Glenn Beck: Conquering Hero?

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Ed Driscoll:

“Glenn Beck’s The Blaze Talks to Time Warner About Replacing HLN,” show-biz Website The Wrap claimed on Friday:

In an ongoing effort to revamp HLN, Time Warner’s CNN has been talking to Glenn Beck‘s The Blaze as a possible partner, an individual with knowledge of the talks told TheWrap.

The Blaze is a conservative 24-hour news and entertainment network funded by subscriptions and founded by Beck, a right-wing talk show host who built a huge following on Fox.

An insider told TheWrap that The Blaze gave Time Warner two proposals, but neither went anywhere. Another individual with knowledge of the talks said the possibility of a joint venture is not dead — they’re just not active. Under the proposed partnership, Beck’s Blaze would take over HLN’s spot on the proverbial TV dial.

The Blaze is available on 70 television providers nationwide. In the first half of 2014, the distributor base for The Blaze has grown by 50 percent. TheBlaze.com, which features written content, receives more than 25 million unique visitors per month.

Early 20th century American playwright Wilson Mizner is credited with saying, “Be nice to people on your way up because you’ll meet them on your way down.”

Because no one at The Wrap has heard of Wikipedia or Google apparently, they didn’t bother to report that Beck started his cable TV career on Headline News, and then left for Fox, in part because, as he told Newsmax in 2009:

Do you know what a pariah I was? The [CNN] management  was always very good, but going around what I called ‘the pit of despair,’ the people in the newsroom that are just typing…

I was walking through the newsroom one time and [a reporter] looked up and said, ‘yuhhck!’

I said, ‘That’s not necessary.’ And she said, ‘Oh, you expect it.’ And I said, ‘I do — and isn’t that sad?’

That year, Time-Warner-CNN-HBO, Headline News’ parent organization, kicked Beck on the way out with this cover on Time magazine:

Unlike other cable TV hosts who stayed in that medium long after their sell-through date had expired, Beck left Fox News to start his Blaze Internet TV channel and Website. The risk paid off in spades — in 2011, Forbes described Beck as a “$100 million man.” So I’m sure Beck acquiring a stake in Headline News, both to compete with Fox, and for a little payback for crapping on him during his salad days. Too bad The Wrap apparently couldn’t be bothered to research any of this, as it would made their article much more powerful.

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This explains Beck’s recent turn to the Left.

Nanny G, once in awhile I listen to a little of his radio show on XM/Sirus, I too have noticed his turn. When he fired Andrew Wilkow, the left turn became even more obvious. I don’t watch his TV stuff at all.

@Scott in Oklahoma:

When was Andrew Wilkow fired from the Blaze? And why?

I used to watch The Blaze, but then Glenn Beck’s Mormonism began to consume his program. When he read from the Book of Mormon on his show, I had pretty much had it. Then came the trip to McAllen, Texas with teddy bears. Dana Loesch and Pat of Pat and Stu went with Beck on that trip, but no Andrew. Andrew is dead set against illegal immigration and that could have been the catalyst for the split.

I enjoy Andrew’s radio show, and have listened to him for years on Sirius. I was glad to see him get a slot on The Blaze, but if he’s gone, that’s one more reason for me to not watch the Blaze.

Beck is a shameless self promoter. He’ll profess whatever attracts the largest crowd. He finally learned how to dress and got a decent haircut. The only thing he believes in is money and power.

@Richard Wheeler:

BeckAl Sharpton is a shameless self promoter. He’ll profess whatever attracts the largest [black] crowd [hoping they have deep pockets]. He finally learned how to dress and got a decent haircut. The only thing he believes in is money and power.

And he is in constant contact with the Oval Office through Valerie Jarrett. The Administration say he is the “go to guy” on race relations. Nevermind the huge amount of money he owes to the IRS.

retire 05, he was fired with no notice back in July. Wilkow was really upset about it, I happened to catch him on XM the morning after he was told. And his firing was immediate, like he finished his live show and then was told that was his last one. Pretty low class, especially considering how much Wilkow supported and admired Beck. My opinion of Beck really fell a long way over that deal, he has always talked about respect but he damn sure didn’t how Wilkow any.

@retire05: Definite similarities between those two self promoting clowns. Don’t think either have any real power,
Glen reminds me of a Beverly Hills hillbilly.
Sharpton a circus barker.

@Richard Wheeler:

Definite similarities between those two self promoting clowns. Don’t think either have any real power,

You said the similarities yourself. Or didn’t you realize that when you wrote it?

The differences? One is responsible for the deaths of people, one is not. One was sued and the defendant won a settlement, which the one sued refuses to pay, the other one was not. And one has the ear of the President through Valerie Jarrett, the other does not.

@Scott in Oklahoma:

I looked at Wilkow’s web site. On July 1, he still had the ad for Beck’s book. On July 2, and since then, the ad was gone.

Pretty low class, especially considering how much Wilkow supported and admired Beck. My opinion of Beck really fell a long way over that deal, he has always talked about respect but he damn sure didn’t how Wilkow any.

Like I said before, Beck started going off the deep end a few months ago for me. His proselytizing for the Mormon faith was the first nail, his going to McAllen, Texas was the last nail. I have not listened to/watched him since. When Beck stuck to talking about books of interest and trying to show people things about our government, in a teaching mode, I was fine with him. But if I want to be preached to, I’ll find a minister, rabbi, or priest.

Wilkow is a good guy. Guess Beck hired a guy that tells it like it is but then decided that didn’t fit the image Beck is now trying to create for himself.

@retire05: Beck was sued for falsely accusing a man of involvement in Boston Marathon bombing–He’s every bit as big a sleazebag as Sharpton.

@Richard Wheeler:

Beck was sued for falsely accusing a man of involvement in Boston Marathon bombing–He’s every bit as big a sleazebag as Sharpton.

And has that case gone to trial? Was Beck found to be guilty? Did he have to pay a settlement to the man that sued him? How much? Has Beck, if so ordered, paid it?

Unlike Al Sharpton who ruined a man’s life in the Tawana Brawley case, got sued, was ordered to pay the man who sued him and still refuses to do it?

Sorry, Richard, I’m not a fan of Beck’s, but he can’t begin to reach the level of sleaze that Al Sharpton has.

@retire05: I look for a huge monetary award for plaintiff against Beck.He totally defamed this guy even after Feds cleared him of any wrong doing. The accused received death threats. Will Beck pay?–not willingly.

@Richard Wheeler:

I look for a huge monetary award for plaintiff against Beck.

Why? Are you privy to the case?

He totally defamed this guy even after Feds cleared him of any wrong doing. The accused received death threats.

Yeah, Al Sharpton claims the same thing, about the death threats.

Will Beck pay?–not willingly

And you know that how? Or are you just using the Al Sharpton gauge? Did Beck cause anyone to lose their lives like Sharpton has?

@retire05: Maybe no lives, just the minds of those who adhere to this charlatan’s brand of B.S.

Richard Wheeler, do you have links to back up your accusations against Beck? I’m not a Beck fan, but like Retire I would like to see more than your statements.

@Richard Wheeler:

Maybe no lives, just the minds of those who adhere to this charlatan’s brand of B.S.

You’re trying awfully hard to equate Beck to the sleaze that is Al Sharpton. Didn’t know you were such a fan of Sharpton’s.

And perhaps you would like to tell us how one would “adhere” to Beck’s brand of b/s?

@Scott in Oklahoma: Beck talked about it constantly—Google it–trial is underway
05 Can’t stand Sharpton or Beck–two of a kind bullshitters.

@Richard Wheeler:

And perhaps you would like to tell us how one would “adhere” to Beck’s brand of b/s?

@retire05: Think Beck Bots. They inhabit the Tea Party.

@Richard Wheeler:

I am sure what you really know about the TEA Party could be put in the eye of a gnat.