Fox is pulling the plug on Glenn Beck, long TV's Gold Standard for crazy rants and bizarre conspiracy theories. The move has long been expected since Glenn has drawn criticism of his bigotry and historical distortions, rising to levels unusual even for the rest of Fox's tawdry stable of repulsive pundits.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Glenn Beck’s Last Fox Show to Air June 30
Glenn Beck’s last show will air on Fox News Thursday, June 30.
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Mediaite was the first to report the news.
Beck announced in April that he is ending his highly rated daily program. At the time, he said he planned to continue “to develop and produce a variety of television projects for air” on Fox News and other related digital platforms.
Beck, who has the third highest rated show on cable news, had been rumored to have a contentious relationship with Fox, despite the popularity of his program. His controversial views have prompted many advertisers to refuse to buy time on his show. His contract was to end at the end of this year.
Glenn Beck is on a downward trajectory towards doing late night talk someplace like Amarillo Texas IMHO. Where do you think Glenn Beck and Fox (following their disastrous drop in ratings) is headed next? Did Fox wait too long before throwing their most rancid rat overboard?
Yes Boycotts work. Despite Glenn's contemptuous description for the boycott targeting his advertisers as the Obama White House (working with the SCIU) out to get him.
Glenn told his viewers the boycott is a "fraudulent grassroots movement".
A pretty damn effective grassroots movement if you ask me Glenn.
If you are one of the people who sent emails to Beck's advertisers this is really your victory.