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'The News Audience, if not News itself, is Getting more Polarized' - Posted 4 days, 5 hours ago
Finding itself in the news this week, the presses roll on for Time Inc. magazines including the flagship TIME. In this week's edition, out tomorrow, media critic James Poniewozik writes about "the most significant bias out there: moderate bias." Sean Hannity's Republicanism, [Glenn] Beck's populism and Mike Huckabee's Christian conservatism are very... [TVNewser]

Ronnie Cho Bares (Almost) All at HBO Screening of "By the People" - Posted 5 days, 5 hours ago
"By the People" may be a documentary on the presidential campaign of Barack Obama, but the real break-out star of last night's HBO premiere is Ronnie Cho. DC media types like Chris Matthews, Candy Crowley and Richard Wolffe, and Team Obama- David Axelrod, Robert Gibbs, David Plouffe- all make frequent appearances,... [FishBowlDC]

Election Day Coverage Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
• MSNBC: White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd will anchor the 11am and 2pm hours on MSNBC from Washington tomorrow. Ed Schultz will take over the 4pm hour. Following the regularly scheduled primetime lineup, live editions will air of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" at 10pm, "The Rachel Maddow Show"... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 11.02.09 - Posted November 2, 2009
The Obamas celebrated Halloween Saturday by inviting 2,000 children to the White House for trick-or-treating. President Obama wasn't nearly as festive as the First Lady, but according to the pool report, the President complimented Michelle, "a very nice-looking Cat Woman." Photo above is by AP. Keep an eye out for actor Edward... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews on the 'Amtrak Series' - Posted October 31, 2009
•MSNBC's Chris Matthews explains in The Philadelphia Inquirer why this World Series means more to Philly than it does to New York: "It's about more than beating the team that has won the most World Series in history. It's about more than baseball. It's about Philadelphia finally besting New York." ... [TVNewser]

What's MSNBC Saying with that FOX Graphic? - Posted October 19, 2009
Today on the 5pmET edition of "Hardball", Chris Matthews had a "WHITE HOUSE vs. FOX" graphic in the lower right corner. While Matthews and guests Pat Buchanan and Eugene Robinson discussed the White House's feud with "Fox News," the graphic on the bottom corner simply read White House vs. "FOX" and the... [TVNewser]

Tonight's "Ten @ Ten" Starring... - Posted October 19, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama. "The Jay Leno Show" will be joined by the First Lady via satellite tonight for "10 @ 10," Leno's ten rapid fire questions. Other DC-ers to have participated in the "10 @ 10" include Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. John McCain, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and TV newser Chris... [FishBowlDC]

Tonight's "Ten @ Ten" Starring... - Posted October 19, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama. "The Jay Leno Show" will be joined by the First Lady via satellite Friday for "10 @ 10," Leno's ten rapid fire questions. Other DC-ers to have participated in the "10 @ 10" include Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. John McCain, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and TV newser Chris... [FishBowlDC]

The Video Wall: Gupta, Batt, Matthews, Ferguson - Posted October 14, 2009
> CNN's Sanjay Gupta sits down with Stephen Colbert to talk about his new book. > Joy Behar brings in Mad Men's Bryan Batt (a.k.a. Salvatore Romano) and columnist Dan Savage to discuss gay discrimination on HLN. > Chris Matthews on Rush Limbaugh during his "Morning Meeting" fill-in: "...at some point somebody's going... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Substitutes Anchors - Posted October 13, 2009
Three different MSNBC programs have had substitute anchors filling in over the past 24 hours. This morning, Chris Matthews, sporting a cap for his NLCS-bound Phillies, filled in for Dylan Ratigan who is off today on "Morning Meeting." Keith Olbermann was out last night with Lawrence O'Donnell subbed in and David Shuster... [TVNewser]

Cosby's "About Our Children" Airs on MSNBC Last Night from Howard University - Posted September 21, 2009
Bill Cosby was in town this weekend-- spotted by Politico having dinner with Chris Matthews at Tosca Saturday-- for a special event "About Our Children," which aired on MSNBC last evening from Howard University. NPR's and frequent MSNBC guest Michelle Bernard moderated the panel, which included Harvard professor Dr. Alvin Poussaint,... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Notes: CNN in HD, Norah for Chris, Ratings, and George - Posted September 14, 2009
• CNN's "State of the Union with John King" debuted a new open in HD yesterday. • MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell filled in for Chris Matthews on his Sunday show for the first time yesterday. • Your Sunday show ratings for last week, courtesy of TVNewser. Sunday, Sept. 6th, NBC's "Meet the Press" took... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Recovering From Diabetes Tests - Posted September 9, 2009
Noticeably absent from today's coverage leading up to the President's address to Congress is MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Matthews was on the schedule to host Hardball leading in to tonight's 8pmET address, but TVNewser has learned health problems are keeping him at home. MSNBC spokesperson Jeremy Gaines tells TVNewser Matthews had some follow-up... [TVNewser]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Day 1 Down: "The Mosts" - Posted September 2, 2009
Voting for the first five categories of FishbookDC 2009's Summer Superlatives has been open for only 24 hours but the competition is well on its way. Here's how things are playing out: MOST COMPETITIVE It's no surprise that the competition is ferocia in the "Most Competitive" category. Politico's Glenn Thrush... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Newseum, Weddings, Fox Biz Tennis - Posted August 31, 2009
> WaPo reports that the Newseum will host an event entitled "First Draft of History" in October, bringing together media and administration officials on the record. Newsers set to appear include: "Charlie Gibson and Brian Williams, along with Dan Rather, David Gregory, Chris Matthews, Maria Bartiromo, Chuck Todd, Chris Wallace... [TVNewser]

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]

"First Draft of History" Event Announced - Posted August 31, 2009
Invitations for the "First Draft of History," a Newseum event sponsored by The Atlantic and the Aspen Institute are being extended today. The invite-only, all on-the-record event will include interviews and panel discussions with folks like Larry Summers, Janet Napolitano, Michael Bloomberg, David Petraeus, Lindsey Graham and Eric Schmitt. The... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Coverage on TV Tonight and Tomorrow - Posted August 28, 2009
Tonight a "Celebration of Life Memorial Service" will be held for Senator Ted Kennedy at the JFK Library in Boston. Saturday, the Senator's funeral services will be held in Boston and in Arlington National Cemetery. Here's how it will be covered (via TVNewser): CNN: Beginning at 7pmET, Campbell Brown and Wolf Blitzer... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Memorial: Friday Night Special Coverage - Posted August 28, 2009
Here's a quick rundown of the special programming this evening for Sen. Edward Kennedy's "Celebration of Life Memorial Service": Beginning at 7pmET, Campbell Brown and Wolf Blitzer will anchor coverage the memorial. Fox News: Shepard Smith will anchor memorial coverage from 7-9pmET followed by a special edition of "The O'Reilly Factor" at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]

Kennedy Funeral Coverage: Cable Network Plans - Posted August 28, 2009
Saturday, Senator Edward Kennedy's funeral services will be held in Boston and in Arlington National Cemetery. Here are some of the early details about how those events will be covered by the cable networks: Fox News will have "Fox & Friends" at 7amET with Steve Doocy, Gretchen Carlson, and Brian Kilmeade until... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.27.09: A Kennedy Edition - Posted August 27, 2009
Good Morning FBDC! Check out front pages of the country's newspapers at newseum.org. NEWS NOTES | NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | BOOKS NEWS NOTES Yesterday, we saw countless commentators and anchors recall memories of Senator Kennedy in the daytime, and hour-long specials produced in the evening. WaPo's Howard Kurtz notes that... [FishBowlDC]

DC Journos Reflect on Senator Kennedy's Life and Legacy - Posted August 26, 2009
There were many remembrances today of Senator Ted Kennedy. Here are just some from DC journos that caught our eye... • Above, Bob Schieffer and Boston Globe's Tom Oliphant share memories of years of covering Senator Kennedy on CBS' daily webcast "Washington Unplugged." • "Meet the Press" executive producer Betsy Fischer shares a... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Reports on the Kennedy Brothers - Posted August 24, 2009
Thursday, MSNBC premieres its latest documentary, "The Kennedy Brothers: A Hardball Documentary," reported by Chris Matthews. MSNBC says the documentary will "deconstruct the myth and legend surrounding the quintessential American family." Matthews has worked with and reported on the Kennedys since the 1970s giving him a unique insight into their... [TVNewser]

Chris Matthews on 'Colbert' - Posted August 21, 2009
MSNBC's Chris Matthews appeared on "The Colbert Report" last night. Matthews was there to promote his upcoming "The Kennedy Brothers" documentary, and spoke with Stephen Colbert about the Kennedy legacy. He also had an extended conversation about potatoes. ... [TVNewser]

"Hardball" Documentary "The Kennedy Brothers" On Next Week - Posted August 21, 2009
Chris Matthews will anchor a "Hardball" documentary "The Kennedy Brothers" next Thursday at 7pm on MSNBC. The special "deconstructs the myth and legend surrounding this quintessential American family," according to Hardblogger. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Frank Mankiewicz, biographer Peter Canellos, and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin are interviewed. Matthews is also the author... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.21.09 - Posted August 21, 2009
The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cChris Matthewswww.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Protests 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. Above, check out MSNBC's Chris Matthews' appearance on "The Colbert Report."... [FishBowlDC]

Gov. Pawlenty Describes Matthews' "Bromance" with Obama - Posted August 18, 2009
Fox News' Greta Van Susteren got Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) "On the Record" about presidential bromances, one in particular. "The only thing rising faster than the debt and deficit of the federal government is Chris Matthews' man crush on Barack Obama." He jokes, jokes. Video via Politico.... [FishBowlDC]

"You're Illustrating Why MSNBC's Viewership is in the Tank" - Posted August 15, 2009
Lawrence O'Donnell, subbing for Chris Matthews on Hardball yesterday, got a mouthful from an exasperated guest -- Rep. John Culberson, (R) Texas. "Lawrence, you're illustrating why MSNBC's viewership is in the tank," he said to O'Donnell, continuing, "This is why Katie [a 35-year-old woman who spoke out about restoring the constitution at... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein on Birthers: "It Seems This Story is Dead" - Posted July 24, 2009
TVNewser has learned CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent an email to a handful of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" staffers last night regarding the coverage of the so-called birthers and the validity of Pres. Obama's birth in the U.S. In part, Klein writes, "It seems this story is dead- because anyone who still is... [TVNewser]

Cable News Giving Rebirth to an Old Obama Theory - Posted July 22, 2009
Earlier, we wrote about Lou Dobbs and his radio coverage of the so-called "birther" movement which was kicked in to high gear this week due in part to this video from a town hall meeting held by Rep. Mike Castle, R-Delaware, on June 30. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and... [TVNewser]

"The Wanted" Sees Results Even Before Premiere - Posted July 20, 2009
The series premiere of the NBC News program "The Wanted" needed some late editing this afternoon. It turns out there is movement on a case profiled in tonight's show. During an interview on MSNBC's Hardball, co-EP Charlie Ebersol told Chris Matthews the man at the focus of the episode may... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Unveils New HD Studio In DC - Posted July 13, 2009
Check out MSNBC's new HD studio in the Washington bureau. Chris Matthews unveiled the new look on this evening's Hardball, but TVNewser got a sneak peek earlier today. ... [FishBowlDC]

The "Thrill" of Sotomayor, and the Agony of a Bad Graphic - Posted July 13, 2009
It's been one of those days for Chris Matthews - the kind that gets him on the blogs. First, during coverage of the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor, Matthews said, "Well, I'm getting one of those thrills, I get about America. I'm sorry. I shouldn't say this. But I'm getting it... [TVNewser]

QOTD: MSNBC's Chris Matthews And "Thrills" - Posted July 13, 2009
"Well, I'm getting one of those thrills, that I get about America. I'm sorry, I shouldn't say this, and I'm getting it again." -MSNBC's Chris Matthews anchoring Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings earlier today. (h/t Mediaite) Close second also on MSNBC today... "Well, first, with regard to Levi, I think First Dude... [FishBowlDC]

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]

Sunday's "CMS" Discusses Future Of Newspapers - Posted July 6, 2009
The Daily Beast's Tina Brown, CNN's Gloria Borger, Time's Joe Klein and WaPo's Bob Woodward joined Chris Matthews on this Sunday's show to discuss a topic near and dear to our readers' hearts- the future of newspapers. "I'm really optimistic about journalism," Woodward said. "It's a period of deep trauma but there's... [FishBowlDC]

White House Correspondents Pulling Double-Duty - Posted June 29, 2009
That was CBS chief White House correspondent Chip Reid substituting for Russ Mitchell on last night's Evening News. And right now-- NBC's chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd fills in for Chris Matthews on MSNBC's "Hardball," chatting with press secretary Robert Gibbs on the North Lawn.... [FishBowlDC]

Weekend Show Preview 06.27.09 - Posted June 26, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Senior White House Adviser David Axelrod, Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham. Roundtable with David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Mike Murphy and Dee Dee Myers. CBS' Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer: UN Ambassador Susan Rice and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour. ABC's This Week: Fox News Sunday:... [FishBowlDC]

What Are Morley Safer, Bob Schieffer And Chris Matthews All Doing On Page 6? - Posted June 23, 2009
No scandal here. NY Post's Page 6 notes the three journos were in New York City yesterday shooting scenes for a movie with Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams. MSNBC's Chris Matthews and CBS' Bob Schieffer and Morley Safer all play themselves in "Morning Glory," a movie about a TV producer, played... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

DC Journo Dads Among Those Honored By National Father's Day Committee - Posted June 18, 2009
The National Father's Day Committee held their 68th annual "Father of the Year" awards lunch today in New York, emceed by MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Recipients ranged from Michael Krzyzewski ("Coach K") to Gen. David Patraeus, who was not in attendance. Also honored was ABC's George Stephanopoulos, who missed the pre-lunch news... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

Weekly Standard Sold|Chris Matthews Helps Honor Dads|WaPo Dumps Froomkin|ABC's Sciutto Roped Into Iran Twitter Scam|NYT's Keller Still Talking About His Reporting In Iran - Posted June 18, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cJason Jones: Behind the Veil - Minarets of Menacewww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorJason Jones in Iran FishbowlDC: News Corp. sold the Weekly Standard to Clarity Media Group, which also owns the Washington Examiner. TVNewser: Chris Matthews hosted the National Father's Day Committee's Father... [FishBowlNY]

Chris Matthews Hosts Event Honoring Fathers - Posted June 18, 2009
The National Father's Day Committee held their 68th annual "Father of the Year" awards lunch today in New York, emceed by MSNBC's Chris Matthews. Recipients ranged from Michael Krzyzewski ("Coach K") to Gen. David Petraeus, who was not in attendance. Also honored was ABC's George Stephanopoulos, who missed the pre-lunch news... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted June 15, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Helene Cooper taught us a new word on NBC's "Chris Matthews Show" Sunday. "There is a group of women who cover the State Department and foreign policy in Washington right now and they meet secretly and call themselves the 'diplo-babes.'" Way to tell us something we... [FishBowlDC]

Remembering Russert: DC And Beyond Reflect - Posted June 15, 2009
This past Saturday marked the one year anniversary of the death of Tim Russert. The journalism icon was remembered this weekend throughout DC and beyond- with tributes in his hometown newspaper, The Buffalo News, on NBC by his former colleagues, and also by his former competitors. "Meet the Press" anchor David... [FishBowlDC]

Weekend Show Preview: June 13-14, 2009 - Posted June 12, 2009
The Situation Room w/ Wolf Blitzer: Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) will discuss gas pipeline, Letterman feud, Obama and 2012. Dir. OMB Peter Orszag, Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss healthcare, budget and economy and author of "Myths, Illusions and Peace," David Makovsky. NBC's Meet the... [FishBowlDC]

It's On: Bill O'Reilly Books Joan Walsh After Her Harsh Criticism of Him - Posted June 12, 2009
Tonight on The O'Reilly Factor, Bill O'Reilly will interview Salon.com editor, and frequent MSNBC guest, Joan Walsh. Here's the backstory: On Wednesday's Hardball with Chris Matthews, Walsh was critical of O'Reilly and seemed to connect him to the murder of Dr. George Tiller. "When Bill O'Reilly goes on TV every night and... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted June 5, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Stephen Colbert is in Iraq, taping and performing shows for troops. "Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando" airs on Comedy Central next week. • Margaret Carlson hosted a party for Joe Scarborough last night for his new book "The Last Best Hope." NBC and MSNBC colleagues came... [FishBowlDC]

May Ratings: MSNBC Tops CNN Again in Prime Time - Posted June 2, 2009
For the third consecutive month, MSNBC beat CNN in the prime time A25-54 demo in May, while finishing ahead of CNN for the second time in three months in Total Viewers. FNC finished first. Hardball with Chris Matthews topped CNN at 7pmET in both Total Viewers and the demo for 2nd place.... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 29, 2009
So our headline has become a bit misleading...really should read "Weekend Show Preview." That said, I think it is just about complete. NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 28, 2009
We'll continue updating throughout the day... NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos: Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and roundtable with former Bush adviser... [FishBowlDC]

Sneak Peek: Ignatius On Sunday's CMS - Posted May 22, 2009
Chris Matthews is doing Hardball on MSNBC now, but earlier today in a taping of this Sunday's Chris Matthews Show, WaPo's David Ignatius made some news on the release of those CIA torture memos. He said, "We will not see [the memos that former Vice President Cheney wants released] for a... [FishBowlDC]

O'Reilly Passes Cooper At Auction - Posted May 22, 2009
Remember last week when we told you CNN's Anderson Cooper was worth more, at auction, than FNC's Bill O'Reilly? Well, B&C's John Eggerton is keeping an eye on the the auction benefiting the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights and has found the O'Reilly meet-and-greet is not only going for... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Minds, Matthews, Moxie... - Posted May 18, 2009
> CNBC's Maria Bartiromo hosts "Meeting of the Minds: The Future of Capitalism" tonight at 9pmET. The roundtable features former GE Chairman Jack Welch, Citi CEO Vikram Pandit, and Mark Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. > FishbowlDC's Matt Dornic went to the Michael Smerconish book party... [TVNewser]

The Buzz at Smerconish Book Party - Posted May 16, 2009
An iconic group from Capitol Hill, K Street, NIH and the media gathered at the home of Marina and Daniel Ein's home on Thursday to celebrate the publication of Michael Smerconish's new book, Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking. Folks chattered about Pennsylvania politics... [FishBowlDC]

How Much Would You Pay To Have Lunch With Chris Matthews? Or Tour This Week Set With George? - Posted May 14, 2009
How much would you pay to have lunch or dinner with Chris Matthews at the Willard? $1,550? How about to tour the set of This Week with George Stephanopoulos? $900? To tour Meet the Press set with David Gregory and the opportunity to turn the questions on him? $1,000? Luckily for Robert F. Kennedy... [FishBowlDC]

Anderson Cooper Worth More Than Bill O'Reilly? - Posted May 13, 2009
He may trounce him in the ratings, but in an upcoming auction for charity, a studio tour and meet-and-greet with CNN's Anderson Cooper is priced higher than a similar tour with FNC's Bill O'Reilly. B&C's John Eggerton writes about the auction benefiting the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. There are quite... [TVNewser]

Enchanted, Surprised, Troubled and Humbled at Time & People - Posted May 9, 2009
Larry Hackett and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People Magazine and Time Magazine's Richard Stengel and Michael Duffy kicked off the WHCA Dinner weekend with a star-studded cocktail at the Hotel St. Regis. Taking a cue from our pal Jeff Zeleny, we've decided to summarize the fete in a four-part format. ... [FishBowlDC]

What Was Goldie Hawn Doing At The CBS DC Bureau Today? - Posted May 8, 2009
...Taping CBS' webcast "Washington Unplugged" with John Dickerson. Check it out here later this afternoon. We hear she'll also be on "Hardball with Chris Matthews" today.... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Kangas, Matthews, Schieffer... - Posted May 7, 2009
> Paul Kangas, co-anchor of Nightly Business Report on PBS, will be leaving the program at the end of the year after 30 years with the show. > Tom Ridge sits down with one-time potential challenger Chris Matthews today on Hardball — his first interview since announcing he would not seek... [TVNewser]

Some Of DC's Most Influential Party With Time's - Posted May 6, 2009
Time convened some of the most influential people in the world last night at the 6th annual gala celebrating the 100 Most Influential list. The black-tie party was held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Lincoln Center in NYC. First Lady Michelle Obama, a Time 100 honoree, made remarks at the gala... [FishBowlDC]

Time 100 Party Draws DC A-Listers - Posted May 5, 2009
Photo from The Page and by Getty Tonight is Time Mag's 100 List's big night and many are traveling up from DC to NY for the celebration, including, according to The Page: First Lady Michelle Obama, White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, White House Council on Environmental Quality's Van Jones, Director of... [FishBowlDC]

Where Are Your Fave DC Journos Delivering Commencement Addresses? - Posted May 4, 2009
Alissa Krinsky at TVNewser has compiled this thorough list of where and when your favorite journos will deliver commencement addresses this year. In alphabetical order... • MSNBC's Jonathan Alter: Western Connecticut State University (CT), May 24 • CNN's Wolf Blitzer: St. Bonaventure University (NY), May 17 • NBC's Tom Brokaw: Fordham University (NY), May... [FishBowlDC]

100 Days News Conference: Coverage Notes - Posted April 29, 2009
President Barack Obama's news conference tonight at 8pmET will mark his 100th day in office, and each network plans to carry it differently (and one, not at all). FishbowlDC has a detailed list, and WebNewser looks at how CNN and YouTube plan to cover it online. Also happening online — a... [TVNewser]

Matthews on Specter Switch: "Had No Idea" - Posted April 29, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Hardball's Chris Matthews was a guest of Keith Olbermann on last night's Countdown to talk about Sen. Arlen Specter's party switch. You'd remember Matthews was speculated to make a run in race himself. "Was [Specter's switch] a factor in your experimentations... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 29, 2009
UPDATED: As you know, TODAY marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of coverage, events and/or special reports for the event. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Last Night... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews to Olbermann: "I Love Being Your Lead-in, Bro" - Posted April 29, 2009
Hardball anchor Chris Matthews appeared as the first guest last night on Countdown with Keith Olbermann to discuss Sen. Arlen Specter's party switch. As Olbermann noted, "nobody in television news has a better idea of Pennsylvania politics" than Matthews, who almost was involved in the race himself. "Was [Specter's switch] a factor... [TVNewser]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 28, 2009
As you know, tomorrow marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of expected coverage, events and/or special reports for tomorrow. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Tonight On ABC's... [FishBowlDC]

Awards, Panel & DC Journo A-Listers At The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
There were more than plenty DC journos on hand last night at the St. Regis Hotel to see David Axelrod introduce David Brooks as The Week's Columnist of the Year Award. The dinner was emceed by The Week's Washington editor-at-large Margaret Carlson and Axelrod was the guest speaker. "You're what the... [FishBowlDC]

Sen. Arlen Specter's Party Switch. Bloomberg First With the News - Posted April 28, 2009
Breaking: Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter is switching from the GOP to the Democratic party and will run as a democrat next year. BloombergTV was first to report the news at 11:57amET. CNN's Dana Bash was first with the "seismic" news on CNN at 12:02pm, telling viewers, "this has been rumored all morning... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.27.09 - Posted April 27, 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 98 covering the Obama administration and week 13 for us. Happy Birthday to Dana Milbank and Domenico Montanaro (who celebrated over the weekend).... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 23, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Did Hardball host Chris Matthews change the name of his book "Life's a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation and Success" after "a book interview from hell" with The Daily Show's Jon Stewart? Yeas & Nays reports today the paperback edition that... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 20, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Politico reports: "Following Eugene Robinson's Pulitzer win for Commentary, staffers broke out the bubbly in the Washington Post's newsroom, according to sources." • Robinson also got a congratulatory shout-out from Chris Matthews on tonight's Hardball on MSNBC, where he is an contributor. • Are we seeing more diversity... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.20.09 - Posted April 20, 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 91 covering the Obama administration and week 12 for us. Happy Birthday to Politico's Carol Lee. What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Show Makes Some News On Jindal - Posted April 10, 2009
TVNewser has obtained a partial early transcript from this weekend's, "The Chris Matthews Show." Panelist John Heilemann of New York Magazine relayed an interesting "rumor" about Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal: I was down in New Orleans, and I heard a great rumor that Bobby Jindal, who we were just talking about as... [FishBowlDC]

Jindal in 2012? Maybe Not, Reveals Chris Matthews Show - Posted April 10, 2009
TVNewser has obtained a partial early transcript from this weekend's, "The Chris Matthews Show." Panelist John Heilemann of New York Magazine relayed an interesting "rumor" about Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal: I was down in New Orleans, and I heard a great rumor that Bobby Jindal, who we were just talking about as... [TVNewser]

Atlantic/NJ Poll of Prominent Journos Says Journalism Hurt By Internet; Obama Coverage "Right" - Posted April 10, 2009
The Atlantic and National Journal turned to the big dogs to get a read on the state of traditional journalism. They polled 43 prominent journalists on whether journalism has been helped or hurt by the Internet- 65 percent said it has been hurt more, while 34 percent said it has been... [FishBowlDC]

Rich Lowry: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 9, 2009
Say hello to Rich Lowry- don't call him Richard- co-author of "Banqo's Ghost" with Keith Korman. In Lowry's own words the basic plot: "Left-wing journalist sent on a rogue CIA mission to Iran to assassinate Iran's top nuclear scientist; mayhem ensues. Some people will have fun arguing whether one character, the left-wing... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.09.09 - Posted April 9, 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 80 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

The Rise of the Emo-Anchor - Posted April 8, 2009
What's with all the on-air emoting? The New York Observer's Felix Gillette writes about this trend in the cover story for today's paper. "Not long ago, television news was a no-cry zone," he writes. "The top newsmen were celebrated for their emotional control in the face of gut-punching developments." But that's changed.... [TVNewser]

Beck: "I'm a Crybaby. I Cry at Commercials" - Posted April 6, 2009
New York Magazine's Michael Idov takes a car ride with Glenn Beck from FNC HQ in New York City to his "lakefront mansion in Connecticut." Beck says he's "grateful" for his wealth "because we've been able to help people." He also talks about the emotion on his show. "I'm a crybaby," he says.... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted March 26, 2009
In President Obama's inaugural Tweet since taking office, he asked for questions on the economy for today's web town hall. The President had not updated his Twitter account since January 19th. MSNBC's Chris Matthews is interviewed in Diabetes Health here. Poor Ed Henry. On last night's Countdown, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Eugene... [FishBowlDC]

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]

Cowboy Schieffer's An AnchorMAN - Posted March 24, 2009
Have you ever watched Face the Nation and thought to yourself, "God he's manly..." Well someone out there has. CBS' Bob Schieffer is one of 11 on this blog's "Manliest Anchormen of All Time" list. Also making the cut- Edward R. Murrow, Eric Sevareid, Peter Jennings and Walter Cronkite, as well as... [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]

Morning Media Menu: Monday, Monday! Edition - Posted March 23, 2009
Today on the Menu (admittedly through the fog of flu) Steve and I talk about Chris Matthews renewing his MSNBC contract -- Steve is slightly skeptical of my theory that rumors Matthews took a pay cut might only endear him further to a public enraged by executive bonuses. We also discuss WebNewser's... [FishBowlNY]

Matthews Re-Signs with MSNBC, Dean Joins CNBC - Posted March 23, 2009
From TVNewser: The New York Times' Bill Carter reports MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews is staying with the network, in a deal set to last "at least four years." The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and one unnamed executive said, "Whether he took a slight cut or got a slight raise,... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews, "Fix" on Monday's Menu - Posted March 23, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu we talk about the the biggest media news of the day: Chris Matthews' new contract, the changes to ABCNews.com's "The Fix" and bloggers who are willing to pay for content. Also discussed: March Madness bracketing and Glynnis' SXSW podcast on Friday. You can listen to all... [TVNewser]

Matthews Re-Ups With MSNBC - Posted March 23, 2009
The New York Times' Bill Carter reports MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews is staying with the network, in a deal set to last "at least four years." The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and one unnamed executive said, "Whether he took a slight cut or got a slight raise, it's nobody's... [TVNewser]

Shep Promotes "Glenn Beck Friday": Doom Room, Fear Chamber and "Ginormous Ratings" - Posted March 13, 2009
Fox News has been promoting "Glenn Beck Friday" all day today, in anticipation of Beck's 5pmET special. During Studio B Shepard Smith promoted the special as only he could. "It's Glenn Beck Friday — details of the event of the new millennium coming through this hour, we wait with bated breath," he... [TVNewser]

RTNDF Awards in D.C. Brings Out Journalists and More - Posted March 13, 2009
The 19th annual First Amendment Awards Dinner, hosted by RTNDF, took place last night in Washington, D.C., and FishbowlDC's Christine Delargy writes about the crowd — from former White House press secretary Dana Perino to CBS' Lara Logan — and event. Delargy highlights the "comedy act" brought by ABC's Charlie Gibson and... [TVNewser]

Journos Gather at Ritz for RTNDF First Amendment Dinner - Posted March 13, 2009
Last night was the First Amendment Awards Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, the 19th annual hosted by RTNDF. The dinner was emceed by MSNBC's Chris Matthews, who started by thanking his wife Kathleen (away on a skiing trip), his "ambassador to the human race." He also thanked Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted March 9, 2009
What we almost missed today... Bloomberg's Al Hunt presented Sen. Ted Kennedy with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award last night at the Senator's 77th birthday celebration at the Kennedy Center. DC journos in attendance included Wolf Blitzer, Cokie Roberts, Rita Braver, Ed Henry, Chris Matthews and Mark Shields. "Have... [FishBowlDC]

Family Research Council Stages Letter Campaign Against Chris Matthews - Posted March 9, 2009
The Family Research Council is staging a letter campaign against comments MSNBC's Chris Matthews made on last Tuesday's Harball regarding the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius for Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Is she going to get through the terrorism of the anti-abortion people?" Matthews asked his guests. "I mean verbal terrorism..."... [FishBowlDC]

In Defending Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich Swipes Chris Matthews - Posted March 8, 2009
The Michael Steele-Rush Limbaugh storyline continued this morning on Meet the Press. David Gregory asked Newt Gingrich whether Limbaugh is "helping or hurting the Republican party." Gingrich responded, "Rush Limbaugh, in the long run, is an interesting radio personality who -- it's like saying -- does Chris Matthews help or hurt the... [TVNewser]

Donaldson, Gibson, Woodruff and Womack to Present at RTNDF Dinner - Posted March 6, 2009
You can expect a star-studded (in DC journo terms) event next Thursday, March 12th at the Ritz. ABC's Sam Donaldson and Charlie Gibson, PBS' Judy Woodruff and CNN's Jack Womack will all be on hand to present First Amendment Awards at RTNDF's dinner. MSNBC's Chris Matthews will emcee the dinner. From the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 03.06.09 - Posted March 6, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 46 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. What we know and... [FishBowlDC]

Cokie Roberts To Receive First Amendment Award; Google Too - Posted March 6, 2009
ABC's Charles Gibson and Sam Donaldson will present the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award to Cokie Roberts at the RTNDF's 19th annual First Amendment Awards Dinner next Thursday. Also honored at the Washington, DC event: Google, Inc. which will receive the First Amendment Leadership Award. PBS' Judy Woodruff will present to Google's... [TVNewser]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted March 2, 2009
What we almost missed today... Senator Kudlow? Maybe... CNBC anchor and syndicated columnist Larry Kudlow is considering a run for Senate against Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), telling Politico, "I'm thinking about it, that's all I can say... it's the kind of thing where I'm talking to friends, talking to strategists, talking to... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.27.09 - Posted February 27, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 39 covering the Obama administration and the end of week 4 for us. What we... [FishBowlDC]

The "Oh God" Response, and Reaction - Posted February 26, 2009
As we reported yesterday, Chris Matthews addressed the "oh God" comment during Hardball last night. See what he said, and some reaction below:.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px;} .msnbcLinks... [TVNewser]

He Was Such a Nice Boy Until... - Posted February 26, 2009
He was named one of Countdown's "Worst Persons in the World." Politico's Michael Calderone got on Keith Olbermann's radar for "falsely reporting" that it was Olbermann who uttered "oh God" on MSNBC Tuesday night as Gov. Bobby Jindal came to the mic for the Republican response, when it was in fact... [FishBowlDC]

"Oh God" Book II: Chris Matthews Responds - Posted February 25, 2009
MSNBC's Chris Matthews has responded to his uttering of the words "Oh God" just as Gov. Bobby Jindal emerged to deliver the GOP response last night. TVNewser has obtained some of what Matthews will say on "Hardball" tonight: I was taken aback by that peculiar stagecraft, the walking from somewhere in the... [TVNewser]

And Now a Lesson in Why Mics Are Turned Off... - Posted February 25, 2009
From TVNewser: As Louisana Gov. Bobby Jindal approached the camera to deliver the GOP response to Pres. Obama last night, someone on the MSNBC set whispered "Oh God." But the whisper was loud enough to be heard by anyone who was watching MSNBC. TVNewser has learned Hardball host Chris Matthews was the... [FishBowlDC]

"Oh God" Heard From MSNBC Set As Gov. Jindal Appears for GOP Response - Posted February 25, 2009
As Louisana Gov. Bobby Jindal approached the camera to deliver the GOP response to Pres. Obama last night, someone on the MSNBC set whispered "Oh God." But the whisper was loud enough to be heard by anyone who was watching MSNBC. TVNewser has learned Hardball host Chris Matthews was the anchor who... [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]

Kurtz Talks Goldberg, Santelli on Reliable Sources - Posted February 23, 2009
Howard Kurtz talked about the internet-sensation rant from CNBC's Rick Santelli yesterday on CNN's Reliable Sources. "Santelli may or may not have a populist point, but isn't he supposed to be a reporter?" asked Kurtz. Following Kurtz' segment, anchor John King gave his take as well. "Doing it as a stunt, over... [TVNewser]

"That's Not Commentary, That's a Man-Crush" - Posted February 23, 2009
That was Bernard Goldberg on CNN's Reliable Sources with Howard Kurtz yesterday. "What Chris Matthews talked about, a 'thrill running up his leg,' that's not commentary, that's a man-crush," the "A Slobbering Love Affair" author said on the media's coverage of Barack Obama. Goldberg also discussed Bill O'Reilly and Fox News... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.23.09 - Posted February 23, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 35 covering the Obama administration and week 4 for us. FBDC wishes a Happy Birthday... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.19.09 - Posted February 19, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 31 covering the Obama administration and week 3 for us. What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Thrills at This Year's RTNDF Dinner - Posted February 13, 2009
"The feeling most people get when they hear Barack Obama's speech. I felt this thrill going up my leg. I mean, I don't have that too often." That's just the kind of line you can expect to hear at this year's RTNDF First Amendment Awards Dinner Thursday, March 12th. We hope MSNBC's... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker (p.m. edition): Matthews, Raddatz, Jonas Bros.... - Posted February 12, 2009
> MSNBC's Chris Matthews will emcee the First Amendment Awards Dinner one month from tonight. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will receive the RTNDF honor which is presented to individuals and organizations who uphold the principles of the First Amendment. > ABC's Martha Raddatz will be Gwen... [TVNewser]

"Getting There is Half the Fun; Being There is All of It!" - Posted February 11, 2009
Did you know Bob Schieffer's favorite film is Being There? Quite fittingly, it's the story of a man who simply regurgitates everything he's heard on TV, and in doing so, becomes the star of the Washington political elite. As part of the Capitol Classics series, The Week's Margaret Carlson hosted a dinner... [FishBowlDC]

"Nothing To" Scarborough Senate Run Speculation - Posted February 9, 2009
Is Joe Scarborough considering a Florida Senate run? That's the question posed in a Sarasota Herald Tribune column today by Jeremy Wallace. Scarborough is quoted in the column saying, "I haven't closed it off. I've been getting some calls from some fundraisers in Florida." Speculation over whether another MSNBC personality, Chris Matthews, would run... [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]

No Spin: O'Reilly's Super Bowl Prediction is Closest - Posted February 3, 2009
Every year, celebrities compete for the Scripps Howard Super Sage Award trophy, in which more than 100 stars of "movies, TV, sports, politics and pop culture" give their prediction for the Super Bowl's final score. Taking home the tvnewser award this year was Bill O'Reilly, who picked Pittsburgh to win 24-17 (they... [TVNewser]

January Ratings: Big 3 on MSNBC Remain 2nd - Posted January 27, 2009
MSNBC's 7-10pmET trio of Hardball with Chris Matthews, Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show finished #2 on cable news in the A25-54 demo, ahead of CNN (and behind FNC). This is the 11th consecutive month in 2nd for Countdown, and the fourth in a row for Maddow and... [TVNewser]

Williams and Letterman Talk Inauguration - Posted January 27, 2009
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was a guest last night on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman, and the pair discussed the botched swearing in. Williams described it as "Harvard vs. Harvard," and had a theory as to why there may have been some tension between President Barack Obama and Chief... [TVNewser]

Stahl and Maddow Talk "Congenial" Hosting, "Real Balance" - Posted January 26, 2009
WowOwow.com has a lengthy Q&A between Lesley Stahl and Rachel Maddow, in which the 60 Minutes anchor interviews the MSNBC host about a variety of issues. First, since Maddow says she doesn't watch 60 Minutes, Stahl asks if she knows "who the hell I am." "I've Googled you extensively," says Maddow. She also... [TVNewser]

State of "State of the Union" - Posted January 26, 2009
"State of the Union," CNN's weekend show anchored by John King, was in its new studio for the first time yesterday. Among the guests that joined King were David Plouffe and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Also on the broadcast, will.i.am debuted his new video, "New Day," exclusive to CNN. It includes video shot... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.26.09 - Posted January 26, 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]

Gibson Describes Exchange With MSNBC Boss: "He Was Looking For Ratings" - Posted January 22, 2009
Fox News Radio host John Gibson had some comments about MSNBC's Inauguration coverage yesterday, taking on his usual targets — Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann. But later in the discussion, Gibson describes a dinner he had "two, three nights ago" at Rao's Restaurant ("all these media stars go there"). "Suddenly I hear... [TVNewser]

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]

Sightings at HuffPo Ball - Posted January 21, 2009
We saw NBC's David Gregory, CNN's John King - we also heard a rumor that promoter Don King was around. Former Howard Dean campaign manager, political consultant Joe Trippi was there, as well as Michael Calderone from Politico and Chris Matthews from...well we actually don't know where Chris is from. Are... [FishBowlLA]

Matthews: MSNBC "Has Opened Its Heart To Change" - Posted January 20, 2009
The LATimes caught an exchange on MSNBC just after 11:30amET between Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann. Matthews was talking about the mood of the crowd behind the MSNBC set: "It sure as hell helps to be on MSNBC today...Let's talk straight here: This is the network that has opened its heart to... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: January 20 - Posted January 20, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: It's Inauguration Day, and co-host Glynnis MacNicol is live again from Washington, D.C. Joining us to talk about the parties, crowds and Cindy McCain's recent comments are two guests, Rachel Sklar of Abrams Research and Patrick Gavin of FishbowlDC. Patrick is live from his... [TVNewser]

Bill Shine on the "Win-Win" of Glenn Beck - Posted January 19, 2009
At 5pmET today, Fox News premieres one of the biggest free agent signings in the network's short history, as Glenn Beck takes over to compete with MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews and CNN's The Situation Room. "He's an established star, he's huge on radio, big on TV," SVP Bill Shine tells TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Shots From Today's Daily Beast Inaugural Brunch - Posted January 18, 2009
The Daily Beast and Morning Joe crews jointly hosted a well-attended (though tricky to-get-to courtesy of a myriad of road blocks) brunch this morning at the Council on Foreign Relations building. While plenty of bold-faces mingled the room imbibing "Obamimosas" and quiche, the star of the hour had to be... [FishBowlNY]

Griffin: "We're Less About Ideology Than Fox" - Posted January 16, 2009
MSNBC held their Television Critics Association panel yesterday in Los Angeles, and the questions ranged from comparisons of MSNBC and FNC to comparisons of Obama and Bush. Variety's Brian Lowry writes that MSNBC president Phil Griffin fielded questions about the network's "windshield-wiper act" of having Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews again anchoring... [TVNewser]

John Harwood's Been Questioning Candidates Since 1968 - Posted January 15, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist In 1968, Washington Post reporter Richard Harwood took himself off Robert Kennedy's campaign bus because he had become too enamored with the candidate. Four decades later, his son, CNBC chief Washington correspondent John Harwood, says such a thing would not happen today -- despite the gravitational pull of Barack Obama.... [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]

Daily Show Visits "Pundit School" - Posted January 13, 2009
Remember this guy? He's conservative talk show host Kevin James, who literally got schooled by MSNBC's Chris Matthews during a May appearance on Hardball. Now, he's talking about the experience — to The Daily Show's Jason Jones. Also, learn what it takes to become a pundit. Hint: James didn't do that bad a... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Inauguration Notes: Who (Olbermann and Matthews) and Where (Movie Theaters) - Posted January 13, 2009
Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann were removed from anchoring political coverage in September, and designated as "hosts" in November. On Inauguration Day in a week, they will "lead" coverage. The Los Angeles Times' Matea Gold talks to MSNBC president Phil Griffin about the new new role for the duo. He says he's... [TVNewser]

Networks Cover Final Bush News Conference - Posted January 12, 2009
President George W. Bush held his final news conference as President this morning, and all the networks and cablers covered the nearly hour-long event. The Associated Press called it a "nostalgic last appearance," while Chris Matthews, anchoring on MSNBC, described it as "one historic press conference." Bush took more than a... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Challenge '09 Poll Results - Posted January 10, 2009
With more votes cast this year than last year, the TVNewser Challenge '09 has come to an end. Let's take a look at the results: In two repeat votes from last year, 68% thought the Today show would "maintain its dominance" in the year ahead and 59% picked the NBC Nightly News... [TVNewser]

NBC/MSNBC/CNBC Inauguration Coverage - Posted January 8, 2009
NBC News, and its cable properties, announced plans for the Inauguration today. NBC News' Brian Williams begins anchoring on NBC at 10:30amET, with Tom Brokaw and Lester Holt. Some notes: • Today will broadcast live from D.C. on Monday and Tuesday with all anchors on hand. Natalie Morales reports on Tuesday from D.C.... [TVNewser]

Maddow: "I Have Tried To Not Be Like Other Things on Television" - Posted January 8, 2009
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow appeared last night on "The Daily Show," and Jon Stewart was very complimentary of her program — although not necessarily her network. Using "The Munsters" as an analogy, he said: "Here's what I think when I watch MSNBC — you're Marilyn. But everyone else over there is fucking nuts.... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: January 8 - Posted January 8, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: an Obama victory helps the magazine world, Chris Matthews stays a journalist and Joe the Plumber becomes a journalist. Also, Patrick Gavin of FishbowlDC joins us. You can listen to the podcast live every morning at 9amET on BlogTalkRadio.com/mediabistro and call in at 646-929-0321.Click here... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: January 8 - Posted January 8, 2009
Today on Morning Media Menu — our newly-launched audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network — FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin joins us to discuss Barack Obama selling out, Chris Matthews dropping out, and Joe the Plumber's new career as a journalist. ... [FishBowlNY]

Chris Matthews Not Running for Senate - Posted January 7, 2009
Breaking: Insiders tell TVNewser that in a production meeting late this afternoon just before the 5pmET edition of Hardball, Chris Matthews told the Hardball team that he would not be running for senate. Developing... > More from the NYTimes' Bill Carter: Mr. Matthews declined to comment, as did executives from NBC News.... [TVNewser]

Busy Morning In D.C. - Posted January 7, 2009
It was a D.C.-focused morning on the cablers, as Roland Burris and President-elect Barack Obama made their way around the nation's capital. After an Associated Press report said Senate Democrats planned to accept Burris for Obama's seat, many networks rushed to report the news. CNN held back, as Dana Bash's sources... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.29.08 - Posted December 29, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC museum is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

In "Foot-in-Mouth" Category, Matthews Doesn't Nominate Himself - Posted December 28, 2008
On his syndicated weekend show, Chris Matthews and his panel spent the half hour looking back at 2008, giving awards in several categories. One category was "Foot-in-Mouth" award. The nominees included Joe Biden and his "Obama will be tested" comment; Barack Obama's "bitter" comment; Bill Clinton's "Jesse Jackson won South Carolina... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.23.08 - Posted December 23, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC grocery store (company, not location) is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of... [FishBowlDC]

Capus on Matthews: "If He Were Running for Office, He Wouldn't Be on TV" - Posted December 22, 2008
B&C's Marisa Guthrie talked with NBC News president Steve Capus about the gains — and one giant loss — in 2008 and what's ahead in 2009. On the growth at MSNBC: I'd like to think it's because we have a strategy. I don't want to take anything away from what CNN did,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.22.08 - Posted December 22, 2008
Good morning, Washington. Which Washingtonians feature the above framed message in their bathroom?' Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Looks Back on Bush in "The Decider" - Posted December 21, 2008
As Chris Matthews considers his own run for office, the Hardball host is looking back at the Bush administration in a Hardball documentary, "The Decider." The special looks into six key decisions the president made (or didn't make) during his administration, most especially the decision to go to war. Says Matthews... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Journos, Matthews, VPs - Posted December 20, 2008
> B&C has the report from the Committee to Protect Journalists. in 2008, 41 journalists were killed while on assignment around the world. That's down from 65 in 2007. Most of the deaths, 11, happened in Iraq. That's down from the record 32 deaths there in 2007. > MSNBC president... [TVNewser]

Fineman: I'd Support Matthews For Senator - Posted December 17, 2008
MSNBC/Newsweek's Howard Fineman appeared at the "Q&A Cafe" today (the last taping of the show until things get resolved with the show's location -- Nathans restaurant) and, when asked by host Carol Joynt if he thinks Chris Matthews will run in Pennsylvania, Fineman replied: "If he decides to run, he has... [FishBowlDC]

TV Week's TV News-Related Questions - Posted December 17, 2008
TV Week is out with it's list of 30 questions for the TV industry this week, writing, "While not every question will light the right path to take in 2009, they may make 2008 more comprehensible." Four of the questions related to TV news. The first, "Will Bill O'Reilly's ratings rise as disaffected... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.17.08 - Posted December 17, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC cafeteria is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

Around the MB Blogs - Posted December 11, 2008
• AgencySpy's Matt Van Hoven reports on a juicy Page Six story re: CNBC's Donny Deutsch and a married woman. • FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin has more details on a Chris Matthews decision delay. • Galleycat's Jason Boog writes about lagging holiday book sales as reported by Nielsen BookScan (although Bill O'Reilly's is still... [TVNewser]

Scarborough: "As Long As I'm Fair, I Don't Think There's a Problem At All" - Posted December 11, 2008
Time Magazine's upcoming issue features 10 Questions with MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, featuring questions from readers. Scarborough jokes about life as a conservative at MSNBC. "They keep us separated. They put me in a cage after I get off the air," he says. "No, as long as I'm fair, I don't think there's... [TVNewser]

NBC To Matthews: Think About It Over Christmas - Posted December 11, 2008
A tipster tells FishbowlDC that NBC has given Chris Matthews the holidays to consider the contract offer currently on the table. Word has it that it's not nearly as much money as he currently makes. >UPDATE: Phil Singer asks, "Wasnâ€™t The Matthews Contract Supposed To Be Announced Yesterday?" ... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: MSNBC, CNN, FNC... - Posted December 10, 2008
> With Obama headed for the White House, Bill Ayers is ready for some Hardball. Chris Matthews interviews him live tonight at 5pmET. > CNN's Betty Nguyen conducted an exclusive interview with First Lady Laura Bush this morning about the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Portions... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.09.08 - Posted December 9, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC street is this? Email us with your best guess and we'll include correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews is Staying With (Or Leaving) MSNBC - Posted December 8, 2008
In the continuing saga over whether MSNBC's Chris Matthews will leave the network to pursue a Pennsylvania Senate seat, two dueling reports suggest Matthews is closer to signing a new contract and closer to leaving. Politico's Michael Calderone reports Matthews is, "expected to sign a long-term contract to remain as host... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.08.08 - Posted December 8, 2008
Good morning, Washington. These seats are from the bar of what DC restaurant? Email us with your best guess and we'll include correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.05.08 - Posted December 5, 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]

Report: Chris Matthews in Contract Negotiations - Posted December 4, 2008
Politico's Michael Calderone reports that MSNBC's Chris Matthews is in contract negotiations with NBC this week. Matthews' current deal with NBC/MSNBC is not up for another six months. Calderone writes: What's still unclear is whether the current talks are to renew his contract ahead of schedule — as the network recently did... [TVNewser]

NBC's News - Posted December 4, 2008
A roundup: Page Six has, what seems to be, a rather dubious item, claiming that NBC is pissed at Chuck Todd for allegedly being a leaker. (One former colleague of Chuck's tells FishbowlDC: "Chuck would NEVER do that... he's been the biggest gentleman in terms of never commenting on, etc.") Re: the... [FishBowlDC]

November Ratings: MSNBC's Demo Streak at 7, 8 & 9 - Posted December 3, 2008
MSNBC's prime time lineup continues its hot streak post-election, out-rating CNN at 7, 8 and 9pmET in the key adult demo. (FNC came in first in the demo & Total Viewers). "The Rachel Maddow Show" out-rated "Larry King Live" among A25-54 viewers (672,000 vs. 565,000) for the second month in a... [TVNewser]

Cramer for SEC: "This Isn't My Usual Megalomania Talking" - Posted December 2, 2008
While Chris Matthews mulls a run for the senate, another member of the peacock wants to be SEC chairman. Here's Jim Cramer from tonight's "Mad Money." Do you want the market to become a safe place to invest again? A place where the playing field between the longs, the regular investors like... [TVNewser]

Nina Totenberg Is Going The Chris Matthews Route - Posted December 2, 2008
Much like "thrill up my leg" / "I want to do everything I can to make this new presidency work" Chris Matthews, NPR's Nina Totenberg increasingly seems to be dabbing in punditry. From this weekend's "Inside Washington" (WETA): TOTENBERG: I think that's why George Bush has been a failure. And: TOTENBERG: I, too, am... [FishBowlDC]

All Signs Point to David Gregory for MTP - Posted December 2, 2008
Politico's Mike Allen talks with NBC "network executives" who seem to confirm HuffPo's reporting that David Gregory will be named moderator of "Meet the Press," "as soon as today." Allen writes, "The executives provided elliptical information that did not either raise or preclude the possibility that a supporting cast could be... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.02.08 - Posted December 2, 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]

Jon Stewart Takes on MSNBC - Posted December 2, 2008
.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 / 10cMSNBC Replaces Fox NewsBarack Obama InterviewJohn McCain InterviewSarah Palin VideoFunny Election Video On the Daily Show last night, Jon Stewart swiped at 'foot soldiers' Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews. "You're going to need a freakishly... [FishBowlLA]

Poll of the Day - Posted December 1, 2008
Former Hillary Clinton flak Phil Singer says Chris Matthews should get off MSNBC if he's mulling a Senate run (earlier on FishbowlDC: "Chris Matthews' On Again, Off Again Senate Run"). Do you agree with Singer? Should Chris Matthews Step Down At MSNBC? ( polls) ... [FishBowlDC]

Sen. Specter Responds to Possible Chris Matthews Run: "I'll be Prepared, Whoever My Opponents Are" - Posted November 30, 2008
On CNN's Late Edition today, Wolf Blitzer asked Sen. Arlen Specter about one of his potential challengers next year. Blitzer also spoke with New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez who's head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. BLITZER: ...you've seen these reports out there that Chris Matthews, the anchor for MSNBC, is think... [TVNewser]

Chris Matthews Meets with PA Dems About Possible Senate Run - Posted November 26, 2008
In the words of Chris Matthews — HA! But this is no laughing matter. The MSNBC talk show host is apparently seriously considering running for U.S. Senate from his native Pennsylvania. The LATimes reports Matthews, "has been toying with a run for months, and this week he sat down with state Democrats... [TVNewser]

Who Will Be the Next Tim Russert? - Posted November 21, 2008
The final event of the first day was "Insights and Analysis: Leading National Political Reporters Discuss the Campaign" panel. And yes, all panel's names were also long descriptions. It was, after all "ELECTION 2008: Obama vs. McCain: What Happened and What Comes Next?" conference that we will call EOVMWHAWCNCon for short. You... [FishBowlLA]

Matthews Returns, Dance-Free, To Ellen - Posted November 21, 2008
MSNBC's Chris Matthews' made his long-awaited return to The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, and unlike last time, there was no inadvertent groping. Instead, Matthews' was hands off and dance-free — until DeGeneres went in for the hug. "Thank you for being a good sport," she said.• As for the real interview,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.21.08 - Posted November 21, 2008
Good morning Washington. What DC restaurant is featured above? Think you know? Then email us with your guess. 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... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Velshi, Matthews, Shively... - Posted November 18, 2008
> CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi traveled to Detroit and sat down with Ford CEO Alan Mulally just before Mulally went to Washington to testify at today's hearing on the big three bailout plan. The interview will air tonight on "Campbell Brown: No Bias. No Bull" at 8pmET. ... [TVNewser]

Around the Fishbowls - Posted November 17, 2008
• FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin writes about a roast of fake-newser Stephen Colbert at the Spina Bifida Association event Friday (organized by tvnewsers Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt). When it was Colbert's turn at the mic, he said "Good luck in Pennsylvania on that run," to Chris Matthews, who was in the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.13.08 - Posted November 13, 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]

Morning Reading List, 11.12.08 - Posted November 12, 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]

Olbermann's Deal Will Pay $30M Over Four Years - Posted November 11, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist There are two words guaranteed to make MSNBC's Keith Olbermann break his longstanding personal policy against voting - Chris Matthews. If, as expected, the "Hardball" host runs against Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania in 2010, Olbermann says: "I would definitely suspend my symbolism and vote for him." Color us skeptical. Those... [TVNewser]

Matthews: "I Want To Do Everything I Can To Make This...New Presidency Work" - Posted November 6, 2008
Chris Matthews appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe this morning to discuss Rahm Emanuel's decision to announce he has not yet accepted President-Elect Barack Obama's offer for White House Chief of Staff and other Obama-related stories. But after some questioning by co-host Joe Scarborough, Matthews said, "I want to do everything I can... [TVNewser]

1010 WINS Not Breaking MSNBC News - Posted November 5, 2008
A tipster noticed an MSNBC ad running on 1010 WINS radio (described on its Web site as 'New York's #1 source for local news, traffic and weather). The ad is touting a new post-election prime time line-up, featuring Chris Matthews at 8pmET, Keith Olbermann at 9pmET and Rachel Maddow at 10pmET.... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (video edition): Matthews, Cooper, Hannity... - Posted November 4, 2008
> SNL got one final round of political sketches in last night, including a portrayal of MSNBC's Chris Matthews with Sen. Barack Obama. Check out the video. > CNN's Anderson Cooper was interviewed on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show today, and he explained "The Ellen Factor." Check out the clip. ... [TVNewser]

Matthews and Olbermann Will "Host" MSNBC's Election Coverage - Posted November 4, 2008
When Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann were removed from anchoring duties in September, the question of how they would contribute on political nights was raised. It was answered on debate nights already, and we'll see the plan in action tonight. It appears the change tonight will be from "anchor" to "host." The... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.04.08 - Posted November 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Enjoy the day, win or lose. You deserve it. 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... [FishBowlDC]

The Times Praises Shep - Posted November 2, 2008
"We do not often cheer on Fox News's coverage of politics. But we did the other day when the anchor Shepard Smith reported on an especially absurd turn in the 'Joe the Plumber' saga." Thus began a New York Times' editorial yesterday, praising Smith' handling of the Joe the Plummer interview on... [TVNewser]

Update: What's Next For "Meet" - Posted November 2, 2008
In Saturday's New York Times, Jacques Steinberg provides an update on his last "Meet the Press" host-replacement analysis. He prominently highlights Chuck Todd and David Gregory as potential replacements (FishbowlDC guesses not Gregory) but... Mr. Gregory has struggled to get critical air time on "NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams" -- in part,... [FishBowlDC]

Katie Couric For Meet the Press?: "Speculation Is Nothing More Than Idle Chitchat" - Posted November 1, 2008
The NYTimes' Jacques Steinberg tries to get to the bottom of who will be the permanent moderator of Meet the Press, once Tom Brokaw is ready to move on. Steinberg doesn't get very far. There are the usual suspects: Chuck Todd, David Gregory, Gwen Ifill, Andrea Mitchell, and Chris Matthews. Then... [TVNewser]

What Happens to Cable News Post-Election? - Posted October 31, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik and Paul J. Gough look to the near-future about what will happen to cable news after Nov. 4. "An election that lifts either the left or right to power will provide a boost to the network imbued with the ideology of the other side," they write.... [TVNewser]

Woodruff Likes Al Hunt (and Wedding Crashers) - Posted October 29, 2008
PBS' Judy Woodruff gets the "FishbowlDC Interview" treatment today. Some highlights: • What single person played the biggest role / had the biggest influence on your journalism career? Three people: The late John Chancellor, Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil. • Who is your favorite active journalist? Al Hunt. • "Wedding Crashers" or "Old School"... [TVNewser]

Live-Blogging Chris Matthews Interview - Posted October 29, 2008
We're at Nathans restaurant in Georgetown for Chris Matthews' fourth turn at the Q&A Cafe interview series. ... [FishBowlDC]

Brian Williams Along with Brokaw and Mitchell to Anchor from Studio 8G on Election Night - Posted October 28, 2008
NBC News and cable news networks, MSNBC and CNBC, have released details about their election night programming. As has been previously reported, Rockefeller Plaza will be turned into "Election Plaza" with an electoral map on the ice rink and, according to the press release, McCain and Obama banners "rising 16 stories up... [TVNewser]

October Ratings - MSNBC: "We Tamed the Giant of Larry King" - Posted October 27, 2008
Brian Williams couldn't do it. Neither could Joe Scarborough, Rita Cosby, Dan Abrams, Ashleigh Banfield, Deborah Norville or Alan Keyes. But MSNBC's new 9pmET show did. The Rachel Maddow show topped CNN's Larry King Live in the ad-friendly A25-54 demo during the month of October. King still wins the Total Viewer... [TVNewser]

Bill Wolff on Maddow, Matthews and MSNBC In Its Prime - Posted October 23, 2008
If you've been reading this blog the last couple of months you've probably read your share of Rachel Maddow profiles. There was The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Los Angeles Times, the San Jose Mercury News, countless trades and many, many blogs. (And this is where we tell you the TVNewser... [TVNewser]

...And Williams Makes Three - Posted October 22, 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin has finished making the rounds to all the national television media. This afternoon, NBC's Brian Williams caught up with Palin and Sen. John McCain in Green, Ohio. The interviews will air over the next three nights on Nightly News. Charlie Gibson was first to interview Palin on Sept.... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Ailes, MSNBC, Bloomberg... - Posted October 22, 2008
> Broadcasting & Cable honored the 2008 Hall of Famers last night, including FNC Chairman Roger Ailes. "People always ask me what's the key to success. Well here it is: It's not enough to hire good people. You must also take credit for everything they do," joked Ailes in his... [TVNewser]

Brokaw on Meet: "I Love Doing It. It's Given Me a Center of Gravity" - Posted October 22, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist How would the late Tim Russert assess Tom Brokaw as moderator of "Meet the Press?" "I would like to think he'd think it's going pretty well," Brokaw said today after addressing the 208th annual meeting of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. "I think Luke [Russert's son] and Maureen [Russert's wife]... [TVNewser]

Matthews Senate Run Talk Continues - Posted October 22, 2008
So, will MSNBC's Chris Matthews be moving from the anchor chair to the political arena? The question has certainly been asked before (in February, and April, and May, and August...), but there appears to be new details as this election winds down. The New York Times' Bill Carter writes on The Caucus... [TVNewser]

Colin Powell Chooses Meet the Press to Endorse Barack Obama - Posted October 19, 2008
On Friday, the NBC News press department let us know that Colin Powell would be Tom Brokaw's guest on Meet the Press. Generally, Sunday show bookings are not newsworthy in their own right. The Meet the Press spokeswoman emailed us about the booking, then followed up wondering when we'd write the... [TVNewser]

Why Conservative Talker Michael Smerconish Endorsed Obama - Posted October 17, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Philadelphia radio talker Michael Smerconish, a life-long Republican, swears he's not using his Obama endorsement today to land a fulltime spot on increasingly liberal MSNBC. Smerconish, an MSNBC regular, shares the lineup at WPHT-AM with staunch conservatives Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Though Smerconish denies he's in their category,... [TVNewser]

Live From New York: The Candidates As Comedians - Posted October 17, 2008
While comedians were impersonating the presidential candidates at 30 Rock, a few blocks away the presidential candidates were taking a shot at impersonating comedians. Both Sen. John McCain and Barack Obama took to the podium at the annual Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last night, and each... [TVNewser]

Keith Olbermann — ~~Anchor~~ Analyst For MSNBC's Debate Coverage - Posted October 16, 2008
As you probably know by now, last month MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews were removed from election anchor duties and replaced by David Gregory. As Brian Stelter wrote at the time, "Gregory would anchor news coverage of the coming debates and election night. Mr. Olbermann and Mr. Matthews will remain... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CNN, MSNBC, CBS... - Posted October 16, 2008
> Beet.TV caught up with CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Campbell Brown for video interviews about bias and the media. Check out Blitzer and Brown. > Chris Matthews made some big impressions at Hofstra University last night. Some thought it was like seeing Santa Claus, and others wished he would clean... [TVNewser]

Griffin: "Watch out CNN and FOX" - Posted October 16, 2008
On Tuesday night, there weren't any exclusive interviews, lengthy Special Comments, or debates on MSNBC. Or on the other cablers. But on a usual Tuesday night, MSNBC topped CNN and FNC in the A25-54 demo in prime time. "This is just a statement about the hard work going on here," MSNBC president... [TVNewser]

Chris Matthews on the Road, But To What End? - Posted October 12, 2008
Politico's Michael Calderone has a question about MSNBC's Chris Matthews after Matthews made a trip to his old stump, er, stomping ground. ... [TVNewser]

TVNews Snapshot: 10:25:00amET Today - Posted October 10, 2008
President George W. Bush gave a nine-minute statement regarding the faltering economy this morning. All the broadcast networks and most of the cable news & business channels took it live (Headline News did not). The morning show anchors handled it on the networks, with Chris Cuomo anchoring on ABC, Maggie Rodriguez... [TVNewser]

Presidential Debate Round #2 - Posted October 7, 2008
Here are some of the coverage plans for tonight's town hall style debate at Belmont University in Nashville moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw. All the following networks will carry the debate. • ABC: The team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopolous will anchor again, this time from three different cities. Charlie Gibson will... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Schieffer, Toobin, Matthews... - Posted October 6, 2008
> CBS' Bob Schieffer will have a busy day tomorrow has a busy week. Besides presidential debate coverage, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut Sunday, as his band, Honky Tonk Confidential, takes the stage along with several other acts, including Darius Rucker and Trisha Yearwood. > CNN keeps its BPTOT... [TVNewser]

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]

Morning Reading List, 10.02.08 - Posted October 2, 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]

Brokaw on Olbermann, MTP's Future and McCain - Posted September 30, 2008
In a wide-ranging profile of NBC News' Tom Brokaw, as well as an analysis of his Meet the Press moderation thus far, the New York Times' Jacques Steinberg delves into a variety of topics. Brokaw tells Steinberg he "advocated" for a modification to the anchor duties of MSNBC hosts Keith Olbermann and... [TVNewser]

Matthews & Daughter: An Update - Posted September 30, 2008
After we reported yesterday that Chris Matthews interviewed his daughter, Caroline, last week without disclosing his connection to her, Matthews took to the airwaves last night to explain: Politico's Michael Calderone reached out to Matthews for a comment and Matthews did his own version of "Oops."... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Interviews His Daughter...Without Disclosing It - Posted September 29, 2008
On Friday's "Hardball," Chris Matthews interviewed a number of student members of the group Concerned Youth of America. One of those students -- Caroline -- is his daughter, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. Did Matthews disclose that fact as he interviewed her? Not so much: One tipster... [FishBowlDC]

Olbermann OK With Anchor Change: "I Can Say What I Think" - Posted September 25, 2008
He filled in at the last minute after Sen. John McCain canceled, and still MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was nearly upstaged by the Republican nominee for president Wednesday night on the Late Show. Several times during the two-segment interview with Olbermann, David Letterman showed McCain during various stages of his interview with Katie... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.23.08 - Posted September 23, 2008
Good morning Washington. Do you know what grocery store this is? (Hint: It's in Rep. Bilbray's district). Email us if you do. (And, after the jump, find out just who that young journo was that we posted yesterday...and who guessed it correctly). Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday,... [FishBowlDC]

"Friendliest Interview I've Seen Since Keith Olbermann Sat Down With Obama" - Posted September 22, 2008
During Howard Kurtz' weekly online Q&A on Washingtonpost.com this morning, Kurtz was asked about last week's highly rated Sean Hannity interview with Gov. Sarah Palin (an issue also discussed during yesterday's Reliable Sources). "It was incredibly soft. The friendliest interview I've seen since Keith Olbermann sat down with Obama," wrote Kurtz. He was... [TVNewser]

Matthews Target of Women's Rights Group's Letter - Posted September 17, 2008
In January it was Media Matters. Now it is The New Agenda taking aim at MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews for "on-air degradation of girls and women." The Los Angeles Times reports The New Agenda, a new non-partisan women's right group has sent a letter to NBC CEO Jeff Zucker detailing what... [TVNewser]

"A Perfect Storm of Problems" - Posted September 14, 2008
As expected, one of the topics on the media watching shows this week was the move by MSNBC to make David Gregory the primary political night anchor, with Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann switched to analysts on Monday — and the resulting fall-out the rest of the week. On CNN's Reliable Sources,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.12.08 - Posted September 12, 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]

Morning Reading List, 09.11.08 - Posted September 11, 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]

MSNBC Removes Olbermann & Matthews From Election Anchor Duties - Posted September 7, 2008
With less than 60 days until the election, MSNBC is replacing Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews as co-anchors of prime time political coverage and replacing them with NBC White House correspondent David Gregory. For months the network has been criticized for allowing Olbermann to anchor election coverage while he continued to... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Scarborough, Martin, Van Susteren... - Posted September 5, 2008
> So what does this mean? Yesterday morning Joe Scarborough joked with TVNewser that he and Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews and others at MSNBC were, "going to eat Thanksgiving dinner together." But the day before he tells the Daily Intelligencer, regarding Olbermann, "I don't invite him to Thanksgiving dinner and... [TVNewser]

Anchor Movement: Network News to St. Paul, Keith Stays in NY - Posted September 2, 2008
As insiders predicted last night in St. Paul, anchors are beginning the trip back from the Gulf Coast region to the RNC as coverage shifts away from Gustav. The three evening news anchors, CBS' Katie Couric, ABC's Charlie Gibson and NBC's Brian Williams, will be back tonight broadcasting from St. Paul. One person... [TVNewser]

RNC & Gustav: Prime Time Coverage Notes - Posted September 1, 2008
We've gotten word from network insiders here in St. Paul, what the plan is for cable coverage tonight: • Fox News Channel will remain live until 2amET tomorrow morning (later if news warrants) with coverage from the Gulf coast and reports from the RNC as well. Greta Van Susteren interviewed Laura Bush... [TVNewser]

Nets Roll with Gustav's Punches, From The Gulf Coast, St. Paul, and Beyond - Posted September 1, 2008
While the big three anchors all traveled to the Gulf to report on Hurricane Gustav, many cable anchors stayed behind in St. Paul, but devoted their shows almost entirely to Gustav, which came ashore at 9:30amCT southwest of New Orleans.• Fox and Friends aired as normal from 5am-9am from St. Paul.... [TVNewser]

Cable Quotables on Obama Speech: "I've Been Criticized For Saying He Inspires Me. To Hell With My Critics" - Posted August 28, 2008
Brit Hume: "It is clear from the response you are seeing that this audience clearly feels that this is the man and this speech has met the challenge of this venue and this speech was all that he wanted it to be." Keith Olbermann: "Vote for him or do not, but take... [TVNewser]

Covering Gustav and the Conventions, and Making Sure "Coverage is Even-Steven" - Posted August 28, 2008
With dire predictions of what Tropical Storm Gustav might do, the news networks are in high gear planning for coverage of the potentially catastrophic storm. That also might mean scaled back coverage of the RNC next week, depending on when and where landfall ends up. Last night on MSNBC, Chris Matthews... [TVNewser]

FNC Exec. Fires Back at Olbermann - Posted August 27, 2008
TVNewser told you about last night's uncomfortable MSNBC moment which included a shot at Fox News. Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews were talking about the characterization of Hillary Clinton as "some victim of foul play." Matthews commented, "Fox News, for example, seems to enjoy it. No accident they hired Howard Wolfson,... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Brings Out the Crowd - Posted August 25, 2008
MSNBC's spot outside Union Station at the 2008 Democratic Conventions turned "The Place For Politics" into "The Place For People Without Convention Credentials." Although it sounds like the place has gotten a bit more rowdy than when we were there this afternoon, there was a crowd of about 40, mostly fans, who... [TVNewser]

Hillary Supporters, Still No Love For Chris Matthews - Posted August 25, 2008
The Fox News Channel Urgent Queue reports on some activity outside the MSNBC set today. An ABC pool reporter came upon some Hillary Clinton supporters gathered near the open air set who were letting anchor Chris Matthews know how they really feel: SOURCE: 5 NET POOL LOCATOR: UNION STATION IN DENVER, CO —... [TVNewser]

Brokaw: Matthews, Olbermann "Not the Only Voices" on MSNBC - Posted August 24, 2008
During a panel this afternoon in Denver about media coverage of the presidential campaigns, NBC's Tom Brokaw found himself defending MSNBC, once again. Politico's Michael Calderone attended the panel which was moderated by PBS' Judy Woodruff with participants Brokaw, ABC's George Stephanopoulos and CBS's Bob Schieffer. Also in attendance, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed... [TVNewser]

Convention Eve: MSNBC - Posted August 24, 2008
Chris Matthews' anchors a 4pm Sunday edition of Hardball at the MSNBC set outside of Denver's Union Station:Click continued for a picture of NBC News' set inside the Pepsi Center, and more from MSNBC.com... ... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Going Live Tomorrow - Posted August 22, 2008
Not too surprisingly, there won't be much doc block on MSNBC tomorrow, or Olympics. Instead, the network will be live from 6amET-10pmET, "in preparation for the announcement of Senator Barack Obama's running mate." We tend to think that will already have happened. Alex Witt anchors an hour to start the morning, followed by... [TVNewser]

Chris Matthews Recovering From Pneumonia - Posted August 15, 2008
MSNBC's Chris Matthews has been off Hardball this week as he recovers from a bout of pneumonia. Matthews was felling sick last weekend but went to work Monday. He later went to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. David Shuster has been filling in this week and a special edition... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.14.08 - Posted August 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. Who won yesterday's Hottest of the Hotties contest? Join us after the jump... 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... [FishBowlDC]

Hollywood Implant Goes From Politics to Yuks - Posted August 14, 2008
Jeremy Bronson (no relation to Charles, we think) used to wake up every morning trying to make sure "Hardball" host Chris Matthews coffee cup was filled -- metaphorically and perhaps literally -- in Washington. Now, Harvard alum Bronson has moved to the West Coast and he's become that cup of coffee, working... [FishBowlLA]

Hollywood Implant Goes From Politics to Yuks - Posted August 13, 2008
Jeremy Bronson (no relation to Charles, we think) used to wake up every morning trying to make sure "Hardball" host Chris Matthews coffee cup was filled -- metaphorically and perhaps literally -- in Washington. Now, Harvard alum Bronson has moved to the West Coast and he's become that cup of coffee, working... [FishBowlLA]

TNA Tired of Chris Matthews' T & A Ways - Posted August 13, 2008
SoupCans reports a new women's group called The New Agenda (TNA) has made MSNBC host Chris Matthews their #1 agenda item. Although several names were put on a 'to do' list, Chris Matthews was our unanimous choice as the worst offender on women's issues, therefore the first person on whom we... [TVNewser]

Producer Leaves News for Laughs: "This Will Be Much Funnier Than Morley Safer" - Posted August 13, 2008
The NYObserver catches up with former Hardball producer Jeremy Bronson, the latest news producer to go Hollywood. "His first job upon leaving the TV news business is, naturally, making fun of the TV news," writes Felix Gillette. He's writing for the new Comedy Central show Chocolate News, starring David Alan Grier.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.11.08 - Posted August 11, 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]

How's Chris Matthews Doing in PA? - Posted August 5, 2008
With speculation that MSNBC's Chris Matthews might give up his Hardball seat for a Senate seat, Quinnipiac University decided to poll Pennsylvania voters about how Matthews stacks up against Republican Sen. Arlen Specter. Specter plans to seek a sixth term in 2010. In a head-to-head matchup, Specter leads 41% - 36%. But... [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]

New Ad Blasts Media's McCain Favoritism - Posted August 1, 2008
Media Matters, the site that monitors, analyzes, and corrects "conservative misinformation in the U.S. media" has bought local ad time on cable networks. We saw it on Fox News on Time Warner Cable just before 10am today. The ad uses clips of broadcast and cable news anchors including Chris Matthews, Brit... [TVNewser]

Bringing the Talking Points Story Full Circle - Posted July 29, 2008
The logical next stop in the Scott McClellan-talking points story that has developed further today is the place it all started — MSNBC's Hardball. Today Mike Barnicle, filling in for Chris Matthews, and his guests, Pat Buchanan and Joan Walsh, all agreed Bill O'Reilly was not getting talking points from the Bush... [TVNewser]

July Ratings: Countdown Continues Count Up in Viewers - Posted July 29, 2008
Countdown with Keith Olbermann grew 49% year-to-year in the A25-54 demo. The program came in second in the demo at 8pmET during July, averaging 334,000 to CNN's 192,000 (excluding July 4). Rachel Maddow filled in for Olbermann nine times of the 20 weeknights this ratings period. The O'Reilly Factor, again, finished... [TVNewser]

Scratch That — McClellan Says O'Reilly Didn't Receive Talking Points - Posted July 29, 2008
The newest wrinkle to the Scott McClellan-talking points story twists the whole situation 180 degrees. McClellan now says FNC anchor Bill O'Reilly never received White House talking points. Johnny Dollar has the audio from today's Radio Factor, in which McClellan appeared as a guest. "The truth is I messed up. I was... [TVNewser]

Tracing the "Talking Points" Comment - Posted July 29, 2008
It all started at 5:22pmET last Friday. That's when former White House press secretary (and best-selling author) Scott McClellan told Hardball's Chris Matthews the Bush White House would send Fox News commentators "talking points." McClellan made the distinction, "between the journalists and between the commentators," but when pressed by Matthews if "people say,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.29.08 - Posted July 29, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Above, one of the magazines in Frank Luntz's collection. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.23.08 - Posted July 23, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Who is the congressman stripping down in the above photo? Let us know. (Photo Credit: New York Social Diary) 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... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews: "I'm A Frickin' American, I Do Have A Reaction To Things" - Posted July 22, 2008
The Huffington Post highlights Chris Matthews' appearance on The Tonight Show last night, where he responded to his now-famous thrill comment (revisited today thanks to John McCain). The MSNBC anchor, in town for the TCA panel, defended the comment: I'd rather be honest and say what I feel than sit there like some... [TVNewser]

McCain Spreads The Love - Posted July 22, 2008
As the mainstream media globetrots with Sen. Barack Obama (except for that one guy), the Sen. John McCain campaign put out a new ad starring...the mainstream media! Well actually two ads. On McCain's web site, he's asking people to vote which version is their favorite. The ads are essentially the same —... [TVNewser]

Mitchell: "You're Seeing...What Some Would Call Fake Interviews" - Posted July 22, 2008
At this hour, Sen. Barack Obama is holding a news conference in Jordan, which the cable news networks are carrying. But last night Newsbusters reported on NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell who let loose some of her frustrations with the lack of access being given to reporters on the... [TVNewser]

"It Would Make it More Interesting if Bill Was on And Did It Live" - Posted July 21, 2008
It was MSNBC's turn at the TCA today, which has become a hot spot for media stories the past couple of weeks. Matea Gold of the Los Angeles Times writes about NBC News president Steve Capus' response to questions about the dual role of MSNBC's primary team of Chris Matthews and Keith... [TVNewser]

Cablers Cover Rejected McCain Op-Ed - Posted July 21, 2008
One of the big topics of the day on the cable news channels is Drudge Report's story about the New York Times rejecting Sen. John McCain's proposed Op-Ed about Iraq. Fox News has Carl Cameron reporting the story, MSNBC's Chris Matthews talked about it on Hardball and Howard Kurtz gave his... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.21.08 - Posted July 21, 2008
Good morning Washington. What PR flak didn't have much luck with the above chair last week? Let us know. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Greta Lobs Bias Charge at CNN - Posted July 18, 2008
Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren is blasting Netroots Nation, which calls itself a "progressive political movement," for for labeling FNC "opinion media." But Van Susteren saved much of her blog ire for CNN. I know someone at CNN — and to protect that person's job won't identify — who said that... [TVNewser]

This Week in Obama/Osama Confusion - Posted July 18, 2008
Is it really that difficult? We understand that as a print medium, we can go and correct errors before they reach the public, whereas on TV, if you make a mistake it's out there. But really? This week there were three cases of Barack Obama/Osama bin Laden confusion. On Monday it was MSNBC's Chris... [TVNewser]

NBC/MSNBC Announces TCA Panel - Posted July 17, 2008
Insiders at the Television Critics Association press tour tell TVNewser that NBC News president Steve Capus, political director Chuck Todd, and correspondents/anchors Andrea Mitchell, David Gregory, Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Joe Scarborough will make up the network's panel next week. The session is scheduled for 1:30pmET Monday.... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Phil Griffin, "A Big Fan" of Fox News, Says It's "Our Time" - Posted July 17, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Phil Griffin to Chris Wallace: Kiss my Peacock. The newly-named president of MSNBC takes offense at Wallace's assertion this week that commentator Keith "Mr. Bush, Shut the Hell Up" Olbermann has no business anchoring election coverage, and that Fox News would never commit such a sin. "That raises little hairs... [TVNewser]

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]

Morning Reading List, 07.15.08 - Posted July 15, 2008
Good morning Washington. What area restaurant serves the above dessert tray? Let us know. 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... [FishBowlDC]

An Afternoon of MSNBC Highlights - Posted July 14, 2008
Chris Matthews taking his turn in botching Sen. Barack Obama's name, Salon's Joan Walsh sounding rather in love with herself and New Yorker's Ryan Lizza doing his best "I'm too sexy for this camera look." Join us after the jump... ... [FishBowlDC]

Will "Alpha Dog" Role Ever Be Re-Filled? - Posted July 11, 2008
New York Magazine's Kurt Andersen speculates if the death of Tim Russert signaled an end to the era of having, "political media's alpha dog." "As a result of more and more journalists' making names for themselves by morphing into commentators, the pool of candidates to become the clued-in voice of authority, equally... [TVNewser]

Matthews Gives the "Wish Well" to Wolfson - Posted July 9, 2008
MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews gave the "wishing well" treatment to Howard Wolfson, whose days of playing Hardball are over, for now. Yesterday it was announced Wolfson, one of Hillary Clinton's campaign strategists, was joining Fox News as a contributor. "I think it's the beginning of a beautiful relationship," said Matthews. "Reminds me of... [TVNewser]

Michael Smerconish's Multi-Channel Tryout For "The Big Leagues" - Posted July 7, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist He may not look it, but Michael Smerconish is as Swiss as the Toblerone triangle. The ubiquitous TV/radio talker, who subbed for Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews on the same day twice last week, swears he's a neutral in the Fox News-MSNBC blood feud. "I'm aware they're in the midst of... [TVNewser]

Fox Kids Invade MSNBC! - Posted April 16, 2008
So did you watch the "Hardball" College Tour yesterday? Well, if you did, you saw Sen. McCain and Chris Matthews at Villanova University and, when Chris opened the floor to questions, a "Peter Doocy" asked the Senator if he believed "Senator Clinton had finally turned to the 'sauce,' after taking her... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.15.08 - Posted April 15, 2008
Happy Tax Day Washington. Playbook tells us that "Patrick Henry, Ed's son, is 7." Here's your TV coverage of the Pope's visit. Here's the full text of Sen. John McCain's remarks to the AP annual meeting yesterday. Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks today. And be sure to check out TVNewser's ongoing coverage... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.10.08 - Posted April 9, 2008
Good morning Washington. Is it bye-bye Katie?!? It's the birthday of Joseph Pulitzer (1847) and on this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles were breaking up. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | JOBS You would... [FishBowlDC]

NYT: Hell, It's Out There Already - Posted April 9, 2008
Amazing what a little leaking can do... After FishbowlDC brought you the excerpts from Mark Leibovich's profile of Chris Matthews yesterday (causing quite a brouhaha, we must say...), the New York Times went ahead and posted the article online earlier than they normally do. And what: Is Hardball EP John Reiss chopped liver?... [FishBowlDC]

Leibovich Dishes On Matthews - Posted April 8, 2008
Told ya. We've got an advanced copy of Mark Leibovich's piece on Chris Matthews, entitled "Chris Matthews, Seriously. (O.K., Not That Seriously)," which will appear in this Sunday's NYT magazine. The juicy bits coming in a bit...... [FishBowlDC]

Forthcoming? NYT Mag Piece on Matthews - Posted March 31, 2008
We hear that Mark Leibovich is working on a piece for the NYT magazine (very likely) on Chris Matthews (Leibo recently followed Matthews to Cleveland's for the MSNBC debate and was also following him around the DC bureau). Does he have some good deets that justify a NYT mag piece? "Hardball"'s ratings... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.31.08 - Posted March 31, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Al Gore's Birthday! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS Obama vs. McCain: You think Obama will win. Today's "Angry Journalist" rant of the day: "Hiring freezes and resigning reporters, which means more work for the rest of us." This week's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.17.08 - Posted March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patrick's Day Washington. Sunday was Ellen McCarthy's birthday. Today is Tim Burger's and Mark Paustenbach's and Saturday was Jenny 8 Lee's. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS Email is your favorite way to communicate. REVOLVING DOOR Karen Hosler... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.12.08 - Posted March 12, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Wonkette's Jim Newell. And "a former sex worker" scores a NYT op-ed. Happy days are here again. In more serious news, be sure to continue to follow the latest in the Tony Locy case. And check out the winners of the Sixty-Fifth Annual Pictures... [FishBowlDC]

Adorable - Posted March 6, 2008
a.) Chris Matthews still rocks a back pack (hell, we do and so does Isikoff) b.) Matthews' backpack has a cute little Hardball patch on it: Washingtonian has more photos from last night's HBO event on the Hill here.... [FishBowlDC]

About Last Night... - Posted March 5, 2008
Tom Brokaw said "ass," Wonkette doesn't like MSNBC's panel, Tim Russert picks his nose, Fox was the first to call Ohio for Hillary, TVNewser regrets to inform Chuck Todd that his "screenwriter pales in comparison to the Billboard and Magic Wall," Karl Rove makes a funny ("Can we call this the... [FishBowlDC]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted February 26, 2008
Who's Her Daddy? Britney Spears' father, James Spears, and her attorney John Eardley are fighting over who has the right to control her "finances and life" while the pop star's estate is in conservatorship. If we were either one of these guys, we'd quietly step aside and let the other schmuck... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 02.25.08 - Posted February 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you would prefer Barack Obama as an editor in the newsroom. Regarding the poll, a reader writes in, "i just voted for obama in your poll as the person i'd rather have... [FishBowlDC]

More WPCF Notes... - Posted February 15, 2008
Additional coverage from WaPo, Washington Examiner, Washingtonian, Wonkette and Politico.com (come on, Mason: Stop being such a slacker and post already!) Also, some of the details: Dinner menu: A salad of micro greens and field greens. Caesar Parmesan Crisp. Shaved beets. Grana Parmesan Emulsion. A seasonal bisque shot (or as one not so bright... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews References Hillary's MSNBC's Complaints - Posted February 13, 2008
In an apparent rebuttal to Sen. Hillary Clinton's mention (reported on FishbowlDC here) that Fox News may be more fair to her presidential campaign, Chris Matthews had this to say this morning on "Morning Joe": [Obama's] got the melody and Sen. Clinton has the prose right, perhaps, but not the music. And... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.12.08 - Posted February 12, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Abe Lincoln and Sen. Arlen Specter. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS It is close, but most of you think that MSNBC handled the Shuster/Pimp episode "Appropriately...he deserved what he got" REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

Hillary Slams MSNBC...Praises Fox?!? - Posted February 11, 2008
The Hillary campaign recently took MSNBC reporter David Shuster (and MSNBC generally) to task for asking a guest on February 7th's "Tucker" program, "[D]oesn't it seem like Chelsea's sort of being pimped out in some weird sort of way?" MSNBC has suspended Shuster for his remarks. Tonight, the Politico's John Harris asked... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.11.08 - Posted February 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS You are not fans of Maureen Dowd's writing. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reports, "Discovery Communications has hired former AOL advertising executive Kathleen Kayse to run the Silver Spring cable giant's digital ad sales operation. Kayse... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.07.08 - Posted February 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Ashton Kutcher turns 30 today! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | JOBS On Tuesday night, most of you watched NBC/MSNBC. NEWSPAPERS "An Industry Imperiled by Falling Profits and Shrinking Ads" Poynter Online's Steve Klein reports, "Focus groups are not uncommon in the media. Newspapers, for... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Graces New TNR - Posted January 31, 2008
Side question: Considering that this magazine and lots of Hollywood movies turn to Chris Matthews when they're looking for the stereotypical talking head, has Matthews become the poster child for punditry? ... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews on National Organization for Women - Posted January 30, 2008
Chris Matthews, God bless him...the diarrhea of the mouth (whether you consider it admirable honesty and unfiltered candor or inappropriate jibberish) continues. After the huge MediaMatters campaign and subsequent apology about comments deemed sexist, Matthews dropped this tonight while discussing the Obama "snub" of Hillary at the SOTU: National Organization for Women has... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.25.08 - Posted January 24, 2008
Good morning Washington. Five years ago, the Department of Homeland Security opened its doors. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you, almost all of you, have invested money in stocks. REVOLVING DOOR "Kathleen O'Malley, an assistant national editor at the Washington Times,... [FishBowlDC]

Chris & Keith: It's Electric - Posted January 22, 2008
Do you think Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann can set the Internet aflame? The video we posted Saturday of the two MSNBC pundits on Saturday at various points earned the following distinctions from YouTube: #13 - Most Discussed (Today) #1 - Most Discussed (Today) - News & Politics #46 - Most Discussed (This Week)... [FishBowlDC]

Chris & Keith Continue To Laugh At GOP Speeches - Posted January 19, 2008
Remember when MSNBC laughed at John McCain's victory speech in New Hampshire? Well, Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann (and the MSNBC folks that can be heard in the background) were equally unimpressed with Fred Thompson's speech: ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.08.08 - Posted January 8, 2008
Happy New Hampshire Primary Day Washington! On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivered our first State of the Union. In 1992, Bush 41 puked on Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi, and, in 2006, Tom DeLay resigned as House Majority Leader. Happy 41st R Kelly! (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.27.07 - Posted December 27, 2007
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS Most of you spent more than $400 on holiday presents. NEWSPAPERS The Wall Street Journal reports, "In the beleaguered newspaper industry, one chief executive has long stood out as the golden boy: Gary Pruitt. He skillfully... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.13.07 - Posted December 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS Your coworkers shouldn't expect any gifts from you this year. NEWSPAPERS Regarding this, a reader writes in, "Other young reporters at the Post, just fyi: Philip Rucker, who just covered the Maryland General Assembly special... [FishBowlDC]

It Was One Year Ago... - Posted December 7, 2007
...tomorrow that Chris Matthews left the hospital following treatment for complications with diabetes.... [FishBowlDC]

Reiss Gets A Word In Edgewise - Posted December 6, 2007
What was the first meeting like between Chris Matthews and new "Hardball" EP John Reiss? "It's fair to say he did the majority of the talking," he tells Gail Shister over on TVNewser.... [FishBowlDC]

Shuster, Ifill, Taylor Weigh In On "Imus" ... Sort Of - Posted November 30, 2007
We've been keeping a tally of which 2007 Imus guests will go back on Don Imus' program when it returns. Out of the previous D.C.-based guests on Imus' program in 2007, we've heard back from Howard Fineman, Craig Crawford, Chris Wallace, Chris Matthews, Ana Marie Cox and David Gregory. Three more... [FishBowlDC]

The Verdict On Imus? Matthews, Wallace, Crawford Say "I'll Be Back" - Posted November 28, 2007
We told you yesterday that we're going to ask some previous D.C.-based Imus guests whether they would re-appear on his show when it resurfaces. So we reached out to any D.C. types listed on this MediaMatters roundup of 2007 guests on Don Imus' show. Howard Fineman: "The company policy is to stick with... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.07 - Posted November 6, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eventually, you want to have kids. News University is hosting, The Electronic Election: Covering the 2008 Vote: A NewsU/Poynter Webinar on November 14. Register here. Poynter Online reports, "NewAssignment.Net, the professional-amateur (pro-am) journalism effort spearheaded by NYU prof Jay Rosen, has a new project underway -- and they need beat... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.01.07 - Posted November 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is the longest Morning Reading List in FishbowlDC history. You think Tim Russert should be The Joker. ABC announced, "During a week dominated by news of the fires in Southern California, 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. For... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.17.07 - Posted October 16, 2007
Good morning Washington. Rowan Scarborough has left the Washington Examiner. He says, "after a stint in the Navy, 30 years at five newspapers and two book, I'm retiring, while eyeing some new projects in 2008." An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams' was the... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews Is Off The Hook - Posted October 9, 2007
Despite all the speculation and debate over Chris Matthews' controversial comments last week (and despite Joe Scarborough's prediction that three Republican candidates would poke fun at him for them), no GOP candidate brought it up during tonight's CNBC debate in Michigan. But Jonathan Martin did spot this tense exchange.... [FishBowlDC]

Reiss To Replace Haddad On "Hardball"? - Posted October 8, 2007
TVNewser reports that John Reiss is on the shortlist to replace Tammy Haddad as executive producer of "Hardball." Reiss was let go as NBC Nightly News executive producer in March by Brian Williams and we hear that it was a rather rough split. Question: Does Chris Matthews even want an E.P.? Would he... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.08.07 - Posted October 8, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is a close one, but you would rather marry a hot poor person over an ugly millionaire. "Lynn Cheney Profiled by CBS Reporter Whose Husband is Her Literary Rep" It was one year ago last week that R.W. Apple passed away. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research... [FishBowlDC]

NYPost: Matthews an "Immoderate Moderator" - Posted October 8, 2007
Over the weekend, the NY Post's editorial page took "Hardball" host Chris Matthews to task, writing: Now, "Hardball" is an opinion show, and Matthews is certainly entitled to his opinions - however offensively he chooses to express them. But why should any Republican candidate expect fairness from Matthews now? More to the point, why... [FishBowlDC]

FNC Has A Field Day With Matthews - Posted October 5, 2007
Chris Ariens reports on TVNewser that "Chris Matthews' comments at Hardball's 10th anniversary party last night have become fodder for FNC this afternoon." More here... Are we to expect comment on today's "Hardball"? Stay tuned... ... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews On His "Spontaneity" - Posted October 5, 2007
How ironic...mere hours before "Hardball"'s Chris Matthews dropped some jaws with his pointed comments against the Bush administration last night, his wife, Kathleen Matthews, appeared on "Hardball" and had this exchange: Kathleen: How about spontaneity? Do you think spontaneity can also get you into trouble as well as maybe make you likable? Chris:... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews & Gregory - Posted October 1, 2007
From a reliable source's reliable source... Overheard on a Wednesday plane to New Hampshire for Thursday's Democratic debate on MSNBC: A frustrated Chris Matthews on the phone, loudly complaining about David Gregory being on his show. "I'm in charge of my show and I don't want him on my show," our source... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.01.07 - Posted October 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. Who should play Obama in a movie? The Illinois senator says Denzel Washington. Most of you have not even used a VHS in more than a year. Do you even own one anymore? Happy belated birthday to Roll Call's Emily Heil. Her birthday was Friday. Regarding this, a reader writes in, "Makes... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.28.07 - Posted August 28, 2007
Good morning Washington. Overwhelmingly, you think Dana Perino will be the next White House press secretary. TVNewser reports, "Another Super Tuesday tomorrow on MSNBC. Chris Matthews continues in Iowa moderating the Livestrong Cancer Forum. Back east, Tim Russert, Natlie Morales, Tucker Carlson, Chris Jansing and others will hold down the anchor fort." The AP... [FishBowlDC]

BREAKING: Haddad Out As "Hardball" EP - Posted August 22, 2007
Rachel Sklar hears that "Hardball" executive producer and MSNBC VP Tammy Haddad "is officially out thanks to Chris Matthews becoming the lowest-rated host on MSNBC primetime." Developing... >UPDATE: TVNewser confirms it.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.21.07 - Posted August 21, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Tony Snow will say goodbye to in 1-2 months. "When the Issue Is War, Take Nothing for Granted" "The 2008 Presidential campaignâ€”with its crowded field and accelerated timetableâ€”emerged as the leading story in the American news media in the second quarter of 2007, supplanting the policy debate over Iraq,"... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews, Armstrong To Host Presidential Forum - Posted July 25, 2007
Lance Armstrong and Chris Matthews are teaming up to make sure the candidates for president don't forget to, in Armstrong's words, "discuss the No. 1 killer in this country:" cancer. It's part of the two-day Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum to be held in Cedar Rapids, IA. Matthews and Armstrong will... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.25.07 - Posted July 25, 2007
Good morning Washington. A CNN release announced, "CNN continues the trend of record-breaking debates with Monday night's CNN/YouTube Debate posting the highest P18-34 delivery in cable news history" An ABC release announced, "ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' averaged 7.2 million Total Viewers and 1.7/8 among Adults 25-54, placing second in both categories... [FishBowlDC]

"The Future of FBN" - Posted July 21, 2007
Alexis Glick, FBN's Director of Business News, appeared as a guest on FNC's Cavuto on Business this morning. Toward the end of the show, host Neil Cavuto went around the table for predictions (a la Chris Matthews' "Tell Me Something I Don't Know). Glick, steering clear from any stock... [TVNewser]

Hott 4 Hill Girl Comes To MSNBC - Posted July 20, 2007
MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews has tapped actress/singer/model/interviewer/blogger Taryn Southern to be a judge for its Campaign Ad Challenge. Southern is the charmer who wrote and starred in the Hott 4 Hill video last month. Check it out here... According to the press release, MSNBC "is looking for the most... [TVNewser]

How About A 5 a.m. Newscast? - Posted July 20, 2007
Jon Friedman profiles C-SPAN host Brian Lamb and depicts his "scary level of news consumption:""I found it amusing when Lamb griped that he couldn't find a decent TV-news or talk show on the air at five in the morning (I mean, network executives have a tough enough time programming primetime.) But... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.07 - Posted July 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. Do tell! What are these mythical "other" beaches you are running off to? An ABC release announced, "For the twelfth consecutive week, ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. Averaging 7.67 million Total Viewers and a 1.9/8 among Adults... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.17.07 - Posted July 17, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you think LateNightShots.com is disgusting. Slate's Jack Shafer writes, "Homer Simpson Has What the Bancrofts Want -- Editorial independence." Bill Mitchell, the Editor of Poynter Online, is asking for your opinion on the website with a survey. "We want to know what's important to you and others in your... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Gets Shouted Down - Posted June 20, 2007
And on this morning's "Morning Joe," colleague Joe Scarborough said, "I think it's right that Chris Matthews got shouted down for asking that question.... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews Ruvs Obama - Posted June 19, 2007
As moderator Chris Matthews questioned Sen. Barack Obama at today's American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, he said: MATTHEWS: So much of what you say just grabs people like me, because it sounds like Bobby Kennedy. It sounds like the '60s at its absolute best. (APPLAUSE) Also, Fishwrap reports some of... [FishBowlDC]

Journo Ringtones - Posted June 19, 2007
This is, admittedly, a trend we'd like to see more of: Media ringtones. You can have Chris Matthews yell "Let's play Hardball!" every time your cell phone rings (but, come on, we'd much rather hear his "HA!" laugh. Who will make FishbowlDC's day and send us a .wav of that?!?). What... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 06.01.07 - Posted June 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think tanning is not so much sexy, but cancer causing. The Association of Health Care Journalists launched a new website. Check out Norah O'Donnell on the forthcoming cover of Pregnancy magazine. "NPR Joins Appeal of Online Music Royalties" A reader tell us, "please note that the white house transcript referred to... [FishBowlDC]

Yes, That Was... - Posted May 30, 2007
Chris Matthews singing, "Lets Face the Music and Dance" at David Shuster's wedding. There just has to be a video of that somewhere...don't make us beg (although we totally will).... [FishBowlDC]

Inside The Time 100 Party - Posted May 9, 2007
America Ferrera and John Mayer It's arguably the most exclusive magazine party of the year. (Graydon Carter's Vanity's Fair Oscar party perhaps being the other.) John Edwards mingled with John Mayer. Sir Richard Branson (just back from dogsledding in Alaska) commandeered the corner of the bar like a Virgin spaceship, and allowed... [FishBowlNY]

Will Other Washingtonians Say "No" To "Imus"? - Posted April 11, 2007
MediaMatters has the comprehensive list of Imus guests for 2007, including such Washingtonians as Howard Fineman, Tim Russert, Andrea Mitchell, David Brooks, Mary Matalin, Bob Schieffer, Chris Matthews, Judy Woodruff, Jim Lehrer, Evan Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Chris Wallace, Paul Begala, Howard Kurtz, David Shuster, Thomas Friedman, George Stephanopoulos, Kelly O'Donnell, Jim... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.19.07 - Posted March 19, 2007
Most of your brackets are already broken. Stupid Duke. More on AssignmentZero. "For Bookstores, a Real Page-Turner: Digital or Paper? Take Your Pick." Look out Morning Edition... Deb Howell on "What Riled Readers Last Week." "Radio Deal Could Face Technical Difficulties: XM, Sirius Systems Already Strained" Roll Call and Gallery Watch's CongressNow debuts today. From a tipster:... [FishBowlDC]

Who Will Win Pundit March Madness - Posted March 13, 2007
From the Baltimore Sun: Talking Head Division Inside the Beltway Arena, Washington, D.C. Robert Novak (1st seed) vs. Newt Gingrich (16th seed) - He may have helped to "out" CIA operative Valerie Plame, but he's not flaming out. Top-seeded Bobbie "The Bulldog" Novak, despite some troubles this season, is supremely confident, as usual, as... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews Going To Nathan's - Posted February 23, 2007
Chris Matthews will join Carol Joynt at Nathan's for the Q&A Cafe, Tuesday, March 27. For Reservations: Jon Moss 202.338.2000... [FishBowlDC]

Obamagate Fallout: Is Hillary's Communications Director On Way Out? - Posted February 22, 2007
The plot thickens in L.A. following yesterday's Democratic campaign sludge-slinging between Camps Clinton and Obama over comments made by David Geffen in a Times article. Now Nikki Finke reports that Hillary Clinton's communications director, Howard Wolfson, the one that fanned the flames yesterday. Finke says senior campaign adviser Ann Lewis, formerly White... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.13.07 - Posted February 13, 2007
Seems the snow will have no effect on D.C. journos. Thank goodness! An ABC release announced that "Nightline" "continues to build its audience through expanding their presence on the web. For 2006, 'Nightline' online grew an impressive 140% compared to 2005 and over 12 million page views were downloadedâ€”a phenomenal growth trend.... [FishBowlDC]

Russert On Matthews - Posted February 9, 2007
On this morning's "Imus," NBC's Tim Russert denied that he hates Chris Matthews (earlier). "He's a friend, he's a colleague," Russert said, adding that his kids went (go?) to high school together, "he's been to my house, I've been to his house." He said he was "stunned" when he heard that... [FishBowlDC]

Tidbits - Posted February 8, 2007
From here: "Tim Russert preparing to take the stand. Apparently the jury was given the Style section of the Washington Post, which contained Howard Kurtz's article about the trial. It was missed by whoever screens the papers, and now there is some deliberation about what the jury read." MSNBC says they haven't... [FishBowlDC]

Journos Eat Food! - Posted February 7, 2007
FishbowlDC headed to the Palm today to flirt apparently to see what happens when you combine a bunch of media nerds (Chris Matthews, Tucker Carlson, Tammy Haddad, Shelby Poduch, Pam Stevens, Katherine O'Hearn and Ted Greenberg) with an attractive celebrity: Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson. Not missing a beat -- despite the... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.22.07 - Posted January 22, 2007
Oooh! George Stephanopolous beat out Tim Russert. Will the ratings say the same? An NBC release announced that "Meet The Press with Tim Russert" topped "the competition in all categories during the week ending Sunday, January 14," attracting 4.511 million total viewers. That is 30% more than CBS's "Face the Nation", 44%... [FishBowlDC]

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