Chuck Todd To Get MSNBC Weekend Politics Show

MSNBC is developing a weekend politics show to be moderated by Chuck Todd, the New York Observer's Felix Gillette reports.

Todd, who was reportedly in consideration for the "Meet the Press" moderator gig before it went to David Gregory, burst onto the TV news radar during the 2008 election season as NBC News' Political Director. He was promoted to Chief White House Correspondent in December.

Gillette reports that the show will debut in late spring and that many specifics are still up in the air:

According to sources, the specifics of the show--live vs. taped, one-on-one interview vs. a panel of guests, half-hour vs. an hour, Saturday vs. Sunday--are still being worked out. Presumably the show will originate out of NBC's Washington D.C. bureau, where Mr. Todd is stationed. Staffing has yet to be determined.

The move towards original weekend programming is a bold step for MSNBC, (in)famous for its weekend slate of prison-style documentary programming.

Comments

[jactat]

I am so disappointed in MSNBC. Yet another BWM (basic white male). Don't they believe in diversity over there?
And why in the world is Chuck Todd being given a show? He was good a crunching numbers during the election but he has no other skills. Robert Gibbs just eats him up everytime he asks one of his dumb questions as the WH reporter.
Meet the Press used to be my favorite. I don't even watch it now because David Gregory is so pathetic.
I have stopped watching all of the MSNBC shows except for Keith Olbermann (Rachel just repeats the KO show) and giving Todd a show just confirms that this is a right decision. I might just stop watching MSNBC altogether (and go to CNN exclusively) until they add some diversity.

[InfinteShibumi]

He lacks two main ingredients: gravitas and some form of real star power.

[Kallie Keith]

Good Chuck Todd will have a show. Bout time MSNBC righted mistake of tapping stiff Gregory 2 replace Russert instead of smarter, better-informed Todd.

[Bonny9]

Great, I am so ready for this show!

[Msohio]

Another disaster like the John King fiasco on CNN. What makes these news organizations think that just because these guys can operate the election board, they are ready for prime time?

[MyGuyO]

I agree about John King...and his wife, Dana Bash. They should not be on the same segments together.

[66rock]

One down 47 hours to go.

So what are they going to do about the other 47 hours over the weekend?

[Tanyars5]

The white wing media (MSNBC edition) putting another white male in front of us to spout the same stories over and over again.....I cannot believe that the only news that is reported on this network is the following:
1. Afghanistan-
2. Torture-quantanamo
3. Gay Marriage
4. Tea Bag Parties

Memo to MSNBC please find some black people to cover different stories. Diversity is a good thing!!!!!!! I used to like to watch this network but its the same old white faces with the same old stories......just boring!!!!!!!!!
I have been switching to Bill OReily because he covers different topics.........get a clue MSNBC
BTW-The first article that Baldwin wrote was not far from the truth with his criticism.........SORRY RM and KO

[zizizzi]

"I have been switching to Bill OReily because he covers different topics........."

And what topics would those be?

1. Culture wars

2. Gay marriage

3. His fabu ratings LOL

4. MSNBC is a left wing hate group

5. Media Matters is a left wing hate group

6. Anyone who does not agree with me is a left wing hate group

7. I went to a restruant where black people eat and was AMAZED by how civilized the people there were.

Hmmm... How many black people are covering the news on FOX?

Thought so!

[Tanyars5]

zizizzi- My issue is with MSNBC not FOX. I have very low expectations of FOX News. I would not think they would hire a left wing black host. MSNBC claims to be the place for politics. More like the place for the same old white faces spouting the same old stale stories. Truth Hurts

BTW..........KO speaking about tea parties...how much you want to bet RM talks about it.......I know its the news but they are touting it as if they were FOX themselves.........
I was not home earlier did ED and Chris M. talk about the same stories I mentioned?????
I bet you ....Torture G Bay......gay marriage........same old stuff

[deanimal]

You would be better served by turning it off.

[Tanyars5]

well I am just about at that point......when your dear RM is back doing her radio show on Air America and KO is doing baseball shows you will wonder why....

[InfinteShibumi]

Question: Does Pat Buchanan ever sleep? The man is available 24/7. Has he no family life?

[papapj]

WORD UP, sis....!.

[DeeW]

They should have given him Meet the Press.

[MyGuyO]

I'm not all that bad, Mr. Todd. I do wish you luck and success with your new show.

[DEvans1]

Thank you! I have been praying for MSNBC to get on the bandwagon and offer more political programming on the weekends. There's only so much "Locked Down" we can take.

Currently, I watch CNN on the weekends only because the only other alternative is Fox News. If MSNBC makes this move, I will definitely be front and center to watch.

[DeeW]

oh you're so right about the non-stop Lockdown! lol...boring.

[murphysgirl]

Chuck Tood getting a weekend show is a brilliant move by MSNBC. It's about time they really give CNN a run for the money. Finally the network is branching out and will put and end to the endless loop of documentaries over the weekend!!

[MyGuyO]

OMG, this is a surprise! Sorry, Mr. Todd.
First CT gets the job of WH Correspondent, then his own show! Chuck Todd is hardly a professional in this respect. Oh, yes, he is good with the numbers as was in the last primaries, but now getting his own show. Unbelievable.
Am wondering why the network doesn't make him shave off all that hair on his face. Ugh. It is hard to look at him that is one of the reasons I tune him out.

[esgabel]

Well then continue not watching! Why does everyone have to fit a preconceived mold? Chuck is smart, strives for perfection and is not afraid to laugh at himself. Chuck will be great!

[gloriousbeing]

Really?? I can barely stand to listen to him now....guess I'll be watching....reruns on HGTV.

[dmsdzinr]

This weekend show is just a precursor to Chuck Todd replacing David Gregory on Meet The Press!

[123dee]

I hope it's either Lawrence O'Donnell or John Harwood

[MyGuyO]

Yes! Lawrence O'Donnell it should be!

[bonbk]

Congrats to Chuck! My husband and I enjoy his reporting and analysis.
To someone who said he should be on opposite MTP........uh...I don't think so.
But....it will be refreshing to see another MTP type show, I have been dissapointed with David Gregory.
He's not even close to Tim Russert, or Tom Brokaw for that matter.