Glenn Beck Leaving Fox News

Glenn Beck and Fox Call It Quits

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck announced today that he will end his talk show on Fox News.

Beck has been with Fox for less than three years.  His brand of conservative populism attracted many viewers and increased ratings. 

It isn't clear whether he is quitting or being forced to leave.  What is clear is that his ratings have been dropping and the Network has felt the impact of the recent advertiser boycotting.

Beck at the Restoring Honor Rally He Organized at the National Mall

A turning point came last summer when Beck made comments indicating that Barack Obama has a "deep seated hatred for white people."

Comments like these led to boycott campaigns and caused Fox News to distance themselves from Beck.

The long turns at the blackboard turned off the younger audience, so sought after by advertisers

Facts about Glenn Beck

• Age: 47
• Parents operated a bakery in downtown Washington when Glenn was growing up
• When he was 14, his mother drowned in a boating accident.  Glenn has referred to his mother's death as a suicide during interviews
• Step brother committed suicide
• Married for 10 years
• 2 Daughters from first marriage
• Recovering alcoholic and substance abuser
• Married 2nd Wife in 1999, have 2 kids (1 adopted).
• Had been diagnosed with macular dystrophy.  At risk of going blind in the near term and has difficulty reading, driving and recognizing people.

What Are Others Are Saying about Glenn Beck



http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/business/media/07beck.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/mc-ss-ironpigs-sandberg-0406-20110406,0,6505137.story

http://www.tvlatest.com/article/2301/In+Other+News+Wendesday%3A+Alec+Baldwin,+Glenn+Beck,+Matt+Lauer

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-glenn-beck-20110407,0,5973014.story



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