Alessandra Stanley

Sunday Show Wrap-Up: Obama-Rama - Posted September 21, 2009
Embedded video from CNN Video • Above, on CNN's "Reliable Sources" yesterday, Howard Kurtz discussed, among other topics, President Obama's five-Sunday-show-blitz with WaPo's Chris Cillizza, conservative commentator Amy Holmes and St. Petersburg Times' Eric Deggans. • More from Kurtz in WaPo's Media Notes "Saturation Sunday": ""Anytime is a good time to interview the... [FishBowlDC]

The Things We (Almost) Missed This Week - Posted August 7, 2009
Before we head into the weekend, here's a look at some big media stories we (almost) missed this week. Better late than never, right? Times Public Editor Takes On Stanley: New York Times public editor Clark Hoyt tried to explain how an "especially embarrassing" number of corrections appeared in Alessandra Stanley's appraisal... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Morning Reading List 07.28.09 - Posted July 28, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Gawker's got its hands... [FishBowlDC]

Katie Couric Swipes the NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley - Posted July 24, 2009
Wow. This is good. In her 'Notebook' on CBSNews.com, Katie Couric takes down New York Times columnist Alessandra Stanley, and she does it in the cruelest of ways: without mentioning her by name. Last Friday night, Stanley wrote this piece on the death of Walter Cronkite. By the time editors got through... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Swipes the NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley - Posted July 24, 2009
Wow. This is good. In her 'Notebook' on CBSNews.com, Katie Couric takes down New York Times columnist Alessandra Stanley, and she does it in the cruelest of ways: without mentioning her by name. Last Friday night, Stanley wrote this piece on the death of Walter Cronkite. By the time editors got through... [TVNewser]

Will Anyone Read Elizabeth Edwards' Book? - Posted May 12, 2009
Elizabeth Edwards has been all over -- showing up in interviews in magazines and on "Oprah" and the "Today Show" -- promoting her new book, "Resilience," in stores last week. Last week, we sat down to watch Edwards on "Oprah", expecting to sob hysterically as the terminally ill cancer patient discussed her... [FishBowlNY]

Will Anyone Read Elizabeth Edwards' Book? - Posted May 12, 2009
Elizabeth Edwards has been all over -- showing up in interviews in magazines and on "Oprah" and the "Today Show" -- promoting her new book, "Resilience," in stores last week. Last week, we sat down to watch Edwards on "Oprah", expecting to sob hysterically as the terminally ill cancer patient discussed her... [FishBowlNY]

Cramer vs. Stewart: The Day After - Posted March 13, 2009
So the much-hyped showdown between Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart took place last night on The Daily Show (unedited video after the jump). How did it go?: • The New York Times' Alessandra Stanley thought it didn't feel like a news or entertainment interview. "Mr. Stewart treated his guest like a C.E.O.... [TVNewser]

Cramer vs. Stewart: The Day After - Posted March 13, 2009
So the much-hyped showdown between Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart took place last night on The Daily Show (unedited video after the jump). How did it go?: • The New York Times' Alessandra Stanley thought it didn't feel like a news or entertainment interview. "Mr. Stewart treated his guest like a C.E.O.... [TVNewser]

Burnett's Celebrity Apprentice Appearance: "Denting the Credibility"? - Posted March 11, 2009
The New York Times' Alessandra Stanley raises the cross-promotional question of Erin Burnett's recent Celebrity Apprentice appearance: NBC keeps testing the limits between news and entertainment in pursuit of cross-promotional synergy. Ms. Burnett, whose day job is to report on the teetering economy, was shown last Sunday night shilling for Mr. Trump. It's... [TVNewser]

Burnett's Celebrity Apprentice Appearance: "Denting the Credibility"? - Posted March 11, 2009
The New York Times' Alessandra Stanley raises the cross-promotional question of Erin Burnett's recent Celebrity Apprentice appearance: NBC keeps testing the limits between news and entertainment in pursuit of cross-promotional synergy. Ms. Burnett, whose day job is to report on the teetering economy, was shown last Sunday night shilling for Mr. Trump. It's... [TVNewser]

Tired of Twitter? - Posted March 2, 2009
From Slate We are. They are too. NYT's Alessandra Stanley had a great piece this weekend "What Are You Doing? Media Twitterers Can't Stop Typing," in which she says the narcissistic Twitter "tic" is "most noticeable and pernicious in television personalities, especially cable news stars who are already on the screen and the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.09 - Posted January 22, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Inauguration Notes: The Day After - Posted January 21, 2009
• The New York Times' Alessandra Stanley takes a wide look at the spectrum of TV coverage yesterday. "Viewers were never quite sure where to look: Television celebrated a new president making history, but the screen also belonged to those millions in Washington who made history just by showing up," she... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Idol? - Posted December 22, 2008
New York Times TV critic Alessandra Stanley gives her list of "top contenders" for "most compelling television moments of the year." The list of mostly television shows includes The Wire and Mad Men, but also MSNBC's Morning Joe: This MSNBC early-morning political klatch is oddly addictive, even though its hosts at times... [TVNewser]

The Media Can See the Future and It's Spelled 'President Obama' - Posted October 28, 2008
So now that the press has decided that Barack Obama has won the election there is a new story line to get us through to election day! It's all about how the press has decided Obama has won the election! We hinted at this yesterday when we warned the... [FishBowlNY]

Sarah Palin Makes Her Debut: 'Strange and Illuminating' - Posted September 12, 2008
It was the television we've all been waiting for — at least for the last seven days. Parts one and two of Sarah Palin's interview with Charlie Gibson aired last night, and as you might imagine a lot of people had a lot to say about the Alaskan governor's introduction... [FishBowlNY]

Charlie Gibson's "Tough Road" in Alaska - Posted September 11, 2008
The NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley calls part I of Charles Gibson's three-part interview with Gov. Sarah Palin, "meaty, touching on Iraq, Israel and Russia and aspects of her Christian faith." (By now, Part II was expected to have taken place. Portions will air tonight on Nightline and more tomorrow on Good Morning... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson's "Tough Road" in Alaska - Posted September 11, 2008
The NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley calls part I of Charles Gibson's three-part interview with Gov. Sarah Palin, "meaty, touching on Iraq, Israel and Russia and aspects of her Christian faith." (By now, Part II was expected to have taken place. Portions will air tonight on Nightline and more tomorrow on Good Morning... [TVNewser]

Gustav Aftermath: Surveying the Cabler Scene - Posted September 2, 2008
As Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is saying in a presser taken by all three cablers this morning, there are no reports of widespread flooding in the Gulf Coast. Luckily, the damage seems to be minimal, which means focus appears to be shifting back to the RNC. Let's take a look at... [TVNewser]

Oscar Hind-Sight is 20/20 - Posted February 25, 2008
The Academy Awards from the rear-view mirror: The Fug Girls should replace Kimora. Alessandra Stanley just about nails it, except for getting the Busey moment wrong. Worst clip montages ever--in some cases, stills were used, probably because there's no WGA payment involved. Obit sequence--where was Brad Renfro? Charles Lane? (Roy Schneider missed the deadline, no... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 02.15.08 - Posted February 15, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You think MSNBC has some serious issues with sexism and obnoxious statements. And, it is close, but more than half of you are in loooove. NEWSPAPERS The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "Barack... [FishBowlDC]

WGA 07 Strike Week 5 Name Dropping - Posted December 5, 2007
Quick! Call the people who make Glade and tell them you won't buy their stinky product til the writers win. United Hollywood has the latest response to the AMPTP proposal. AMPTP finally hires a PR firm.They're going to need more than air freshener. John August, Craig Mazin, Jane Espenson, and Josh Friedman... [FishBowlLA]

Was Chris Wallace Harder On Rove Than David Gregory? - Posted August 20, 2007
So says the NYT's Alessandra Stanley (emph. added): Fox News is usually considered by Bush officials as a safe harbor. But Mr. Wallace had the most prickly, and probing, interview with Mr. Rove, which is not surprising; Mr. Wallace has a way of needling his guests, Republicans and Democrats alike. Last year,... [FishBowlDC]

Will Posh Be More Popular Than Becks? Victoria Beckham Wins Young Viewers - Posted July 17, 2007
David Beckham has an "official blog", and it's as blah as might be expected. He's been here a week, and already calling in sick? What does he think this is--an internship? Or does Galaxy not want to risk their high-priced show pony in an exhibition game? Victoria Beckham's TV show premiered last... [FishBowlLA]

Clark and Michael Funnier than On the Lot? - Posted May 25, 2007
Alessandra Stanley, writing in the NY Times, is clearly confused by reality television. Writing about FOX's new reality show, On the Lot, she lumps Fear Factor (debut in US 2001) and Real World (1992) together, as examples of early days of the genre. No matter, her mistakes are legendary.... [FishBowlLA]

Times Corrects Stanley's Gibson 'Swipe' — One Of Them, At Least - Posted March 9, 2007
Following yesterday's Alessandra Stanley column on Brian Williams' Iraq anchoring and subsequent note from an ABC News SVP calling the column "gratuitous and unfounded" in its depection of Charles Gibson, you knew this was coming: The TV Watch column yesterday about reports from Iraq by the NBC anchor Brian Williams, and the... [FishBowlNY]

ABC News SVP Slams Times' Stanley: A 'Gratuitous and Unfounded Swipe' - Posted March 8, 2007
Alessandra Stanley sneaks in a few zingers on Charles Gibson at the end her Times piece today on Brian Williams' Iraq tour: Mr. Gibson hasn't exactly overexerted himself in his new job. He covered the State of the Union address from his desk in New York, and also stayed put when tornadoes... [FishBowlNY]

Gangs of New York: Clueless Oscar Coverage - Posted February 26, 2007
New Yorkers really shouldn't be allowed to cover the Oscars. Maybe it's something in that water that calcifies vital showbiz synapses. Or maybe they should drive more. David Carr, the NYT's Carpetbagger, proves without a shadow of a doubt that he's all wrong for his job. Alan Arkin was the name they announced... [FishBowlLA]

Gangs of New York: Clueless Oscar Coverage - Posted February 26, 2007
New Yorkers really shouldn't be allowed to cover the Oscars. Maybe it's something in that water that calcifies vital showbiz synapses. Or maybe they should drive more. David Carr, the NYT's Carpetbagger, proves without a shadow of a doubt that he's all wrong for his job. Alan Arkin was the name they announced... [FishBowlLA]

Times' Stanley: Ford TV Eulogies 'Cheery,' Respectful — With The Exception Of Today's Ann Curry - Posted December 28, 2006
New York Times television critic Alessandra Stanley spent yesterday working over her remote, watching the crush of coverage — with the exception of CBS, of course — of Gerald Ford's death: In Gerald R. Ford, who was 93 and served less than one full term, television found the avatar of comfortable presidential... [FishBowlNY]