Dan Abrams, MSNBC, Joe Scarborough

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Is Something Fishy In Secaucus?







With the New York Post reporting that MSNBC General Manager Dan Abrams is happy as a clam hosting shows in Joe Scarborough's recently- vacated night slot, is something fishy in the land of Olbermann and Hardball?

Think about it: by moving Joe The Weirdo into Don Imus's former morning slot, a spot conveniently opens up for the boss to give himself a show. Didn't that ring alarm bells at MSNBC?

Why else would anyone in their right mind move Scarborough to mornings? It sure smells like a conflict of interest.

From the Post:

DAN Abrams is said to be thrilled to be back on the air at 9 p.m. at MSNBC, where he's also the general manager running the cable channel. With Joe Scarborough doing the morning time slot vacated by Don Imus, "Scarborough Country" has been put on hiatus, and the 9 p.m. slot is now "Live with Dan Abrams."

"He's having a blast," said a friend of Abrams, who is doing both jobs for now. Asked if Abrams would give up his management duties, an MSNBC spokesman said, "If it becomes permanent, that will have to be discussed."

Since it's far from typical to have individuals both in charge of programming and hosting shows, isn't NBC reviewing his moves to make sure they are in the channel's best interests?

Photo: AP

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