You'll never guess who is replacing Bill O'Reilly on the radio M-F

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Fans of presidential also-ran Fred Thompson will get regular doses of his avuncular wisdom beginning on March 2, when he replaces "The Radio Factor With Bill O'Reilly" in Westwood One's stable of conservative talk shows. "The Fred Thompson Show" will air weekdays from noon to 2 p.m. (EST), covering politics, pop culture and whatever else strikes his fancy.

It's unclear whether this engagement will affect his existing gig as a commentator for ABC Radio Networks.

Thompson brings a more impressive political resume to the pundit's chair than many of his conservative competitors. As an investigative counsel for the Republican members of the Senate's Watergate committee, he asked the question that forced Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield to acknowledge the existence of a secret taping system. Later, however, Thompson was accused of leaking details of the investigation to Nixon's team.

He also served as senator from Tennessee from 1994-2002.

Nor is he any stranger to show business. For years, he was probably best known as Manhattan district attorney Arthur Branch, complete with folksy Southern drawl, on NBC'####### show "Law & Order."

Conservative talk radio has new political meat to gnaw, now that the Democrats are poised to take control of both the White House and Congress. Conservative radio commentators like Rush Limbaugh played a role in the GOP primaries and the 2008 presidential race, often opposing GOP front-runner John McCain, who was viewed as lacking conservative credentials.

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Fred Thompson could barely stay awake during the GOP debates. What's next? John McCain replacing Rush and Bob Dole replacing Hannity?

Edited December 24, 2008 by Confucian

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Hey, if Imus can have his own show so can Fred.

[Danno 1,228]

Fred Thompson.

I hope he has a lot more energy in that position than he did as a contender for the White House.

That was the biggest political flop in a decade. (His wife I think ran the campaign).

It takes a lot more than experience and education in a field to be a successful talk host (although it helps).

WHat it boils down to is; can he master the "entertainment angle".

Mastering that essential aspect has been Rush's success.

[Amby 490]

That old dude?

[Teacher Mark 53]

If ever there was a face that was made for radio........

[Amby 490]

If ever there was a face that was made for radio........

yup that's the old dude

[Danno 1,228]

If ever there was a face that was made for radio........

yup that's the old dude

and how many years could his contract possibly be?

[NickD 203]

Fans of presidential also-ran Fred Thompson will get regular doses of his avuncular wisdom beginning on March 2, when he replaces "The Radio Factor With Bill O'Reilly" in Westwood One's stable of conservative talk shows. "The Fred Thompson Show" will air weekdays from noon to 2 p.m. (EST), covering politics, pop culture and whatever else strikes his fancy.

It's unclear whether this engagement will affect his existing gig as a commentator for ABC Radio Networks.

Thompson brings a more impressive political resume to the pundit's chair than many of his conservative competitors. As an investigative counsel for the Republican members of the Senate's Watergate committee, he asked the question that forced Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield to acknowledge the existence of a secret taping system. Later, however, Thompson was accused of leaking details of the investigation to Nixon's team.

He also served as senator from Tennessee from 1994-2002.

Nor is he any stranger to show business. For years, he was probably best known as Manhattan district attorney Arthur Branch, complete with folksy Southern drawl, on NBC'####### show "Law & Order."

Conservative talk radio has new political meat to gnaw, now that the Democrats are poised to take control of both the White House and Congress. Conservative radio commentators like Rush Limbaugh played a role in the GOP primaries and the 2008 presidential race, often opposing GOP front-runner John McCain, who was viewed as lacking conservative credentials.

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Fred Thompson could barely stay awake during the GOP debates. What's next? John McCain replacing Rush and Bob Dole replacing Hannity?

I can't pick up that station on my crystal radio receiver, the cat whisker has a kink in it.