I said befor WGNO ABC 26 Just moved Gearldo at Large at 3:05 am Central Time this pass September of 2006

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-16-2007, 02:24 PM

does anyone know when Gearldo at Large will have there Last Episode

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-23-2007, 03:30 PM

I wonder what Local Station are going to be airing now That Gearldo at Large is Leaveing The Air I can tell you that since WGNO aired Gearldo at Large at 3:05 am WGNO Will re-air The 10:00 pm News at 3:05 am and
WNYW FOX 5 will be airing Judge Hatchett at 11:00 am and The Simpsons weeknight's at 5:30 pm.

01-05-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Geraldo Rivera's Syndicated Newsmagazine Axed Geraldo Rivera is no longer at large, at least in the broadcast world. His syndicated newsmagazine, "Geraldo at Large," was canceled on Thursday and Rivera will return to weekend work at Fox News Channel. The news-oriented newsmagazine was foiled, in part, because it didn't have a distinctive home within the 93 markets that were airing it, said Bill Carroll, an expert in syndication for Katz Television. It was broadcast live in the late afternoon, but nearly half the stations are showing it after 11:30 p.m., he said. The show's audience also proved too small and too old, he said. "Geraldo is a great talent and did a tremendous job for us in syndication," said Roger Ailes, who heads both Fox News Channel and the Fox-owned stations. "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." Rivera's weekend show at Fox News Channel, "At Large with Geraldo Rivera," will resume after having been canceled because he took on the syndicated show. It runs both Saturday and Sunday. He'll also be a regular contributor to "The O'Reilly Factor." In a prepared statement, Rivera said he was happy his new deal allows him to cover breaking news. "I'm proud to work for Roger and I'm a team player," he said.
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01-05-2007, 01:37 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I am sad to see That Gearldo at Large has been Cancelled my Local ABC Station moved Gearldo at Large into the 3:05 am Central Time in September of 2006
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01-05-2007, 01:49 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I LOVE GERALDO!!!!!!!!! Him and that damn sexy moustache.
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01-05-2007, 01:54 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I also loved watching Gearldo at Large when my Local Station aired Gearldo at Large weekday's at 3:30 pm Central Time but like I said befor WGNO ABC 26 Just moved Gearldo at Large at 3:05 am Central Time this pass September of 2006

01-16-2007, 02:24 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	does anyone know when Gearldo at Large will have there Last Episode

01-23-2007, 03:30 PM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I wonder what Local Station are going to be airing now That Gearldo at Large is Leaveing The Air I can tell you that since WGNO aired Gearldo at Large at 3:05 am WGNO Will re-air The 10:00 pm News at 3:05 am and WNYW FOX 5 will be airing Judge Hatchett at 11:00 am and The Simpsons weeknight's at 5:30 pm.