In fact, judging from the comments piling up at the network's news website, the former Clinton administration official's debut is getting similar reviews as film disasters "Heaven's Gate" and "Ishtar."
Maybe worse.
On the other hand, with almost 47,000 comments already logged at 4:45 PM EST, at least this change has gotten people's attention (spelling and grammatical errors left intact, h/t Mediaite):
- I will probably not watch GMA any more due to George being on the show. I don't like him. If they were going to do rearraning, then Chris should be the Co-ancchor and Juju can be the news person.
- No more for me - Chris should have been the new anchor - can't stand George- hello Meredith and NBC
- wILLNO LONGER WATCH WILL NO LONGER WATCH GMA. GEORGE IS A WELL KNOWN LIBERAL DEMOCRAT, HAS OPENLY EXPRESSED HIS LOVE OF OBAMA. HE CANNOT BE UNBIASED WHEN REPORTING ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATION. SOOOO LONG GMA. I'LL BE WATCHING FOX
- If the plan is for George to join the evening news.....please send him now...GMA has been more than just a news show...how stiff and boring now...If the intention was to change the dynamic........success has been achieved. I have enjoyed GMA for too many years to count.....what a disappointment today......Speaking of which I watched a portion of the TODAY show, a group that is comfortable and down to earth. Qualities not present with the new GMA... Bring back Chris.....
- Today I kissed GMA goodbye. If all I wanted was politics, I'd watch a political show. Chris would definitely be a much better choice to replace Diane than George. There was so much charisma and chemistry with Chris, Sam and Robin. ABC you really blew it this time!!!
- I will be joining millions of viewers who will no longer be watching GMA. Without Chris Cuomo, GMA is doomed!!!. Watching the first 5 minutes this morning was like watching the beginning of a funeral. No thank you!!! A disgrace GMA that you did not give him a well deserved tribute on his last day. I can hardly wait to join him on 20/20 where he is destined to soar to greatness!!! Goodbye GMA. Welcome to 20/20 Chris. You are the man!!!
- are the ABC executives - or anyone on ABC for that matter - ever going to acknowledge these comments? the majority of your viewers do not agree with the changes you have made and the way you handled chris cuomo's departure. we need you to acknowledge this and give some sort of explanation. do you acknowledge these "shout outs" only when they are directed at someone other than you?
Gives you a warm feeling inside, doesn't it?
