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Huckabee
StarringMike Huckabee
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkFox News Channel
ReleaseSeptember 27, 2008 –
present


Huckabee is a TV political commentary program on Fox News hosted by former Republican Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. It premiered September 27, 2008, at 8 PM EDT.

Schedule

Barring pre-emption, new episodes of Huckabee regularly air Saturdays at 8 PM ET, with a repeat on Sundays at 8 PM ET.

Format

The show is shot before a live studio audience. Huckabee starts with an opening monologue discussing issues of the day, then opens the floor to field several questions from the audience. The show also features one or more guests as well as a panel of commentators. Elisabeth Hasselbeck was the show's first guest.

The show ends with a "house band" consisting of several Fox News staff performing a song. Band members include host Mike Huckabee (bass guitar), Chief Religious Correspondent Lauren Green on keyboards, M and J Video Editor Dave Colonna on lead guitar, Lighting Tecnician Adrian Sharkey on vocals/guitar, M and J Show Writer Bob Higgins on guitar, Fox News Edge PA Elizabeth Tucker on back up vocals, and Final Cut Craft Editor Dominic Salvatore on drums.