Fox News is the biggest cable network and has been for several years. 710 WOR host Mark Simone says there may be a formula for others to follow.
While interviewing former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly Tuesday, Simone argued that the light-hearted humor shared on the network makes it a more palatable experience for the cable news viewer.
“If you watch Fox, it’s a fun kind of network,” Simone said. “You, and Ailes, you were fun … If I watched you or Hannity, you’re making jokes, you do some funny stuff at the beginning. Can you imagine Kristen Welker making a joke? Can you imagine Jake Tapper smiling and making a joke? You can’t.”
O’Reilly shared his belief that Fox News “is not what it was. Everyone knows that,” but did give the network kudos for stockpiling the best talent in the industry. “It overwhelms the others and that’s why they continue to win the ratings race.”
