Official: Alec Baldwin to Host Weekly MSNBC Talk Show

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Source: Broadcasting & Cable

MSNBC on Thursday said that actor Alec Baldwin will join the network as host of a new weekly talk show to air Fridays at 10 p.m., confirming an August report.

Up Late w/ Alec Baldwin will premiere in October, and cover current events and culture. It will replace the crime documentary series Lockup on the cable news network's schedule; Lawrence O'Donnell hosts the 10 p.m. hour Monday through Thursday.

"I've been talking with Alec for a while and can't wait to bring his personality and eclectic interests to MSNBC," said network president Phil Griffin. "He's got such passion for ideas and what's going on in the world -- he's going to be a great addition to our line-up."

"After two seasons of my WNYC podcast, I've developed a fondness for hosting a show that involved talking with smart, talented and engaging people in every imaginable field," added Baldwin. "I'm grateful to MSNBC for helping me bring a similar show to television."

Read more: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/495335-Official_Alec_Baldwin_to_Host_Weekly_MSNBC_Talk_Show.php

[7962]

1. The downward slide continues.........

I can see it now.....he'll have a guest who doesnt agree with him so he punches him.

[alp227]

2. There already has been such an incident on live TV

On Jim Rome's former ESPN2 late night show...i think Alec and MSNBC know better by now.

[7962]

4. I dont know, I dont think Alec would've waited for the third "Chris"!!

Wow, that was from a bit ago! I forgot about that. Thanks for the laugh!!

[tabasco]

3. Ahhh yes, another great mind to babble gibberish on corporate propaganda

[Blue_Tires]

6. Greatest scene from the greatest movie:

[Skittles]

9. say what you want about Alec

but hoo BOY can he act

[Paladin]

14. I don't need to watch it, I get chills just thinking about it.... (nt)

[beerandjesus]

5. I'm going to miss Rachel's "prison" jokes at the end of her Friday night shows though!

[dawn frenzy adams]

7. Not feeling this.

John Fugelsang would be a better choice. Alex appears to be a chauvinist.

[progressoid]

10. Yeah, as much as I like the roles he's played, I think he carry a bit too much baggage.

[Rebl]

20. Agreed!

[JohnnyRingo]

8. 1,001 recs

I love Alec Baldwin and already miss him on 30 Rock. I know this won't be a comedy show, but I enjoy hearing from Baldwin anyway.

Does this mean Fox will have to snatch up Stephen to keep up? Now that might be a comedy show.

[RebelOne]

11. It is going to be very interesting, and I am looking forward to his show. n/t

[AngryOldDem]

19. If it's anything like "Here's The Thing," it should be excellent.

Obviously not many here are familiar with it, but it's available for free on iTunes. Very interesting and entertaining. He IS good at this.

[Auggie]

12. Chasing ratings

[DebJ]

13. I was going to say 'ugh', but since he is replacing Lock Up, why not?

Anything beats that. It scares me to think about what kind of person
wants to watch Lockup.

[Paladin]

15. As opposed to nights when Maher has Cornell West or Ann Coulter on?

Yeah, I'll give Baldwin a chance. Why not?

[Rhiannon12866]

16. Anything beats Lockup!

[eissa]

17. Anything is better than Lockup

Why MSNBC fills its weekends with that crap is maddening.

[notadmblnd]

18. As long as he never has his brother Stephen on his show

I'm good with it.

[Safetykitten]

21. The Petulant Whiny Show, or STOP LOOKING AT ME!

[libdem4life]

22. Best news for a while. He's got flaws, but tippytoeing in the RW Tulips is not one of them.

Go get 'em !!!