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November '09 Elections: Cable Coverage Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
Tomorrow, polls will open following an off-year election season that's included closely followed races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Here is a rundown of special coverage on the cable networks: Wolf Blitzer will be in D.C. anchoring coverage of the returns for CNN's "Election Night in America." Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

Bill O'Reilly on White House Fight: 'There's Two Commentators on Fox That Really Don't Like Barack Obama: Glenn Beck & Sean Hannity' - Posted October 30, 2009
FNC's Bill O'Reilly, in Halloween get-up, on ABC's "The View" this morning. This is one for the ages. Bill O'Reilly, dressed as a vampire, joined the ladies of "The View" this morning to talk about the feud with the White House, the cable news landscape, and his book, A Bold Fresh... [TVNewser]

Late Reading List 10.22.09 - Posted October 22, 2009
What we know and what we're reading this Thursday (besides "Goatee Gamble" and "Karaoke in the Capital")... TV | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | AWARDS & EVENTS TV Whoops! MSNBC's Contessa Brewer called Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton on live TV yesterday. Video. NEWS NOTES WaPo's Reliable Source: Yul Kwon, winner of "Survivor: Cook... [FishBowlDC]

Maddow/Olbermann Invited to White House Chat with Obama, But Fox Isn't a News Organization? - Posted October 21, 2009
Here's a curious turn in the White House vs. Fox News fight. On Monday, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were among several people who attended an off-the-record briefing with Pres. Obama at the White House. Sources tell us other attendees at the two-and-a-half hour chat included Eugene Robinson of the... [TVNewser]

Bill O'Reilly: "Ms. Dunn is Seeing the World through the Prism of the other Media, like NBC News and CNN" - Posted October 12, 2009
The Fox News coverage on Fox News continued this evening as Brit Hume appeared on his former show "Special Report" to deliver a commentary on the White House offensive against the network. Then it was Bill O'Reilly's turn. In his Talking Points Commentary O'Reilly credited his "hard news" colleagues including Carl... [TVNewser]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy negligee,"... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Notes - Posted October 5, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy • Senator Rachel Maddow? The MSNBC host and Mike Murphy stuck behind after "Meet the Press" Sunday for "Take Two" with David Gregory. A viewer asked whether Maddow would make a good Senator. "I don't think I'd be a good... [FishBowlDC]

Glenn Beck a Hot Topic on the Sunday Shows - Posted October 4, 2009
On Fox News Sunday, with substitute host Bret Baier, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham was asked whether Glenn Beck represents the Republican party. "No," was Graham's answer, adding, "It's not the kind of political analysis I buy into." Then later on CNN's State of the Union with John King, which, about the... [TVNewser]

U.S. Newsers Interview World Leaders - Posted September 23, 2009
With the U.N. General Assembly meeting in full swing, the tvnewsers have had access to some major world figures this week: Katie Couric sat down with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran this morning for an interview that will air this evening. Charlie Gibson interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday for ABC's "World... [TVNewser]

White House Slams CNN over Potomac Coverage. What About the other Nets? - Posted September 11, 2009
Perhaps this was not the best day to be conduct a training exercise on the Potomac River, not far from the Pentagon which was attacked eight years ago this morning. Still, when reports began to surface that a suspicious vessel had been spotted on the Potomac, CNN went into high gear.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.11.09 - Posted September 11, 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. Happy Birthday to Becky Lee and tomorrow to Karen Leigh and Jill Jackson! Today is, of course, the anniversary of Sept. 11th. The networks will... [FishBowlDC]

Cable Plans for Obama's Address to Congress - Posted September 8, 2009
Wednesday evening, President Obama will address the joint session of congress at 8pmET. On Friday, we reported that ABC, NBC, and CBS would be carrying the address and the subsequent GOP response (FOX broadcasting would not). Now, we've got full evening plans for the three cable news networks: Wolf Blitzer, Campbell... [TVNewser]

Vote Now: FishbookDC 2009's "Most Likely to Be a Headline" - Posted September 1, 2009
If it's not him, it's his house, dog or wife. Any way you look at it, FNC's Bret Baier is always in the headlines. Then there's Washington's original Wonkette - Ana Marie Cox. More snark than bite, she has maintained her shock jockette status as one of the city's most talked... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC's Summer Superlative Candidates: The "Mosts" - Posted August 31, 2009
The long-awaited moment is finally here. We reviewed your nominations and narrowed them down to those that were well-supported or well-deserved. Below are your 2009 candidates for the "most" categories. Voting will begin (for real this time) tomorrow. Until then, start planning your votes. Most Likely... [FishBowlDC]

Upcoming Interviews: Baier in Jerusalem with Israeli Pres., Bloomberg in Texas with Gates - Posted August 28, 2009
• Fox News' Bret Baier is traveling to Jerusalem for an interview Monday with Israeli President Shimon Peres on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, life for Israelis residing in Sderot and the future of peace in the region. The "Special Report" anchor will spend the day with the Israeli President and the show... [FishBowlDC]

Media Minxes Flock to Film Screening - Posted August 28, 2009
Though many in the media were covering the death of Senator Kennedy on Wednesday evening, a few notables still made it out to a special screening of "The September Issue," a documentary about Vogue Editor Anna Wintour. TWT's Green and Glover tell us that among the sea of skin-tight cocktail... [FishBowlDC]

Billie Jean King on Bret Baier: "He's a Wild Man" - Posted July 28, 2009
Just hours before the Washington Kastles defeated the Springfield Lasers to win the World Team Tennis championship, some of DC's top media personalities showed off their own skills in a celebrity match. If you were brave enough to kick it court-side in Sunday's sweltering heat, you would have caught Bret... [FishBowlDC]

Cablers in the News: Wolf, Bret, Shep & Greta - Posted July 27, 2009
• Get personal with CNN's Wolf Blitzer in the latest Reader's Digest. The Situation Room anchor is currently reading Tom Ricks' "The Gamble," his morning reading list includes Politico, HuffPost, Drudge, WaPo and NYT (online), he loves "Entourage" and- our personal fave Wolf fun fact- he's currently listening to Coldplay, Earth,... [FishBowlDC]

Tonight's Presidential Presser: How Cable's Covering It - Posted July 22, 2009
FNC: Bret Baier will host FNC's live coverage of the President's 8pmET press conference this evening. Baier will be joined by Fox News contributors columnist Charles Krauthammer, Weekly Standard's Steve Hayes and NPR's Juan Williams. The O'Reilly Factor will go on at 9pmET and Hannity at 10pmET. FBN: Neil Cavuto will anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Cable's Prime Shake-Ups Tonight - Posted July 22, 2009
MSNBC has changed up its schedule tonight due to Pres. Obama's news conference: (all times ET) 8pm - Obama News Conference 9pm - "Rachel Maddow Show" (LIVE) 10pm - "Hardball" (LIVE) 11pm - "Ed Show" (LIVE) As for CNN, they sent a release about their programming: CNN political anchor Wolf Blitzer will lead the network's live, special... [TVNewser]

Sonia Sotomayor Hearings Underway - Posted July 13, 2009
The Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings are underway on Capitol Hill. The three cable news channels are covering them live, as is PBS. HLN is keeping a small box in the lower right corner reminding anyone watching in an airport that the hearings are on. And PBS is doing it old-school --... [TVNewser]

Fox News Remembers Tony Snow - Posted July 10, 2009
Sunday marks the one year anniversary of Tony Snow's passing and to honor the former White House press secretary and Fox News contributor, the network will air packages in remembrance. They'll include words from friends and colleagues, including President George HW Bush, President George W Bush, Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Susteren,... [FishBowlDC]

Fox's Baier: Special Report's "A Job Of A Lifetime" - Posted July 6, 2009
Fox Special Report anchor Bret Baier tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a profile about his still fairly new gig-- "It's a job of a lifetime for a guy like me who loves politics and being in the middle of things." On ratings: "I did interviews before [Barack] Obama came into office,... [FishBowlDC]

Bret Baier: "I Couldn't Be Happier Where We Are" - Posted July 6, 2009
FNC Special Report anchor Bret Baier, a former Atlantan, is profiled by Rodney Ho at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Excerpts from the interview: • On becoming anchor of Special Report: "It's a job of a lifetime for a guy like me who loves politics and being in the middle of things. I'd be... [TVNewser]

Top Home Decorating Tips From Bret Baier - Posted July 1, 2009
We first got a peek inside the Baier's home in WaPo's Style section, and next up for Fox's Bret Baier is Better Homes & Gardens. This mag's blog features the "Special Report" anchor's top decorating tips. Bret's Top Decorating Tips for Men (and Women): 1. Use your interests to your advantage. "I... [FishBowlDC]

At Home With Bret Baier - Posted June 26, 2009
The new home of FNC Special Report anchor Bret Baier is the focus of a photo spread in The Washington Post's "Home" section. Baier lives in the 7,500-square-foot Northwest Washington house with his wife Amy and their 2 year-old son Paul. The Baiers "customized the interior layouts before breaking ground [last] May,"... [TVNewser]

Cablers Scramble to Cover Michael Jackson News - Posted June 25, 2009
The cable news networks have been covering the news that Michael Jackson was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after suffering a heart attack. At 5:20pmET TMZ.com reported Jackson had died after paramedics were unable to revive him. As of 6:20pmET, the cable and broadcast news outlets have not confirmed that. •... [TVNewser]

A Few Fox News Notes... - Posted June 22, 2009
• Shepard Smith will anchor a special edition of "Studio B" today about the situation in Iran at 3pm today. Smith also anchored two hours of Fox's cable news coverage this Saturday night. TVNewser reports the hour will feature correspondents from various locations including London, Jerusalem, the State Dept. and the... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted June 9, 2009
What we almost missed today... • The Fresno Bee caught up with Fox's Bret Baier. On taking over from Brit Hume, Baier says, "I am proud of what we have been able to do and I think our numbers and the network numbers show that we are striking a chord." • HLN anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Bret Baier on the Road to Special Report - Posted June 9, 2009
The Fresno Bee chats up "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier about his rise through the Fox ranks. On taking over from Brit Hume, Baier says, "I am proud of what we have been able to do and I think our numbers and the network numbers show that we are striking a... [TVNewser]

May Ratings: FNC Beats MSNBC and CNN Combined Again - Posted June 2, 2009
Fox News was the top rated cable news network in May 2009, beating CNN and MSNBC combined in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo in prime time. Fox News had the top 9 programs on cable news during prime time (Total Viewers), with The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity, Glenn Beck Program, On... [TVNewser]

Fox's Baier Visits NBC's Today - Posted June 2, 2009
Fox's Bret Baier was a guest on yesterday's Today show, appearing with his wife and son to talk about his Paul's recovery from congenital heart defects. ... [FishBowlDC]

Bret Baier Appears on NBC's Today Show - Posted June 1, 2009
FNC anchor Bret Baier appeared on NBC's Today show this morning, along with his wife and son, to discuss his son's recovery from congenital heart defects. We've written about the story several times, but rarely has Paul made an appearance. See the interview below:... [TVNewser]

CNN's Stephen Hayes to FNC - Posted May 4, 2009
FishbowlDC hears that CNN contributor Stephen Hayes is headed over to Fox News. A source tells us that they expect Hayes to join the 6.00PM hour with FNC's Bret Baier. ... [FishBowlDC]

FNC SVP: "Fox News Fits Our World" - Posted May 4, 2009
John Timpane of the Philadelphia Inquirer takes an in-depth look at Fox News "in the Age of Obama," for a front-page story today. The conclusion — FNC is "thriving." "Fox News fits our world, where there's so much access to information, through people's iPods, their portable laptops, cell phones" says Michael Clemente,... [TVNewser]

Anchor Chairs: The White House Seating Chart - Posted April 23, 2009
As part of a TIME photo essay — "Obama's First 100 Days: Behind-the-Scenes Photos" — the magazine features a pic of the seating chart used for February's White House press luncheon. The guest list included ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David... [TVNewser]

Anchor Chairs: The White House Seating Chart - Posted April 23, 2009
As part of a TIME photo essay — "Obama's First 100 Days: Behind-the-Scenes Photos" — Time.com features a pic of the seating chart used for February's White House press luncheon. The guest list included ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David Gregory,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Biden, Beck, Baier... - Posted April 4, 2009
> On Tuesday, CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Gloria Borger will interview Vice President Joe Biden. The entire interview will air during the 6pm hour of The Situation Room on Tuesday. > ICN has information on some weekend programming changes on FNC. Glenn Beck airs at 5pmET, an "America's News HQ"... [TVNewser]

Baier Doesn't Mind If His Viewers Don't Always Agree With Him - Posted April 3, 2009
Do people prefer to watch shows that reinforce their opinions or that challenge them? Fox News' senior vice president of programming Bill Shine talks about the loyalty of his network's viewers with the Houston Chronicle. And he says yes, that comfort does attribute to their ratings success. But his boy in DC,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.02.09 - Posted April 2, 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. Its day 73 covering the Obama administration and week nine for us. What we know and what we're reading this Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | NEWS... [FishBowlDC]

Q1 2009 Ratings: FNC Tops CNN and MSNBC Combined in Prime Time Total Viewers - Posted March 31, 2009
Fox News Channel was the 2nd highest rated cable channel on all of television during the first quarter of 2009 in prime time Total Viewers. CNN was 17th and MSNBC 24th for the first three months of the year. FNC beat CNN and MSNBC combined and gained the most compared to... [TVNewser]

Tonight's News Conference Coverage Plans - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: CNN: Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper... [FishBowlDC]

Networks and Cablers To Cover Obama's Prime Time Newser - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: • CNN — Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

Baier Takes Special Report to the Web - Posted March 11, 2009
Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier is launching a new 15-minute webcast tonight at 7pm after the show airs for an hour at 6pm. Special Report Online will air on the web every Wednesday evening. Viewers online watching the webcast will be able to interact with Baier and the Special Report... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

"Better-Than-Average Lunch" With the Anchors at the White House - Posted February 24, 2009
Not a bad guest list for lunch at the White House this afternoon... Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams, Katie Couric, Bob Schieffer, David Gregory, George Stephanopoulos, Wolf Blitzer, John King, Bret Baier and Chris Wallance. Oh, and President Obama, accompanied by senior advisor David Axelrod. And just what was served? Stephanopoulos Twittered,... [FishBowlDC]

Anchors Describe Obama Lunch on Web - Posted February 24, 2009
President Barack Obama met with 10 members of the press today over lunch at the White House — two from each network. The guest list consisted of ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David Gregory, CNN's Wolf Blitzer and John King... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: FNC Beats CNN and MSNBC Combined in Total Viewers - Posted February 24, 2009
Fox News was the ratings leader during prime time and total day during February 2009 — its 86th month on top. FNC averaged more Total Viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined in prime time and total day. FNC had nine out of the top 10 programs in cable news last month in... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Glenn Beck Thinks Bret Baier Looks Like He "Should Be On 'Leave it to Beaver'" - Posted February 19, 2009
During last night's "Special Report" tease on Glenn Beck's 5pmET show, Beck abruptly changed the topic after Bret Baier finished. "You look like somebody who should be on 'Leave it to Beaver,'" he said. "That's really wonderful," said Baier sarcastically. After the exchange, Beck said "He's going to hate me" (via... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FNC, BBC, MSNBC... - Posted February 12, 2009
> Bret Baier hosts an FNC special, "Trillion with a T," Saturday at 10pmET. FNC compiled exclusive interviews over the past month with Senators, Congressmen and other interest groups of all sides. > Darwin or Lincoln? BBC World News America takes a look at the two historical figures, who share a... [TVNewser]

Morning Viewing List 02.10.09 - Posted February 10, 2009
Walter Isaacson discusses the idea that newspapers are making a mistake putting everything on the Internet for free on last night's Daily Show. .cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;}The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cWalter IsaacsonDaily Show Full EpisodesImportant Things With Demetri MartinFunny Political NewsJoke of... [FishBowlDC]

Baier Profiled on Entertainment Tonight - Posted February 9, 2009
Following FNC anchor Bret Baier's profile in People Magazine last month, Entertainment Tonight had a segment on Baier's son's struggle to survive on Friday's program. Included in the report was home video and an emotional interview with Baier and his wife:... [TVNewser]

Schedule Shake-Ups As Cablers Cover Obama Newser - Posted February 9, 2009
Every major network will cover President Barack Obama's news conference tonight at 8pmET, which is expected to last the full hour, as will the cablers (and business news networks). How will they shake up their schedule? In very different ways: • CNN — Wolf Blitzer introduces the news conference, and Blitzer, Campbell... [TVNewser]

With Obama in White House, FNC's Ratings Grow - Posted February 6, 2009
Two weeks into President Barack Obama's time in the White House, with a changed line-up to go with the change on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Fox News Channel is posting stronger ratings than during the end of George W. Bush's time in office. So far during prime time (through Wednesday's ratings), FNC is... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: NBC, FNC, ABC... - Posted February 3, 2009
> Once the numbers were officially tallied, Sunday night's Super Bowl was in fact the most-viewed Super Bowl ever, with an average of 98.7 million viewers. Nielsen also estimated 151.6 million viewers watched some of the game, meaning it was the most-viewed TV program ever in the U.S. > FishbowlDC... [TVNewser]

Get Ready For Anchor Baseball: President Obama's Rotating Interview Plan - Posted February 3, 2009
Later this afternoon, five of the most prominent anchors on television will gather outside the Oval Office and wait their turn for 10 minutes with the President of the United States. ABC's Charlie Gibson, CBS' Katie Couric, NBC's Brian Williams, CNN's Anderson Cooper and FOX News Sunday's Chris Wallace will go in... [TVNewser]

Baier Reflects on Son's Recovery - Posted January 29, 2009
"Special Report" anchor Bret Baier is profiled, along with his son, Paul, in the upcoming issue of People Magazine. Baier's son is now 19-months-old, and continues his remarkable recovery from a "hole in his heart, unusual coronary arteries, a pinched aorta and his main arteries switched around," which needed a major open-heart... [TVNewser]

Baier Anchors "Democracy's Big Day" - Posted January 16, 2009
FNC's new lead political coverage anchor Bret Baier is profiled by Multichannel News' Mike Reynolds. Besides taking over "Special Report" at 6pmET, Baier anchored President George W. Bush's farewell address last night and will anchor the Inauguration coverage on Tuesday. "It's democracy's big day, a transfer of power that's different than any... [TVNewser]

Bush Address: How Networks Will Cover - Posted January 15, 2009
President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address tonight, live at 8pmET (actually, we're told it's officially at 8:01:30). Here's how the networks will cover: • ABC — Charlie Gibson anchors. World News will be updated following the speech. • CBS — Katie Couric anchors. • NBC — Brian Williams anchors. • FOX — Shepard... [TVNewser]

"Hannity" Goes HD, Embraces New Media - Posted January 14, 2009
Since the network launched in October 1996, Fox News Channel has had just two programs at 9pmET — "Hannity & Colmes" and the two-day-old "Hannity." Sean Hannity's new solo program premiered on Monday to strong ratings, with an interview of President George W. Bush highlighting the show. For those who expected "Hannity &... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.14.09 - Posted January 14, 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]

Garrett Named Senior WH Correspondent - Posted January 13, 2009
ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN have all named their White House correspondents for the new administration, and now Fox News has made their selection as well. Major Garrett has been named Senior White House Correspondent today, after following Barack Obama on the campaign trail during the '08 election (The Huffington Post has... [TVNewser]

FNC Announces Inauguration Plans - Posted January 12, 2009
FNC begins its inauguration coverage at 8:30amET and continues through the Inaugural Ball at 9pmET, anchored by Bret Baier (in the morning and evening) and Chris Wallace (in the afternoon). Some notes: • Shepard Smith anchors on FOX from 9am-1:30pmET for affiliates to take. • Brit Hume joins the Special Report panel usuals and... [TVNewser]

Baier Off To Strong Start As Permanent Anchor - Posted January 7, 2009
"Special Report with Bret Baier" premiered Monday, and the program's new anchor averaged 409,000 in the A25-54 demo and 1,852,000 Total Viewers. Brit Hume's final six months, brought in 379,000 in the demo and 1,826,000 Total Viewers. FNC topped CNN and MSNBC combined at 6pmET, in both Total Viewers and the demo. ... [TVNewser]

Still Time To Vote... - Posted January 7, 2009
The 2009 TVNewser Challenge started on December 31, and more than 25,000 votes streamed in over the long weekend. But there's still time! Voting closes tomorrow night. Some notes so far: • Unlike last year's razor-thin margin, NBC Nightly News is currently predicted by 59% to take 1st place this year. Think it... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.07.08 - Posted January 7, 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]

Bret Baier Drops "Fair and Balanced" in Sign-Off - Posted January 6, 2009
This is day two for Bret Baier as anchor of "Special Report." WaPo's Howard Kurtz talked with Baier about his new role and how he differs from his predecessor. The 38-year-old reporter alters one very important thing with his presence in the "Special Report" anchor chair. Hume was a proud conservative who... [TVNewser]

Murdoch & Ailes Throw a Party for Brit Hume - Posted December 24, 2008
News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch and Fox News/Fox Business chairman & CEO Roger Ailes are hosting a party for outgoing Fox News anchor Brit Hume. It's in honor of his "tremendous career in broadcasting." As of January 1 Hume becomes FNC's senior political analyst. He'll work 100 days a year contributing to... [TVNewser]

Brit Hume Signs Off - Posted December 23, 2008
A tribute to Brit Hume (featuring President George W. Bush, Charlie Gibson, his "Special Report" heir Bret Baier and more) and his final thoughts tonight (via J$): ... [TVNewser]

Bret Baier to be Named Host of "Special Report" - Posted December 23, 2008
Breaking: Fox News will name Bret Baier as the new anchor of "Special Report," TVNewser has learned. Baier becomes anchor of the show after the New Year. He had been Brit Hume's primary fill-in. Hume's final "Special Report" airs tonight at 6pmET. Baier is currently chief White House correspondent for Fox News. Prior... [TVNewser]

Networks Prep New Technology For Election Night - Posted October 30, 2008
Broacasting & Cable's Glen Dickson previews the new technology being used by CNN for Election Night, including a system to "teleport" correspondents from around the country into the CNN newsroom. Another change will be with exit polling. "The states are depicted top-to-bottom as thin bars, which conceptually are the 'edge of a... [TVNewser]

Shepard Smith to Anchor FOX Coverage - Posted October 28, 2008
Shepard Smith will anchor election night coverage on the FOX broadcast network on Tuesday, just as he did four years ago. But TV Week's Michele Greppi reports it "will be quite different from the other Election Night programs being produced simultaneously from Fox News headquarters." Smith tells Greppi he hopes to include... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.10.08 - Posted October 10, 2008
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]

Covering the Veeps - Posted October 2, 2008
The cablers have been employing countdown clocks more than eight hours before the debate tonight, and all networks are gearing up for coverage: • ABC — Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos anchor from New York. Kate Snow reports from the debate. • CBS — Katie Couric anchors from St. Louis (Maggie... [TVNewser]

Convention Bites: Day #2 - Posted September 2, 2008
• Philip Alongi Jr., son of NBC News convention coverage executive producer Phil Alongi, is singing the National Anthem tonight at the start of this evening's session. • According to preliminary numbers, CBS News' prime time Hurricane/RNC special anchored by Katie Couric in New Orleans, finished first in New York City,... [TVNewser]

Convention Eve: FNC - Posted August 24, 2008
Courtesy of GretaWire, a look inside Braun's Bar & Grill, the site of the FOX Experience at the Democratic Convention (nice chandeliers). For a complete hourly breakdown of Foxnews.com's online coverage, click here:Click continued to see FNC anchor Bret Baier give a tour of the FOX Experience, indoor and outdoor. It's... [TVNewser]

How the Cablers Have Covered (or Not Covered) the Edwards Story - Posted August 4, 2008
Since the John Edwards National Enquirer story broke more than a week ago, the cablers have largely ignored it. There are various theories as to why that's the case. But as time goes on, producers are finding creative ways to work the story in. Fox News Channel has covered the story the most,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.04.08 - Posted August 4, 2008
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]

Baier Family Gives Back - Posted August 1, 2008
Fox News correspondent Bret Baier, his wife Amy, and Amy's parents have donated $1 million to the hospital that treated their newborn son. The Washington Post reports the Baiers along with Bret's in-laws, Paul and Barbara Hills, have donated the money to Children's National Medical Center. "It's our family's gift," Baier says.... [TVNewser]

Who Should Replace Hume on "Special Report"? - Posted July 16, 2008
TVNewser has a poll asking just that (and Bret Baier is winning so far)...... [FishBowlDC]

After Brit Hume: Who Will Be the 6pm Host? - Posted July 16, 2008
With yesterday's news that longtime FNC anchor Brit Hume would be stepping away from the anchor desk, we got to thinking: who should be the next host of Special Report, or whatever show will be on at 6pmET on Fox News? The easy choice is Bret Baier, who is the main... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: The Fox News Sunday Tribute - Posted July 13, 2008
The Vice President of the United States, the king of talk radio, White House correspondents and Fox News regulars all gathered this morning on Fox News Sunday to honor the life of and work of the show's founding host, Tony Snow. Chris Wallace (who took over hosting FN Sunday in 2003 when... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: FNC Programming - Posted July 12, 2008
Fox News has announced changes to its programming tonight and tomorrow. At 8pmET, Bill O'Reilly anchors a live special edition of The O'Reilly Factor. This is followed by live special editions of On The Record with Greta Van Susteren at 9pmET and Geraldo At Large at 10pmET. The three programs repeat in... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.18.08 - Posted January 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Today in D.C. history, Marion Barry said "bitch set me up." Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | BOOKS | JOBS You think Ben Bradlee could take Robert Novak in a street fight. REVOLVING DOOR The Washington Business Journal reports, "The Washington Post... [FishBowlDC]

Fox Movement... - Posted February 5, 2007
FishbowlDC hears that Fox News National Security Correspondent Mike Emanuel is going to the White House to work with Bret Baier (what's left of his ever slimming frame) and Wendell Goler. Also, continue to keep your eyes peeled for (as we reported earlier) Jennifer Griffin's return to the states to take... [FishBowlDC]

Tony Blankley's Looking Good - Posted February 1, 2007
Forget the Bret Baier weight loss plan...has anyone seen how good Tony Blankley's been looking recently? ... [FishBowlDC]

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