Martin Bashir (TV series)

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Martin Bashir
Presented by Martin Bashir
Country of origin United States
Production
Production location(s) New York City
Running time 60 minutes
Release
Original network MSNBC
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release February 28, 2011 (2011-02-28) –
November 22, 2013 (2013-11-22)
External links
Website

Martin Bashir was an hour-long weekday U.S. and world political commentary program on MSNBC. The program aired live at 4:00 p.m. ET and was hosted by Martin Bashir. The show premiered on February 28, 2011 moving MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts to 11:00 a.m. ET. It aired from a small customized studio that is actually part of Studio 3A, the primary MSNBC newsroom and studio at 30 Rock.

Show content

The program was often a mix of both news and opinion content, serving as a lead-in to the network's afternoon and prime time opinion programming. Bashir gave thoughts on the issues of the day along with a panel of guests and other relevant interviews pertaining to a specific issue being covered.[1] Bashir presented the series with a liberal point of view.

Broadcast history

The program originally aired in the 3 p.m. slot, but moved forward one hour on June 25, 2012, replacing The Dylan Ratigan Show. The Cycle, a new multi-host program, launched in the 3 p.m. hour beginning the same day.

The show was effectively cancelled after its November 22 edition after controversial comments from Bashir made about the former Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin the week previous, going on an already-planned Thanksgiving break. On December 4, 2013, Bashir resigned from his position at MSNBC after he made "ill-judged comments"[2] about Sarah Palin.[3][4]

Segments

  • Play of the Day - A viral video is shown.
  • Top Lines - Various soundbites featuring things said by politicians and comedians are highlighted.
  • Here's the Story - Only featured during the 2012 Republican Nominee Campaign, a segment featuring discussion on the nominees.
  • Clear the Air - Martin gives his thoughts on a news story of the day.
Preceded by MSNBC Weekday Lineup
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Succeeded by
The Ed Show

External links

References

  1. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42359297/ns/msnbc_tv-martin_bashir/
  2. Carter, Bill. Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC Over Palin Comments, New York Times, December 4, 2013.
  3. Christopher, Tommy. Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC, Mediaite, December 4, 2013.
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