CNN Talking To Joy Behar About Replacing Larry King - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-30-2010, 09:45 PM

A day after Larry King officially announced he will leave his CNN primetime talk show after 25 years, we hear the cable news network is in talks with Joy Behar to replace him. Behar has been one of the strongest internal candidates to succeed King. Her The Joy Behar Show on HLN (formerly known as CNN Headlline News and CNN2) has been the brightest spot on CNN’s mostly grim ratings report. It had the most growth of any primetime CNN show in Q2 among total viewers, up +39%. For comparison, CNN top anchor Anderson Cooper’s ratings were down -30%, King’s down -37%. Behar was also a regular fill-in for King on his show, a stint that led to her getting her own show on HLN.

A deal with Behar would go against King’s wishes. On his show last night, the veteran interviewer reiterated his support for Seacrest as his successor. “He's curious, he's interesting, he's likable,” King said of the American Idol host. "If he has a great interest in politics, I would recommend him. But I'm sure there's a ton of people who could do it. Come on, it's Q&A." Among those people is America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan who, according to British papers, had been in talks for King’s job. CBS Evening News host Katie Couric’s name also has been part of the mix, with conflicting reports on whether she is interested or not.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

catlover79 · 06-30-2010, 09:47 PM

Please pass the earplugs!!!!

Retro4Life · 06-30-2010, 10:43 PM

You KNOW you're in trouble when something called "The Joy Behar Show" is your "bright spot".

catlover79 · 07-01-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

You KNOW you're in trouble when something called "The Joy Behar Show" is your "bright spot".

I'd rather watch golf or Wimbledon - they may put me to sleep, but they wouldn't give me nightmares like Joy. That woman is S-C-A-R-Y!!!!

TV Knowledge Fan · 07-01-2010, 02:23 AM

...Joy is doing just fine attracting viewers to Headline News [HLN] at 9pm(et), so why move her to CNN, forcing HLN to search for another host to take her place?

catlover79 · 07-01-2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

...Joy is doing just fine attracting viewers to Headline News [HLN] at 9pm(et), so why move her to CNN, forcing HLN to search for another host to take her place?

Because your idea actually makes sense!!!!

howierules86 · 07-01-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd rather watch golf or Wimbledon - they may put me to sleep, but they wouldn't give me nightmares like Joy. That woman is S-C-A-R-Y!!!!

The other hosts of "The View" are also the definition of "Scary" as well (I still don't want Rosie O'Donnell to host another talk show again, for that matter).

catlover79 · 07-01-2010, 09:26 AM

No argument here!!!

Retro4Life · 07-01-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd rather watch golf or Wimbledon - they may put me to sleep, but they wouldn't give me nightmares like Joy. That woman is S-C-A-R-Y!!!!

I know that Larry King's been liable to criticism about political bias, but he looks like Switzerland compared to Behar, who never gives objectivity a sideways glance.

I'll never watch this show, period.

catlover79 · 07-01-2010, 06:48 PM

Joy brings "in your face" to a whole new level!!!

06-30-2010, 09:45 PM	#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: 63,107	CNN Talking To Joy Behar About Replacing Larry King A day after Larry King officially announced he will leave his CNN primetime talk show after 25 years, we hear the cable news network is in talks with Joy Behar to replace him. Behar has been one of the strongest internal candidates to succeed King. Her The Joy Behar Show on HLN (formerly known as CNN Headlline News and CNN2) has been the brightest spot on CNN’s mostly grim ratings report. It had the most growth of any primetime CNN show in Q2 among total viewers, up +39%. For comparison, CNN top anchor Anderson Cooper’s ratings were down -30%, King’s down -37%. Behar was also a regular fill-in for King on his show, a stint that led to her getting her own show on HLN. A deal with Behar would go against King’s wishes. On his show last night, the veteran interviewer reiterated his support for Seacrest as his successor. “He's curious, he's interesting, he's likable,” King said of the American Idol host. "If he has a great interest in politics, I would recommend him. But I'm sure there's a ton of people who could do it. Come on, it's Q&A." Among those people is America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan who, according to British papers, had been in talks for King’s job. CBS Evening News host Katie Couric’s name also has been part of the mix, with conflicting reports on whether she is interested or not. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/
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06-30-2010, 10:43 PM	#3
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	You KNOW you're in trouble when something called "The Joy Behar Show" is your "bright spot".
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07-01-2010, 02:23 AM	#5
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	The way I see it... ...Joy is doing just fine attracting viewers to Headline News [HLN] at 9pm(et), so why move her to CNN, forcing HLN to search for another host to take her place?

07-01-2010, 09:26 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	No argument here!!!

07-01-2010, 06:48 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Joy brings "in your face" to a whole new level!!!