[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

THIS I will agree 100% w you. And I also believe that posts by some are meant to inflame. Some on here have me responding like Pavlov's dog, I see their name and I immediately bristle, I know snark is coming. So predictable. I'm guilty too, and received an infraction for same on an earlier string after responding w emotion to a positively revolting statement about me. Since then I have made it a point not to repeat, no matter how offensive a response may be. And there have been some doozies. It hasn't always been easy but I'm determined that I will be always respectful, I hope you have found me so. I do believe there can be, and must be, respectful discourse.

Thank you, I too hope for respectful discourse. Even here!

I obviously expected the attacks, it's sad, but isn't the point of satire and sarcasm to encourage discussion?

[saratogaman]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson had the most-watched show in all of cable news for the week ending June 13th, with Tucker Carlson Tonight delivering an average total audience of 2.8 million viewers. The show also led among viewers 25-54, the demographic group most valued by advertisers...

Out of a population of 332 million, 0.84% watch him? Hardly killing it...

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by saratogaman

Out of a population of 332 million, 0.84% watch him? Hardly killing it...

I think his is the highest rated (most watched) show on Fox.

[Becca9800]

Originally Posted by saratogaman

Out of a population of 332 million, 0.84% watch him? Hardly killing it...

Well, that's one spin but the bottom line remains.... "the most-watched show in all of cable news".

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

this is from the judge from Carlson's defense against defamation:
"Fox persuasively argues, that given Mr. Carlson's reputation, any reasonable viewer 'arrive[s] with an appropriate amount of skepticism' about the statement he makes."

Post his entire comment. Not just one snippet you think proves your point...

[Becca9800]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I think his is the highest rated (most watched) show on Fox.

Not just for Fox, for all cable news networks e.g. CNN, MSNBC (which is knocking the snot out of CNN), AON, Newsmax et al.

But as long as we're talking about Fox News, following are the top 10 news shows for April 2021(Nielsen)


Fox News| 8 p.m. / Tucker Carlson Tonight: 3,023,000 / 19 telecasts
Fox News| 5 p.m. / The Five: 2,733,000 / 21 telecasts
Fox News | 9 p.m. / Hannity: 2,730,000 / 19 telecasts
MSNBC| 9 p.m. / The Rachel Maddow Show: 2,708,000 / 20 telecasts
Fox News| 10 p.m./ The Ingraham Angle: 2,071,000 / 18 telecasts
Fox News| 6 p.m./ Special Report with Bret Baier: 1,842,000 / 21 telecasts
MSNBC| 10 p.m./ The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell: 1,771,000 / 20 telecasts
MSNBC| 4 p.m. / Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace: 1,658,000 / 26 telecasts
MSNBC| 8 p.m. / All In with Chris Hayes: 1,642,000 / 20 telecasts
Fox News| 7 p.m. / Fox News Primetime: 1,587,000 / 20 telecasts

C'mon now, that's a darned good following Fox has. They can't all be morons. I think we just need to give that people are so alike yet so different, we all don't think alike.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I think his is the highest rated (most watched) show on Fox.

Higher rated than anything on CNN or MSNBC, as well...

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There are a lot of bars that have fox news running on the tv, but I rarely ever see anyone actually watching it and they usually have the sound turned down, so people can pay attention to the sportscast on one of the other TVs hanging from the wall.

I saw a video on youtube not long ago, of a group home of alzheimers' patients. They kept fox news on as a default, even though most of their patients would just stare at the screen and not absorb a single word being said. Maybe most people don't really actually watch it. Maybe it's popular because it's "shiny."

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are a lot of bars that have fox news running on the tv, but I rarely ever see anyone actually watching it and they usually have the sound turned down, so people can pay attention to the sportscast on one of the other TVs hanging from the wall.

I saw a video on youtube not long ago, of a group home of alzheimers' patients. They kept fox news on as a default, even though most of their patients would just stare at the screen and not absorb a single word being said. Maybe most people don't really actually watch it. Maybe it's popular because it's "shiny."

I only see him when changing the channel and that is only for a few seconds. I do hear about him from other sources though about what his latest comments were about whatever.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I only see him when changing the channel and that is only for a few seconds. I do hear about him from other sources though about what his latest comments were about whatever.

Then you are missing the best unbiased commentator currently on TV!

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are a lot of bars that have fox news running on the tv, but I rarely ever see anyone actually watching it and they usually have the sound turned down, so people can pay attention to the sportscast on one of the other TVs hanging from the wall.

I saw a video on youtube not long ago, of a group home of alzheimers' patients. They kept fox news on as a default, even though most of their patients would just stare at the screen and not absorb a single word being said. Maybe most people don't really actually watch it. Maybe it's popular because it's "shiny."

Same can be said about CNN. Not sure what the point is (ok, yes I do).

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

OK. Those are the facts but all are immaterial to the discussion, we were not discussing the revenue he garners, we were discussing the viewers he pulls in. And again, he is the #1 show week after week. And again, denigrating his viewers will not cause anyone to change their opinions. Denigrating his viewers will however re-enforce that non-followers are intolerant and closed-minded to opposing opinions. Yours is a no-win.

Yup, agreed.

[Becca9800]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are a lot of bars that have fox news running on the tv, but I rarely ever see anyone actually watching it and they usually have the sound turned down, so people can pay attention to the sportscast on one of the other TVs hanging from the wall.

I saw a video on youtube not long ago, of a group home of alzheimers' patients. They kept fox news on as a default, even though most of their patients would just stare at the screen and not absorb a single word being said. Maybe most people don't really actually watch it. Maybe it's popular because it's "shiny."

C'mon OBB, you're clearly stretching there to prove a point. I might say, CNN's only viewers are those held hostage at the airport waiting for flights.

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

Not just for Fox, for all cable news networks e.g. CNN, MSNBC (which is knocking the snot out of CNN), AON, Newsmax et al.

But as long as we're talking about Fox News, following are the top 10 news shows for April 2021(Nielsen)


Fox News| 8 p.m. / Tucker Carlson Tonight: 3,023,000 / 19 telecasts
Fox News| 5 p.m. / The Five: 2,733,000 / 21 telecasts
Fox News | 9 p.m. / Hannity: 2,730,000 / 19 telecasts
MSNBC| 9 p.m. / The Rachel Maddow Show: 2,708,000 / 20 telecasts
Fox News| 10 p.m./ The Ingraham Angle: 2,071,000 / 18 telecasts
Fox News| 6 p.m./ Special Report with Bret Baier: 1,842,000 / 21 telecasts
MSNBC| 10 p.m./ The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell: 1,771,000 / 20 telecasts
MSNBC| 4 p.m. / Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace: 1,658,000 / 26 telecasts
MSNBC| 8 p.m. / All In with Chris Hayes: 1,642,000 / 20 telecasts
Fox News| 7 p.m. / Fox News Primetime: 1,587,000 / 20 telecasts

C'mon now, that's a darned good following Fox has. They can't all be morons. I think we just need to give that people are so alike yet so different, we all don't think alike.

This was as of April 2021. Would be interesting to see where Gutfeld! stacks up. The show started on Fox 5/31/2021. Bet it will be another winner.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are a lot of bars that have fox news running on the tv, but I rarely ever see anyone actually watching it and they usually have the sound turned down, so people can pay attention to the sportscast on one of the other TVs hanging from the wall.

I saw a video on youtube not long ago, of a group home of alzheimers' patients. They kept fox news on as a default, even though most of their patients would just stare at the screen and not absorb a single word being said. Maybe most people don't really actually watch it. Maybe it's popular because it's "shiny."

Went in to get my BMW serviced yesterday. As always, the dealership thankfully had the TV in the lounge tuned to FOX. Their customers will not stand for mainstream media pumping out nonsense and propaganda.