The TV Column: MSNBC still undecided on plans for guest-host Sharpton

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — No decision has been made on whether to give MSNBC's 6 p.m. time slot to the Rev. Al Sharpton.

He was lobbied by Comcast and had given his blessing when Comcast was trying to buy MSNBC parent NBC Universal. Now, speaking to critics at Summer TV Press Tour 2011, MSNBC President Phil Griffin insisted that hiring Sharpton would not be a conflict of interest because, in some capacity or another, "he's been on MSNBC for . . . 15 years."

In a recent statement, MSNBC said, "There is no agreement with Mr. Sharpton to host a program; however, it is important to note that Comcast plays no role in either the independent editorial decision-making of MSNBC or the selection of its hosts."

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Lori Montgomery 03 Aug, 2011

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