Olbermann Tops O'Reilly

[lame54]

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/04/tv_news_10_most_powerful.php
April 13, 2008 8:40 PM
TV News' 10 Most Powerful
By Michele Greppi

It is time for the annual drumroll, tah-dah and to-do as TelevisionWeek unveils its list of the 10 Most Powerful People in TV News.


6. Keith Olbermann
Title: Host of “Countdown With Keith Olbermann”

Tenure: Five years

Rank last year: 6

Why he was chosen: Two decades into his career, he’s become an overnight success as talk TV’s first break-out liberal voice. With about 1 million viewers per night, he is MSNBC’s Goliath and so he can gleefully play David to Bill O’Reilly’s Goliath.

Invaluable asset: After blithely burning oh, so many career bridges, Mr. Olbermann seems inclined not to screw up this opportunity, which is arguably his best ever, especially since it comes with fun assignments and exposure on NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Football bench.
Nitpicking: He remains an acquired taste.

7. Bill O’Reilly

Title: Host of “The O’Reilly Factor”

Tenure: 12 years

Rank last year: none

Why he was chosen: He’s still the ratings king of the cable news world, easily bringing more than 2 million viewers into the Fox tent at the beginning of each weeknight and giving Fox a distinct advantage in reach over its competitors. If Mr. O’Reilly writes a book, it effectively debuts as a best seller.

Invaluable asset: He can say the most outrageous—and often non-doctrinaire—things with an almost straight face.

Nitpicking: His bully-boy persona doesn’t seem to frighten so many people anymore. Indeed, it can be argued his heckling has helped MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann. “The Factor” often seems more interested in reading body language than in the race for the White House.

[Faygo Kid]

1. Yes! Keith rules, O'Reilly drools.

I have another active post here about BillO, but this could just tip the scales so that the men in the white jackets finally come to get him.

None too soon.

[TriggerGal]

4. Have you ever heard

the song "Oxyconton Eater"?

It's hysterical!!

It's a take-off on the old "Purple People Eater" song - but updated.

[lisa58]

2. an acquired taste...

...I like that

[TriggerGal]

7. Well ...

a man that intelligent, that polished and that good looking ... has to taste good!! ;)

[TriggerGal]

3. I love

Keith !!!

[azmouse]

5. I guess that puts to rest all the rumors on DU

that no one watches KO any more. :rofl:

[TriggerGal]

9. even if not on TV ...

they are certainly watching it on YouTube!!

Keith Olbermann Neuters Bill O'Reilly - 786,307 views

[liberaldem4ever]

6. Go Keith - you are the best!!!

Way to kick Billo's ass!! Wooohoo! :kick:

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

8. Ooh. that's going to burn O'Liely's ass.

Among actual newscasters, Olberman is only behind Tim Russert.

[TriggerGal]

10. more than...

the loofa does?

[Teaser]

11. somehow, this title is just wrong.

an image that I cannot wash away.

not even with a loofah.

[Johonny]

12. f Mr. O’Reilly writes a book, it effectively debuts as a best seller.

Not that anyone ever buys or reads it, but it makes a great door gift at your fundie convention.

[eleny]

13. Alrighty!