Television news has a way of flattening reality. Anchors sit behind desks, hosts deliver rehearsed tosses, and reporters stand outside buildings with polished scripts....
Many believed Fox News had made a catastrophic mistake. The prevailing theory was simple: Carlson was so dominant at 8 PM ET that losing him would irreparably damage the brand. Three years later, that theory hasn't aged well.
"We still have folks who worked on the initial Fox News Sunday who are at Fox, which is a treasure trove of information and stories ... Everybody has contributed in different ways. There have been exciting moments. It's been a lot of fun to see that 30 years has gone so quickly."