MacDailyNews Take: We imagine the cheers must have been deafening.
Carter continues, “In an interview at NBC’s executive offices, Mr. Zucker, who is 45, said the decision to leave the only employer he has ever worked for — a decision that he acknowledged was not his own choice — became inevitable after a meeting two weeks ago with Steve Burke, Comcast’s chief operating officer… ‘Look, I knew from the day this was announced that this was a possibility,’ Mr. Zucker said. ‘“I wasn’t going to shut the door on anything. But in the last nine months it became increasingly clear that they did want to put their own team in place — and I didn’t want to end up being a guest in my own house.'”
MacDailyNews Take: Basement, Jeffie, not house. Right where you put it.
Carter continues, “While he often faced withering criticism in Hollywood circles for his leadership of the entertainment division of the NBC network — in his note to the staff he mentioned the ‘ups and downs’ the company had experienced — Mr. Zucker said he did not detect ‘any particular reason’ beyond the broad desire for new leadership for Comcast’s inclination to make a change.”
MacDailyNews Take: Here’s the reason: You suck and you’re a visionless schmuck who took a once-great network and reduced it to a perennial ratings basement dweller. It’s not difficult to detect the reason why you finally got the pink slip you’ve deserved for so long, Jeffie.
Carter continues, “Mr. Zucker conceded that his legacy at NBC would be colored by what he called “the rap on me,” which has centered on his failure to solve chronic problems in the most high-profile (if not the most high-earning) part of the NBC empire, the prime time hours on the broadcast network. ‘Do I wish we’d had more success at NBC Entertainment in recent years? Yes, of course,’ Mr. Zucker said. He acknowledged one recent widely publicized blunder, the effort to shift NBC’s late-night star Jay Leno to prime time. He said the move had been a risk worth taking, but one ‘that simply didn’t work out.'”
Carter reports, “As for his future, Mr. Zucker said: ‘I don’t know. I never really thought about it because for 24 and a half years I only thought about this place. I have a lot of interests, producing, politics, sports, business.’ Friends have previously suggested Mr. Zucker might try to enter political life. ‘Am I interested in politics? Yes,’ he said. ‘Is it something I am going to do right away? No.'”
MacDailyNews Take: Oh, for God’s sake, that’s all we need, yet another visionless politician. Can you please move to another country before you jump into politics, Jeff?
Full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Congrats, NBCU! There’s hope for you yet! May NBCU’s next CEO have a clue and a clear vision for the future (hint, hint: Apple TV).
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Terry P.” and “Jay in DC” for the heads up.]
So Zucker’s the one behind the Leno disaster?
Good ridance. Any dummy, including me, could
have told him the Leno thing wouldn’t work.
So Zucker’s the one behind the Leno disaster?
Good ridance. Any dummy, including me, could
have told him the Leno thing wouldn’t work.
I just read this in Variety. I KNEW MDN was gonna jump on this story. Couldn’t happen to a “nicer” guy. Love how befuddled Zucker (spelled with an F) is about his own legacy and clueless about why he needs to be drop-kicked outta there fast! There’s a similar feel as to how Steve Ballmer obviously also thinks he’s the right man for the job as the orchestra plays on the sinking company Titanic. Their egos preclude any realization that they are the root of the problem.
I just read this in Variety. I KNEW MDN was gonna jump on this story. Couldn’t happen to a “nicer” guy. Love how befuddled Zucker (spelled with an F) is about his own legacy and clueless about why he needs to be drop-kicked outta there fast! There’s a similar feel as to how Steve Ballmer obviously also thinks he’s the right man for the job as the orchestra plays on the sinking company Titanic. Their egos preclude any realization that they are the root of the problem.
You think Zucker was bad… you watch the idiots and anti-net-neutrality morons Comcast installs.
You think Zucker was bad… you watch the idiots and anti-net-neutrality morons Comcast installs.
Wow it was only yesterday I said watch that itch in your back zuky, I didn’t realise my crystal ball was that high definition.
Wow it was only yesterday I said watch that itch in your back zuky, I didn’t realise my crystal ball was that high definition.
Oh, but Olivia Munn’s new sitcom is going to fix everything…….NOT
Oh, but Olivia Munn’s new sitcom is going to fix everything…….NOT
The Zucker needs to go.
The Zucker needs to go.
Very much doubt that Comcast will be interested in the iTV any time soon. They are as protectionist as Verizon.
Very much doubt that Comcast will be interested in the iTV any time soon. They are as protectionist as Verizon.
Comcast is not going to be any friendlier to Apple. Comcast is in the business of crushing the kind of competition that Apple represents.
Comcast is not going to be any friendlier to Apple. Comcast is in the business of crushing the kind of competition that Apple represents.
I hope Comcast packs Leno’s bags with Zucker and brings back Conan into the Tonight Show slot…but I guess it’s too late for that. Leno ain’t funny, ever.
I hope Comcast packs Leno’s bags with Zucker and brings back Conan into the Tonight Show slot…but I guess it’s too late for that. Leno ain’t funny, ever.
appleTV – you are kiddding right.. – Comcast is in charge now – they will do everything in the power to keep shows in their control only. Seems like having a cable company also control the network and own all the content is a conflict of interest…
appleTV – you are kiddding right.. – Comcast is in charge now – they will do everything in the power to keep shows in their control only. Seems like having a cable company also control the network and own all the content is a conflict of interest…
Put all doubt aside Jeff and change the first letter of your last name to F. A name that would truly fit you.
Put all doubt aside Jeff and change the first letter of your last name to F. A name that would truly fit you.
Only thing worse than Zucker is Comcast now owning NBC. You think AppleTV will ever see any programming from them, forget about it. I live in Oregon, and as a DishTV subscriber I can’t even watch my hometown NBA team because they stupidly signed a 10 year deal with Comcast Sports… which will NOT make it available to other cable or satellite systems, even if they want it. The won’t allow it to be included in any basic plan, even if the other company wants to absorb the cost and not pass it on to their customers… Comcast sucks, and they are trying to become a huge player in content, when they should just stick to their jobs as a nice fat pipe. I will not support any Comcast programming, period.
Only thing worse than Zucker is Comcast now owning NBC. You think AppleTV will ever see any programming from them, forget about it. I live in Oregon, and as a DishTV subscriber I can’t even watch my hometown NBA team because they stupidly signed a 10 year deal with Comcast Sports… which will NOT make it available to other cable or satellite systems, even if they want it. The won’t allow it to be included in any basic plan, even if the other company wants to absorb the cost and not pass it on to their customers… Comcast sucks, and they are trying to become a huge player in content, when they should just stick to their jobs as a nice fat pipe. I will not support any Comcast programming, period.
to be replaced by Jack Donaghy.