Don Imus Joins Fox Biz

[sabra]

Source: TVNewser

Fox Business Network has announced, after weeks of speculation around the industry, that radio host Don Imus will be joining the network starting October 5th. Imus signed a multi-year deal with FBN to simulcast "Imus in the Morning" weekdays from 6-9amET along with his radio syndication. The announcement stated that Imus will be incorporating more business news into his format.

TVNewser had reported in early August that the host was in talks with FBN to bring the simulcast to the network. A few weeks later, Imus announced that he would be leaving RFD-TV much earlier than he had originally signed on for, furthering speculation.

Executive VP Kevin Magee made the announcement today saying, "We're excited to welcome a renowned broadcaster like Don Imus to the FOX Business team. His 40 years of on-air experience combined with his superb interviewing skills and capitalist sensibilities will be a great addition to our lineup."

Read more: http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fox_biz/breaking_don_imus_joins_fox_biz_130206.asp

[meegbear]

1. Fortunately I have Fox Biz under parental lock, so I don't have to see him

[Ian David]

2. Same here. n/t

[Vidar]

3. That's a big surprise.

[Bozita]

4. The guy who frequently called Bush and Cheney "WAR CRIMINALS" is going to Faux?

NNNNOOOOOOOOO!

[Me.]

5. Joe vs, Imus

:rofl:

[tularetom]

6. The fox bidness network is already a disaster

Somehow I doubt that having this over the hill sack of crap on there is going to do much for its stature.

Although it might be fun to watch the

[monmouth]

7. He's going to give Morning Joe a run for his money. Imus had a good

following when he was on MSNBC, me included. Of course, Bush was Prez back then, so it will be interesting.

[WriteDown]

8. Man I love Imus....

This should be interesting.

[Newsjock]

9. All 21,000 viewers of Fox Business are, I'm sure, happy

http://mediamatters.org/blog/200908250009

This nugget from the WSJ, on the (misguided premise) that Don Imus might help juice FBN ratings in the mornings, was pretty amazing:

Fox Business averaged 21,000 viewers between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. in June, according to Nielsen Co.

That's right, 21,000 viewers. Now, combine that number with this one:

Fox Business is in 49 million homes, including the New York and Washington markets.

[xxqqqzme]

11. Now that is truly pathetic

ans joyful at the same time.

[nradisic]

10. I can't believe I'm about to say this....

I cannot stomach Morning Joe, so I guess Imus will be better, but since Cablevision does not carry the Fox Bidness network....Oh well. I won't be missing much.

[Berry Cool]

12. And thus does he show his true colors.

Hope the women at Fixed Bidness Network like getting sexually harassed by his staff.

[samsingh]

13. imus's true colors showing through

[gk88850]

15. indeed

[gk88850]

14. why?