More changes at Fox Business Network as Eric Bolling replaces Dave Ramsey at 8 p.m.

Two and a half years into its run, Fox Business Network is looking to bolster its schedule with the launch of several new shows in key time slots. The latest move came Tuesday, when FBN announced that former CNBC contributor Eric Bolling will be taking over the 8 p.m. hour now anchored by syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey.

“Money Rocks with Eric Bolling,” which premieres June 21, is being billed by FBN as an “upbeat and irreverent take on stories that intersect among business, politics, sports and celebrity.” Bolling, a former Wall Street trader who was a panelist on CNBC’s “Fast Money” until joining FBN in 2008, last cohosted the network's 5 p.m. show “Happy Hour." It was bumped for “The Willis Report,” a consumer-oriented program anchored by former CNN personal-finance editor Gerri Willis that debuted Monday.

“Eric’s ability to boil down complex financial issues to expose their real-world implications makes him the ideal choice to strengthen FBN’s prime-time lineup,” Fox Business Chief Executive Roger Ailes said in a statement.

Ramsey may continue to make occasional appearances on FBN through the duration of his contract, which expires this year.

The network also confirmed reports that it is launching a new weekend show hosted by Andrew Napolitano, a former New Jersey Superior Court judge. “Freedom Watch,” which will premiere Saturday at 10 a.m., appears crafted to appeal to adherents of the "tea party" movement with its focus on “economic liberties and consumer rights as outlined by the United States Constitution.” Among the scheduled guests Saturday: Sarah Palin and Rand Paul, a U.S. Senate candidate in Kentucky.

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Photo: Eric Bolling Credit: Fox Business

Comments

[Michael, Independence, Missouri]

Bring Dave back, this country needs a Christian point of view.

[Marion]

Really bad move replacing Dave Ramsey (and Cody). Unfortunately you had two of my favorites airing at the same time on FBN and Fox News- Dave Ramsey and Bill O'Reilly- which resulted in me switching back and forth or waking up in the middle of the night to see one of them. At least we can still listen to Dave on radio and attend his live shows. Dave- we'll miss you on FBN.

[Linda]

Looks like I'll not be watching FBN anylonger, Dave's was the only program worth watching. It ranges from the very dumb like Immus to the criminally insane like Stossel. Dave was the only moment of clarity on the whole channel

[TJ]

Dave is the only reason I keep the upgrade package for fox business. I think this is a stupid move, like others I will be dropping this package not worth the extra money now. I hope Fox will reconsider thier decision. We need more Dave in this country not less.

[Lisa]

they cancelled Dave Ramsey back in June and I have not tuned in to Fox Business since! Bad move Fox.

[Bonnie]

We looked forward to listening to Dave's common sense down-to-earth advice. In our opinion Fox has made a terrible decision!

[Mark H]

I rarely post anything on these sites. I've upgraded my cable package because of FBN; the smaller package did not included FBN. Dave Ramsey was the primary (and sole) reason for this. For financial info., I've enjoyed CNN Money. There is nothing unique about FBN now - the same people cover both FoxNews and FBN. Hmmm, I understand the ratings game and I guess Ramsey works better on the Radio than TV - but I suspect a massive shift will occur soon and FBN will lose a lot of loyal fans (I've heard many Ramsey fans say that they were turned onto him because of FBN - no more, I guess). I really don't have any reason to watch FBN - I'll use Foxnews and CNN business channel from now on. This is really a sad day; I'll just download more of Ramsey from my iTunes now.

Thank you Dave Ramsey for changing our family tree! I'll continue to listen to you via radio and iTunes. Goodbye FBN; nothing personal, its a market thing (we vote with our remote).

[Kimball Kinnersley]

I ramped up my cable package just yesterday to include the Fox Business Network not knowing that Dave Ramsey was no longer on there. Good thing the package came with tons of other channels, otherwise I wouldn't have wasted my time with FBN.

[DONNA WOOLEY]

I can not believe they dropped Dave Ramsey. He has alot of followers and people signing up and wanting to see him continually. Bad move fox news.

[Rhonda]

Guess I'm done with FBN. Dave was the ONLY reason I tuned in to that channel. His daily source of financial inspiration has made the world of difference to our family, and the show will be greatly misses here in the Abbott household. VERY disappointing. Shame on you, Fox Business.

[Julie Brown]

Wow! What a mistake you are making! The only reason we EVER watched FBN was to see The Dave Ramsey Show. Extremely disappointing. Dave has a huge following and has made such a positive impact on so many, many families. FBN will be regretting that decision soon. Eric Bolling, have fun while it lasts...

[Jasmin]

I can't believe they canceled Dave Ramsey's show... That was the only good thing in that channel, ugh!

[DebtFree in DC]

I moved during this idiotic decision and have wondered why my DVR wasn't recording any new shows. The Dave Ramsey Show and FPU saved my life! It kept me going week after week while I paid down my pile of debt I accumulated living the American Dream. The new show is so boring and does nothing to help people. I will be cancelling my 2nd Tier since I'm no longer interested in FoxBN.

[sandy sloper]

dave ramsey was the best show on Fox. I miss his show. maybe cnn will pick him up.

[bailey]

Dave Ramsey was the reason we started to watch FBN, and we came across his show channel surfing. Never heard of him before that but we ended up watching every night. Since June we hoped he would be back. Now we're going to drop our cable package; no sense paying for a network with nothing to offer.

Dave isn't on radio in Massachusetts. We download his podcasts.

[J. Rock]

I am not impressed by Money Rocks and miss the Dave Ramsey Show. I keep checking to see if it's back on, but now I see it has been replaced. Not a good move. Dave Ramsey provides practical, helpful advice, lifting so many families and individuals up and out of the cycle of debt. WHY would you cancel his show during one of the worst recessions in US history? American people need Dave's ideas. Money Rocks provides me NO value whatsoever. I have watched part of several episodes and it simply holds no value for me. I will no longer watch your channel. Please listen to your Dave Ramsey followers and put him back on. Good business sense would tell you it's just the right thing to do. And moral sense would tell you the same.

[David]

Dave Ramsey was a religious freakoid. I am glad this fraud is gone. He spewed his wizardry in the sky crap all the time . Not to mention the show was redundant. Another religious nut off the air only about a thousand more to go.

[Rich]

I literally just got FBN so I can watch Dave Ramsey!!! I had changed cable companies last year and regretted it since I lost FBN. Now, I went back and this is the only reason for my return.

[Bernard Lahde]

BRING BACK DAVE!!!!

[Chris]

Well...I love Dave's philosophy and his radio program, but let's face it....his TV show was boring.