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'Early Show' Halloween More Frightening Than 'Today' Show - Posted October 30, 2009
Ok, Al Roker as Han Solo was pretty funny. But Harry Smith as Julia Child wins today.
If you listen closely, you can actually hear a woman scream "Oh my God" in horror before he's revealed on screen.
... [TVNewser]
'It's Go Time, Chuck' - Posted October 23, 2009
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs appeared on the "Today" show this morning with razor and shaving cream in hand as Al Roker and company pressed NBC WH correspondent Chuck Todd to shave his goatee on air after his recent loss in the goatee gamble. Unfortunately, Todd did not succumb to... [TVNewser]
The Video Wall: Beck, Stephanopoulos, Deen, Gregory... - Posted October 10, 2009
> Stephen Colbert defends "silver gopher" Glenn Beck by comparing him to...himself.
> ABC's George Stephanopoulos appears on "Hannity" and discusses Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of Education.
> Very strange developments during a Paula Deen and Al Roker cooking segment on the "Today" show. (via BWE)
> David Gregory... [TVNewser]
Listen: Dave Price's Cross-Country Adventure - Posted October 7, 2009
CBS' Dave Price, "Early Show" weather anchor, called in this morning to the Morning Media Menu from Omaha, Nebraska where he is halfway across the country in his journey back to NYC.
Last Thursday, Dave was shipped off to Santa Monica, CA and given $50 and instructions to find his way back... [TVNewser]
Newser Tweets of the Week - Posted October 3, 2009
A random selection of our favorite newser tweets we stumbled across this week. T.J. Holmes wins.
CNBC's Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell1):
I just got offered to shoot a turkey that was in a driveway here in Wisconsin with a BB gun. I passed. Early T-Giving present.
ABC's John Berman (@abcdude):
On board... [TVNewser]
'Today' Gets Surprisingly Raunchy - Posted October 1, 2009
The thing about having animals on your show is that you never know exactly what's going to happen. You have to be ready for anything. Even so:
... [TVNewser]
Celebrating The Launch Of WNBC's New Local Lifestyle Show - Posted September 16, 2009
On Monday night, we headed west to Hudson Terrace to join the festivities celebrating the launch of WNBC's new afternoon live local lifestyle show, "LX New York."
The show debuted live on channel 4 at 5pm on Monday, with senior vice president of LX.TV Morgan Hertzan and on-air talent Sara Gore, Siafa... [FishBowlNY]
Celebrating The Launch Of WNBC's New Local Lifestyle Show - Posted September 16, 2009
On Monday night, we headed west to Hudson Terrace to join the festivities celebrating the launch of WNBC's new afternoon live local lifestyle show, "LX New York."
The show debuted live on channel 4 at 5pm on Monday, with senior vice president of LX.TV Morgan Hertzan and on-air talent Sara Gore, Siafa... [FishBowlNY]
Roker Spots CBS Correspondent In "Today" Crowd|Journalism Online Reveals Business Plan|Bloomberg Vies For BusinessWeek|Vibe Editor Smith Finds New Gig|Graydon Carter Avoids McKinsey Meetings - Posted September 10, 2009
TVNewser: Al Roker spotted veteran CBS Washington correspondent Phil Jones in the crowd outside the "Today Show" this morning. Jones and his wife were holding a sign announcing their 40-something son's engagement. Joked Roker, "Too bad there isn't a morning show on CBS that you could've announced that on."
Nieman Lab: Journalism... [FishBowlNY]
Jenna Bush's 'Today' Show Bow - Posted September 10, 2009
NBC News has announced Jenna Bush Hager's first 'Today' show spot will air next Friday, Sept. 18, as Matt Lauer and Al Roker bring the show to Texas.
The "Everything is bigger in Texas" themed-show will broadcast live from the new Cowboys Stadium two days before the Sunday Night Football match-up between... [TVNewser]
CBS' Phil Jones Found in 'Today' Crowd - Posted September 10, 2009
Al Roker was out patrolling the "Today Show" crowd this morning when he came across retired CBS Washington correspondent Phil Jones, who spent 32 years at the network. Jones was there with a sign announcing his son's engagement. Roker quickly joked, "Too bad there isn't a morning show on... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: Ifill, Kagan, Roberts, Roker - Posted August 20, 2009
> Being an expert isn't so easy — just ask PBS's Gwen Ifill. Appearing on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire as last night's "Ask the Expert" resource, she tried to help contestant Jennifer answer the question at hand...but guessed wrong. Politico has the video.
> Former CNNer Daryn Kagan is making... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: Ifill, Kagan, Roberts, Roker - Posted August 20, 2009
> Being an expert isn't so easy — just ask PBS's Gwen Ifill. Appearing on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire as last night's "Ask the Expert" resource, she tried to help contestant Jennifer answer the question at hand...but guessed wrong. Politico has the video.
> Former CNNer Daryn Kagan is making... [TVNewser]
Al Roker Gets Mia Hamm for His Birthday - Posted August 20, 2009
He didn't get to sleep in, but this morning on the brutally early "Wake Up with Al" (WUWA!), Al Roker celebrated his 55th birthday with U.S. Soccer legends Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, the first in-studio guests on the young show. The two are promoting the "Don't Play with the Flu"... [TVNewser]
Al Roker: "When's the Last Time They Had Three Black Guys on The Weather Channel at Once?" - Posted August 19, 2009
Al Roker was plenty proud Tuesday morning during his Weather Channel show "Wake Up with Al."
TMZ has the video...
• TVNewser Video: Al Roker Now Getting Up Even Earlier... [TVNewser]
Whole "Today" Show Team Heading to Vancouver - Posted August 12, 2009
It seems like the Beijing Summer Olympics just happened, but NBC is already knee-deep in plans for the 2010 Winter Olympics six months from now in Vanouver, Canada.
The Today show has announced that for just the second time in the show's history, the entire crew -- Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al... [TVNewser]
Whole "Today" Show Team Heading to Vancouver - Posted August 12, 2009
It seems like the Beijing Summer Olympics just happened, but NBC is already knee-deep in plans for the 2010 Winter Olympics six months from now in Vanouver, Canada.
The Today show has announced that for just the second time in the show's history, the entire crew -- Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al... [TVNewser]
Cautious Reviews for New Morning Shows - Posted July 28, 2009
In the few weeks, NBC-Universal launched two new early-early morning shows, the Weather Channel's "Wake Up With Al" starring Al Roker and MSNBC's "Way Too Early With Willie Geist," which has left at least one reviewer—NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley—satisfied but skeptical. Stanley finds Roker's show "pleasant and relaxed" and has this... [TVNewser]
For Meredith Vieira - If It's Monday, It's Washington - Posted July 20, 2009
Last week, the Today show's Meredith Viera was in Los Angeles sitting down with Susan Boyle (airing Wednesday), today Vieira was in Washington sitting down with Pres. Obama (airing tomorrow) and by next Monday she'll be sitting in a canoe in Lake George, NY as part of "Today Takes a Vacation."... [TVNewser]
Will The Weather Channel Replace Local NBC Forecasts?: "We're Looking at That Opportunity" - Posted July 15, 2009
Yesterday, during the launch presentation for The Weather Channel's new show Wake Up With Al (WUWA!), we had a chance to speak with Geoffrey Darby, the Executive VP of Programming at the network.
On the programming end, "WUWA!" could be just the first of several changes for the channel and possibly... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 07.15.09 - Posted July 15, 2009
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Happy Birthday to Arianna Huffington and Paul Kane! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning...
TV | ONLINE | AWARDS | NEWS NOTES... [FishBowlDC]
AllYou.com Relaunches|Roker Ready To Set Alarm Hour Earlier|Murdoch To Buy Daily News?|Tips For Freelancers|Consumers May Be Willing To Pay For Web Videos - Posted July 14, 2009
The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cRemembering Remembering Michael Jacksonwww.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorJeff Goldblum
WebNewser: Time Inc. has relaunched the companion Web site for All You magazine. With the recession in mind, the site now features a "Coupons and Deals" channel powered by Coupons.com and the "All You Daily... [FishBowlNY]
Al Roker Now Getting Up Even Earlier - Posted July 14, 2009
TVNewser caught up with Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams today as they promote their new morning show on The Weather Channel. "Wake Up With Al" (or "WUWA!!!" as the two seem really excited about referring to it) will start airing on July 20th weekdays 6-7amET with a reair at 10amET(7amPT)... [TVNewser]
"Today" Series Breaking The Bank For Charity - Posted June 24, 2009
If it's Thursday, it's Little Rock for Al Roker.
Tomorrow the "Today" show weatherman will be live from the Arkansas capital as part of his 8th annual "Lend a Hand Today." During today's stop in still hurricane-ravaged Galveston, TX, the show raised $540,652 in goods, services and cash - the biggest... [TVNewser]
"Today" Series Breaking The Bank For Charity - Posted June 24, 2009
If it's Thursday, it's Little Rock for Al Roker.
Tomorrow the "Today" show weatherman will be live from the Arkansas capital as part of his 8th annual "Lend a Hand Today." During today's stop in still hurricane-ravaged Galveston, TX, the show raised $540,652 in goods, services and cash - the biggest... [TVNewser]
Couric, Gibson, More Celebrate "Womenomics" Release - Posted June 8, 2009
Diane Von Fustenberg hosted a party in New York for ABC correspondent Claire Shipman and BBC correspondent Katty Kay's new book, "Womenomics." In attendance: Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric, Al Roker and Deborah Roberts and more.
The book, released last Tuesday, is currently the #1 book in the Women & Business category on... [TVNewser]
Tribune Papers' D.C. Bureaus Shack Up|Planting Flowers Where The News Used To Be|Al Roker's Jury Duty Twitter Faux Pas|NYT Works To Pioneer New Digital Ads|American-Statesman Loses Buyer - Posted May 29, 2009
FishbowlDC: The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun (Tribune's Washington Bureau) might all be moving to the Scripps bureau office.
FishbowlLA: A good use for all of those empty newspaper boxes: planters for pretty flowers.
WebNewser: Al Roker Tweeted himself into a corner when he posted pictures from his trip to jury... [FishBowlNY]
Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted May 29, 2009
"Jon & Kate + 8" scandal helps bring life back to dying media- FishbowlNY
Was Mancow's waterboarding staged?- TVNewser
James Patterson sets world record- GalleyCat
Jilted journos turn flack- MediaJobsDaily
Al Roker Gets Himself in Hot Twatter- WebNewser... [FishBowlLA]
Al Roker To Host Daily Show on The Weather Channel - Posted April 29, 2009
In the first big cross-network programming initiative, Al Roker announced this morning that he will be hosting a new daily program on the Weather Channel, one hour before the Today show begins. "Wake up With Al" will be hosted by Roker and co-hosted by The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams weekday mornings... [TVNewser]
For Today Show's Newsreader, May Sweeps Stunt is News To Her - Posted March 13, 2009
Yesterday NBC's Ann Curry Tweeted about her hectic schedule:All the time people say, hey how are you doing? My honest answer these days is, "I really have no idea." Too much too fast is a blur, ...
Well, this morning on the Today show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker had... [TVNewser]
For Today Show's Newsreader, May Sweeps Stunt is News To Her - Posted March 13, 2009
Yesterday NBC's Ann Curry Tweeted about her hectic schedule:All the time people say, hey how are you doing? My honest answer these days is, "I really have no idea." Too much too fast is a blur, ...
Well, this morning on the Today show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker had... [TVNewser]
The Cuomo/Roker Feud Escalates - Posted March 11, 2009
It's time for another chapter in the ongoing feud (or, faux feud) between Today's Al Roker and GMA's Chris Cuomo.
Cuomo and his colleague Sam Champion are the subjects of a lengthy Q&A on AOL's fitness blog. And in between the discussion of diet and exercise, Cuomo got in a few... [TVNewser]
The Cuomo/Roker Feud Escalates - Posted March 11, 2009
It's time for another chapter in the ongoing feud (or, faux feud) between Today's Al Roker and GMA's Chris Cuomo.
Cuomo and his colleague Sam Champion are the subjects of a lengthy Q&A on AOL's fitness blog. And in between the discussion of diet and exercise, Cuomo got in a few... [TVNewser]
Cuomo Talks "Impressions," Twitter, Roker on the Menu - Posted March 11, 2009
After finishing up on ABC's Good Morning America, Chris Cuomo joined us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu.
During GMA's "Big" week, he reported live from the tallest building in the world in Dubai. "[It] gives the audience a little bit of a distraction, a little bit of a chance to wonder... [TVNewser]
Cuomo Talks "Impressions," Twitter, Roker on the Menu - Posted March 11, 2009
After finishing up on ABC's Good Morning America, Chris Cuomo joined us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu.
During GMA's "Big" week, he reported live from the tallest building in the world in Dubai. "[It] gives the audience a little bit of a distraction, a little bit of a chance to wonder... [TVNewser]
As The Irish Invade GMA, "Today" Goes to Ireland - Posted March 6, 2009
With February ratings month pushed into March, sweeps began yesterday, and the morning shows are taking advantage. This morning, Good Morning America aired its much-promoted, first-ever morning show concert appearance by U2 (more on that later on TVNewser, with exclusive in-the-crowd video.)
And as the world's most famous Irishmen came to... [TVNewser]
As The Irish Invade GMA, "Today" Goes to Ireland - Posted March 6, 2009
With February ratings month pushed into March, sweeps began yesterday, and the morning shows are taking advantage. This morning, Good Morning America aired its much-promoted, first-ever morning show concert appearance by U2 (more on that later on TVNewser, with exclusive in-the-crowd video.)
And as the world's most famous Irishmen came to... [TVNewser]
Not All Fun and Games For Al Roker...Just Mostly - Posted March 5, 2009
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
Weatherman. Raconteur. Chef. Cable host.
Cartoonist?
"Today" weatherguy Al Roker is shopping an animated cartoon about the life of a "major player in the culinary world" -- read "chef" -- as a child, he confirms.
Like any oyster with strong survival instincts, Roker's lips are sealed about details. He will say, however,... [TVNewser]
Not All Fun and Games For Al Roker...Just Mostly - Posted March 5, 2009
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
Weatherman. Raconteur. Chef. Cable host.
Cartoonist?
"Today" weatherguy Al Roker is shopping an animated cartoon about the life of a "major player in the culinary world" -- read "chef" -- as a child, he confirms.
Like any oyster with strong survival instincts, Roker's lips are sealed about details. He will say, however,... [TVNewser]
Glick: "These Economic Times Have Forced Everbody in the Media Industry to Widen Their Tool Belt" - Posted March 4, 2009
Alexis Glick is featured today in a mediabistro.com "So What Do You Do?" Q&A. The FBN anchor will conduct a keynote at the TVNewser Summit (March 10 in New York) on the business of television news. Her advice in these tough times for people losing jobs in the media: "You cannot... [TVNewser]
Glick: "These Economic Times Have Forced Everbody in the Media Industry to Widen Their Tool Belt" - Posted March 4, 2009
Alexis Glick is featured today in a mediabistro.com "So What Do You Do?" Q&A. The FBN anchor will conduct a keynote at the TVNewser Summit (March 10 in New York) on the business of television news. Her advice in these tough times for people losing jobs in the media: "You cannot... [TVNewser]
Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News.
One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]
Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News.
One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]
Roker Reports For MSNBC's "Promise" - Posted February 7, 2009
Al Roker reports for "A Father's Promise," an MSNBC documentary premiering Sunday at 8pmET.
The special, which coincides with Black History Month, looks at why so many fathers fall out of their children's lives, especially in the inner city.
Within the documentary, NBC News catches up with a story originally reported 12 years... [TVNewser]
Olbermann Helps Count Down to the Super Bowl - Posted January 31, 2009
On last night's Countdown with Keith Olbermann, the MSNBC host was stationed in Tampa Bay in a loud area near the Super Bowl site. Joining him in the last segment was his former Sportscenter partner, and now fellow member on NBC's Football Night in America, Dan Patrick.
The duo talked about the... [TVNewser]
MTP Makes Way For Super-Sized Sunday "Today" - Posted January 27, 2009
The Today show is super-sizing this Super Bowl Sunday and will air from 9-11amET/8-10amCT. Meet the Press with David Gregory will air live following "Today" at 11amET/10amCT.
Sunday's "Today" show will feature weekday anchors Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, while Matt Lauer will... [TVNewser]
Lauer To Interview Obama Before Super Bowl - Posted January 26, 2009
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz profiles the top network morning show for more than 13 years, NBC's Today show.
"Other morning shows take an ensemble approach as well, but top-rated 'Today' fields a core team &madsh; [Matt] Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker, who were joined by [Meredith] Vieira more than two... [TVNewser]
Al Roker Plays the Vegas Strip...One Morning Only - Posted January 8, 2009
Al Roker, and his "Today" show crew, are in the midst of what will prove to be a busy month — Pasadena, Las Vegas, Washington, and Tampa. Roker is in Las Vegas this week in conjunction with NBC Universal's position as broadcast partner for the 2009 International CES.
We caught up with... [TVNewser]
Ray Ban Retires From TWC As Network Further Integrates With NBC - Posted December 22, 2008
TVNewser received a memo to The Weather Channel staff announcing the retirement of Ray Ban, EVP of programming and meteorology for the network. In the note, The Weather Channel's president and CEO Debora J. Wilson writes that Geoffrey Darby, a consultant for NBCU, "will assume responsibility as interim head of programming... [TVNewser]
Today Goes Prime Time - Posted December 16, 2008
Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry are headed to prime time.
NBC will air "2008: Today Looks Back, A Holiday Special," on December 22 at 8pm (or, for those counting at home, it could be called "the fifth hour of the Today show").
The program will look at the top... [TVNewser]
IS NBC Cooking Up a Roker Show For The Weather Channel? - Posted November 28, 2008
Earlier this week, a TVNewser tipster sent us the following summary in a News: VIPs survey. News: VIPs surveys are conducted by a company called Vision Critical which provides targeted research to clients:
"This proposed show would be hosted by The Today Show's Al Roker. The show would provide full coverage of... [TVNewser]
Macy's Parade Two-Fer - Posted November 27, 2008
NBC and CBS will both be carrying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this morning.
On NBC, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker will host the 82nd trip down Broadway, while on CBS, The Early Show's Dave Price and Maggie Rodriguez will host. The parade airs from 9am-Noon on both networks.... [TVNewser]
Roker Vs. Cuomo: It's On - Posted November 21, 2008
Before we left NBC yesterday, Al Roker wanted us to deliver a message to his competitor at ABC's Good Morning America, Chris Cuomo. "Next time I see him, I'm going to drop him like a fly," he said (hey, it's still sweeps).
TVNewser has documented the past trash talk. Roker's wife Deborah... [TVNewser]
Ending a Week of Going To the "Ends of the Earth" - Posted November 20, 2008
It was a typical morning at the Today show — atypical.
The teen stars of the new movie, "Twilight," were there, CNBC's Jim Cramer talked about the market lows, Dr. Nancy Snyderman talked about the rise in doulas and Tony Bennett performed with a 12-man band.
But the big topic when... [TVNewser]
NBCU To Be Broadcast Partner at CES - Posted November 15, 2008
Looks like Al Roker will be doing the Today show forecast from Las Vegas in early January.
NBC Universal will once again be the Official Broadcast Partner at the annual Consumer Electronics Show which begins January 8. The CES is the global event for all things digital.
"Our consumers demand access to our... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: MSNBC, BBC, CNN... - Posted November 11, 2008
> The first in a series of investigative documentaries reported by Today anchor Al Roker airs November 23 at 10pmET on MSNBC. The program, "Armed in America," looks at America's problems with gun violence > BBC World News America airs a special report at 7pmET tonight investigating a lost U.S. nuclear... [TVNewser]
Lauer Roasted At Friar's Club - Posted October 25, 2008
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was the butt of many jokes during his roast at the Friar's Club, as were many others in attendance. From the TV news crowd, joining Lauer were Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Diane Sawyer, Al Roker, Jeff Zucker and more.
The Los Angeles Times'... [TVNewser]
Water-Ready Anchors Prep for This Year's 'Ends of the Earth' - Posted September 22, 2008
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
First on TVNewser: 'Today' is going to the ends of the Earth. Again.
Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker will pack up their extreme-weather gear in November as the show reprises its geographical lollapalooza from November '07, 'Today' boss Jim Bell confirms to TV Newser.
Co-anchor Meredith Vieira will... [TVNewser]
Water-Ready Anchors Prep for This Year's 'Ends of the Earth' - Posted September 22, 2008
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
First on TVNewser: 'Today' is going to the ends of the Earth. Again.
Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker will pack up their extreme-weather gear in November as the show reprises its geographical lollapalooza from November '07, 'Today' boss Jim Bell confirms to TV Newser.
Co-anchor Meredith Vieira will... [TVNewser]
NBC's Gustav Plans: Brian Williams to the Gulf, Tom Brokaw at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
This time, no one is taking any chances.
With the potential of being as severe or even worse than Hurricane Katrina three years ago, Hurricane Gustav is challenging network executives like no story in recent memory. Just like RNC planners, themselves facing a scaled back gathering, news executives, too, have been... [TVNewser]
NBC's Gustav Plans: Brian Williams to the Gulf, Tom Brokaw at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
This time, no one is taking any chances.
With the potential of being as severe or even worse than Hurricane Katrina three years ago, Hurricane Gustav is challenging network executives like no story in recent memory. Just like RNC planners, themselves facing a scaled back gathering, news executives, too, have been... [TVNewser]
Today Says Zaijian to America - Posted July 30, 2008
The Today show announced its coverage plans for next week's Summer Olympics in Beijing. And for the first time, all four anchors will report live from an international Olympic Games. The show could also be called "Tonight" for the time they're there; with a 12-hour time difference Today will air at... [TVNewser]
Two Concerts, Six Blocks and Seven Million Viewers* - Posted July 25, 2008
Within just a few blocks of each other, two distinctly different sounds emanated from Midtown Manhattan this morning. While tween sensation Miley Cyrus performed on the plaza at NBC's Today show, singer-songwriter Feist was performing on ABC's Good Morning America in nearby Bryant Park. We were there for each this morning,... [TVNewser]
Protesters Disrupt Roker's Weather - Posted July 23, 2008
Activists from the American Jewish World Service organization drowned out Al Roker as we was trying to tell viewers about Hurricane Dolly this morning. According to a press release, the group is calling on NBC "to beef up its coverage of China's complicity with the Sudanese government's genocidal campaign in Darfur... [TVNewser]
Football Day In America - Posted July 22, 2008
NBC Sports' TCA panel took place yesterday, with Football Night in America hosts Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, among others.
Broadcasting & Cable's Alex Weprin writes about NBC's Super Bowl plans next February, which will include some news programs on location in Tampa, Florida.
The network announced that a special Super Bowl Sunday... [TVNewser]
Football Day In America - Posted July 22, 2008
NBC Sports' TCA panel took place yesterday, with Football Night in America hosts Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, among others.
Broadcasting & Cable's Alex Weprin writes about NBC's Super Bowl plans next February, which will include some news programs on location in Tampa, Florida.
The network announced that a special Super Bowl Sunday... [TVNewser]
Good Morning Other Network's Stars - Posted July 15, 2008
Fox Business Network VP and anchor Alexis Glick appeared on ABC's Good Morning America today — her third crossover appearance in less than a month.
Glick first appeared on GMA June 18 discussing the economy. GMA gets a Wall Street insider-turned journalist, while Fox Business Network gets publicized in front of an... [TVNewser]
How Al Roker Ended Up on GMA This Morning - Posted July 14, 2008
Yes, it's a small world, this industry.
On Good Morning America, ABC's Deborah Roberts was cooking up some down home meals during a segment with Chris Cuomo. Roberts, who'd never before cooked on television, got a mid-segment phone call from her husband, Al Roker. Roker was given the simple chyron, Al.
The conversation... [TVNewser]
Lunch at Michael's: Al & Meredith Talk Skateboarding - Posted May 30, 2007
On the menu today: a tasty stew of media moguls and television titans with a dash of talking heads to spice things up. After making the rounds and checking in with some of our favorite regulars, we were thrilled to chat with our good pals Today's Meredith Vieira and Al... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: Kate White & Her Lethal Blondes - Posted May 23, 2007
After the last few relatively uneventful Wednesdays, we were thrilled to see the dining buzzing with excitement when we arrived this afternoon. Our favorite Cosmo gal Kate White was celebrating the publication of her latest book, Lethally Blonde, with a ladies lunch at Table One comprised of an intriguing mix of... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: Blood! Explosions! Dueling Weathermen! - Posted May 9, 2007
Perhaps it was the nice weather. Or maybe a hangover from the Time 100 party last night. Today's media lunch at 55th & Fifth was relatively full, but lacked the star power of lunches past (no heads of state nor Penelope Cruzes to report). There was, however, some excitement near our... [FishBowlNY]
Ron Allen On Imus: 'This Was On NBC News, Not Some Obscure Radio Station' - Posted April 15, 2007
NBC News correspondent Ron Allen on his public campaign to get Imus off MSNBC's air, via CNN's Reliable Sources this weekend:
HOWARD KURTZ: You and Al Roker of the "Today" show were probably the two most visible NBC staffers who were making that case, both externally -- both publicly and internally.... [FishBowlNY]
Al Roker Calls The View 'Frivolous,' Wants Imus Fired - Posted April 11, 2007
When he's not busy blogging about and urging executives at NBC to fire Don Imus, Al Roker is answering our questions:
You had a very long interview with Star Jones the morning after she left The View. What do you think of her incredible physical transformation?
Roker: She looks spectacular. This is a... [FishBowlNY]
IMUS UPDATE: Sopranos Actor Appears On Imus | Imus Says He Will 'Make Every Effort' To Hire Blacks | Advertisers Pull Out - Posted April 11, 2007
Recapping the latest movement in the Imus imbroglio
Yesterday, Imus said he would "make every effort" to book and hire blacks for his embattled radio show. Meanwhile, the mounting boycott among advertisers and cautiousness by frequent guests didn't stop Sopranos actor Steven Schirripa [above], a regular on Imus, from appearing on the... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: Is Dave Zinczenko Ready For Prime Time? - Posted February 28, 2007
Magazine moguls kept things interesting today at 55th and Fifth. Without the usual intriguing mix of celebrities (who were, undoubtedly still recovering from Oscar overload) to observe, we spent the afternoon wondering what the editors and behind-the-scenes execs were plotting over their cobb salads. Our good friend, Men's Health honcho Dave... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: Is Dave Zinczenko Ready For Prime Time? - Posted February 28, 2007
Magazine moguls kept things interesting today at 55th and Fifth. Without the usual intriguing mix of celebrities (who were, undoubtedly still recovering from Oscar overload) to observe, we spent the afternoon wondering what the editors and behind-the-scenes execs were plotting over their cobb salads. Our good friend, Men's Health honcho Dave... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: Al Roker, Katie Joel and A Special Birthday Celebration - Posted February 8, 2007
No doubt by attending the Michael's Media Jamboree on a Thursday due to flu and flood, a day later than mediabistro.com's customary weekly report on the media bigwigs who lunch things were bound to be a little off-kilter. But as the slightly-less-than-packed crowd prepared for their cookie plates and... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: A Kareem Dream - Posted January 10, 2007
It's official the holidays are over! It's back to business, people! Now that the weather has finally turned cold (it is January, after all), things are heating up once again at Michael's. The dining room was abuzz with the usual mix of movers and shakers, moguls and random celebrities (we... [FishBowlNY]
Taxi Cab Seatbacks To Be Outifitted With NBC Programming, Al Roker's Head - Posted January 5, 2007
Here's some invasive commuter news: NY10 New York's "Taxi Entertainment Network" has inked a deal with NBC to broadcast content from WNBC, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC in the seatbacks of taxi cabs.
Cabs with monitors featuring the likes of Al Roker and BOOM! WAP! John Madden will... [FishBowlNY]




