issues with jane velez-mitchell and nancy grace

[BobbiBlue]

issues with jane velez-mitchell news show on headline news. You all watched her show yet? Is she trying to be another Nancy Grace? This lady yells she doesnt talk! Grrr Where are the good talking heads anymore? Like Catherine Crier and many of the others? I cannot even remember all the former court tv anchors..can anyone else?

[kennedy06]

I watched it and was disappointed. I do like that Mike G that comes on earlier. JMO

[Debb]

I can't stand to watch her show. She used to be good, especially when she was on Nancy Grace or other shows. Now she acts as if every sentence she makes is a warning cry. She tries to make every topic a huge sensation and it just doesn't work. She needs to adjust her volume and tone down the theatrics.

[joolz]

Originally Posted by BobbiBlue

issues with jane velez-mitchell news show on headline news. You all watched her show yet? Is she trying to be another Nancy Grace? This lady yells she doesnt talk! Grrr Where are the good talking heads anymore? Like Catherine Crier and many of the others? I cannot even remember all the former court tv anchors..can anyone else?

I saw Savannah Guthrie doing legal commentary on another news channel (maybe CNN?) and Jean Casaris too. Beth Karas is covering the Spector retrial. Anybody remember Clara Tuma (really a long time ago)? I liked her. And Mary Jane something or other who made a fool of herself during the OJ murder trial?

[RayStar]

Hi guys, I am laughing so hard and totally agreeing with most posts here. I flip the channel so fast on her. I wonder why the producers have not stopped her. Her voice can turn a listener off in a hurry otherwise she is smart.

[Amy]

Originally Posted by Debb

I can't stand to watch her show. She used to be good, especially when she was on Nancy Grace or other shows. Now she acts as if every sentence she makes is a warning cry. She tries to make every topic a huge sensation and it just doesn't work. She needs to adjust her volume and tone down the theatrics.

The first time I ever saw her, she was standing in for NG. I didn't know her from Adam's off ox, but she sure seemed to be trying to emulate NG instead of going w/her own style. Like you say, everything a warning cry. Every statement ended in an exclamation point, even if it was just to announce a commercial break!!!

[Amy]

Originally Posted by joolz

I saw Savannah Guthrie doing legal commentary on another news channel (maybe CNN?) and Jean Casaris too. Beth Karas is covering the Spector retrial. Anybody remember Clara Tuma (really a long time ago)? I liked her. And Mary Jane something or other who made a fool of herself during the OJ murder trial?

I don't remember Mary Jane, altho I might recognize a pic. I do remember Clara Tumey. I think when I started watching, she was on the Betty B case? And Beth Karas, and Jean Casaris. I just saw Jean on a recent trial. I don't think it was a canned one, but who knows? Another one I liked was Rikki Kleiman. I was delighted to see her on the defense segment of InSessions, and if I had known she was going to be on, I would have tuned in sooner!!!

[GentleBreeze]

Originally Posted by Ickabod

Nancy Grace is loud and rude and she's been doing prime time for quite a while. Nancy acts like she's trying to "trip" someone up all the time...before they are done talking..more of a comedy show

Nancy is trying to be the Bill O of the crime shows. I guess she is hoping she gets as many viewers as Bill packs in daily but I think she is probably way lower in ratings than he is. She wants to be the "Queen of Mean."

I use to love Nancy. She is from my own home state. I do not watch her anymore. It was most nerve racking to me when she constantly cuts in on the person she asked a question to in the first place. Talk about chaos, lol........that is Nancy's show. Even if the defense attorney agrees with her, she still is like a pit bull on the attack and she drives me nuts with all of her misinformation that she never, never, retracts or corrects.

I like Greta. At least she lets her guest really say something.

imoo

[BobbiBlue]

Originally Posted by GentleBreeze

Nancy is trying to be the Bill O of the crime shows. I guess she is hoping she gets as many viewers as Bill packs in daily but I think she is probably way lower in ratings than he is. She wants to be the "Queen of Mean."

I use to love Nancy. She is from my own home state. I do not watch her anymore. It was most nerve racking to me when she constantly cuts in on the person she asked a question to in the first place. Talk about chaos, lol........that is Nancy's show. Even if the defense attorney agrees with her, she still is like a pit bull on the attack and she drives me nuts with all of her misinformation that she never, never, retracts or corrects.

I like Greta. At least she lets her guest really say something.

imoo

I agree with liking Greta van Susteren except when she goes off into politics. I'm not into politics much. But yes her attitude is so much better than these others! I am watching Nancy Grace now and she was meaner than usual tonight to the woman reporter Susan Rochan ??
about Jennifer Hudson's family murder and arrest of the brother-in-law. Anyone see this show too? Dang Nancy is getting worse I swear!!!! Why do these reporters and guests go back on her show/?? WOW!

[BobbiBlue]

Originally Posted by BobbiBlue

I agree with liking Greta van Susteren except when she goes off into politics. I'm not into politics much. But yes her attitude is so much better than these others! I am watching Nancy Grace now and she was meaner than usual tonight to the woman reporter Susan Rochan ??
about Jennifer Hudson's family murder and arrest of the brother-in-law. Anyone see this show too? Dang Nancy is getting worse I swear!!!! Why do these reporters and guests go back on her show/?? WOW!

Also..glad she and babies And all were ok BUT..sick of hearing about how wonderful "the twins" are! I have twin grand babies and I think they are special too! You never hear a negative caller by the way notice this? LOL ..But what else is there to watch?

[daniel green]

Originally Posted by joolz

I saw Savannah Guthrie doing legal commentary on another news channel (maybe CNN?) and Jean Casaris too. Beth Karas is covering the Spector retrial. Anybody remember Clara Tuma (really a long time ago)? I liked her. And Mary Jane something or other who made a fool of herself during the OJ murder trial?

Guthrie is covering the WH now for NBC/MSNBC.

I LOVED Clara Tuna! Wow, that was a blast from the past. I wonder where she is now. She was great.

I am trying to remember Mary Jane and think I can picture her. She had something about the way she held her mouth that was offputting to me.

Velez-Mitchell's voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. Can't take it. I can't understand why she would get a show.

[daniel green]

Originally Posted by Amy

Another one I liked was Rikki Kleiman. snipped

I love to watch and hear her. She is very smart and truly a delight to watch. Bright, bright woman.

[ExArkie]

Am I the only one who remembers back to the "beginning" when Cynthia McFadden was one of the anchors - you see her ever now and then on "Nightline." - she looks GREAT! Wish I could remember the rest of the "crew" from back then - well, one was Fred Graham. I miss the old CTV so much!!!

[emdragon]

I like Jane. Don't always agree with her but I like that she can back down on her rants and see the other side unlike Nancy(I'm the first person on earth to have twins) Grace.

I agree with GentleBreeze for the most part- I liked Greta the most because I thought she was fair and respectful even to those who may not deserve it. But I haven't been able to watch her since the election I think for the first time she had an agenda that she really pushed.

Now can someone ANYONE tell CNN they need to make NG cover something other than Caylee Anthony. I think she has lost all perspective, thought and reason with this case. To day in and day out open the show like this child went missing today is now bordering on obsessive. I think I has a lot to do with the birth of her twins and understand that but someone needs to step in. Caylee's case is heartbreaking but it isn't breaking news and while she stays on that story so many cases of other victims are going unreported.

ok rant over...

[Amy]

Originally Posted by ExArkie

Am I the only one who remembers back to the "beginning" when Cynthia McFadden was one of the anchors - you see her ever now and then on "Nightline." - she looks GREAT! Wish I could remember the rest of the "crew" from back then - well, one was Fred Graham. I miss the old CTV so much!!!

I can't remember all the ones when I first started watching, must have been '94 or '95--the first trial I watched was BB #2. Along w/Rikki Kleiman was a fellow who always wore suspenders. Can't remember his name, but remember I really liked their segment. And, Fred Graham was another anchor. Clara Tumey was "in the field" or whatever they call being where the trial is.

I dont recall Cynthia McFadden, but probably along w/some of the others, if I was to see a pic I might recognize them. I really did enjoy Court TV then, even the trials I might not have been interested in otherwise. And, they were LIVE, pretty much back then. Probably because they could get contract to air more back then. I wonder if why we get so many canned trials now is because more judges are saying no to cameras in their courtrooms?

[ExArkie]

Originally Posted by Amy

I can't remember all the ones when I first started watching, must have been '94 or '95--the first trial I watched was BB #2. Along w/Rikki Kleiman was a fellow who always wore suspenders. Can't remember his name, but remember I really liked their segment. And, Fred Graham was another anchor. Clara Tumey was "in the field" or whatever they call being where the trial is.

I dont recall Cynthia McFadden, but probably along w/some of the others, if I was to see a pic I might recognize them. I really did enjoy Court TV then, even the trials I might not have been interested in otherwise. And, they were LIVE, pretty much back then. Probably because they could get contract to air more back then. I wonder if why we get so many canned trials now is because more judges are saying no to cameras in their courtrooms?

Here is her picture. Bring back memories? I believe Terry Moran was one of the originals, also!

http://www.aroundmaine.com/06/portma...en/default.asp

[justaguy]

Originally Posted by Ickabod

Would you all keep your fingers crossed that Nancy Grace doesn't repeat and repeat and repeat again tonight on the Anthony case.

I can't believe people aren't done talking about that..what else is there to say until court??

Nancy. how about that 8 year old who killed his dad and friend?

even the fact that there is no NEW news on the toddler case is news ie they just run a retrospective. i flick to it a couple times an hour curious just to see what is covered and often..this case is the whole hour almost all week!

and i DID really enjoy greta. i hated the politics..but i don't think that was her choice. i think that fox wanted to get their pro-palin, anti-wright message to some viewers that might watch her but not oreilly/hannity.

[Debb]

Originally Posted by emdragon

I like Jane. Don't always agree with her but I like that she can back down on her rants and see the other side unlike Nancy(I'm the first person on earth to have twins) Grace.

I agree with GentleBreeze for the most part- I liked Greta the most because I thought she was fair and respectful even to those who may not deserve it. But I haven't been able to watch her since the election I think for the first time she had an agenda that she really pushed.

Now can someone ANYONE tell CNN they need to make NG cover something other than Caylee Anthony. I think she has lost all perspective, thought and reason with this case. To day in and day out open the show like this child went missing today is now bordering on obsessive. I think I has a lot to do with the birth of her twins and understand that but someone needs to step in. Caylee's case is heartbreaking but it isn't breaking news and while she stays on that story so many cases of other victims are going unreported.

ok rant over...

What did Greta do doing the election with regard to her reporting that you thought was pushing an agenda? I watch her a little, but missed that. Just curious.

[justaguy]

Originally Posted by Debb

What did Greta do doing the election with regard to her reporting that you thought was pushing an agenda? I watch her a little, but missed that. Just curious.

well as far as i can remember..she never covered politics. and i don't remember any pro-obama coverage. it was either covering the negative stuff ie wright,ayers ect or she was doing fluff pieces on mccain/palin....never asking them anything substantial even tho she was standing or sitting right across from them. she rode with mccain..went to palin's house. to me it was clear she had been given orders to cover this stuff..and in what manner. but still..she was never malicious as some were. but the fact that she covered it at all...and to the point that politics was her whole show many nights pointed to a change in agenda for her show.

[Debb]

Oh, I see. Was she the one that Palin cooked for or was that Matt Lauer?

[justaguy]

Originally Posted by Debb

Oh, I see. Was she the one that Palin cooked for or was that Matt Lauer?

don't know about lauer but yea i remember her cooking at her house while greta stood there and talked to her.

[pubtv]

Originally Posted by emdragon

can someone ANYONE tell CNN they need to make NG cover something other than Caylee Anthony. I think she has lost all perspective, thought and reason with this case. To day in and day out open the show like this child went missing today is now bordering on obsessive. I think I has a lot to do with the birth of her twins and understand that but someone needs to step in. Caylee's case is heartbreaking but it isn't breaking news and while she stays on that story so many cases of other victims are going unreported.

ok rant over...

I agree that Nancy should start covering other stories, and she did a little bit this week. She covered the death of John Travolta's son. However, I also agree that while she stays on the Caylee Anthonystory (as heartbreaking as it is), so many other stories are going on that IMO should be getting national attention as well.

[Shells2]

I'm really dissapointed in this show - I was a huge fan of Glenn Beck. When HLN threw their temper tantrum and kept him off the air immediately after he announced that he was planning on going to Fox in the spring and replaced him with JVM, I really think they sank thier ship.

[Tracian]

Okay....I am so glad I am not the only one that is not a 'fan' of Jane.

IMO, she is most likely one of the most annoying people to have a talk show...

She is very simplistic in her coverage and options on topics, she does yell, and carry on, normally in a nonsensical manner.

And if I hear one more time how she is going to fix the world, by 'prevention' by making teenagers participate in mandatory 'group therapy' in schools, I am going to bang my head against the wall.

[warhorse46]

Oh my, you have the option to change the channel if you are displeased with a program.

[peggyleggy]

Somebody must be watching her show--look at the ratings for last month.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/1..._n_150984.html

[EverGreen]

Originally Posted by peggyleggy

Somebody must be watching her show--look at the ratings for last month.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/1..._n_150984.html

Did you read the comments about her on that link?

Those babies are just adorable.

[Shells2]

Originally Posted by sadiebo

Is that what happened? Glen Beck announced he's leaving HLN??? Well, I don't care for Glen Beck, but that's a personal thing, and many people enjoy him. About 4-5 months ago he told his story on some show (can't remember which one), and he was so thankful for being given a job by CNN. I got the impression he was down and out. Now I hear he's going to Fox which is fine, but he was foolish enough to announce it on the air and to his bosses. Big mistake. IMO

I haven't heard a word about him being on Fox. Maybe he's shot himself in the foot. What a shame. IMO JMO

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/tv/

[Amy]

Perhaps she is like some other "top" talk show hosts, once they were really established. Like, Johnny Carson, it got to where, if he WAS on the show, it was an unusual occurance (not really that bad, but he did get down to 2 or 3 shows a week, with guest hosts the others.)

Anyway, maybe w/the little ones, she feels like she wants to do less than 5 days a week, altho, it seems she did have guest hosts. I guess, with her own show, Jane can't sub for her as much. I really enjoyed, I think it was the week between Christmas and New Year when Jean Carasas (I know I butchered the name, but you know who I mean) was on.

Maybe, on days there isn't earthshaking breaking news, she thinks folks are happy enough to sit thru the same program day after day? Maybe she should put different interviews (of the people and LE or FBI) on?

(One of my favorite radio talk show hosts was on 5 days a week, didn't take off a week for Christmas or anything. Then, he got married. THAT changed things!!! He started taking off more and more, and while I don't begrudge him time off--I sure like MY time off--it was disappointing when he had a "best of" show or a sub.)

[kennedy06]

I respect the fact she is very interested and caring about little C.A. We all are. I don't feel I have missed much if I don't catch her show any longer. I know there are other cases, trials and things that she could at least look at maybe 1 night out of the week and not be showing disrespect to the CA case.

[warhorse46]

Originally Posted by peggyleggy

Somebody must be watching her show--look at the ratings for last month.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/1..._n_150984.html

People are still watching, here it is January & she is still the top rated show in that time slot.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/ratings/

[kalesdan]

Let's be honest she might as well re-name her show "It's all about Caylee" because she has ignored other important breaking stories to continue to repeat the same old info over and over.

I fear she is obessed in an unhealthy way- maybe because this was the first child murder case since she had the twins.

But honestly CNN needs to step in and tell her ENOUGH already.

[CrimeWarrior]

Originally Posted by BobbiBlue

issues with jane velez-mitchell news show on headline news. You all watched her show yet? Is she trying to be another Nancy Grace? This lady yells she doesnt talk! Grrr Where are the good talking heads anymore? Like Catherine Crier and many of the others? I cannot even remember all the former court tv anchors..can anyone else?

Nancy Grace cannot be compared to Jane Velez-Mitchell. That is an insult to Nancy.

Jane Velez-Mitchell is a bleeding heart when crime is concerned, they were talking about a pedophile who murdered his victims mother, and Jane kept going on and on and on about how the murderer had hearing problems, how he was abused, how he was an orphan, and on for literally 15 mins, then in the final seconds of the segment she talks about the pain his victim will be facing.

Nancy is more tough, and concerned about victims. She isn't a flake like Jane.

[CrimeWarrior]

Originally Posted by Shells2

I'm really dissapointed in this show - I was a huge fan of Glenn Beck. When HLN threw their temper tantrum and kept him off the air immediately after he announced that he was planning on going to Fox in the spring and replaced him with JVM, I really think they sank thier ship.

They could have came up with someone better than Jane, I've never liked her, even when she filled in for Nancy Grace.

I liked Glenn Beck, I didn't agree with him on everything, but at least he was entertaining in a genuine way, instead of Jane's bleeding heart view of more therapy at public schools, as a way to reduce crime.

[CrimeWarrior]

This is only a show that will be airing until they find another show.

But just in case, I'd email CNN Headline News and tell them to not keep Jane on: http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?106

[DMac]

I say this EVERY time she comes on! She DEFINITELY IS trying to be Nancy Grace and it does not come off very well. It is obnoxious and sooooooooooooo obvious. YUCK! Why can't she just try and make it on her own, not by copying someone else. It is OVERKILL!

[justaguy]

Originally Posted by GentleBreeze

Nancy is trying to be the Bill O of the crime shows. I guess she is hoping she gets as many viewers as Bill packs in daily but I think she is probably way lower in ratings than he is. She wants to be the "Queen of Mean."

I use to love Nancy. She is from my own home state. I do not watch her anymore. It was most nerve racking to me when she constantly cuts in on the person she asked a question to in the first place. Talk about chaos, lol........that is Nancy's show. Even if the defense attorney agrees with her, she still is like a pit bull on the attack and she drives me nuts with all of her misinformation that she never, never, retracts or corrects.

I like Greta. At least she lets her guest really say something.

imoo

say it aint so! u were her great defender when she had her own thread..and i was...i am jantheman lol. we had a bit o fun goin back n forth on her. what i cant stand is that screaming rhyming woman...with the glasses?

[phylcore]

I have never liked Jane,just too loud however I do watch Nancy,but she can get on my last nerve.