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Glenn Beck - #2 Favorite TV Personality!

Oprah Winfrey was named the #1 favorite TV personality by the Harris Poll. 
She has consistently been in the top five since 1993.  and has been No. 1 for five years (2002-2006).  She dropped to No. 2 in 2007 and No. 4 in 2008.

The big surprise this year is that Glenn Beck, was named #2. 

I repeat ...

Glenn Beck was named #2.
 


He's never been on the list in the past. That's a heck of a jump.



The rest of the list, in descending order:

Jay Leno
Ellen DeGeneres
Hugh Laurie
Jon Stewart
Charlie Sheen
Mark Harmon
David Letterman
Bill O'Reilly

Congratulations Glenn Beck!

Comments

I much prefer Glenn Beck to O... He should have gotten the number one slot!

Posted by Wayne and Lynda Gomillion (Real Living Hagan Realtors | Pinehurst ~ Southern Pines, NC) over 2 years ago

I agree.  Not only is he funny, he educates us too.  He makes me do a lot of research.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

He seems to be becoming a powerful figure. Congratulations to Glenn and I can only wonder what is next for him.

Posted by Charles Stallions Real Estate Services over 2 years ago

As more Americans tune in to Beck, we'll see more informed citizens. That's really good news.

Posted by Jon Budish - CDPE (Remax Action Brokers, CDPE - Northern Colorado) over 2 years ago

Bob- I agree, Beck is funny and gets his point across.  He is the best speaker I have ever seen.

Posted by Delaware Junk Removal Residential Commercial Hauling Recycling (DelawareJunkRemoval.com) over 2 years ago

Interesting to see that Beck beat out O'Riley...

Helping you help others live their American dream...

Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector - 615.661.0297 (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Bob - It goes to show you how powerful Fox is - that is why the liberals including Obama hate Fox News with a passion -

Posted by Nicholas Goglucci, The Listing Whisperer (South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Beck's book is great too - "Argueing With Idiots" with such an original presentation of the material.

Posted by Sue Neff, Principal Broker, Jamestown, TN (Tennessee Recreational Properties) over 2 years ago

Bob.. Personally I think Mark Harmon should be number one.  I think he would even make a good President..  better than the one we have now.

valerie osterhoudt

Posted by Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~ Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889 (Johnson Real Estate, Inc.) over 2 years ago

I agree ~ Beck should have been 1st!!!!

Posted by Sandie Holbrook (United Country RealOne Realty) over 2 years ago

I do not watch Beck on TV but I like his radio show. Oprah bugs the crap out of me so I have a hard time understanding why she would be number one.

Posted by Kevin Robinson House Buying Guy over 2 years ago

Charles, I noticed that Beck changes with the issues.  He's steadfast, but tries to keep up with what's happening in this country and keeps us informed on hanging on to America as we know it.

Some Changes aren't always good.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Jon, I believe you are right on that issue.  Americans are learning through his program.  They are learning to question and seek truth.  Nothing wrong with that.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Larry, I've been listening to him since just after 9-11.  His show just keeps growing and growing.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Michael, I think the reason is that Beck is a clown.  He tells us that all the time.  Who doesn't like a clown?  But, he is a clown with an important message that "most" Americans want to hear about.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Nick, Fox is the most trusted news station out there.  Fair and Balanced. 

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Sue, I've read two of his books.  Argueing is on my shopping list.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Valerie, Mark Harmon from NCIS.  Interesting choice. 

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Sandie, He would be if I made the list.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Kevin, Oprah appeals to a different audience and she has a lingering effect of good things she has done in the past.  She's a great lady and is deserving of the honor. 

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

BTW folks, I had to look up Hugh Laurie.  Had no clue who he was. 

Should I be embarrassed? 

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Glenns only agenda is keeping the US strong , free and safe, except for the kool-aid drinkers Americans see that.

Posted by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Realtor (Weichert Referral Associates) over 2 years ago

Congratulations this post is now featured in the Silent Majority Group of Active Rain.

Posted by Nicholas Goglucci, The Listing Whisperer (South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc.) over 2 years ago

More power to Glenn Beck.  He'll probably beat out the Oprah next time around.

Posted by Yolanda Hoversten | Broker | O'Fallon, Illinois Real Estate (Prudential One Realty Centre) over 2 years ago

I agree... congratulations to Glenn!  Sure, he's a clown.  But he both entertains and challenges his audience to not just sit back and BE entertained, but become educated and question "the powers that be."

Regarding O - certainly, she has worked hard to earn her place on the list.  And of course she's contributed a lot to a lot of causes.  But how much does it detract from her charitable giving when she's practically ALWAYS front and center in the reporting of such giving?  (Can enyone point to any examples of her giving WITHOUT promoting herself?)  I mean, it seems as if the REAL point of her "generosity" is to gain more publicity for herself... not to sacrificially give, nor to put others in the limelight.  A Billionaire giving away $100k and bragging about being "generous" is like a family with $100+k in net worth giving away $10 and bragging about their generosity.

To the person or organization receiving the gift, I'm sure it's a reasonably big deal.  But that's NOT true generosity... especially when she gets significant self-promotional benefit from her gifts and the planned exposure.

Posted by David Holzmann (Holzmann & Associates) over 2 years ago

I love Glen Beck. No fluff just the real stuff.

Posted by Bonnie Vaughan CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers Lackawanna & Surrounding Counties (Re/Max Home Team) over 2 years ago

I stopped watching Oprah when I got a life. lol. Love Beck.

Posted by Cheri' Smith, Realtor Prudential Gary Greene (Prudential Gary Greene, Cypress TX) over 2 years ago

I like anyone in the news that's not afraid to tell it like it is. Some news stations say like their bosses want them to.

Posted by Dean Bergstrom Burlington, Milton, Oakville (Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage) over 2 years ago

David Letterman?  He is a SLEEZE!  I like Hugh Laurie and I've NEVER seen Jon Stewart!!

Posted by Wallace S. Gibson CPM * LandlordWhisperer (Gibson Management Group, Ltd.) over 2 years ago

This made me smile. Thanks Bob!

 

JP

Posted by Jay-Paul Lowry over 2 years ago

A few years ago I had a friend who  had gotten very Ill  and he wound up IMO addicted to pain meds. One day I asked him if he was going to spend the rest of his life sitting on the couch watching Oprah. Now he's working  about 70 hours a week.

Posted by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Realtor (Weichert Referral Associates) over 2 years ago

Hugh, I don't see any agenda from Glenn, besided "wake up America".

 

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago


Nick, Thank you for the feature.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Yolanda, if his popularity continues, he probably will.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

David, I hadn't noticed that about O, but now that you mention it.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago


Oh Bonnie, Glenn has lots of fluff.  He's a big fluff ball. 

winkin'

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Cheri, I never really watched Oprah.  I did like her in The Color Purple, though.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Dean, As long as it's the truth.  I just want the truth.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Wallace, I agree.  Letterman is worse than sleaze.  Who would trust him with their child?  Not I.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

JP, I'm always happy when I make people smile.  Life is good.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Hugh, Good for you.  You may just have saved his life.  God Bless.

Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 2 years ago

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