Headline Prime

Infobox Television
show_name = Headline Prime


caption = The title card for the Headline Prime programming block
format = News, Legal Debate, Entertainment, Talk
runtime = 240 Minutes
starring = Erica Hill (2005–2008)
Glenn Beck (2006–present)
Nancy Grace (2005–present)
A.J. Hammer (2005–present)
country = USA
network = Headline News
first_aired = February 20, 2005
last_aired = present
website = http://www.cnn.com/HLN

Headline Prime is a primetime programming block on Headline News, initially introduced on February 20, 2005.

History

Initially introduced with three main programs, "Showbiz Tonight", "Nancy Grace", and "Prime News Tonight", the programming block was part of a new shift on the network, away from the rolling headline news coverage throughout the evening to more talk based programming. In May 2006, the network modified the evening lineup with the addition of "Glenn Beck", a self-named talk program featuring conservative Glenn Beck.

Since the introduction of the new programming, the network has seen growth in the ratings during its evening ratings.Fact|date=March 2007 Headline prime name is lightly used as of November 2007 also the on screen bug now says Headline News and Promos now have the headline news logo.

Programming

Weekday Schedule

*Prime News - Looks at the day's controversial and emotional headlines. Tune in for compelling interviews and stories you might not have seen anywhere else. The program consists of news segments from CNN, to discussions about selected subjects with analysts from CNN, to showcasing the most popular stories from CNN.com and stories from across the nation and world in a different number of segments.
** 5-7 pm
** 4 am

*Glenn Beck - Is an unconventional look at the news of the day featuring Beck's unique and often amusing perspective on top stories from world events and politics to pop culture and everyday hassles. Like Beck's radio program, the show will be centered on current events and the opinions of Beck, all delivered in Beck's humorous, self-deprecating style.
** 7 pm
** 9 pm
** 12 am
** 5 am

*Nancy Grace - Television's only justice themed/interview/debate show, designed for those interested in the justice stories of the day. Grace challenges guests on the most controversial and high-profile legal issues of the day by drawing on her unique perspective as a former violent crimes prosecutor and as a crime victim herself. Nancy Grace provides viewers with a clear understanding of not only the top trials, but also the cases often overlooked.
** 8 pm
** 10 pm
** 1 am
** 3 am

*Showbiz Tonight - Takes on the most talked about stories in the entertainment industry with engaging, opinionated and often heated in-depth segments. The one-hour show also features revealing interviews with the world's top celebrities and newsmakers.
** 11 pm
** 2 am

Weekend Schedule

* Prime Weekend - A one Hour recap of the weeks top stories on Prime News
** 6 pm
** 4 am

* Not Just Another Cable News Show -
** 7 pm
** 9 pm
** 12 am
** 5 am

* News to Me - The program consist of user-generated video clips and reports uploaded through the CNN iReport service, in addition to Blip.tv, Jumpcut.com, and Revver. The program is the first on cable news to focus on user reports vs. actual reporting by the network itself.
** 7:30 pm
** 9:30 pm
** 12:30 am
** 5:30 am

* Nancy Grace Weekend - A show that recaps top stories seen on Nancy Grace
** 8 pm
** 10 pm
** 1 am
** 3 am

* Showbiz Tonight This Weekend - A show that recaps top stories from Showbiz Tonight
** 11 pm
** 2 am

Personalities

*Mike Galanos
*Glenn Beck
*Nancy Grace
*A.J. Hammer
*Richelle Carey

Previous personalities

*Karyn Bryant
*Erica Hill