NEW YORK — After her brassy start at NBC News, viewers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward Megyn Kelly in anticipation of her big test this fall.
Kelly’s newsmagazine ends its eight-episode summer run this weekend, featuring her interview with Ricky Gervais. That’s a light sign-off after her June debut with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kelly’s show isn’t as popular as its predecessor in the time slot, “Dateline NBC,” and lost viewers each week. But many shows are seeing audience declines, including direct competitor “60 Minutes.” NBC says it is proud of the range and ability Kelly showed with her interviews.
Now the former Fox News Channel anchor turns her attention to a one-hour weekday morning show that premieres on Sept. 25.
