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As Ratings Plunge NBC Considers Dumping David Gregory From Meet The Press [View all]

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As Ratings Plunge NBC Considers Dumping David Gregory From Meet The Press
By: Jason Easley
Thursday, March, 13th, 2014, 3:04 pm

NBC’s Meet The Press is cratering under David Gregory, which is why the head of NBC News is meeting with him to discuss “format changes” to the show. If Meet The Press continues to struggle, Gregory will be gone.

Politico reported:

NBC News President Deborah Turness is in Washington, D.C., this week and will meet with “Meet the Press” host David Gregory and executive producer Rob Yarin to discuss changes to the format of the show, network sources said Monday.

The meeting, which will take place on Thursday, is part of Turness’s ongoing effort to improve “Meet the Press,” which has suffered in recent years and came in third place behind ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’s “Face the Nation” last quarter.
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Sources said that improvements to “Meet the Press” will be one of Turness’s chief concerns on her two-day visit. The show’s fourth-quarter ratings marked the lowest total viewers “Meet” has had in a fourth quarter since 1991. Its ratings in the coveted 25-to-54 demo were the lowest in the show’s history.

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The tinkering with the format of a struggling show is always the first step before major changes are made. NBC will try to make some changes to guests and/or style of the show, but if ratings don’t pick up, it will be Gregory’s head on the chopping block. David Gregory was always an odd choice to host Meet The Press. He is a bland personality who appears to be more interested in pushing the Beltway Republican agenda than challenging newsmakers.

Under Gregory, Meet The Press is just another dull Sunday show that is overloaded with Republican guests. In December 2013, it was reported that NBC was considering ditching David Gregory, and replacing him with the Morning Joe crew from MSNBC.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and David Gregory could soon be out as the host of Meet The Press.

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As Ratings Plunge NBC Considers Dumping David Gregory From Meet The Press [View all] babylonsister Mar 2014 OP

"Meet the Stooge" is in trouble, eh? villager Mar 2014 #1

Yea, they'll replace vankuria Mar 2014 #39

"Meet the Press" originally meant exactly that Zorro Mar 2014 #62

Yes. My mom was a great MTP fan when I was growing up in the fifties and sixties. maddiemom Mar 2014 #74

Yep, I think Spivak was doing it then. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2014 #80

Well, apparently, Republicans don't like that and won't show WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #104

Fuck 'em. cui bono Mar 2014 #109

Well if Republicans don't show and Democrats do LiberalFighter Mar 2014 #139

You'd think! But apparently NBC doesn't WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #150

And when the GOP... AnneD Mar 2014 #168

My dad was one of those journalists on occasion DFW Mar 2014 #122

That is really fascinating about your father Heather MC Mar 2014 #129

Exactly. nt nyquil_man Mar 2014 #136

Can't be done. jmowreader Mar 2014 #166

Professional? Is that a necessity? erronis Mar 2014 #169

I know the two left/progressive people I want jmowreader Mar 2014 #188

worthwhile krkaufman Mar 2014 #191

my thoughts exactly Ghost of Tom Joad Mar 2014 #153

He is not his father.. abakan Mar 2014 #165

Nope, Ted Nugent. Bigger draw. Scuba Mar 2014 #167

couldn't happen to a better fellow NMDemDist2 Mar 2014 #2

Flush already, NBC. nt City Lights Mar 2014 #3

DUMP HIM!!! billhicks76 Mar 2014 #94

Well, I certainly haven't contributed to this plunge in ratings . . . Journeyman Mar 2014 #4

Oooh, same here Warpy Mar 2014 #11

My life has actually been made much better... elzenmahn Mar 2014 #103

Grouch Marx: "I find television very educational. Every time somebody turn on the set . . . Journeyman Mar 2014 #117

+1000 pangaia Mar 2014 #131

I do... AnneD Mar 2014 #171

I love TV. I spent most of my earlier years without it, for the most part, when I lived overseas. MADem Mar 2014 #145

Rachel Maddow should sit in that chair. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #5

You're right. She's got the chops for that job. nt 7962 Mar 2014 #41

Rachel Would Be My Choice! mckara Mar 2014 #55

Her show Rebl Mar 2014 #59

And her ratings aren't that great either, from what I understand nxylas Mar 2014 #133

Given the right wing echo chamber the program is the likely replacement will be kairos12 Mar 2014 #58

Oh no! I don't ever watch and even I don't want that idiot on there. QuestForSense Mar 2014 #91

I'd watch Press the Meat again if that happened. calimary Mar 2014 #79

It's a bit disconcerting, but this may be the 1st time I've ever agreed with you about ANYTHING. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2014 #157

AMEN!!! uponit7771 Mar 2014 #173

Word. KeepItReal Mar 2014 #178

I fear Gregory will be replaced by Todd who is even more of a right wing tool. LonePirate Mar 2014 #6

I agree elfin Mar 2014 #15

Chuck Todd is too weak Gothmog Mar 2014 #17

lol Cha Mar 2014 #44

I had the same thought. madaboutharry Mar 2014 #20

Chuck 'It's not the newsmedia's job to correct the GOPs lies' Todd. blm Mar 2014 #27

That's my Rebl Mar 2014 #56

I don't understand minivan2 Mar 2014 #82

They aren't journalists. They OldHippieChick Mar 2014 #102

Proof please. minivan2 Mar 2014 #177

Do you ever watch either one of them? OldHippieChick Mar 2014 #180

Just read this article on huffington post minivan2 Mar 2014 #183

Chuck Todd Started. . . ProfessorGAC Mar 2014 #128

Very interesting. Didn't know there was a Todd-Atwater connection ... 66 dmhlt Mar 2014 #146

Don't forget the "...it's not our job..." comment.... that still today blows me away uponit7771 Mar 2014 #174

Todd is a moron who thinks he's a journalist mdbl Mar 2014 #193

Todd's a total tool. He looks like the chubby,bullied baby brother of Mephistopheles! MADem Mar 2014 #147

I got an idea edhopper Mar 2014 #7

He's a tough get. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2014 #22

Genius! RoverSuswade Mar 2014 #34

lol Cha Mar 2014 #45

That's a great suggestion! I imagine McCain's already scheduled. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #120

The can't get rid of "Dances with COLGATE4 Mar 2014 #8

Dances with Roves! BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #51

Omg! Definite DUZY!! tex-wyo-dem Mar 2014 #93

Dances with Roves. LMAO. kairos12 Mar 2014 #98

Yes, please. Warpy Mar 2014 #9

Shit's getting real, Dave BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #10

He is a real slob and should be dumped for that reason alone. AlinPA Mar 2014 #12

Here is an original idea...why not go back to real investigative journalism Rex Mar 2014 #13

Amen. 840high Mar 2014 #57

Yeah, gee what a concept, eh? tex-wyo-dem Mar 2014 #96

"You can't handle the truth"... freebrew Mar 2014 #140

Gregory is too weak to fill Russert's shoes Gothmog Mar 2014 #14

Tim Russert was amazing ?????????? Submariner Mar 2014 #66

+1 Marr Mar 2014 #78

Gregory said the same thing. cui bono Mar 2014 #110

+1000 kairos12 Mar 2014 #90

The Bush administration considered Russert and MTP as their mouthpiece. OnyxCollie Mar 2014 #107

Tim Russert - so overrated- the "journalistic" equivalent of Krispy Kreme or New Coke hatrack Mar 2014 #130

lol Love it. ctsnowman Mar 2014 #132

Tim Russert was a pathetic joke of a "journalist". Frank Cannon Mar 2014 #192

Give it to Luke Russert... Please Fumesucker Mar 2014 #16

That would kill it so they could replace it with this Ilsa Mar 2014 #18

I disagree Rebl Mar 2014 #65

Welcome to DU, Rebl! calimary Mar 2014 #185

Yeah, he could repeat his "Nanny nanny boo boo, you're OLD" performance vis a vis Leader Pelosi! MADem Mar 2014 #142

More John McCain pscot Mar 2014 #19

Needs more Lindsay. nt SDjack Mar 2014 #89

The only improvement they can make is to get rid of Gregory!! mfcorey1 Mar 2014 #21

Guess the Right Wing Sycophant format didn't work after all. kysrsoze Mar 2014 #23

John McCain and Graham every Sunday is getting OLD! B Calm Mar 2014 #24

Do either Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #26

What do you mean? That IS church for them, and they attend religiously. ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2014 #151

If they dump him, may I get to determine from how high? nm rhett o rick Mar 2014 #25

Put Rachel Maddow in the chair & watch the ratings go UP SoCalDem Mar 2014 #28

How awesome would that be? Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #108

Its more about the jamzrockz Mar 2014 #29

However may we help? rurallib Mar 2014 #30

Me too... marew Mar 2014 #127

Dump Gregory & Hire Joe? SoCalMusicLover Mar 2014 #31

Yes hire Joe... butterfly77 Mar 2014 #43

I hope the door hits him in the ass on his way out. Fuddnik Mar 2014 #32

put Maddow in charge of it and it will suddenly become worth watching 0rganism Mar 2014 #33

NBC was considering ditching David Gregory, and replacing him with the Morning Joe, yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2014 #35

wasn't Joe Scarborough described as stunningly superficial? irisblue Mar 2014 #81

Good god no! I hate that loud mouth hog all the conversation Joe. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #86

Joe Scarbourough reminds me of a Log Cabin Republican Frat Boy ... and the way he> YOHABLO Mar 2014 #105

I had no idea anyone thought that. He has an X wife and 2 sons. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #155

It won't help, but I'm betting this is what will happen. Chiyo-chichi Mar 2014 #172

Maybe MC Rove Can Take Over Bigredhunk Mar 2014 #36

"Maybe MC Rove Can Take Over" yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2014 #38

No sympathy for dull, David Gregory, but even an interesting, intelligent moderator would fail Dustlawyer Mar 2014 #37

It isn't only Gregory, it's who books mostly repub cry baby Mar 2014 #40

NBC wants ratings to get up out of the basement, do they? Get Cha Mar 2014 #42

You Rebl Mar 2014 #60

Kick Cha Mar 2014 #68

If Rachel gets the show, will McCain and his friend flee? IggleDoer Mar 2014 #46

He Will Always Be Karl Rove's Dance Partner Stainless Mar 2014 #47

Never refer to them as NBC, MSNBC, etc. al_liberal Mar 2014 #48

Comcrapstic! davidpdx Mar 2014 #119

Meet the Press... ReRe Mar 2014 #49

That will Rebl Mar 2014 #67

Well, they could atone for their blatant support of the GWB junta... ReRe Mar 2014 #70

I don't have access to NBC Mnpaul Mar 2014 #50

need a host that can ask tough questions WITH follow up questions. politicman Mar 2014 #52

Man was a Shill for the GOP fascisthunter Mar 2014 #53

Be really great to see Rachel replacing Gregory BUT... DonViejo Mar 2014 #54

Dear NBC: Two words ...Ann Curry OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #61

NBC's brain trust is just now figuring this out? Brother Buzz Mar 2014 #63

Joe and Mika wheniwasincongress Mar 2014 #64

So they might replace a bland Republican with .... Morning Joe karynnj Mar 2014 #69

They'll find another puppet and the show will go on. nt delrem Mar 2014 #71

He'll be free to dance with Rove malaise Mar 2014 #72

Meet the press isn't about ratings... none of talking head shows are... pragmatic_dem Mar 2014 #73

NBC's loss would be the viewing public's gain indepat Mar 2014 #75

I think we should go back to the original format--a panel of "the press." MADem Mar 2014 #76

Someone up thread mentioned that as well davidpdx Mar 2014 #118

They used to book the "newsmaker of the week." MADem Mar 2014 #141

The format is dead. ZX86 Mar 2014 #77

Pushing the neo-con agenda is a dead end for any media. grahamhgreen Mar 2014 #83

The Sunday morning talk shows are mostly internal DC now underpants Mar 2014 #84

Probably won't get Scarborough or Rachel GreatCaesarsGhost Mar 2014 #85

Please Berlum Mar 2014 #87

Does Gregory acquire the guests? MsPithy Mar 2014 #88

Format changes? EC Mar 2014 #92

scarborough is a former republican congressman....he's worse than leaving gregory there spanone Mar 2014 #159

I can only hope..... Jake2413 Mar 2014 #95

Dumb tool replaced with more dumb tools..that makes sense to the producers..figures. Jefferson23 Mar 2014 #97

Lawrence O'Donnell or Steve Kornacki would be good. Tx4obama Mar 2014 #99

he's too biased. send him to the unemployment line Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #100

Tee hee and take that other guy on MSNBC Chuckie Toad, and may as well throw in that morning lady, lonestarnot Mar 2014 #101

Hows about someone this time not part of the Military/Industrial/Beltway/Political Media Complex? nt silvershadow Mar 2014 #106

Maybe they need a complete remake. oldandhappy Mar 2014 #111

What Are The 25-54 Ratings For Morning Joe? DallasNE Mar 2014 #112

"lack of quality questions." yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2014 #115

Savannah Guthrie should be the one to sit in that chair... Firebrand Gary Mar 2014 #113

Gregory does suck ass but few would raise the quality of "Meet the Republicans" enough to make it TheKentuckian Mar 2014 #114

My 83 year old mother and I....... mrmpa Mar 2014 #116

"replacing him with the Morning Joe crew from MSNBC." Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #121

The format died with Lawrence Spivak. AngryOldDem Mar 2014 #123

cut to the chase and replace him with a batting tee. NuttyFluffers Mar 2014 #124

PoliticusUsa is there to make us look dumb Enrique Mar 2014 #125

Gregory (R) has been a feckless brown-nosing RepubliSymp Berlum Mar 2014 #126

MTP needs a real journalist The Wizard Mar 2014 #134

Why not bring back a panel, nyquil_man Mar 2014 #135

NBC is run by COMCAST watoos Mar 2014 #137

Please let this happen! Dump him! n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #138

They should give it to Rachel Maddow Renew Deal Mar 2014 #143

No doubt to be replaced by someone even more republican Doctor_J Mar 2014 #144

^^^THIS! Atman Mar 2014 #152

As more and more people discover Al Jazeera randr Mar 2014 #148

Fuck it ...put Jon Stewart reruns on in its place. L0oniX Mar 2014 #149

Wow, prayers do work!! SummerSnow Mar 2014 #154

Christie guyfromla Mar 2014 #156

Happy to say, I haven't watched a single episode since Gregory became the host. n/t Tarheel_Dem Mar 2014 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author geretogo Mar 2014 #160

I vote for Bill Mahr! Dollface Mar 2014 #161

If he is fired, he has a Job waiting dem in texas Mar 2014 #162

Thomas Roberts might be good. After all, Reince Pubis hates him. Dollface Mar 2014 #163

There is nothing wrong with the format.... abakan Mar 2014 #164

They should just drop the charade and make McCain the host. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2014 #170

Since Tweety's own Sunday show was pulled, I bet BumRushDaShow Mar 2014 #175

Tweety is a wind sock - gets all puffed up with whatever prevailing wind is blowing Doctor_J Mar 2014 #176

Bring back Keith! Glaisne Mar 2014 #179

How awesome would that be?! Dollface Mar 2014 #184

The Bum Doctor Loveless Mar 2014 #181

I got one word for NBC: Rachel n/t librechik Mar 2014 #182

My fear... Joe Bacon Mar 2014 #186

Roves dancing partner. The guy is an embarrassment to real journalism. AAO Mar 2014 #187

ZOMBIE TIM RUSSERT!!! AnnieBW Mar 2014 #189

I used to love Meet the Press and Face the Nation when I was a kid. Haven't watched them in years. DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #190