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The Video Wall: O'Reilly, Olbermann, Sawyer, Berman - Posted 4 days, 7 hours ago
> FNC's Bill O'Reilly discusses polarization in the news media with Bernie Goldberg. > MSNBC's Keith Olbermann responds to Campbell Brown's remarks about his network in the "Best Persons" segment. > ABC's Diane Sawyer uses a clip from Glenn Beck in her interview with Al Gore on "GMA." > ABC's John Berman explains... [TVNewser]

November '09 Elections: Cable Coverage Plans - Posted 5 days, 6 hours ago
Tomorrow, polls will open following an off-year election season that's included closely followed races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Here is a rundown of special coverage on the cable networks: Wolf Blitzer will be in D.C. anchoring coverage of the returns for CNN's "Election Night in America." Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

Election Day Coverage Plans - Posted 5 days, 6 hours ago
• 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]

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

Bill O'Reilly: 'I Thought Campbell Brown's Questioning was Excellent' - Posted October 29, 2009
While Campbell Brown was playing more of her Valerie Jarrett interview on CNN last night, over on Fox News Bill O'Reilly was congratulating his competitor: "I thought Campbell Brown's questioning was excellent," said O'Reilly. He then brought in Baltimore Sun TV critic David Zurawik to talk about the "White House hypocrisy." ... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Says White House Should Target Bias on Right AND Left - Posted October 29, 2009
On her program last night, CNN's Campbell Brown showed the interview with Obama Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett last evening, and added an editorial about the "White House war with Fox News." She told viewers, "What confuses me is that if the White House is really so concerned about bias in the... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Hosts Courage in Journalism Awards - Posted October 28, 2009
•Tonight, CNN's Campbell Brown will host the Courage in Journalism Awards in Los Angeles. The awards "honor women journalists who have shown extraordinary strength of character and integrity while reporting the news under dangerous or difficult circumstances" and are given by the International Women's Media Foundation, the board of directors... [TVNewser]

CNN's Campbell Brown Asks White House Senior Adviser about Fox News...and MSNBC - Posted October 27, 2009
CNN's Campbell Brown talked with Pres. Obama's Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett today at The Women's Conference in California. Brown asked Jarrett if she thought Fox News was biased. You probably already know her answer. But listen to Brown's follow-up about MSNBC: The entire interview airs tonight on Campbell Brown at 8pmET on... [TVNewser]

CNN's Campbell Brown Asks White House Senior Adviser about Fox News...and MSNBC - Posted October 27, 2009
CNN's Campbell Brown talked with Pres. Obama's Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett today at The Women's Conference in California. Brown asked Jarrett if she thought Fox News was biased. You probably already know her answer. But listen to Brown's follow-up about MSNBC: The entire interview airs tonight on Campbell Brown at 8pmET on... [TVNewser]

October '09 Ratings: CNN Fourth in Prime Demo - Posted October 27, 2009
CNN slipped to fourth place in the prime time demo in October averaging 190k viewers, falling behind Fox News (583k), MSNBC (239k), and sister network HLN (191k) making October the worst month this year. The network was third in Total Viewers in prime time with 679k, behind dominant FNC and second-place... [TVNewser]

October '09 Ratings: CNN Fourth in Prime Demo - Posted October 27, 2009
CNN slipped to fourth place in the prime time demo in October averaging 190k viewers, falling behind Fox News (583k), MSNBC (239k), and sister network HLN (191k) making October the worst month this year. The network was third in Total Viewers in prime time with 679k, behind dominant FNC and second-place... [TVNewser]

CNN Unveils New Site - Posted October 23, 2009
The CNN talent and brass turned out for a TV-style debut of the new CNN.com last night at the One Time Warner Center in NYC. Some guests were greeted as they arrived by anchor Campbell Brown and "American Morning" anchor John Roberts, "Newsroom" anchor Kyra Phillips, and correspondent Deborah Feyerick all came... [TVNewser]

Some of DC's Most Powerful Women Head to Cali for Fortune Summit - Posted September 16, 2009
Brown, Huffington, Brown, Perino and Tumulty sit on a panel at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit. Photo credit: Robert Benson/Getty Images. Some of our most powerful female Washingtonians have headed to Carlsbad, CA this week for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit. Last night, CNN's Campbell Brown moderated this panel pictured above called "The... [FishBowlDC]

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

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

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

CNN Searches For Conservative, Liberal Voices To Square Off - Posted September 8, 2009
Our colleagues at FishbowlLA have some exclusive news today: CNN is auditioning talent in the hopes of casting one conservative and one liberal host for a new "Crossfire" type of show. FBLA has some ideas about who the news network might be looking at: A few on the liberal side were Steve A.... [FishBowlNY]

FBLA Exclusive: CNN is Auditioning Talent for New Show - Posted September 8, 2009
According to our CNN source, the "most trusted name in news" is casting for a new Crossfire type of Hannity and Colmes show. Meaning: they're auditioning liberal personalities and conservative personalities to co-host one show. Way to really break the mold, CNN. No word on who or what the show would be replacing... [FishBowlLA]

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: Cable Coverage Skeds - Posted August 27, 2009
CNN On Friday, Aug. 28, starting at 7 p.m., Wolf Blitzer and Campbell Brown will anchor coverage of the Celebration of Life Memorial Service, taking place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Dorchester, Mass. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, Blitzer and Anderson Cooper will... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy: Cable Coverage Skeds - Posted August 27, 2009
CNN On Friday, Aug. 28, starting at 7 p.m., Wolf Blitzer and Campbell Brown will anchor coverage of the Celebration of Life Memorial Service, taking place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Dorchester, Mass. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, Blitzer and Anderson Cooper will... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Coverage - Posted August 26, 2009
Network specials and coverage of Ted Kennedy's death are being announced. Here's a rundown: ABC News ABC News will broadcast an hour special on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, anchored by Charles Gibson from Hyannis Port, MA and Diane Sawyer in New York. The ABC News Special, "Remembering Ted... [FishBowlDC]

Sen. Kennedy Evening Specials - Posted August 26, 2009
Here is the rundown of specials that will air tonight following Senator Edward Kennedy's passing: At 7pmET, CNN will air the HBO documentary "Teddy in His Own Words," which "chronicles Senator Kennedy's remarkable life from his childhood through his speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention." The two-hour special will be hosted... [TVNewser]

How Long Is An Exclusive, Exclusive? - Posted August 14, 2009
CNN's "Campbell Brown" led their show last night with the first video of Saturday's mid-air crash over the Hudson River -- video that had been obtained by NBC News just a few hours earlier. The video, shot by an Italian tourist, first aired on WNBC at 6pm, then on MSNBC around 6:10... [TVNewser]

Campbell on her Competitors: "They are at War" - Posted August 11, 2009
While Bill O'Reilly went full-bore on GE tonight, Keith Olbermann kept on O'Reilly, putting him on the "worst persons" list for the 1,254,757th time (or something like that). Meanwhile CNN's 8pmET anchor, Campbell Brown jumped into the fray: "...those big swinging anchors have ratings a lot bigger than mine. So out of... [TVNewser]

Campbell on her Competitors: "They are at War" - Posted August 11, 2009
While Bill O'Reilly went full-bore on GE tonight, Keith Olbermann kept on O'Reilly, putting him on the "worst persons" list for the 1,254,757th time (or something like that). Meanwhile CNN's 8pmET anchor, Campbell Brown jumped into the fray: "...those big swinging anchors have ratings a lot bigger than mine. So out of... [TVNewser]

CNN National Report Card: Behind the Scenes at the Reunion - Posted August 7, 2009
Last night, TVNewser went to CNN's New York studios for the broadcast of "The National Report Card: Second 100 Days." We were there early and got to speak with a few members of the "best political team on television," including Gloria Borger and Soledad O'Brien, and the atmosphere was almost giddy.... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown: "CNN Is the Only One Who's Still Doing Journalism" - Posted July 21, 2009
CNN's Campbell Brown sat down late last week with Julie Menin. And right out of the gate, Brown explained what sets CNN apart from its competitors. "CNN is the only one who's still doing journalism," said Brown, anchor of CNN's 8pmET program. "I don't mean that as a criticism of what... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.21.09 - Posted July 21, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to CNN's Mark Preston. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | JOBS... [FishBowlDC]

How Cable News Covered the Death of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 17, 2009
As the special report on CBS came to an end at 8:21pm, the cable news networks began their coverage of the death of Walter Cronkite. • CNN's Campbell Brown began continuing coverage at 8:18pm and included phone interviews with Don Hewitt, Susan Zirinksy and former CBS Newsman, now CNN anchor John Roberts.... [TVNewser]

How Cable News Covered the Death of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 17, 2009
As the special report on CBS came to an end at 8:21pm, the cable news networks began their coverage of the death of Walter Cronkite. • CNN's Campbell Brown began continuing coverage at 8:18pm and included phone interviews with Don Hewitt, Susan Zirinksy and former CBS Newsman, now CNN anchor John Roberts.... [TVNewser]

How Cable News Covered the Death of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 17, 2009
As the special report on CBS came to an end at 8:21pm, the cable news networks began their coverage of the death of Walter Cronkite. • CNN's Campbell Brown began continuing coverage at 8:18pm and included phone interviews with Don Hewitt, Susan Zirinksy and former CBS Newsman, now CNN anchor John Roberts.... [TVNewser]

TV Coverage Plans For Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Posted July 6, 2009
Michael Jackson's memorial service is tomorrow at the Staples Center in LA. Here's how the nets and cable will cover the service, via TVNewser: • ABC: Charlie Gibson will anchor live coverage "Remembering Michael Jackson" at 1pmET, joined by "Nightline" anchor Martin Bashir. Some updates: Diane Sawyer, in NY, and Barbara Walters,... [FishBowlDC]

CNN/HLN Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Don Lemon and Soledad O'Brien will host coverage live from Los Angeles, with Campbell Brown and Roland Martin anchoring live from New York, starting at NoonET Tuesday on CNN and simulcast on CNN International. Robin Meade, A.J. Hammer and Jane Velez-Mitchell will anchor live coverage for HLN. >... [TVNewser]

CNN/HLN Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Don Lemon and Soledad O'Brien will host coverage live from Los Angeles, with Campbell Brown and Roland Martin anchoring live from New York, starting at NoonET Tuesday on CNN and simulcast on CNN International. Robin Meade, A.J. Hammer and Jane Velez-Mitchell will anchor live coverage for HLN. >... [TVNewser]

CNN Carries Michael Jackson Momentum Into Friday Night - Posted June 29, 2009
In a rare ratings win for CNN, the cable news network's Friday night primetime lineup (8-11pmET) finished first in the A25-54 demo. Also, Campbell Brown at 8, Larry King at 9 and Anderson Cooper at 10 each won their time periods in the ad-friendly demo with extensive Michael Jackson coverage. CNN... [TVNewser]

CNN Carries Michael Jackson Momentum Into Friday Night - Posted June 29, 2009
In a rare ratings win for CNN, the cable news network's Friday night primetime lineup (8-11pmET) finished first in the A25-54 demo. Also, Campbell Brown at 8, Larry King at 9 and Anderson Cooper at 10 each won their time periods in the ad-friendly demo with extensive Michael Jackson coverage. CNN... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown "Breakout Star" - Posted June 19, 2009
Forbes has included CNN anchor Campbell Brown on a list of personalities who are poised "to become a breakout star," in the world of entertainment. Forbes writes, "News organizations are generally loathe to allow their on-air talents to venture into entertainment, but that path is probably there for Brown if she wants... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.16.09 - Posted June 16, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINE | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE |... [FishBowlDC]

Campbell Brown Hits A New Low - Posted June 15, 2009
Campbell Brown's 8pmET CNN program had just 69,000 viewers in the A25-54 demo Friday night - the program's lowest ever. In fact, it was the lowest demo viewership for CNN at 8pmET since Christmas Day 2007. The previous program low was 115,000, which occurred May 20 when Roland Martin was filling in.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.03.09 - Posted June 3, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Happy Birthday to Mix 107.3's Tommy McFly! Another Happy Birthday goes to Elizabeth Thorp, celebrating this weekend. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this... [FishBowlDC]

Campbell Brown Returns: No More "No Bias, No Bull" - Posted June 2, 2009
CNN's Campbell Brown returned from maternity leave last night to her regular 8pmET timeslot. The show had a new name, a new look, a new EP, and, perhaps most notably, a new opening: "This is your only source for news. CNN prime time begins now." The show has dropped "No Bias, No... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Returns: No More "No Bias, No Bull" - Posted June 2, 2009
CNN's Campbell Brown returned from maternity leave last night to her regular 8pmET timeslot. The show had a new name, a new look, a new EP, and, perhaps most notably, a new opening: "This is your only source for news. CNN prime time begins now." The show has dropped "No Bias, No... [TVNewser]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 2, 2009
Washington Post Magazine editor takes buyout- FishbowlDC Campbell Brown is back, but no more "No Bias, No Bull"- TVNewser Sherman Alexie versus Amazon- GalleyCat Google: Anyone can profit from orphan books, not just us- BayNewser Organizing your job search- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 2, 2009
Washington Post Magazine editor takes buyout- FishbowlDC Campbell Brown is back, but no more "No Bias, No Bull"- TVNewser Sherman Alexie versus Amazon- GalleyCat Google: Anyone can profit from orphan books, not just us- BayNewser Organizing your job search- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List 06.01.09 - Posted June 1, 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. Catching up on birthdays... Happy Birthday to Pete Seat, CBS' Frank Thorp. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... TV | MAGAZINES |... [FishBowlDC]

Rush Here, There, Almost Everywhere - Posted May 29, 2009
Rush Limbaugh was mentioned 39 times yesterday on MSNBC. I know, this keeping track thing is getting old. But we raise the issue today, because while Rush was being criticized during a segment on Keith Olbermann's 8pm show on MSNBC (with pile-on from Arianna Huffington) over on Fox News, Bill O'Reilly... [TVNewser]

Tables Turned on Roland Martin - Posted May 28, 2009
As his guest hosting gig on CNN draws to a close, CNN's Roland Martin opens up about filling in for Campbell Brown. He sat down for an interview with Julie Menin who hosts "Give and Take" on WNBC's digital channel NY Nonstop. They talked about Monday's New York Post story on... [TVNewser]

CNN Shuffle: Rodriguez to 8pm, Another New "A.M" EP Needed - Posted May 15, 2009
First on TVNewser: CNN's American Morning EP Janelle Rodriguez (pictured) is moving to prime time and will become the EP of Campbell Brown's 8pmET hour. Jamie Kraft, currently senior broadcast producer of "American Morning", takes over as interim EP June 1, when Brown returns from maternity leave. Rodriguez took over the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.28.09 - Posted April 28, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. It is day 99 covering the Obama administration and week 13 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Celebrating The "Superior Species" - Posted April 27, 2009
Meredith Vieira is a BFOM: a "Big Fan of Matrix." The Today show anchor not only emceed this year's Matrix Awards, honoring extraordinary achievements by women in the communications industry, she is also a past winner. "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling," Vieira told TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Carrey vs. Campbell Over Vaccination - Posted April 22, 2009
Hollywood star Jim Carrey writes today on The Huffington Post about the vaccination/autism connection, a topic he and longtime girlfriend Jenny McCarthy (whose son suffered from autism) frequently speak out about. The framing of Carrey's post is a commentary by CNN's Campbell Brown (currently out on maternity leave), who said in February:... [TVNewser]

Carrey vs. Campbell Over Vaccination - Posted April 22, 2009
Hollywood star Jim Carrey writes today on The Huffington Post about the vaccination/autism connection, a topic he and longtime girlfriend Jenny McCarthy (whose son suffered from autism) frequently speak out about. The framing of Carrey's post is a commentary by CNN's Campbell Brown (currently out on maternity leave), who said in February:... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 6, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Rima Al-Sabah, Susan Blumenthal, Debbie Dingell, Michelle Fenty, Rhoda Glickman and Barbara Harrison hosted a baby shower Saturday for Nancy Bagley at the Kuwaiti Embassy. • And speaking of babies, CNN's Campbell Brown gave birth to a baby boy this afternoon. Brown and husband Dan Senor now... [FishBowlDC]

Campbell Brown Gives Birth To Baby Boy - Posted April 6, 2009
CNN anchor Campbell Brown and husband Dan Senor welcomed their second son, Asher Liam Senor, into the world this afternoon. Asher weighs in at 9 pounds, 4 ounces. We're told everyone's doing great — including big brother Eli. Brown gave birth to Eli James Senor in December 2007.... [TVNewser]

Martin Hopes "God Uses Me As An Instrument For His Will" - Posted April 6, 2009
Roland Martin began anchoring the 8pmET time slot on CNN last week (while Campbell Brown is out on maternity leave), and today The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz writes about the "first [African American] to host a prime-time cable news program since Alan Keyes's brief run on MSNBC seven years ago." "His divine... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.06.09 - Posted April 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. Its day 77 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

CNN Atlanta Chief To Temporarily Oversee 8pm Hour - Posted April 1, 2009
Roland Martin began guest hosting at 8pmET on Monday, while Campbell Brown takes maternity leave. Martin said on the air it would be for eight weeks. As a tipster noted yesterday, there appears to be some temporary changes behind the scenes as well. A CNN spokesperson confirms this to TVNewser: "David Doss... [TVNewser]

CNN Atlanta Chief To Temporarily Oversee 8pm Hour - Posted April 1, 2009
Roland Martin began guest hosting at 8pmET on Monday, while Campbell Brown takes maternity leave. Martin said on the air it would be for eight weeks. As a tipster noted yesterday, there appears to be some temporary changes behind the scenes as well. A CNN spokesperson confirms this to TVNewser: "David Doss... [TVNewser]

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

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

The Ticker: CNN, FBN, BBC... - Posted March 19, 2009
> CNN's Ali Velshi interviews Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner today during the network's "Road to Rescue" week. It airs during the 5pmET hour of The Situation Room, "Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull" and "Anderson Cooper 360." > Mediapost writes about a new weekend show coming to Fox Business Network (not... [TVNewser]

Program Notes: Obama, Hannity, Brokaw, Olbermann... - Posted March 18, 2009
• CNN's The Situation Room (7pmET): CNN will extend The Situation Room for an hour beginning at 7pmET and cover President Obama's town hall meeting in California live. "Campbell Brown: No Bias. No Bull." begins at 8pmET. Also — MSNBC's Hardball will be live at 7pmET for the town hall. • FNC's... [TVNewser]

Program Notes: Obama, Hannity, Brokaw, Olbermann... - Posted March 18, 2009
• CNN's The Situation Room (7pmET): CNN will extend The Situation Room for an hour beginning at 7pmET and cover President Obama's town hall meeting in California live. "Campbell Brown: No Bias. No Bull." begins at 8pmET. Also — MSNBC's Hardball will be live at 7pmET for the town hall. • FNC's... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.05.09 - Posted March 5, 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 45 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. What we know and... [FishBowlDC]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

No Bull: Campbell Brown Moves From "Mold-Ridden" Apartment - Posted February 26, 2009
The New York Daily News' Richard Huff writes about Campbell Brown's mold problem. "Just before the inauguration, and after months of struggling with her baby's unexplained illness, Campbell, her child and her husband, Dan Senor, were forced to flee their mold-ridden apartment without their belongings," he writes. "When they said, 'You need... [TVNewser]

No Bull: Campbell Brown Moves From "Mold-Ridden" Apartment - Posted February 26, 2009
The New York Daily News' Richard Huff writes about Campbell Brown's mold problem. "Just before the inauguration, and after months of struggling with her baby's unexplained illness, Campbell, her child and her husband, Dan Senor, were forced to flee their mold-ridden apartment without their belongings," he writes. "When they said, 'You need... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: Program Ranker - Posted February 25, 2009
Fox News had the top six cable news programs during February '09 in Total Viewers, and nine of the top 10. The O'Reilly Factor was once again 1st. CNN's Larry King Live was the only non-FNC program to make the top 10, in 7th. MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann was 11th.... [TVNewser]

Roland Martin to Sub For Brown at 8pm - Posted February 25, 2009
When Campbell Brown takes maternity leave in early April for eight weeks, CNN contributor Roland Martin will fill in as host at 8pmET. "Roland is a solid journalist and a terrific communicator," said a CNN spokesperson in an email today. "He's been a regular part of the No Bias, No Bull family... [TVNewser]

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

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

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

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

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]

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]

Cable News Snapshot: 8:30pmET Last Night - Posted February 6, 2009
President Barack Obama spoke last night at a Democratic congressional retreat at 8:30pmET, and several emailers expressed surprise over a part of the coverage:Yes, MSNBC remained in Countdown, while Campbell Brown introduced the speech on "No Bias, No Bull" and Shepard Smith cut in to the taped O'Reilly Factor. CNBC, FBN... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (p.m. edition): Brown, Zucker, Regan... - Posted February 4, 2009
> CNN's Campbell Brown will be honored with a Matrix Award in the broadcasting category on April 27. The annual awards recognize "exceptional women who have established themselves in communications fields such as, advertising, arts & entertainment, broadcasting, digital media, magazines, marketing, newspapers and public relations." > FishbowlNY writes about... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown On Rush Limbaugh's: "Nasty Rhetoric and Useless Noise" - Posted January 31, 2009
Last night, Campbell Brown invited Rush Limbaugh on her show to debate CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi, whom Limbaugh called "incompetent," among other things. First here's the clip Brown played on her show, before attacking Rush herself. Limbaugh: Mr. Velshi, you are incompetent. You are a disservice to your business,... [TVNewser]

January Ratings: Rankers - Posted January 28, 2009
Fox News Channel had the top seven programs during the month of January in Total Viewers, with The O'Reilly Factor once again in the top spot. The top MSNBC program, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, finished 8th and the top CNN program, Campbell Brown: No Bias No Bull, finished 9th. In the A25-54... [TVNewser]

As The Blago Turns... - Posted January 27, 2009
This morning, Gov. Rod Blagojevich appeared on CBS' The Early Show and Fox & Friends. So where is he headed for the rest of the day? • Fox News Radio (Tom Sullivan Show) • FBN (Happy Hour — pre-taped) • Associated Press TV • truTV/In Session (Jami Floyd) • FNC (Glenn Beck and Greta Van Susteren) •... [TVNewser]

CNN Inauguration Technology: Security Cams, Synths - Posted January 16, 2009
As we interviewed CNN's Ali Velshi today in the Election Center studio (now used by Campbell Brown's "No Bias, No Bull"), CNN's Washington bureau chief David Bohrman came in. Bohrman is producing the Inauguration coverage from New York to broadcast from CNN's best HD control room. Bohrman was in the studio testing... [TVNewser]

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

CNN's Inauguration Coverage - Posted January 8, 2009
CNN has announced Inauguration coverage plans, beginning on Tuesday at 5amET. Some notes: • Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper lead coverage beginning at 10amET from the rooftop of the Newseum. John King brings the "Magic Wall" into the Newseum as well. • American Morning broadcast's live from Capital Hill from 5-10amET. • Cooper and Campbell... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Challenge '08: A Look Back - Posted December 31, 2008
Last year at this time we brought you the 2008 TVNewser Challenge — eight questions about what will happen in the coming year. With more than 25,000 total votes cast, the results were set. In a year of some sketchy predicting ability by the "experts," how did you do with your... [TVNewser]

Nancy Grace Just Misses Demo Victory - Posted December 29, 2008
We received a tip over the weekend asking if Nancy Grace's strong December was going to propel her to a victory in the A25-54 demo over the usual winner, The O'Reilly Factor. After running the numbers, our unofficial tally puts Grace's 8pmET average at 590,000 and Bill O'Reilly's at 609,000 (through December... [TVNewser]

Klein on Layoffs: "We Actually Have More People Working at CNN Than Worked Here a Year Ago" - Posted December 29, 2008
CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein reflects on 2008 in an interview with The Huffington Post's Danny Shea, and he describes why the recent "layoffs" are actually "tradeoffs." "We actually have more people working at CNN than worked here a year ago," he says. "And we continue, of course, being mindful of the economic... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CNN, CBS, FBN... - Posted December 16, 2008
> CNN's Campbell Brown sat down for a lengthy interview with Mark Molaro. The Alcove with Mark Molaro is a web show supported by Starbucks. > Last Saturday's 48 Hours Mystery at 10pm gave CBS the #1 program in both Total Viewers and households. The program was up 91% year-to-year in... [TVNewser]

Vogue Highlights Three TVNewsers "Shaping the News" - Posted December 16, 2008
In next month's Vogue Magazine, three female tvnewsers are highlighted: "As we enter a new political era, we salute three woman standouts: veteran Katie Couric and rising stars Rachel Maddow and Campbell Brown." The first profile, of Couric, is written by Eve MacSweeney. "It would not be an overstatement to say that... [TVNewser]

Nancy Grace Sees Huge Overnight Rating After Caylee News - Posted December 12, 2008
In the wake of the potential major break in the Caylee Anthony investigation, Headline News' Nancy Grace saw huge numbers at 8pmET, according to overnight household ratings obtained by TVNewser. At 8pmET, FNC's The O'Reilly Factor had a 2.3 overnight rating, HLN's Grace had a 1.6, MSNBC's Countdown had a 1.3 and... [TVNewser]

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]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.08 - Posted December 3, 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]

"Chaos" Erupts Around CNN Correspondent During Mumbai Live Shot - Posted November 27, 2008
In the second day of the siege in Mumbai, some members of the media are finding themselves in the middle of local anger. CNN's Sara Sidner is the network's New Delhi correspondent. Sidner was reporting about the situation at the Taj Hotel when several locals began interrupting her live shot. Sidner... [TVNewser]

Post-Election, New Names - Posted November 11, 2008
Beginning today, MSNBC's occasional Tuesday 2pmET hour formerly known as "New York Times Campaign Edition" now called "New York Times Transition Edition":As of last Thursday, FNC's 5pmET hour (and weekend daytime hours) known as "America's Election HQ" now called "America's News HQ":• Related: Campbell Brown's 8pmET CNN show now called "No... [TVNewser]

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]

CNN's Klein on Keeping Viewers Primed - Posted November 7, 2008
While CNN had its highest viewership ever on Election Night, Fox News remains the leader in cable news, while MSNBC is in a dog fight for #2 in prime time. So, what's CNN's plan to keep the numbers up? CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, says 'It's the economy, viewers.'... [TVNewser]

Jon Stewart: 'Let Me Guess After the Iraq War is Over You Got a Great Story for Us' - Posted November 7, 2008
So! Not surprisingly, now that the election is over, all the behind-the-scenes dirty laundry is being aired. And by dirty laundry we really mean, how Sarah Palin is solely responsible for ruining John McCain's bid for the presidency (watch Campbell Brown's excellent take/rant on this after the jump). ... [FishBowlNY]

Palin's First Post-Election Sit-Down Goes to Greta - Posted November 7, 2008
Drudge is reporting Gov. Sarah Palin will sit down with FNC's Greta Van Susteren for her first post-election interview, to air Monday night. Since early Wednesday morning, a Newsweek story and a report from FNC's Carl Cameron have featured unnamed McCain campaign staffers blasting Palin and attributing the loss to her. Van Susteren... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 31, 2008
Meet the Press: Fred Thompson and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), and a roundtable with Washington Post's David Broder, NBC's David Gregory, NPR's Michele Norris and NBC political director Chuck Todd. Face the Nation: Obama strategist David Axelrod, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). This Week: Axelrod... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.31.08 - Posted October 31, 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]

CNN's Election Night Plans - Posted October 30, 2008
CNN's Election Night in America coverage kicks off at 6pmET on Tuesday, with Wolf Blitzer leading the BPTOT and Campbell Brown and Anderson Cooper anchoring as well. John King will work the "Magic Wall," throughout the night, while Soledad O'Brien and Bill Schneider handle exit-polling data (on "two 103-inch interactive plasma screens"). Lou... [TVNewser]

The Year of the Women? - Posted October 30, 2008
From today's mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed: Salon's Rebecca Traister writes, if 2004 was "Jon Stewart's career-making election," this year is the year of the women. Specifically, Katie Couric, Campbell Brown and Rachel Maddow. Traister cites the historic runs by women on the political side as a contributing factor. "Call it historical accident or... [TVNewser]

McCain and the Media: CNBC, CNN, FNC - Posted October 28, 2008
CNBC's Maria Bartiromo interviewed Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, today as they campaigned in Hershey, PA. The live interview took place just after 9:30amET, and additional portions will air throughout the day, with the entire interview airing on Closing Bell at 4pmET and "Wall Street Crisis"... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown on Jon Stewart Watchdogging the Media - Posted October 28, 2008
Speaking of Campbell Brown she was on Jon Stewart last night talking about how on her CNN show No Bias, No Bull (she joked it was initially named No Bias, No Bullshit) and her attempts to firmly establish herself as representative of the middle-ground between MSNBC and Fox. Also, she's... [FishBowlNY]

The Press is Officially Negative on John McCain and Sarah Palin - Posted October 28, 2008
It's not your imagination. John McCain and Sarah Palin are getting more negative press coverage than their Dem counterparts. A recent study for the Project for Excellence in Journalism found that six out of 10 McCain stories were negative, furthermore Obama had more than twice as many positive stories... [FishBowlNY]

Stewart to Brown: "What's Your Bias Against Bull?" - Posted October 28, 2008
CNN's newly-pregnant Campbell Brown appeared last night on The Daily Show. "Your new show, you are up against Bill O'Reilly and Keith Olbermann. How are you going to find some middle ground between those two?" joked Stewart. "Look, they're giants in terms of what they're doing," said Brown. "One's coming at it from... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Pregnant - Posted October 27, 2008
Insiders tell TVNewser CNN's Campbell Brown is pregnant. Brown, who gave birth to son Eli James Senor last December, is due to give birth in April. Insiders tell us Brown is "ecstatic." Brown, who anchors CNN's 8pmET program, is married to political strategist Dan Senor, a senior fellow with the Council on... [TVNewser]

Mitch Semel at "The Intersection of News and Comedy" - Posted October 24, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist CNN's first foray into funny is no joke, Mitch Semel says. "This is our opportunity to treat news differently," says Semel, executive producer of "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News." "It's just an hour a week. It doesn't change what the network is." "Hughley" debuts at 10pmET Saturday. Produced on the set... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown on the "Gamble" of Commentary Without "Punching Bag" - Posted October 21, 2008
Howard Kurtz of The Washington Post profiles CNN's Campbell Brown, who has recently become more vocal with commentary's (called "Cutting Through the Bull") during her 8pmET program. "I often feel like I'm stating the obvious," she says. "It can't just be 'Campbell Brown thinks blah blah.' It needs to be the elephant... [TVNewser]

King Wants McCain To Make Good on Palin Promise - Posted October 20, 2008
Larry King Live has not seen Sen. John McCain as a guest since July or Gov. Sarah Palin as a guest ever. And now the program is making a public appeal. A post on King's blog asks if "LKL" is next to "make up" with McCain, following David Letterman. Appearing before the... [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]

Morning Reading List, 10.16.08 - Posted October 16, 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]

Comedian DL Hughley to Get CNN Show - Posted October 15, 2008
A TVNewser emailer tipped us off yesterday morning that comedian DL Hughley was going to get his own show on CNN. After several attempts to contact CNN PR yesterday for comfirmation, we got almost no response back, unless you count PR types pushing the tip off to one another. So, Variety... [TVNewser]

CNN/Time Politics '08: Who's the "Notorious Offender?" - Posted October 14, 2008
Howard Kurtz moderates a media bias/elitist panel with Bill Adair of the St. Pete Times, Dan Rather, author/journalist David Sirota, Free Press executive director Josh Silver and and WSJ columnist Dorothy Rabinowitz (not pictured). Dan Rather implored journalists to "not back down" when it comes campaigns and candidates who shut them out.... [TVNewser]

CNN/TIME Politics '08: Greenfield, Graydon and More - Posted October 14, 2008
The CNN/TIME Politics '08 conference kicked off yesterday with Time Warner CEO Jeffrey Bewkes saying, "There has never been and never will be a substitute for quality." TVNewser twittered the first panel, moderated by Campbell Brown, and featuring this line of from Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter that got the biggest laughs (on... [TVNewser]

FBNY at the TimeWarner Politics Summit 2008 - Posted October 13, 2008
FBNY is uptown at the Time Warner Center attending day one of the two day Time Warner Political Summit. Currently we're watching Campbell Brown moderate a panel that includes Time's Rick Stengel, CNN's Jon Klein, Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter, and Politico's Jim VandeHei. Catch the play by play on... [FishBowlNY]

CNN Politics Conference: Campbell's Keynote - Posted October 13, 2008
Today's "Politics 2008" conference at Time Warner kicks off with a keynote roundtable moderated by CNN's Campbell Brown. The panel features CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, Time Magazine managing editor Richard Stengel, Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Politico's Jim Vandehei. For updated Twitter coverage from the Politics 2008 conference, click here...... [TVNewser]

Anderson Cooper, Lewis Black and More at Time Warner - Posted October 13, 2008
TVNewser will be attending, "Politics 2008 — The Media Conference for the Election of the President," co-hosted by Time Magazine and CNN at the Time Warner Center, today and tomorrow (FishbowlNY will be there as well). After the conference kicks off with a welcome from Time Warner CEO Jeffrey Bewkes, TVNewser will... [TVNewser]

With Less Than a Month to Go, Media/Campaign Clashes Heat Up - Posted October 9, 2008
• During Hannity & Colmes coverage after Tuesday's debate, things got heated between Obama communication director Robert Gibbs and Sean Hannity. Bringing up Hannity's recent special and its use of an interview with Andy Martin, Gibbs said, "Why am I not to believe that everybody who works for the network is... [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]

No Bias, No Bull: Brown Chats with TVNewser - Posted October 7, 2008
CNN's Campbell Brown was profiled in the New York Times last weekend, saying, unlike her competition at 8pmET, "You're not going to see me ever be partisan." But that doesn't mean you won't see her take a stand. Her recent "rant" about the McCain campaign's restrictions on Gov. Sarah Palin became... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown: "You're Not Going to See Me Ever Be Partisan" - Posted October 5, 2008
The NYTimes' Jacques Steinberg sat down with CNN's Campbell Brown last week as Brown tries to gain a toehold on the competitive 8pmET cable news hour. And she's doing it by way of setting herself apart from the FNC and MSNBC alternatives. "They're partisans," she says of Bill O'Reilly and... [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]

Cablers Talk Couric/Palin - Posted October 1, 2008
After a back-and-forth on the web about what would be said, tonight it was revealed. CBS' Katie Couric asked Gov. Sarah Palin about the Supreme Court, and the answer had the cablers buzzing. CNN, FNC and MSNBC all had discussed the issue by 8:15pmET. Campbell Brown: Election Center had Joe Klein, Gloria... [TVNewser]

Cable News Snapshot: Pre-Debate Edition - Posted September 26, 2008
The lead in to tonight's debate on the cablers appears to be similar to the usual schedule, but with slight variations. First on CNN, Campbell Brown: Election Center is being called, "Debate Night in America," and is co-anchored by Wolf Blitzer. Jeffrey Toobin joked that tonight they were the "best political... [TVNewser]

Cable News Snapshot: Pre-Debate Edition - Posted September 26, 2008
The lead in to tonight's debate on the cablers appears to be similar to the usual schedule, but with slight variations. First on CNN, Campbell Brown: Election Center is being called, "Debate Night in America," and is co-anchored by Wolf Blitzer. Jeffrey Toobin joked that tonight they were the "best political... [TVNewser]

Media Responds to "Unprecedented" Restrictions on Palin Access - Posted September 24, 2008
In the wake of Gov. Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign's press access restrictions yesterday at the UN, the cablers discussed the issue last night and this morning. On Fox News, Bill O'Reilly spent his first segment on the topic. "This is almost unprecedented that Governor Palin is being kept away... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.08 - Posted September 24, 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]

Bounds and Burton: Through The America's Newsroom Wringer - Posted September 16, 2008
America's Newsroom anchors Megyn Kelly and Bill Hemmer took a fact-check of some recent campaign ads from Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama directly to spokesmen for each campaign. Kelly went first, and took it to Tucker Bounds of the McCain campaign (reminiscent of the RNC Campbell Brown interview that ended... [TVNewser]

Who Watched What on a Newsy Friday - Posted September 15, 2008
With Hurricane Ike causing serious damage, Gov. Sarah Palin's final interview portion airing and a deadly train crash in L.A., Friday turned out to be one of the busy end to a newsy week. MSNBC's coverage during Hardball at 5pmET switched from politics to Ike, and the 6pmET Race and 7pmET Hardball... [TVNewser]

Who Watched What on a Newsy Friday - Posted September 15, 2008
With Hurricane Ike causing serious damage, Gov. Sarah Palin's final interview portion airing and a deadly train crash in L.A., Friday turned out to be one of the busy end to a newsy week. MSNBC's coverage during Hardball at 5pmET switched from politics to Ike, and the 6pmET Race and 7pmET Hardball... [TVNewser]

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]

Brown v. Bounds on Election Center - Posted September 2, 2008
Things got heated on Campbell Brown: Election Center last night, as Brown continually pressed Sen. John McCain spokesperson Tucker Bounds on Veep nominee Gov. Sarah Palin's foreign policy experience. When asked to provide, "one decision she made as commander-in-chief of the Alaskan National Guard," Bounds continually sidestepped the question. Eventually, he turned... [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]

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]

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]

Morning Reading List, 08.22.08 - Posted August 22, 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]

Back on the Bus - Posted August 11, 2008
CNN correspondent Tom Foreman reported from the CNN Election Express this afternoon, as the mobile news bureau makes its way to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The bus left Washington around 10amET this morning, and headed to Pennsylvania (look for a live hit during The Situation Room). It will be traveling... [TVNewser]

Olbermann and Milbank Respond - Posted August 5, 2008
Keith Olbermann responds to Dana Milbank's statement to TVNewser that his departure from MSNBC, "predated" a column he'd written about Barack Obama and that "nothing occurred along the lines Keith described." Olbermann tells TVNewser: Dana appeared with us the night before his column appeared with the truncated Obama quote — and did so... [TVNewser]

Olbermann v. Milbank: The CNN Deal - Posted August 5, 2008
Now that Dana Milbank and MSNBC have parted company, his Election Center appearance was not a one-time thing. He was on for most of the hour along with a political panel. At the end of the segment, Campbell Brown said, "We will be seeing much, much more of you." Insiders tell us... [TVNewser]

Milbank Leaves Countdown, Joins CNN - Posted August 5, 2008
The Washington Post's Dana Milbank has ended his four-year relationship with MSNBC's Countdown, and it's not on the best of terms. Milbank, who, because of a partnership between his paper and the NBC cable news channel, has been a part of MSNBC's programming since at least the 2000 election. The end seemed... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Brown, Iger, Gifford... - Posted July 31, 2008
> CNN anchor Campbell Brown will anchor, "Roads to Ruin: Why America is Falling Apart," tomorrow at 8pmET. The program looks at the nation's crumbling highways and bridges, with guests from across the country (New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). Roland Martin fills in on CNN... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Brown, Iger, Gifford... - Posted July 31, 2008
> CNN anchor Campbell Brown will anchor, "Roads to Ruin: Why America is Falling Apart," tomorrow at 8pmET. The program looks at the nation's crumbling highways and bridges, with guests from across the country (New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). Roland Martin fills in on CNN... [TVNewser]

July Ratings: CNN's Growth in Prime Demo - Posted July 29, 2008
CNN showed more growth in the weekday A25-54 demo during prime time (8pm-11pmET) than any other cable news network in July. Campbell Brown: Election Center at 8pmET is up 33% in demo, 20% in Total Viewers from last July's Paula Zahn Now. Lou Dobbs Tonight at 7pmET is up 19% in demo... [TVNewser]

July Ratings: CNN's Growth in Prime Demo - Posted July 29, 2008
CNN showed more growth in the weekday A25-54 demo during prime time (8pm-11pmET) than any other cable news network in July. Campbell Brown: Election Center at 8pmET is up 33% in demo, 20% in Total Viewers from last July's Paula Zahn Now. Lou Dobbs Tonight at 7pmET is up 19% in demo... [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]

Why is the TSA Watching This Man? - Posted July 17, 2008
This is CNN correspondent, and recent edition to the TSA Watch List, Drew Griffin. Why was he added to the list? Maybe it has something to do with his recent reporting about TSA. Griffin was brought up during a congressional hearing today, when Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee questioned Homeland Security secretary... [TVNewser]

Why is the TSA Watching This Man? - Posted July 17, 2008
This is CNN correspondent, and recent edition to the TSA Watch List, Drew Griffin. Why was he added to the list? Maybe it has something to do with his recent reporting about TSA. Griffin was brought up during a congressional hearing today, when Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee questioned Homeland Security secretary... [TVNewser]

Bill O'Reilly Talks Tape on Studio B; Blames "Some Weasel" For Leaking to TVNewser - Posted July 16, 2008
FNC anchor Bill O'Reilly appeared on Studio B this afternoon to address TVNewser's story about what else Rev. Jesse Jackson said when he was recorded chatting with a fellow guest prior to going live on Fox News July 6. The O'Reilly Factor aired portions of the tape last Wednesday. Today, on Shepard... [TVNewser]

The Inside Story of Jesse Jackson's Obama Comments - Posted July 10, 2008
We now know why it took more than three days for the Rev. Jesse Jackson comments to make it on to Fox News Channel. Jackson made the crude comments about Barack Obama Sunday morning while he prepared to do an interview on Fox & Friends. SVP of programming Bill Shine tells TVNewser... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly Factor to Air Video of Jesse Jackson Comments About Barack Obama - Posted July 9, 2008
Breaking: The O'Reilly Factor will air exclusive video of the Rev. Jesse Jackson making disparaging comments about Sen. Barack Obama. TVNewser has learned the comments were made prior to an interview Jackson did Sunday morning on Fox & Friends. We're told some of the comments are so raw that O'Reilly will... [TVNewser]

CNN To Host Presidential Forum On Faith - Posted April 8, 2008
From the release: "CNN will serve as the exclusive broadcaster of a presidential candidate forum on faith, values and other current issues at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Penn., on Sunday, April 13, at 8 p.m. (ET) CNN Election Center anchor Campbell Brown and Newsweek editor and Newsweek.com election anchor Jon Meacham... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.10.08 - Posted March 10, 2008
Good morning Washington. IT'S CHUCK NORRIS' BIRTHDAY! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR The AP reports, "The Associated Press has named two veteran editors to leadership positions in a new regional editing operation for the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.07.08 - Posted March 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | JOBS You think Hillary can still score the Democratic nomination. NEWSPAPERS "Does the Greenhouse Defect Signal a 'Times' Brain Drain?" The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "As is often the case with campaign news, voters say they would like to see more coverage of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.05.08 - Posted February 5, 2008
Happy Super Tuesday Washington! Better yet, it's Bobby Brown's birthday! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | JOBS Most of you wake up a couple of times during the night. NEWSPAPERS "For news media, the emergence of Bill Clinton as a key public player in the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.20.07 - Posted December 20, 2007
Good morning Washington. On this day in 2002, Sen. Trent Lott resigned as Senate Majority Leader. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think card games are "much fun." NEWSPAPERS A reader wonders, "Where did the Washington Times Christmas tree go? It... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.19.07 - Posted December 19, 2007
Good morning Washington. On this day in 1998, the House of Representatives sent articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton to the Senate. Oh, and Alyssa Milano turns 35. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS So far, you... [FishBowlDC]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [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]

Paula Zahn Out @ CNN — Less Than 24 Hours After Campbell Brown's Arrival - Posted July 24, 2007
Brown forces Zahn's hand @ CNN Roughly 55 hours after Campbell Brown announced she was leaving NBC, and a mere 24 hours after CNN announced Brown's arrival, Paula Zahn has resigned from CNN. Here's the internal memo: July 24, 2007 To: CNN U.S. Staff From: Jon Klein Paula Zahn has announced today that she will be... [FishBowlNY]

Paula Zahn Resigns - Posted July 24, 2007
First on TVNewser: Paula Zahn has resigned from CNN. Zahn hosted CNN's 8pm ET program, Paula Zahn Now. The departure comes just one day after Campbell Brown signed on with CNN. TVNewser joined a conference call around this time yesterday, in which CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein introduced Brown as his... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn Resigns - Posted July 24, 2007
First on TVNewser: Paula Zahn has resigned from CNN. Zahn hosted CNN's 8pm ET program, Paula Zahn Now. The departure comes just one day after Campbell Brown signed on with CNN. TVNewser joined a conference call around this time yesterday, in which CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein introduced Brown as his... [TVNewser]

CNN's Numbers Game - Posted July 23, 2007
In this afternoon's conference call, announcing the hiring of Campbell Brown, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein once again said CNN was posting its best ratings since the Gulf War adding, "our ratings are moving exactly in the right direction." He made the same claim at the TCA press tour last week. A... [TVNewser]

CNN's Numbers Game - Posted July 23, 2007
In this afternoon's conference call, announcing the hiring of Campbell Brown, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein once again said CNN was posting its best ratings since the Gulf War adding, "our ratings are moving exactly in the right direction." He made the same claim at the TCA press tour last week. A... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown On CNN Move: "What I Am Doing Carries Risk, But I Wanted The Challenge" - Posted July 23, 2007
In a conference call with reporters this afternoon, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein announced Campbell Brown will "be anchoring a show in the evening" with a specific time period to be determined "over the next several days." Without saying exactly which hour Brown would occupy, Klein did acknowledge that "everybody is... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown On CNN Move: "What I Am Doing Carries Risk, But I Wanted The Challenge" - Posted July 23, 2007
In a conference call with reporters this afternoon, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein announced Campbell Brown will "be anchoring a show in the evening" with a specific time period to be determined "over the next several days." Without saying exactly which hour Brown would occupy, Klein did acknowledge that "everybody is... [TVNewser]

Done Deal: Campbell Brown Joins CNN - Posted July 23, 2007
Just a day after signing off from NBC News, comes the announcement that Campbell Brown is indeed jumping to CNN. "Campbell stands out in this business as an impressive anchor with a distinctive ability to connect with viewers," said Jon Klein, President of CNN/U.S. "CNN has a first-rate and well-earned reputation... [TVNewser]

Done Deal: Campbell Brown Joins CNN - Posted July 23, 2007
Just a day after signing off from NBC News, comes the announcement that Campbell Brown is indeed jumping to CNN. "Campbell stands out in this business as an impressive anchor with a distinctive ability to connect with viewers," said Jon Klein, President of CNN/U.S. "CNN has a first-rate and well-earned reputation... [TVNewser]

Brown Leaves NBC: Her "Mornings Free" - Posted July 22, 2007
Could it be a further hint of Campbell Brown's TV future? During her emotional good-bye to co-anchor Lester Holt, Holt said "you've been bragging how you're going to have your mornings free." Even with a baby on the way, Brown said she hopes "to be sleeping in." A... [TVNewser]

Brown Leaves NBC: Her "Mornings Free" - Posted July 22, 2007
Could it be a further hint of Campbell Brown's TV future? During her emotional good-bye to co-anchor Lester Holt, Holt said "you've been bragging how you're going to have your mornings free." Even with a baby on the way, Brown said she hopes "to be sleeping in." A... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Leaves NBC - Posted July 22, 2007
Campbell Brown bid farewell to NBC after 11 years with the peacock. In her goodbye this morning on Today Brown said, "I'm making some decisions right now that I think make a lot of sense for me and my family. I'm not going away, though. I'm going to... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Leaves NBC - Posted July 22, 2007
Campbell Brown bid farewell to NBC after 11 years with the peacock. In her goodbye this morning on Today Brown said, "I'm making some decisions right now that I think make a lot of sense for me and my family. I'm not going away, though. I'm going to... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown's "Little Announcement" - Posted July 21, 2007
Campbell Brown at the end of Weekend Today this morning: "I'm going to have a little announcement tomorrow." Earlier this week TVNewser reported that Sunday would be Brown's last day. It was just four Sundays ago that Brown made another life-changing announcement on Weekend Today. Once her agreement with NBC... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown's "Little Announcement" - Posted July 21, 2007
Campbell Brown at the end of Weekend Today this morning: "I'm going to have a little announcement tomorrow." Earlier this week TVNewser reported that Sunday would be Brown's last day. It was just four Sundays ago that Brown made another life-changing announcement on Weekend Today. Once her agreement with NBC... [TVNewser]

Partying With The King - Posted April 19, 2007
King and his wife flank the Trumps The short hallway between the "Pool Room" and bar acted as a sort of cosmic, generational media portal last night at the Four Seasons, where a pair of cocktail parties — one celebrating Larry King's 50 years in broadcasting (a.k.a the "old people room"), the... [FishBowlNY]

"News media and politics: an uneasy union" - Posted March 19, 2007
From the LATimes: Some of America's most prominent political journalists are, quite literally, wedded to the 2008 presidential race: Their spouses work for one of the candidates. The connections listed in the piece: Los Angeles Times political reporter Ronald Brownstein - Eileen McMenamin, chief spokeswoman for Sen. John McCain. Portfolio's Matthew Cooper - Mandy Grunwald,... [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]