Filmmaker Michael Moore and Bill O’Reilly exchange pleasantries during an interview at the Democratic National Convention in Boston in 2004. (Fox News Channel / Associated Press)
Bill O’Reilly speaks with hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa during an appearance on “Live with Regis and Kelly” in 2004. (Buena Vista Television / Associated Press)
Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly chats with Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” in 2007. (Jeff Christensen / Associated Press)
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, visits with Bill O’Reilly before a taping of Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor” on May 8, 2008. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)
Bill O’Reilly on the set. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Fox News’ top-rated host Bill O’Reilly has helped to make the network a ratings leader. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
