Bill Weir

Jay Johnson, Anchorman, Congressman, Goldline.com Presenter - Posted October 19, 2009
You may have seen the commercials for Goldline.com, advocating investments in gold. The spots are presented by Jay Johnson, a former local TV news anchorman, U.S. Congressman and, later, Director of the U.S. Mint. Johnson died Saturday night of a heart attack at his home outside Washington, DC. He was 66. After a... [TVNewser]

Kate Snow's Big Wet KISS - Posted October 17, 2009
"Good Morning America" Weekend anchor Kate Snow has interviewed presidential candidiates, captains of industry and now KISS. The behind the scenes footage and interview airs tomorrow on GMA Sunday. No word on whether ABC News is going to include Kiss as "artists in residence." And we're trying to confirm the rumors... [TVNewser]

The Price is Right for Bob Barker and Drew Carey - Posted October 7, 2009
The former and current hosts of the long-running game show "The Price is Right" are making news this morning, by giving back. On "Good Morning America," Bill Weir did his best Rod Roddy introducing Bob Barker to the show. Barker was on to talk about his $3 million dollar donation to the... [TVNewser]

Brian Ross: 'We Got a Rare Insight into a Chapter of American History' - Posted October 1, 2009
TVNewser dropped by ABC News investigative correspondent Brian Ross' book party last night at ABC's Times Square studios. "The Madoff Chronicles" hit store shelves this week and many of Ross' colleagues were on hand to congratulate him last night. ABC "World News" anchors, present and future, were there. Charlie Gibson and Diane... [TVNewser]

'World News:' Where Things Stand - Posted September 14, 2009
ABC News is going to spend considerable time this week talking about what happened this week, one year ago. "From Wall Street to Main Street: Where Things Stand" is a 5-part series airing on 'World News' with Charles Gibson. • Tonight - Betsy Stark reports on jobs - Where can you find... [TVNewser]

GMA Weekend Crew - Independent Minds - Posted July 3, 2009
While several news anchors are heading to Los Angeles for coverage of you know what, "Good Morning America" Weekend is keeping Independence Day in mind. Kate Snow and Marysol Castro will report live from two of the country's most historic landmarks tomorrow. Snow will bring viewers live inside the crown of the... [TVNewser]

GMA Weekend Crew - Independent Minds - Posted July 3, 2009
While several news anchors are heading to Los Angeles for coverage of you know what, "Good Morning America" Weekend is keeping Independence Day in mind. Kate Snow and Marysol Castro will report live from two of the country's most historic landmarks tomorrow. Snow will bring viewers live inside the crown of the... [TVNewser]

Totally Tubular: ABC News Launches YouTube Channel - Posted May 6, 2009
Need a quick hit of ABC News? Now you can get your fix on YouTube. The network announced their YouTube channel, YouTube.com/ABCNEWS today. The site will offer visitors breaking news and highlights from "Good Morning America," "World News with Charles Gibson," "Nightline," "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," "20/20"... [FishBowlDC]

Totally Tubular: ABC News Launches YouTube Channel - Posted May 6, 2009
Need a quick hit of ABC News? Now you can get your fix on YouTube. The network announced their YouTube channel, YouTube.com/ABCNEWS today. The site will offer visitors breaking news and highlights from "Good Morning America," "World News with Charles Gibson," "Nightline," "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," "20/20"... [FishBowlDC]

Reporting the Rescue of Capt. Phillips - Posted April 12, 2009
CNN, Fox News and MSNBC were all in taped programming during the 1pmET hour when the news broke that Capt. Richard Phillips, held hostage by pirates for four days, had been rescued. CNN was first to report the news during "Fareed Zakaria GPS" at 1:21pmET. MSNBC interrupted their documentary programming at 1:31pm... [TVNewser]

Fix Tee-Shirts Are Vintage, Actually (Like House of Pain Vintage) - Posted March 23, 2009
"He's really steamed at us... Apparently he went through the trouble of making T-Shirts and everything so he sicced his double-breasted dobermans on us." -ABC News anchor Bill Weir earlier today It has been brought to our attention that Chris Cillizza actually introduced the official Fix tee-shirt almost a year ago-... [FishBowlDC]

Fix Tee-Shirts Are Vintage, Actually (Like House of Pain Vintage) - Posted March 23, 2009
"He's really steamed at us... Apparently he went through the trouble of making T-Shirts and everything so he sicced his double-breasted dobermans on us." -ABC News anchor Bill Weir earlier today It has been brought to our attention that Chris Cillizza actually introduced the official Fix tee-shirt almost a year ago-... [FishBowlDC]

Temporary Fix for ABCNews.com - Posted March 23, 2009
We told you this weekend about the name game going on between WaPo's Chris Cillizza's blog "The Fix" and ABCNews.com. Today WebNewser reports: In his daily video on the site, ABC News anchor Bill Weir explained. ""We've gotten so much great response," said. "Hands down, the most interesting response was... [FishBowlDC]

Temporary Fix for ABCNews.com - Posted March 23, 2009
We told you this weekend about the name game going on between WaPo's Chris Cillizza's blog "The Fix" and ABCNews.com. Today WebNewser reports: In his daily video on the site, ABC News anchor Bill Weir explained. ""We've gotten so much great response," said. "Hands down, the most interesting response was... [FishBowlDC]

A Temporary Fix For "The Fix" - Posted March 23, 2009
"The Fix" on ABCNews.com was forced to change names after receiving a cease-and-desist from The Washington Post. WebNewser has the (temporary) name, and the video from Bill Weir announcing the move:... [TVNewser]

A Temporary Fix For "The Fix" - Posted March 23, 2009
"The Fix" on ABCNews.com was forced to change names after receiving a cease-and-desist from The Washington Post. WebNewser has the (temporary) name, and the video from Bill Weir announcing the move:... [TVNewser]

Just How Big Was That Crowd in Times Square Tuesday Night? - Posted November 7, 2008
The NYPD on the scene tells ABC's Bill Weir that by the time Pres.-Elect Obama went over the top at 11pmET the crowd approached 50-70,000 and stretched from 40th Street to 49th Street. Weir reported all night from the Crossroads of the World. CNN also had a viewing party at the... [TVNewser]

Times Square Transformed For ABC Election Night - Posted November 4, 2008
After stopping by the CNN viewing party in Duffy Square we headed a few blocks south to ABC's Times Square studios. As we walked in, GMA Weekend anchor Bill Weir was heading outside to begin live shots for the network's coverage. On the second floor studio, Charles Gibson was just beginning... [TVNewser]

ABC's Election Night Plans - Posted October 27, 2008
ABC News will be taking over Times Square next Tuesday night for their Vote 2008 coverage. Real time election results will be revealed "on three iconic screens - ABC's Super Sign, the enormous digital facade of NASDAQ and the 23-story high Reuters sign," reads the press release. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 04.03.07 - Posted April 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. Lots and lots and lots of coverage of the recent Tribune deal. (Hat Tip: Romenesko) Almost no one got busted by an April Fools joke. Are you too smart or no fun? Jack Hurley, "deputy director/senior VP, broadcasting, for the Newseum and its backer, the Freedom Forum" talks to B&C's John... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.22.07 - Posted March 22, 2007
An ABC release announces that "World News with Charles Gibson" will air a special series -- "Key to the World" -- reported by ABC News' Bill Weir. "The series will take Weir on reporting assignments around the globe, and in conjunction, 'World News' will have a single commercial sponsor the first... [FishBowlDC]