''Edgewise'' is an hour-long television

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program that aired on MSNBC from 1996 to 1997.Carmody, John (July 12, 1996). The TV Column. ''

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'' The show was hosted by

John Hockenberry John Charles Hockenberry (born June 4, 1956) is an American journalist and author. He has reported from all over the world, on a wide variety of stories in several mediums for more than three decades. He has written dozens of magazine and newsp ...

.Freeman, John (December 24, 1996). 'Edgewise' showcases the ever-sharp Hockenberry. ''

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'' The show aired on Saturday evenings. In one notable episode with

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, the journalist was critical of President

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.Staff report (November 8, 1996). Clinton may skip Brinkley farewell: Newsman ripped president on air. ''

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'' In July 1997, it was reported the show would be canceled.Winer, Linda (August 1, 1997). Limelight / Minus Hockenberry, MSNBC Will Lose Its Edge. ''

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'' It ran until

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of that year.Gray, Ellen (August 29, 1997)
Hockenberry playing out the string.
''

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''Heffernan, Virginia (August 1997)
Anatomy of a cancellation: how MSNBC's Edgewise went over the edge.

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Bunn, Austin (July 22, 1997)
MSNBC Pulls Plug on Edgewise.
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References

External links

Edgewise website
via

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