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Fox News' "Red Eye" Celebrates Third Year By Topping CNN Prime Time Last Week
Medialite ^ | 02/08/2010 | Steve Krakauer

Posted on 02/08/2010 6:28:00 PM PST by iowamark

MSNBC’s David Shuster became a fan of Fox News’ late-night comedy/news hybrid Red Eye just in time for its three-year anniversary.

And it’s coming at a time when the 3amET show is seeing big ratings in the A25-54 demographic – even topping CNN prime time last week.

Just like when we highlighted the show’s ratings in September 2009 (which the FNC advertising department enjoyed as well, taking out full-page ads in the New York Post and others), the ratings for last week show Red Eye beating CNN again. This time, the show had better ratings in the A25-54 demographic than Campbell Brown at 8pmET and Larry King at 9pmET, and tied Anderson Cooper at 10pmET (Monday-Thursday).

For Friday’s third-anniversary show, there was a look back at the past few years, including the second episode – which was…fairly raw. And featured an unkempt, pre-Big-Everything Andrew Breitbart.

“I want to thank our awesomely awesome fans for watching and supporting us over the last three years,” said Gutfeld. “And if you didn’t support us, you’re worse than Media Matters.”

Here’s the Greg-alogue from Friday night, featuring David Gregory’s hair, a lot of cat jokes aimed at Andy Levy and insults aimed at Bill Schulz. And more robots:


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cnn; fnc; foxnews; foxnewsratings; redeye; topten
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My favorite part of Red Eye is Pinch, the talking New York Times.


1 posted on 02/08/2010 6:28:01 PM PST by iowamark
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Pinch, Patti Ann in that dress and folks like Crowder, Mary Kat Ham, etc.
2 posted on 02/08/2010 6:29:59 PM PST by Rastus
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There’s also always something nice to look at on that show,
by chance I guess.


3 posted on 02/08/2010 6:30:15 PM PST by AlmaKing
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To: iowamark

http://www.mediaite.com/online/red-eye-resurgence-more-demo-viewers-watch-fox-at-3am-than-cnn-at-8pm/

“”Fox News’ 3amET comedy/news hybrid Red Eye is in a league of its own when it comes to cable news shows. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a player in the ratings.

Despite its late (or early, depending on your sleep habits) start time, the ratings for the show continue to improve, and surprisingly, top some cable news competition you might not expect.

Last week we were forwarded this message board post on ActivityPit.com – Red Eye’s online community that feeds its dedicated base of fans. Here’s a part:

The ratings came out for September and Red Eye is up over 30% in total viewers and up 50% in the key demo (25-54) since July. They have more overall viewers than every CNBC show, every MSNBC show that is on before Hardball, most of HLN, and American Morning on CNN.

The show is looking up year-to-year as well. Compared to September 2008, the program grew 23% in total viewers and 43% in the A25-54 demographic. But let’s look at the individual shows. Last week we wrote about the 13 shows at the top of the ratings in September – all on Fox News. Red Eye, naturally, wasn’t one of them. Here’s where they fell – this is the full chart for September programs.

Red Eye averaged 432,000 total viewers and 202,000 in the demo. Let’s deal with the demo first – CNN’s 8pmET show, hosted by Campbell Brown, averaged 191,000 in the demo. Let’s just let that one sink in – Fox News had more people in the all important A25-54 demographic watching their channel at three in the morning (east coast time) than CNN had for the show that leads off their prime time. This says as much about Fox News as it does about CNN. Wow.

In total viewers (and demo), Red Eye beat the cable news competition three hours later. All three other morning shows, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, CNN’s American Morning and HLN’s Morning Express had less viewers in September.
Part of the credit for this can be attributed to Red Eye, which has been consistently growing since its debut in 2007 and built up a solid following. Host Greg Gutfeld and regulars Bill Schulz and Andy Levy have been effective in connecting with their viewers through new media and other means. Some credit goes to Glenn Beck, whose repeat at 2amET was added a few months ago, providing a nice lead-in for the show. But in general, this shows not only the continued and expanding dominance of Fox News, but a major boost for the program some people thought wouldn’t survive.

It has, and continues to defy the odds, pulling in strong ratings, big guests and interesting segments at an hour normally reserved for re-runs and infomercials.””


4 posted on 02/08/2010 6:30:23 PM PST by iowamark
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this is really too FUNNY -— Fox News at 3 AM ET doing better than CNN and PMSNBC in “prime” time???? haaa haaaaaa


5 posted on 02/08/2010 6:30:42 PM PST by Enchante (If Obama referred to the "Press Corpse" the MSM might care about his IGNORANCE)
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Getting beat by a program in the middle of the night has to humiliating.


6 posted on 02/08/2010 6:35:27 PM PST by Anti-Bubba182
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To: iowamark

I had never seen RedEye before. I checked out a few clips after seeing this news and it actually looks pretty entertaining. Of course, I’ll need to record it because the 3am time is a little rough.


7 posted on 02/08/2010 6:37:15 PM PST by coaltrain
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This is real easy to understand if its true that Fox is the only fair and balanced channel on the air and all the others—all the others—spew some form of liberal bias. If half the population is conservative, Fox’s shows will continue to have ratings increases and the lib shows will wither away and only survive via a subsidy of some sort from the networks’ money makers.


8 posted on 02/08/2010 6:41:00 PM PST by Opinionated Blowhard
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.....you know how you fall asleep with the TV on and wake up at some weird hour.....well a couple of weeks ago, I squint at the TV and see this woman Kelly Evans from the WSJ on RedEye.....she was stunning. I didn't know anything about her, and did some Goggling...????...well info search..came across some photo's,......surprise surprise, although cute in past photo's the transformation that took place from those photo's to today's nothing short of fantastic.....now I can't find her today's photos....hmmmm I detect a MSM plot....*grins*
9 posted on 02/08/2010 7:00:59 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)
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RED EYE had one of the best interviews with Lt. Col. Allen WEst - covered the bases better than any other I've seen -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_mlrDfvAok

the whole clip shown in the beginning is here - GO WEST = we need this man in the pipeline - this clip. It's gone viral - almost 2 million hits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP2p91dvm6M

2012 WEST/PALIN

10 posted on 02/08/2010 7:18:13 PM PST by maine-iac7 ("He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help" Lincoln)
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To: coaltrain

Part of my evening ritual is setting up to record “Red Eye”, then we watch it over dinner the following evening.

I bring the lotion.


11 posted on 02/08/2010 8:19:21 PM PST by SlowBoat407 (Social Justice is the goal of all liberal legislation.)
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Of course, I’ll need to record it because the 3am time is a little rough.

With a handle like Coaltrain, you never worked the graveyard shift?

12 posted on 02/08/2010 8:37:50 PM PST by kitchen (One battle rifle for each person, and a spare for each pair.)
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I've grown to really like Redeye but my favorite parts are the stunningly gorgeous women they have on every night...
13 posted on 02/08/2010 8:51:54 PM PST by lewislynn (What does the global warming movement and the Fairtax movement have in common? Disinformation)
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“you never worked the graveyard shift?”

Now that you mention it, I have...but it was 30 years ago.


14 posted on 02/09/2010 4:17:22 PM PST by coaltrain
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To: iowamark

Ken and Edna

Ken and his wife Edna went to the state fair every year,

And every year Ken would say,

‘Edna, I’d like to ride in that helicopter’

Edna always replied,

I know Ken, but that helicopter ride is fifty bucks,

And fifty bucks is fifty bucks

One year Ken and Edna went to the fair,

and Ken said,

‘Edna, I’m 75 years old

If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance’

To this Edna replied,

“Ken that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks’

The pilot overheard the couple and said,

‘Folks I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and don’t say a word I won’t charge you a penny!

But if you say one word it’s fifty dollars.’

Ken and Edna agreed and up they went

The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard

He did his daredevil tricks over and over again,

But still not a word...

When they landed, the pilot turned to Ken and said,

‘By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn’t

I’m impressed!

Ken replied,

Well, to tell you the truth,

I almost said something when Edna fell out,

But you know

Fifty bucks is fifty bucks!


15 posted on 02/15/2010 6:02:23 AM PST by Broker (Darwin's gods are dangerous men.)
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His request approved, the CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight.

He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport.

Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger.

He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, ‘Let’s go’.

The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off.

Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, ‘Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.’

‘Why ?!?’ asked the pilot.

‘Because I’m a photographer for CNN, he responded, and I need to get some close up shots.’

The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, finally he stammered, ‘So, what you’re telling me, is . . . You’re NOT my flight instructor ?!?


16 posted on 02/15/2010 6:04:19 AM PST by Broker (Darwin's gods are dangerous men.)
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To: iowamark

17 posted on 02/15/2010 6:04:52 AM PST by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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To: Rastus

18 posted on 02/15/2010 6:06:55 AM PST by newfreep (Palin/DeMint 2012 - Bolton: Secy of State)
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To: maine-iac7

excellent videos...thanks for posting them.


19 posted on 02/15/2010 6:35:35 AM PST by tioga
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If you don’t have a DVR get one. I record Red Eye every night. I don’t always agree with Greg but it is a good show.


20 posted on 02/15/2010 6:46:43 AM PST by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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