Edgewise

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| image = EdgeWise.jpg

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| runtime = 1 hour

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| starring = John Hockenberry

| country = United States

| network = MSNBC

| first_aired = {{start date|1996|12|24}}

| last_aired = {{end date|1997|7|22}}

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Edgewise is an hour-long television news magazine program that aired on MSNBC from 1996 to 1997.Carmody, John (July 12, 1996). The TV Column. The Washington Post The show was hosted by John Hockenberry.Freeman, John (December 24, 1996). 'Edgewise' showcases the ever-sharp Hockenberry. San Diego Union-Tribune

The show aired on Saturday evenings. In one notable episode with David Brinkley, the journalist was critical of President Bill Clinton.Staff report (November 8, 1996). Clinton may skip Brinkley farewell: Newsman ripped president on air. The Washington Times In July 1997, it was reported the show would be canceled.Winer, Linda (August 1, 1997). Limelight / Minus Hockenberry, MSNBC Will Lose Its Edge. Newsday It ran until Labor Day of that year.Gray, Ellen (August 29, 1997). [https://web.archive.org/web/20121105082513/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/13701548.html?dids=13701548:13701548&FMT=ABS Hockenberry playing out the string.] Chicago TribuneHeffernan, Virginia (August 1997). [http://www.salon.com/aug97/media/media970806.html Anatomy of a cancellation: how MSNBC's Edgewise went over the edge.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050622080726/http://www.salon.com/aug97/media/media970806.html |date=2005-06-22 }} Salon.comBunn, Austin (July 22, 1997). [https://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/1997/07/5374 MSNBC Pulls Plug on Edgewise.] Wired