Growing Up in Hollywood, the Brutal Media Business, and Her Exit From Fox News, with Melissa Francis

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Megyn Kelly is joined by her friend and journalist Melissa Francis to talk about growing up as a child actor, her mother's abuse, lifelong challenges of having a mom who is a sociopath, the way her mom treated her sister, stories about her time on the "Little House on the Prairie" set, leaving the Hollywood industry, what drew her to journalism, the differences between NBC and Fox News, the circumstances that led to her exit from Fox News, the brutality of the media business, her husband and kids, and more.
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@jamesdellaneve9005 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of Melissa before this. What a quality person.

@jeannienickel7 Жыл бұрын

I hadn’t heard of her either. Audiences are switching to Podcasts as it appears Network media are showing their true colors…lies and deceit Fox willl be cancelled like CNN if they don’t wake up…. Melissa thx for standing up for your values. 👍

@barbarabrewer7086 Жыл бұрын

You might check out Little House on the Prarie with her as the baby girl, then toddler.

@yourhomesoldguaranteedreal5865 Жыл бұрын

Great Show. As a Fox Fan, Melissa was one of the reasons I watched both Fox Business as well as Outnumbered. I'm so so disappointed she was treated this way and can only imagine how shocked she was. I hope she receives the justice she deserves and this is a wake up call for Fox to better. As a fan, I'm proud she did what she did. It confirms she is the same person on air as off-Awesome and fiercely authentic!

@lanaashford2192 Жыл бұрын

Such an honest interview! Great job both of you!

@plaidpaisley5918 Жыл бұрын

So, she believed she deserved more based on alleged salaries of male counterparts?You aren’t supposed to discuss salaries, yet she went around inquiring about others’ salaries… hmmm

@momplaygroupfouz4946 Жыл бұрын

Wow I never cared about Megyn when she was on tv but I love her now that she has her own podcast. She seems so relaxed and her interviewing style so comforting to her guests. I really like her now!

@BlackStump172 Жыл бұрын

She is very warm and likeable .

@joantrader1159 Жыл бұрын

Ditto. Like her much better in this medium

@fayruzgamiet6427 Жыл бұрын

@@anitalouise8595 8iii

@fayruzgamiet6427 Жыл бұрын

Iiiiiiiiiiii

@janebaldridge8223 Жыл бұрын

Drowned your sorrows in your mega bucks with your husbands making plenty, too ……..ohhhh K

@amandarachelle13 Жыл бұрын

This conversation had me so drawn in. Both of you are wonderful to watch. I really commend Melissa for standing up for what she found and believes is right, not only for herself, but for others. I wouldn’t take it sitting down either. I wish only good things for her. She seems like a very genuine person. Thanks for another great episode. Just signed up for your Friday newsletter too.

@JC-di4uz Жыл бұрын

Yup had to deal with HR bull shit, started my own business and doubled my income, now I'm HR life's much easier.

@tyjay964 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this show. Thank you to Melissa, Kevin, Megyn and her team.

@FlatFifties Жыл бұрын

I always liked Melissa Francis. She was/is a real person so I naturally always thought her to be honest and credible.

@seawolf365 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview. Her comments about her Mom and her sister were heartbreaking. Thanks for having her on.

@kristinam2719 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa, from the bottom of my heart, for standing up for women everywhere. You’re a rock star in my book!

@vickie9633 Жыл бұрын

Imagine being in the military in the 70’s - no HR, very few female officers (outside of medical), it was hell! To pass along what my mother taught me “know your worth, never quit and always stand your ground”! We must continue to teach and lift our young ones up - their value is our tomorrow!!

@JC-di4uz Жыл бұрын

I love Megyn Kelly was so sad to see her leave Fox news back in the day. Glad she's got her own show now

@lizcolton9936 Жыл бұрын

This conversation just took me to another level about any television news media. I loved watching both of you, ladies, and appreciate (so much) your honesty about news and updated information. I'm not in the news media world but also experienced something very similar back in the 1980's as a young lady going out into the 'job world' and having a real eye opener about the way an office works run by men. I'm so glad you are both standing strong! Keep up the great work that you do.

@bobwampler3387 Жыл бұрын

Melissa is an amazing person. All the best to her and her family.

@diannewade9145 Жыл бұрын

This is so sad, thank you for sharing. Melissa said“It is shocking this day in age that there is a danger for speaking up”

@RonaldAnthonyArcher Жыл бұрын

Melissa is such an open & delightful person. I remember her most from Fox News -total professional! Michael Landon sat behind us at Grauman's Chinese in Hollywood for the opening of Star Wars in 1977. I'll never forget his big boisterous laugh! Not a big man but with an enormous laugh! Melissa's story is so moving. Thanks to both of you - really exemplary women!

@cheryltuenge7261 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful interview...loved getting to know Melissa Francis. Kudos to her for asking for fair pay, no matter the outcome. I wish her well as she moves forward from this unfairness.

@lizhorton5333 Жыл бұрын

This was a really interesting show. I learned a lot about Melissa (and Megyn) and found it very thought provoking on a lot of levels. Two very strong and impressive women.

@nickowen351 Жыл бұрын

Bless your hearts. What a hero and what amazing women you both are. xx

@missybelmont9830 Жыл бұрын

Excellent interview, ladies, excellent. Please have Melissa return, love your vibes together. I listened twice..you're the best Miss M!

@rachelfrees1268 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating show. Fairness and blessings to Melissa❤

@ceciliatownsend1807 Жыл бұрын

Megan, another excellent interview. In-depth, interesting, informative & fun. You were right, Melissa Francis has had a very interesting life. I'm so happy, she was one of the few rare Child Actor's to find balance & family harmony....

@barbaramoore7215 Жыл бұрын

I could never survive in this type of situation. You all are so strong.

@59alpha97 Жыл бұрын

Always like watching Megyns shows. It's rare to have honest show theses days.. God bless.

@kimberlee2469 Жыл бұрын

Bravo girl!!!! So proud of you fighting the fight!

@LoveandButter Жыл бұрын

Terrific interview with Melissa Francis.

@portia2934 Жыл бұрын

This was a great show! I loved her story.

@jamestnov41945 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful guest Megyn.

@Put-God-first-2024 Жыл бұрын

Interesting interview. Melissa Francis has guts. She has my respect. So does Megyn Kelly

@juliefakkema Жыл бұрын

I read her memoir. Unforgettable.

@MrBigedtc Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Miss seeing both of you on the tube.

@thebestofthebestbylulu6915 Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely missed Melissa so much. Wondered where she was. Thank you for doing this.

@lauragb3677 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding interview. It supports thoughts that the entertainment and media industry operates by a different set of rules. Unbelievable situation.

@EV50400 Жыл бұрын

To me, it would be refreshing to be spoken to as bluntly as Diane Brandy spoke to Melissa. You don't have to like it, but clarity is more important than agreement as Dennis Prager always says. Melissa Francis was always a smart, insightful and likeable personality at FNC. Obviously, we're all replaceable, but it's pretty obvious to me after having watched her for many years that she is a very high quality person who is far harder to replace than most, and was likely fired unjustifiably.

@herbhoover6423 Жыл бұрын

WOW - Words can not describe how much I liked tonights show - Cheers Ladies

@Jer.616 Жыл бұрын

The education world has just the same toxicity (the charter and private school industry especially). I've seen horrible things.

@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions Жыл бұрын

Love how she said the most important part is to be honest with oneself (and others) and be willing to look at oneself. What an insightful, wise, intriguing and beautiful interview - from both of them!

@lanaashford2192 Жыл бұрын

Very moving!

@kevindocherty7081 Жыл бұрын

Melissa seems like a wonderful person. Good interview

@MegaMindyLou Жыл бұрын

I too loved my job. Felt grateful for all the opportunities. HR is not your friend. They are there to protect the company. It took me 8 years to prove they discriminated and retaliated against me. Firing me after I went to EEOC to report discrimination. Then offered me thousands of dollars when they fired me but couldn’t claim it unless I cancelled the EEOC report. The worst part is it ruins your career and your confidence getting new work. Johnson v. Southwest Research Institute.

@laineciccotti9748 Жыл бұрын

Dreadful experience, not one in a million but unfortunately one in five….never enough support.

@inspectorclouseau8056 Жыл бұрын

I too experienced similar actions like Melissa, and yourself. My job wasn't the best, but the company paid for insurance, and a 401k. Along with Melissa, I did some research thru the internet, and investment papers in about a six month period. I discovered that for the skills that were required for my I T position, and it was a fairly cerebral job, the salary did not match the position. The person that worked the other shift filed a lawsuit against the company with the human rights commission of the state. I was also sexually harassed, and left after accruing one month's vacation. Sadly the person that harassed me had the resources to keep me from obtaining other gainful employment. I got the "Monica Lewinsky" treatment. Apparently most people have the same experience.

@vickie9633 Жыл бұрын

I just read the article- I hate that happened to you and hope you are now working where you are appreciated!

@vapsman88 Жыл бұрын

Great interview with Melissa! I was a big fan of her time at FNC, though I never connected the dots of her time on Little House until later, which I was an avid fan from the beginning. I always loved she was so authentic.

@lindaartz3297 Жыл бұрын

My daughter was a local reporter and loved it. She started in a small market and retired from Atlanta. Local reporting is so much better than the nets.

@kimfinstad9973 Жыл бұрын

Miss you Melissa! You are a genuine gem who stands out as a SMART and brave woman in media. So thankful for your rational request that is exposing and shaking the dark underbelly - again! Let there be light!!!!

@OreoTime1 Жыл бұрын

Great clip, Megan. Keep them coming. Cheers!

@thornydig Жыл бұрын

God bless you both ✝️

@mariannemcguff3755 Жыл бұрын

You are so right about finding healthy love if you’ve grown up with emotional or physical abuse

@fearandloathing75 Жыл бұрын

You will never walk alone friends who have lost loved ones. Keep the faith and WE WILL ALL meet again.

@chrisreeves9764 Жыл бұрын

That's the sign of an accomplished interviewer. Even though Megyn is a close friend of Melissa it didn't stop her asking the tough questions.

@iamgabriel5823 Жыл бұрын

Megyn and Melissa -- I admire your courage for hanging in there. So many women DO NOT have a well-paid husband to fall back on, so just have to suck it up in the face of so much bigotry and abuse. Do either of you know if the salary parity improved at FOX after the lawsuit?

@robtcondon Жыл бұрын

She asks such a gentle question. Wow! What a woman!

@JM-ig4ed Жыл бұрын

Great show - great conversation. I used to work for a broadcast station - but in the offices. I was let go in a pretty cold handed way and I feel without merit other than my age. Some others were let go as well and it was called a reorganization. Since my job brought in a lot of revenue, I was really just stunned and then had to question - to myself - why me and not someone more junior. After this reorganization - new positions were created at a much higher level with more money but basically doing the same job. So none of it made sense other than to speculate it could have been a case of age discrimination. I never followed up on it and its been 4 years ago now - but it has haunted me since then.

@fasteddie9867 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! Great job Megyn.

@softwaresignals Жыл бұрын

Melissa didn't talk about her on-air incident where she cut Newt Gingrich off and said something weird roughly supporting George Soros that day (Outnumbered). The next day, Harris Faulkner gave a vague apology on-air. It was puzzling, but soon after, Melissa disappeared. They could have been upset with her about that, and the fact that she is a little weak on-air. As good as she is, Melissa could be replaced with better. And she was.

@bmariechristine848 Жыл бұрын

That was a weird interview; the silence of the entire group, including Melissa and Harris, when Gingrich (correctly) alluded to Soros' support of leftist violence. They looked like deer in the headlights. I lost a lot of respect at that point, but I still think Melissa was the most competent and fearless on-air talent and Harris is first rate as a host. I only watch the Faulkner Focus now. But it was something I had to see for myself to see the cowardice of Fox.

@softwaresignals Жыл бұрын

@@bmariechristine848 True. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNhngduemNSXg2g.html has the Fox News Melissa clip (sorry it's Bill O'Reilly commenting on it if you hate Bill, but for all his flaws, he is insightful here...). I guess Melissa was trying to keep Fox from being nuisance-lawsuit sued by Soros's endless money lawyers. She has NEVER come clean on this incident. Mystery, which, to me, indicates Melissa is dishonest at best. Fox could simply say "That's why she was fired.", and maybe bring up her lack of a quick wit or some other performance issue on-air.

@carmenroman9504 Жыл бұрын

My son looooves Melissa. Since the first show

@barrypatrick5512 Жыл бұрын

Miss you Melissa, would to see you on KZfaq, smart funny classy and genuine. Other than Tucker don’t watch Fox

@LB-id6wf Жыл бұрын

Well done both great women!

@jeanranck6978 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love Melissa . Very intelligent.

@marnimajor64 Жыл бұрын

Retaliation is an epidemic in corporations. I experienced it myself after bringing to light the harassment, hostility and targeting of specific staff members by supervisors/managers at a very well known package delivery company. I witnessed work colleagues being sworn at, yelled at, lied about, belittled and scorned along with several of my other colleagues. Several staff members from the same office (different shifts) reported the incidents (multiple incidents with audio recordings) on a regular basis and this well known package delivery company's HR dept ignored the reporting and the audio recordings and targeted the staffers reporting the illegal activity while protecting the supervisors/managers who 'broke' company 'policies' (in regard to harassment/hostility/retaliation) not to mention the law. It was unlike anything I've ever seen in my life. The corruption is unreal. AND women in 'leadership' roles - within this well known package delivery company - were the worst offenders; from management, HR and supervisory roles.

@velikajovalekic9931 Жыл бұрын

Such a bold interview is hard to hear these days! Well done❤️

@luminiservices4836 Жыл бұрын

That is so true at time stamp 20:28. My mother was a sociopath. She was so cruel. Same with the money too. My 2nd and 3rd husbands were sociopaths. I was 14 when I met my 1st husband; he was 19. My 4th husband had been raped by a Catholic priest for 7 years as a child. I was broken, and every man I've been with was broken.

@shortpom6 Жыл бұрын

Melissa always did a great job on Fox.

@virginiatagaloa6185 Жыл бұрын

I've never watched Megyn on t.v. only because I was so busy with life and watching non-news type shows but glimpsed here and there of her programs. With that said, I was always impressed with her intelligence and her ability to articulate her point of view and interview people on her show, etc. in a way that was not boring and fake. I'm glad I clicked and started listening to her on her social media platform such as this. So informative! I'm glad she is not under the thumb of the networks who, in my opinion, are more like propaganda machines. I will continue to click on this KZfaq channel of hers for content such as this.

@cyndydavis7978 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching Melissa and was sad she was gone.

@sherylvalentiner6115 Жыл бұрын

Deepest respect for Melissa Francis and also for Megan Kelly.

@laurenglass4514 Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of women in business and the norm is they do not mentor other women and they would more likely keep you where you are or destroy you

@arianamei Жыл бұрын

I remember Melissa (Missy) and her sis Tiffany from our riding school, Foxfield, in the 80s. Missy had a beautiful mare named Alondra. So interesting to hear about these other parts of their lives.

@user-fc8hd6kh2f Жыл бұрын

wow great guest great interview ❤

@suzannewilliams868 Жыл бұрын

Great show! People are under the illusion that you will be treated fairly and respectfully working under women. I have had amazing female bosses and then there are the other ones - conniving, manipulative, and underhanded. At the end of the day, people are just people...the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thanks for standing up for those hurt by the bad and ugly.

@princesscl67 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow this was such a good interview. I LOVED Missy on LHOTP. I feel like I could be best friends with Megan and Melissa and we would have SUCH fun talking and laughing all night long.

@maggiemay6625 Жыл бұрын

god bless you sweet pea i can relate having a sibling ith addiction and we had trauma as kids that was a knock on effect towards our family dynamics thanks for this interview it helps people to know they have not been alone with this type of family trauma 🇬🇧❤️

@lindaartz3297 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I remember Rodney Allen Rippy. I am a CA girl too and my parents had people asking to put me in “the biz”. I am so glad they said no. It was a pretty crazy world.

@KJ-md2wj Жыл бұрын

Melissa was my favourite (and the prettiest) on the Fox morning show. Missed her when she disappeared. Watching the interview showed me why I liked her - her independent, freedom-loving thinking resonated.

@melindarodriguez8353 Жыл бұрын

I remember that episode of Little House on the Prairie! I remember being so traumatized when the camara showed the hand sticking out from underneath the wagon. I don't know why it was so upsetting for me, but I've always remembered that scene.

@danetteeasbey1198 Жыл бұрын

Although I watch Fox over the other news organizations I'm seriously pissed off that this happened to Melissa. What is Melissa up to now? Does she have a podcast? Is she doing another book? Thanks Megyn for a great interview. I'm a huge fan of yours and so glad to get to hear from you again 5 days a week! 😀

@bradblackburn7550 Жыл бұрын

Melissa's book is in my Amazon cart nosy! Loved this interview!

@kathyminassian1375 Жыл бұрын

Great interview.

@annskaggs4475 Жыл бұрын

Great show!

@kgsparrow8017 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@HomeStuffReview Жыл бұрын

I hope you think that it was worth it. It doesn't sound like it destroyed your life by any means and you we able to stick up for what you thought was right. Not many people have the guts to do that and you can be proud of that for the rest of your life. You will probably install that courage to your children as well.

@lisaanderson5940 Жыл бұрын

Love both of these ladies. Melissa Francis was my favorite on Fox and I didn’t know why she was no longer on.

@lukasstronghood2692 Жыл бұрын

Ray and Melissa ♥️♥️♥️

@tomgrant3893 Жыл бұрын

When Fox anchors or hosts dismiss valie complains that you have to do your own research to find parts of the story their ignoring then lose ratings about it and complain, they expect to have it both way, I wondered what happen to Milisa, glad to see she's doing okay.

@bonitascase3512 Жыл бұрын

Thank Goodness you are off the lady who acted in Suits.

@simonsimon2470 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that...

@jenni0278 Жыл бұрын

That was a very authoritarian raisin Bran commercial

@mackcappel844 Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@kurtkrause7151 Жыл бұрын

Well, kudo's to Melissa, she has the courage, which should be mandatory, but is seldom a thought: especially in Hollywood. Great share Megyn. It goes to show, in the final analysis, that stars are human and, as in Melissa's case, completely blind the public as to their pain and suffering. Catch-word, Be Kind!!

@nandnisharma269 Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely sad and excruciatingly unfair that even in today's day and age pay disparity for men vs women exists across the world and sectors. Irrespective of how talented, educated and hardworking a woman is...... The unfair pay disparity exists.

@brantcunningham4333 Жыл бұрын

Interesting . Brilliant women. Think the industry do these things . Vengeance adjustment agents for lack of a better term. There's a person behind every decision and every act ... Without the players the "industry" is some idle technical equipment a building and a empty. parking lot . Great interview . I really enjoyed Melissa's work but had no idea she was on Little House on the prairie. 😷

@trentvoc4229 Жыл бұрын

i always enjoy watching when MF is on the show. Both of you gals are a great watch, I remember the AR Ripey commercials for MCD's. And you Meg. I'm a Rochesterian, I am so proud of you, being a neighbor or yours. Just think you gals are great!

@susancaroline927 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I did not know any of this. And when Melissa was describing what happened with her at her last broadcast, I was thinking, “We’re talking about 🦊or CNBC?” What they did was almost juvenile. Not almost. It was just that! I truly hope and pray that this company is treated better by the Department of Labor than Melissa, and in turn all of the employees that have been dealt with illegally, was treated by a company she’d worked so hard and successfully for over nine years.

@Commanderb8 Жыл бұрын

Really Miss You on FOX Business Melissa 😢

@suenorton6032 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Megyn I hated what they did to you and hate what they did to Melissa. I watch Fox and Newsmax as right now they tell the truth more than the others. Wouldn't it be great to have a real news channel. The truth and nothing but the truth! Best of luck to both of you and Kevin as well!!

@elleshock4571 Жыл бұрын

Megyn, how about you and Melissa do a show weekly sharing your thoughts on current events? I would love that.

@vailewalders1395 Жыл бұрын

Wow really interesting interview

@voyaristika5673 Жыл бұрын

Good interview. Both need to get rid of all those "likes."

@michellemooresings Жыл бұрын

I did the live chat thing... Pretty fun. Great job, Meg!

@maytedrew8638 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I feel for her in that to fight for the truth and justice is painful. However, she will clear the way for other women in the workplace. It is those people that stand up for the truth that make the difference. If we all reach deep and fight versus succumb to injustice, the world changes for the better. Go get em!

@user-ke8st8jc1v Жыл бұрын

Americans have a need for self deprecating ,being overly excited and show vulnerability which actually ,contrary to their false belief leads to weakness not strength .

@TheTwara Жыл бұрын

Did she seriously think that Fox would care about fairness? Its brand stands for bias, rudeness and unfairness. And both these ladies were complicit in its agenda till they were not.

@annemccarron2281 Жыл бұрын

They say narcissists are made, not born. We still don't know what really causes narcissusts, psychopaths or sociopaths. But it is not uncommon for narcississts to raise a child who is highly empathetic. You grow up that way trying to keep peace in the family. There is a fine line between narcissism & sociopathy.

@CR-dy9fw Жыл бұрын

I started following MK on IG, and she's really interesting to listen too. Loved her podcast on Meghan Markle- her comments are too funny but true!! On another note, I know of a few that moved to West Hollywood to pursue a career in the film industry, but there seems to be little support for new entertainers in LA. Seems like family is the main support-both financially and mentally- to help the individual. Not everyone has family that can do this. Wondering what other options are out there to help support individuals pursuing the industry.. rents are high in Hollywood but another huge expense can be auto insurance rates which triples in West LA area (Insurance companies say rates are high due to location) compared to other states. A reliable car is must for those in film industry -with auditions. So glad for Melissa who seemed to be stronger after going through her experience. Very inspiring!