The Reverend Al Sharpton celebrated four years of “Politics Nation” tonight and used the occasion to announce his new time slot and show, which will debut this Sunday morning on MSNBC.
The only thing shocking when MSNBC announced the mass cancellation of “The Cycle,” “The Ed Show,” and “Now with Alex Wagner” is that Sharpton’s hosting gig stayed put in its regular time slot. It turns out that, as part of MSNBC’s effort to devote broadcast days to straight news reporting and prime time to opinion programming, Sharpton will be moving after all, and getting some guests in the bargain.
CNN host Brian Stelter reports that Sharpton’s 6 p.m. time slot eventually will become a political roundtable program.
Here's my story on @MSNBC moving Al Sharpton: http://t.co/tKHATKr9mm I hear the 6pm time slot might become a political roundtable program…
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 27, 2015
@brianstelter @MSNBC The Six?
— Facki (@fackinpeter) August 27, 2015
Chuck Todd, the moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, is expected to move into the 5 p.m. time slot sometime this fall. A panel discussion program would be a logical companion at 6 p.m.
When the announcement happened on Wednesday, Sharpton tried to portray it as a positive, telling the New York Daily News that “I’m very happy” about the move.
He said “I can now get the A-list guests and newsmakers I want” and a “Sunday morning host is what I always wanted to be.”
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Fellow MSNBC hosts congratulated Sharpton on his “promotion” to Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.
Congrats, Rev! We're excited about the launch of your new venture. A great start to the Sunday shows!! https://t.co/m0z1jLK1Ta
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) August 26, 2015
@JoeNBC We can appreciate you being the company man, Joe. But come on.
— Chuck Tonini (@Chuck_Tonini) August 27, 2015
@JoeNBC @TheRevAl new venture? You mean demotion? Sunday at 8am, woof
— What Difference Does It Make? (@Craaazzyuuh) August 27, 2015
@JoeNBC who watches @ 8am?
— John Benavidez (@jb2001rams) August 27, 2015
@JoeNBC @TheRevAl i'd be excited if you paid your taxes.
— time will tell (@mwgfdn) August 26, 2015
@JoeNBC Mika and her facial expressions will be the next to be banished or removed.
— B/K (@bk00023) August 27, 2015
@BK00023 yes-lord-Jesus
— Audrama (@6ae025af2132401) August 27, 2015
@TheRevAl The 13 people that watch @msnbc are not awake at 8 AM Sunday. / You do know this is a #demotion dontcha? #SundayMorningClownShow
— Deplorable Gay Guy ?️? (@TwiloGuy73) August 27, 2015
@TheRevAl from prime time to "we just afraid to fire you yet" time eh eh cheers
— Baltimore Poet (@to_sayid) August 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/baabbee71/status/636948946267598848
@TheRevAl "The other hosts will be forced to talk about the news I’m making,” he said. “I will be setting the agenda.”
Sure you will hehe— Lorem Ipsum (@estate_fifth) August 27, 2015
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