Phil Griffin’s Announcement to MSNBC
June 11, 2012My time as part of the MSNBC family has been marked by a profound sense of support, professionalism, and respect. With Phil Griffin overseeing, The Dylan Ratigan Show has made steady growth in its viewership throughout its time in the 4pm slot. Phil’s announcement to the MSNBC family demonstrates the unwavering support that afforded me space to be myself, and I would be remiss if I did not thank the network for an outstanding three years as a full-time host on its airwaves.
Announcement from Phil Griffin:
Team –
I want you to know that our friend Dylan Ratigan has decided to pursue new opportunities and will be ending his role as a full-time host. The final Dylan Ratigan Show will be June 22. I’m proud of all that Dylan, Steve Friedman, and the entire Ratigan show team have accomplished over the past three years. Dylan’s distinct voice and his fearless approach to tackling complicated issues has been a key part of msnbc’s growth and success. Dylan is going out on a high note. Year- to- date, the show is up 18% in total viewers and up 17% in hard to reach younger demographic of A18-34. We’ll be watching as Dylan begins his next mission.
While it’s sad to see our friend Dylan go, I’m happy to announce that Martin Bashir will move to 4 p.m. on June 25. Martin’s audience has also been growing and I’m confident he’ll be a fantastic lead-in to our early evening and primetime line-up.
I will have more to say about the 3p time-slot in the coming weeks. I’m working with Steve and his outstanding team to develop a new show in that hour.
Please join me in thanking Dylan and good luck to Martin and his team for what I know will be continued success at 4 p.m.
I'm sad to see Dylan go. Since I retired Dylan was a time to look forward to each day. Good luck Dylan and thank you!
Being retired and a political junkie, MSNBC has been on my TV day and night (as I'm home). Good riddance to Dylan (I never watched him or Morning Joe), and congrats to Martin whose show I like a lot. That said, Rachal is still my "never miss" nightly program.
Dylan, don't leave. The only reason I have cable is to see your show. I'll miss you.
It's so typical in television anymore, Just when you like someone and look forward th coming home from work and turning on the the television to watch somebody you like with topics you are interested in they up and leave, Thanks for a few good years Dylan and good luck to whatever you decide to do in the future. you'll be missed.
Bring back Yuker!!!
It wil be interesting to see who fills the 3pm slot. I will miss Dylan also. Take care do comeback once in a while as a guest on any of the other shows.
Dylan, wherever you start anew I would enjoy the opportunity to follow your journey. It seems to me you have a gift for understanding the simple yet complexity of America today. I will miss your voice and your conviction to your and others opinions. That there must me a deeper reason for your departure will elude me, and that's okay. I hold fast the idea that wherever your journey takes you I am sure you will have an immediate effect on the way we as Americans live our day to day lives. Good Luck and thank you, you will be missed.
We need more of the Dylan's in the media: totally honest analysis and expression, of the conclusion. Thank you Dylan! I know we haven't seen the last of you, furthering the resurgence, through evolution, of the USA!
Phil Griffin says "Dylan Ratigan has decided to pursue new opportunities and will be ending his role as a full-time host." What the hell is he talking about Dylan didn't even know his time was up. I guess the media couldn't stand a truth teller and someone who spoke against the Corporate interest. I guess that is one hour of my day I will get back but will be following Dylan on his website and not watching MSNBC from 12 to 1 since Martin is moving to 1 for us on West Coast. They must be trying to come up with another Con show like Morning Joe so the Corporate masters will be happy. Well your viewers are not and it will be your loss Phil Griffin. All I have got to say is GetMoneyOut
Phil Griffin says "Dylan Ratigan has decided to pursue new opportunities and will be ending his role as a full-time host." What the hell is he talking about Dylan didn't even know his time was up. I guess the media couldn't stand a truth teller and someone who spoke against the Corporate interest. I guess that is one hour of my day I will get back but will be following Dylan on his website and not watching MSNBC from 12 to 1 since Martin is moving to 1 for us on West Coast. They must be trying to come up with another Con show like Morning Joe so the Corporate masters will be happy. Well your viewers are not and it will be your loss Phil Griffin. All I have got to say is GetMoneyOut
Mr. Griffin, Mr. Ratigan is a huge loss, however, while contemplating who should fill the 3pm slot look no further than Ezra Klein and Sam Stein…both are engaging and brilliant.
I hope MSNBC continues its trend to young intellectuals led by Rachel Maddow and continuing with Chris Hayes and Melissa Harris Perry by giving that available hour to Ezra Klein! In fact, I'd really like to see Chris Mathews surrender either his 5 or 7 ET hour to Ezra and give the 3 ET hour to Luke Russert.