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8. Verizon already gave the same reason for dropping Bridges TV from FiOS

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 12:15 PM

Apr 2012

Of course, the antics of its founder and CEO might have had something to do with the poor ratings:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzammil_Hassan

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Low ratings could end cable deal for Gore's Current TV [View all] Eugene Apr 2012 OP

Well, it's a good thing they have Keith Olbermann as a huge ratings draw. Oh, wait... n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #1

Maybe they did Keith Olberman a favor demilib Apr 2012 #9

Is this a clause that is applicable to ALL channels on that tier? Cooley Hurd Apr 2012 #2

Stephanie Miller has tripple the am ratings since she started last week. mucifer Apr 2012 #3

I like Miller a lot. Not sure how you are getting this 'tripled the ratings in the morning' Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #6

I just quoted her blog. Maybe she made it up. Who knows. She's a comedian. mucifer Apr 2012 #10

Having a high channel number on my cable system doesn't help. Chipper Chat Apr 2012 #4

I always make sure that I am on Current TV even when I am not home. As I understand it Ninga Apr 2012 #5

Maybe we should all call Time Warner and say we love Current... limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #7

Verizon already gave the same reason for dropping Bridges TV from FiOS friendly_iconoclast Apr 2012 #8

I want NewsWorld International back Giantsfootball10 Apr 2012 #11

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