As Undisputed prepares to officially adopt a new broadcast format with a panel of analysts joining lead host Skip Bayless, another FOX Sports 1 show is adopting a new look. Craig Carton, who recently left WFAN to host The Carton Show on a full-time basis on the network, will be joined each weekday by his new co-host David Jacoby. The former Jalen & Jacoby co-host was working as an executive producer for Grantland, a sports and pop culture blog owned by ESPN. The show he hosted with Jalen Rose initially started as a podcast and eventually ended up having an afternoon time slot on the network.
“We’re thrilled to add Jacoby and his unique blend of attributes to The Carton Show,” Charlie Dixon, executive vice president of content for FS1, said in a statement. “Given his extensive experience as both a broadcaster and producer, as well as his wealth of sports knowledge, we’re confident Craig and Jacoby will deliver an incredible show to kick off our lineup each morning on FS1.”
Carton and Jacoby’s program will lead into the new version of Undisputed, but has its own New York City-based lineup of panelists. Former NFL stars Plaxico Burress, Victor Cruz and Greg Jennings are all expected to be frequent members of the show this fall, coinciding with the start of football season. Jacoby was previously working with the network for the past few months, a career move that came after he revealed his departure from ESPN after 23 years with the company.
“We have a new member of the show, although for the last few months he’s been working behind the scenes,” Carton announced to open Monday’s edition of the program. “He just became so much of a pain in our ass in meetings [that] we decided to put him on camera. If it fails miserably, it’s his fault.”
Ratings for The Carton Show have steadily improved since Carton’s departure from WFAN and is proving to be a sufficient start to its programming lineup. His decision to leave sports radio to grant the television network exclusivity over his rights was made after several months of deliberation and a reported monetary raise. Carton continues to host the podcast, Hello, My Name is Craig, recording the show each week from the WFAN studios to promulgate awareness towards compulsive gambling.
While he was with Grantland, Jacoby was nominated for three Emmy awards for his work across various projects. The prime-time television show Grantland Basketball Hour and film vertical Grantland Features were in his purview of responsibilities. The show is banking on Carton and Jacoby to blend and be able to work together, taking a similar approach to a sports radio program. Carton’s last regular on-air partner was Evan Roberts, who is now working afternoons on WFAN with former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber.
