Campbell Brown Returns From Maternity Leave, Ditches "No Bias, No Bull" Title

Campbell Brown returned from maternity leave Monday night following the birth of her second son, Asher Liam Senor, in April.

Brown returned to a new program name, titled simply "Campbell Brown." Previously, the show was called "Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull"

"As the only non partisan journalist at 8pm, the 'Campbell Brown' program will continue to stand for no nonsense, hard-hitting interviews and lively debate from all points of view," a CNN spokesperson said.

The show is playing up the distinction between it and its main competitors at 8PM, Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" and MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." The show's new open, seen below, says, "This is your only source for news: CNN primetime begins now."

Brown's first show back since maternity leave, which featured an exclusive interview with former President Jimmy Carter, averaged 711,000 total viewers (up 12% from May 2009 average, when Roland Martin was subbing) and 201,000 in the A25-54 demo (up 26% from May 2009 average).

Watch the new open:

Comments

[Yancey3]

It was an entirely childish title.

[ApolloniaCreed]

Misses Roland already!

[Yancey3]

Roland needs a brain infusion.

[SharpDressedMan]

Oh no, what will she do without a gimmicky title, rely on her substance?

[JakeMontero]

I like to hear both sides of political debates and her show does try to give both views. I get that anything other than ultra left rants doesn't work for you folks. Too bad.

[1cubfan]

Back so soon?

[ruffdeezy]

it was a dumb title,
they thought the title itself would attract viewers
they were wrong

[Willow207]

Who cares about Brown, the pseudo journalist, ditch her for good!!!!!

[Ohsherri]

Sorry...bu­t after the phoney cry to "Free Sara Palin" from John Mc Clutter-pu­ck...

it was a foolish attempt to make that anti-woman-bulldog look like a victim.

[rhondadavis28]

BRING BACK ROLAND MARTIN

she was unwatchable and still is.

CNN needs an overhaul

[totalliberal]

Bring Ted back.

[roblabrousse]

She's stepped out of her bounds. She should have remained White House Reporter. She doesn't have the stuff to be a prime time anchor. Pretty doesn't cut it and she certainly is biased. She's not believable. She doesn't have the brains. Bye Campbell !!!

[harriettubman]

The show is good but boring at times. Plus its in a terrible time slot. Paula Zahn didn't last in that hour either.

[Banji81]

I was sure they'd find a way to keep Roland (whom I never actually liked until he started subbing) and the gang in the 8 o'clock spot - I am sure some of the big dogs at CNN met about it - so I am quite surprised that Campbell Brown is back. Oh well, guess I'll go back to trolling the airwaves at 8...maybe family guy will be on... hmmn, or Jon and Kate...

[Truelee]

Unless she has the brain of a super computer that retains all historical facts and information and the wisdom of an enlightened sage, her show was no different from any other talking heads. The part that was most unbelievable was that she has the ability to see through the bull.

[Subvet]

All Bias....Al­l Bull is what Mrs. Dan "Necon" Senor is all about.

[Willow207]

You Betcha! Wink Wink!!!!

[Skyhawk]

Guess being a mommy has soften up her tough as nails, gloves off journalism.