Willie Geist's "Way Too Early" To Launch On MSNBC

"Way Too Early with Willie Geist" will air at 5:30 AM on MSNBC beginning on July 27, the network announced Wednesday.

Geist, who will remain a co-host on "Morning Joe," will anchor the half hour leading into MSNBC's signature morning program in what network president Phil Griffin called a "pre-game show." His program will offer viewers "everything they need to know to start the morning - from news and politics to sports and pop culture," the network said in a release.

Geist, who recently welcomed new baby George, has come to be known for his humorous features on "Morning Joe," such as "News You Can't Use" and his "Week in Review," as well as his satirical video blog Zeitgeist.

"In 30 fast minutes, we'll set the agenda and tee up the debates for the day," he said in the announcement. "Whether you're waking up on the East Coast, passing out in the West, or suffering from an untreatable sleep disorder somewhere in between, 'Way Too Early' will be a one-stop, A-to-Z crash course for your day."

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[mange]

05:43 AM on 08/06/2009

Hey Willie,

As we speak, I am watching you. It starts at 0530 here in Virginia Beach,

On my way down to the kitchen for a cup of "Joe"

Got to hurry, dont want to miss any of your show.

Mike Ange

[mange]

05:40 AM on 08/06/2009

Hey Willie,

I am so happy you have your own show, and that it starts at 0530.

i watch Morning Joe, and are my favorite.

I will drink my coffee thriry minutes earlier now,

Good luck and I know you will succeed.

Mike Ange
Virginia Beach

[Anthonio Young]

05:59 AM on 08/05/2009

man im up early cause like i said before your shows legit homeboy!
keep up the great worK manG
Dennis From sO Cal!

[super tired]

05:40 AM on 08/05/2009

I'm up this early because I don't have a job, I'm worried about healthcare, and russian subs are cruising close to the US. Perhaps I'm a little justified in not sleeping so well.

[mawmaw]

06:21 AM on 07/30/2009

Willie I am up so early this morning because my internal alarm clock does not know when WE
have a day off.

[yoli647]

09:55 PM on 07/16/2009

Morning Joe show is the worst morning news show on TV. MSNBC does not listen to it's viewers so they keep losing them. Mika has to go and take Geist with you...

[jonjon66]

08:24 PM on 07/17/2009

word

[yngskywlkr]

09:32 PM on 07/16/2009

Aww, who's gonna host Morning Joe now ,

(Since JoeScarborough is never around for his own show)

[mamadeus]

08:30 PM on 07/16/2009

I like Ed Schultz . No need for a repeat of Hard Ball.

[ebanks84]

06:06 PM on 07/16/2009

Way to go Geist. Wish you much luck!

[grumbles]

04:52 PM on 07/16/2009

perfect time slot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get up at 6:30 am.

[rblaquinta]

02:56 PM on 07/16/2009

LOVE Lawrence, wish he woud get his own show!!!!!!!

[Okieborn]

02:48 PM on 07/16/2009

Back to CNN until Olbermann and Rachel Maddow !!!

[Okieborn]

02:47 PM on 07/16/2009

Well this will be another foul ball for MSNBC !!
They have completly ruined the morning and afternoon schedule !!!
Thank God there is Olbermann and Rachel Maddow or MSNBC would be out of the news business !!!

[Okieborn]

02:44 PM on 07/16/2009

No More Mornings or afternoons, I watch Olbermann and Rachel Maddow!!
The gentleman who sat in for Chris Mattews last week belongs there !!!
He was an intelligent and very informative replacement !!
He should replace matthews permanently !!!!

[edwoodjr]

01:21 PM on 07/16/2009

With a 5:30 AM timeslot, this show is teed-up for almost EXCLUSIVE East Coast and/or beltway consumption. Can you imagine the promos? "5:30 AM Eastern, 4:30 Central and 2:30 Pacific". And you can't DVR "current affairs" or news programming becasue it's not news after about 15 mintues. Just a "filler" for a timeslot.

[MyGuyO]

02:21 PM on 07/16/2009

You are so right. Where I live, the show will come on 3:30 a.m. No thanks.

[Melissa]

03:17 PM on 07/16/2009

I love this show. This is the only show I watch on MSNBC.