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Alan Keyes Signs Deal with MSNBC ***PRESS RELEASE***
MSNBC | 1/7/02 | MSNBC

Posted on 01/07/2002 10:57:05 AM PST by Clinton's a liar

FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, U.N. AMBASSADOR ALAN KEYES TO JOIN MSNBC

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” to Air Weeknights at 10PM, ET Beginning January 21st

SECAUCUS, NJ- January 7, 2002- Former Presidential Candidate and Reagan-era U.S. Ambassador at the United Nations, Alan Keyes has joined MSNBC as host of a new one-hour commentary show, “Alan Keyes Is Making Sense,” weeknights at 10PM, ET. Erik Sorenson, president and general manager, MSNBC, made the announcement today.

“We're excited that Alan is bringing his highly-regarded grasp of global issues and his larger-than-life personality to MSNBC," said Sorenson. "This network has distinguished itself as the cable news channel for smart young viewers interested in knowing about their world. Alan's deep knowledge, incredible capacity to frame debate, and provocative views will be a great addition to an already-terrific primetime lineup.”

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” is a live one-hour talk show providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues of the day from politics, economics to the various cultural hot buttons. The program will originate from Washington, D.C.

Keyes received his Ph.D in Government Affairs in 1979 from Harvard University. He served during the Reagan Administration in the U.S. Foreign Service and on the staff of the National Security Council before being appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1983. He was the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985-87.

Alan Keyes is also a two-time Republican presidential candidate and two-time Republican Senate nominee from the state of Maryland. His greatest public exposure came most recently through his dynamic and much extolled performances in the 2000 Republican Presidential Debates.

For the past 10 years, Keyes has reached a nationwide audience each day through his nationally syndicated radio program, “The Alan Keyes Show: America’s Wake-Up Call.” He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America and Our Character, Our Future: Reclaiming America’s Moral Destiny, with a third to be released soon. Keyes and his wife of 19 years, Jocelyn, reside in Maryland with their three children: Francis, Maya and Andrew.

Keyes joins MSNBC’s weeknight line-up, which also includes:

 “The Abrams Report” at 6PM, ET: The latest headlines and investigation on the American strike against terrorism.
 “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at 7PM, ET: A provocative look at the politicians and newsmakers from the business, entertainment and media arenas that have helped shape the country’s political and social landscape.
 Emmy Award-winning “The News with Brian Williams” at 8PM, ET: The only comprehensive live hour-long nightly newscast in primetime. Using the worldwide resources of NBC News, Williams provides viewers with in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories; interviews with the world’s newsmakers; and a first-hand look at tomorrow’s headlines from around the world.
 “A Region in Conflict with Ashleigh Banfield” at 9PM, ET: Host Ashleigh Banfield takes viewers inside various regions in conflict for a close-up look at the people and their struggle for survival, the politics, and the struggle for power.
“America at War with Lester Holt” at 11PM, ET: The only live news-hour which recaps the days headlines and the most recent developments in the war on terrorism.


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This was released by MSNBC today.

The show is LIVE at 10:00 pm Eastern, Monday thru Thursday, beginning Monday, January 21st.

1 posted on 01/07/2002 10:57:06 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
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To: rdf; Keyes for President; Askel5; Gelato; Torie; Cicero; Prerunner; LurkerTurnedPoster...
Ping!
2 posted on 01/07/2002 10:58:56 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
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To: Clinton's a liar
Damn. So much for Fox finaly solving its 10pm problem. Acutaly, I think Keyes will not do well. He has a very annoying voice and personality, even if he is very bright and makes good points. I just don't think that he'd be good tv for an hour, 5 times a week. Ratings will tell though..
3 posted on 01/07/2002 10:59:35 AM PST by College Repub
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To: Clinton's a liar
Great news!!! Now here come the naysayers!
4 posted on 01/07/2002 10:59:54 AM PST by Registered
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To: Clinton's a liar
now if these competing cable outlets ever put the BLACK AVENGER,Ken Hamblin in TV, I'm there with vcr.......
5 posted on 01/07/2002 11:00:26 AM PST by cactusSharp
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To: Clinton's a liar
Suddenly it's HIP to be SQUARE!

MSNBC jumping on bandwagon driven by EIB, ClearChannel and FOX.

6 posted on 01/07/2002 11:00:39 AM PST by Illbay
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To: Clinton's a liar
National Review's own Richard Brookhiser has described Mr. Keyes as America's answer to Mussolini. I've heard him speak a couple of times and consider the comparison apt. The guy's so shrill and off-putting I can't imagine him surviving long on TV, unless he learns to tone it down a bit.
7 posted on 01/07/2002 11:00:56 AM PST by ArcLight
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To: Clinton's a liar
Isnt 10:00 PM when Greta Van OJ is doing her show on Fox? At least Alan will have some weak competition. And he is going to need weak competition. While I am a big Alan Keyes fan, still having a Bush/Keyes 2000 bumper sticker in my cube at work and Alan Keyes campaign buttons as well I do not think he nor his temperment is made for being a talking head show host. I wish him the best and hope I am wrong.
8 posted on 01/07/2002 11:01:54 AM PST by Phantom Lord
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To: Clinton's a liar
Wow, that's fabulous. Kudos to MSNBC for giving him an opportunity, even if it is a token sop. I think he'll make them very happy with this decision. Indirect thanks to FOX Newschannel, this would never have happened without the impact they have made. Will be interesting in 6-months to see the ratings spike they'll show, flat til 10pm, big bump, then drop back at 11!

So is this gonna be up against Greter? If so, smooth move by MSNBC. Now if they could just turn Nora, Ashley, and Campbell into good conservative girls(they can keep Kris Ginsing).

9 posted on 01/07/2002 11:02:03 AM PST by Diddle E. Squat
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To: College Repub
I will watch Keyes over Van Sustern any day of the week.
10 posted on 01/07/2002 11:03:12 AM PST by abner
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To: Clinton's a liar
Wow! This is an exciting development.
11 posted on 01/07/2002 11:03:25 AM PST by Cinnamon Girl
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To: rockinfreakapotamus; FR_addict; giotto; Artist; Pokey78; cva66snipe; One More Time
FYI.
12 posted on 01/07/2002 11:03:31 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
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To: Clinton's a liar
Sorry, CaL, but MSPMS is a perfect location for a RINO, like Dr. Keyes, to continue his damage to the pubbie party...
13 posted on 01/07/2002 11:04:51 AM PST by harpu
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To: Registered
LOL! Hugs.
14 posted on 01/07/2002 11:04:55 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
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To: Clinton's a liar
Finally, something decent on TV during the 9pm CST viewing hour. :)
15 posted on 01/07/2002 11:05:28 AM PST by usconservative
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To: Clinton's a liar
Tremendous news! Alan Keyes is awesome!!!! My year is made!
16 posted on 01/07/2002 11:05:31 AM PST by HaveGunWillTravel
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To: Clinton's a liar
I thought he got a Ph.D. in economics from Howard...
17 posted on 01/07/2002 11:05:43 AM PST by japaneseghost
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To: ArcLight
National Review's own Richard Brookhiser has described Mr. Keyes as America's answer to Mussolini.

Brookhiser can't stand the fact that Keyes is his intellectual better. Comparing Keyes to Mussolini is like comparing Ashcroft to Hitler.

18 posted on 01/07/2002 11:06:15 AM PST by AppyPappy
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To: Clinton's a liar
I just hope if/whenever his show is cancelled, he won't cry 'racism' like he did when WSB-Atlanta wouldn't let him in their debate.

But, good luck to him.

19 posted on 01/07/2002 11:06:23 AM PST by Pokey78
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To: ArcLight
Absolutely right. Keyes is OK in small doses, but although I agree w/ him on many things he is annoying as all hell.

I want to count the number of times he tells his guests to "Let Me Finish!". I wish him luck, but I think he's being set up by MSNBC, but one must give Fox News the credit, b/c without them the liberal media would not be trying to get conservative shows to boost ratings.

20 posted on 01/07/2002 11:07:15 AM PST by frmrda
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