Eliot Mess
And they said it wouldn't last . . .
CNN's just announced that it's through with its Eliot Spitzer experiment -- the former governor formerly known as "Client 9" is losing his talk show after a nine-month run . . . and, in all probability, ending his stay at the network.
(If CNN canned him in written form, would that make it a "Dear John" letter . . . ?)
CNN's statement didn't quite close the door -- the network says it's "in discussions with Eliot Spitzer about an alternative role."
Spitzer sang a different tune in his farewell statement:
We engaged serious people in conversations about national and global issues in a way that was informative and challenging. I believe that we provided diverse and valuable perspectives during the show's tenure. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at CNN.
So I have to ask: was this the worst hire in cable-news history (keeping in mind there's been many a quick flameout)?
What's CNN's next move in its quest to be something that's not Fox News, not MSNBC?
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Nov '10
Re: Eliot Mess
One word: Weiner.
He has the same unhinged indignity and hatred of all things conservative as Olbermann, coupled with the Spitzer - how to put this politely - ewww factor.
Jul '10
Re: Eliot Mess
This is great news. It was in such bad taste for CNN to have him on in the first place. I don't know what his motivations are, but he must have been making a killing working in real estate, as he was between his jobs as governor and TV show host. Unless he is really, really addicted to the spotlight, I don't see any reason why he should stay away from real estate. The market's gotta pick up at some point, and with smart Manhattan real estate investments, he will, without a doubt, be sitting on a pile of cash higher than any of his former political opponents'. Others whose personal foibles have brought about their own political implosions can't boast the same opportunities Eliot's got.
Jan '11
Re: Eliot Mess
Mabye Dan Rather's available…
Oct '10
Re: Eliot Mess
He should join FOXNEWS' The Five.