Top that, Ted Baxter. It’s been said that local news programs cannot possibly compete with the the internet, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, etc. And that’s usually correct, but in this instance, Ernie’s accomplished the near impossible — he might actually cause a few dozen more persons to watch Fox’s NYC affiliate’s evening newscast, just on the off-case Anastos might once again say the first thing that popped into his head.
What was Ernie drinking before he came on air… I have admired him for years on the variety of networks he has been affiliated with. I can’t believe there is any other reason, but perhaps too much to drink for his less than professional behavior during the two segments on Fox news. That being said, I still have tremendous respect for this great news broadcaster and I will continue to watch and admire him. Everyone deserves a second chance, we all make mistakes.