D.L. Hughley's Late Night Show To End Brief Run on CNN
Entertainer will continue on at network as a contributor
By Marisa Guthrie -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/6/2009 9:57:35 AM EST
D.L. Hughley's late night CNN program will finish its short run next month.
D.L. Hughley Breaks the News debuted last fall to less than stellar reviews. The show averaged 751,000 viewers (284,000 in the 25-54 demo) for its 18 episode run. It peaked in its second week with 1.5 million viewers.
According to a CNN statement, Hughley, who lives in Los Angeles, wanted to move the show there so that he could be closer to his family. But budgetary constraints precluded a move. Hughley will continue at CNN as "contributor" based in Los Angeles.
"We are eager to continue our relationship with D.L., who is a tremendous talent and a valued colleague," said the network in a statement.
Talkback
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I'm surprised and disappointed by this as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the little bit I did see of...
matt headley - 3/8/2009 5:36:14 PM EDT -
I just found out you canceled his show. I loved watching him and found his humour most...
Anna D - 3/8/2009 11:13:13 AM EDT -
I believe Mr. Hughley's show was cancelled because of the Michael Steele incident. It seems very...
Marilyn Furbush - 3/6/2009 6:20:43 PM EST
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