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Is 'Morning Meeting' Heading to the Afternoon? - Posted November 11, 2009
TVNewser hears some changes may be in store for MSNBC dayside.
"Morning Meeting," the two hour show hosted by Dylan Ratigan, may be split, with one hour in the morning and another in the afternoon. It's not determined which hour Ratigan might take over, but one scenario puts him at 4pmET, leading... [TVNewser]
MSNBC Cancels Carlos Watson at 11am - Posted September 5, 2009
Anchor Carlos Watson has been removed from the 11amET hour of MSNBC's dayside programming effective immediately. Mediaite's Rachel Sklar confirmed the news today and reported that Watson will stay on as a contributor. At present, it is unclear who will replace him, but TVNewser will be keeping a close eye... [TVNewser]
Around the MB Blogs: FNC Twitter, 'Today', Carlos Watson - Posted September 1, 2009
Today, around the mediabistro.com family of blogs:
> WebNewser investigates some very curious tweets from an impostor Fox News twitter account, which include such intellectual aphorisms as, "We want to make out with Barack Obama. That's how much we love him."
> GalleyCat has the info on NBC's "Today Show" and the... [TVNewser]
Around the MB Blogs: FNC Twitter, 'Today', Carlos Watson - Posted September 1, 2009
Today, around the mediabistro.com family of blogs:
> WebNewser investigates some very curious tweets from an impostor Fox News twitter account, which include such intellectual aphorisms as, "We want to make out with Barack Obama. That's how much we love him."
> GalleyCat has the info on NBC's "Today Show" and the... [TVNewser]
Carlos Watson Responds to Criticism with Stimulist Post - Posted August 12, 2009
On Monday's "MSNBC Live with Carlos Watson," the MSNBC host made a comment asking if the term "socialist" is becoming code for the "n-word."
Since that time, Watson has apparently received streams of emails and tweets and has taken notice of criticism spreading across the web. Today, on his The... [TVNewser]
Carlos Watson Responds to Criticism with Stimulist Post - Posted August 12, 2009
On Monday's "MSNBC Live with Carlos Watson," the MSNBC host made a comment asking if the term "socialist" is becoming code for the "n-word."
Since that time, Watson has apparently received streams of emails and tweets and has taken notice of criticism spreading across the web. Today, on his The... [TVNewser]
Dapper Tapper: Jake Makes Chron's List of "Web Hunks" - Posted August 6, 2009
The very dapper Jake Tapper, ABC's WH correspondent made the Houston Chronicle's list of thirteen "Web Hunks." Tapper, MSNBC's Carlos Watson, Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore and Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone are just a few of the Chron's picks from the "hotbed of hotties" online. Check out the Chron here... [FishBowlDC]
Dapper Tapper: Jake Makes Chron's List of "Web Hunks" - Posted August 6, 2009
The very dapper Jake Tapper, ABC's WH correspondent made the Houston Chronicle's list of thirteen "Web Hunks." Tapper, MSNBC's Carlos Watson, Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore and Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone are just a few of the Chron's picks from the "hotbed of hotties" online. Check out the Chron here... [FishBowlDC]
"I Don't Want to Come on Television and be Lectured by You About What I Should and Shouldn't be Doing" - Posted July 29, 2009
Dan Abrams, who remains an MSNBC analyst, meaning he still gets a paycheck from the Peacock, has launched another new Web site. And he went on MSNBC to promote it. Nice.
"Gossipcop is the place to go when you want to correct the record and get the story right," said Abrams.
But the... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 07.01.09 - Posted July 1, 2009
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Morning Reading List 07.01.09 - Posted July 1, 2009
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What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning...
NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS... [FishBowlDC]
The Boss is on Carlos Watson's Show - Posted July 1, 2009
Over here at mediabistro we have a managers meeting every Wednesday at 10:15am, but the boss, Laurel Touby, won't be presiding today because she's appearing on MSNBC in the 11amET hour. Carlos Watson's show has booked her to talk about entrepreneurship. Two years ago this month she sold mediabistro.com for a... [TVNewser]
Mike Viqueira Honored With Joan Barone Award - Posted June 22, 2009
This morning, after a live shot on the health care reform plan, NBC/MSNBC's Mike Viqueira was congratulated by Carlos Watson after he was honored with the Joan S. Barone Award for excellence in journalism at the RTCA dinner Friday night.
"One thing I neglected to do on Friday night is thank MSNBC.... [TVNewser]
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]
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]
Morning Reading List 06.16.09 - Posted June 16, 2009
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What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning...
NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINE | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE |... [FishBowlDC]
Another Hour Filled: Carlos Watson Gets 11am Slot on MSNBC - Posted June 15, 2009
First on TVNewser: Carlos Watson, who officially joined MSNBC as a dayside anchor in March, will be the host of the 11amET hour. His first day was today.
The move continues to fill in the gaps on MSNBC dayside ahead of the June 29 move to HD and addition of programs at... [TVNewser]
MSNBC Asks Producers Not To Promote Anchor's Website - Posted May 22, 2009
Last week we told you about MSNBC anchor Carlos Watson launching a Website called "The Stimulist." It's a site that bills itself as "The Optimist's Daily Brief" and includes Watson's "original take on the daily news."
But insiders tell TVNewser, Watson may be trying to promote the site while he's anchoring, which... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 05.13.09 - Posted May 13, 2009
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It is day 114 covering the Obama administration and week 15 for us. Happy birthday to Jeff Dufour! What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 05.13.09 - Posted May 13, 2009
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It is day 114 covering the Obama administration and week 15 for us. Happy birthday to Jeff Dufour! What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]
MSNBC's Carlos Watson Launches New Website - Posted May 12, 2009
WebNewser talked to MSNBC's Carlos Watson, who launched a new Website, The Stimulist, today.
Watson describes the target audience of the site, while also mentioning an MSNBC competitor:
Watson says The Stimulist is geared towards "a younger crowd" of professionals between the ages of 25-49. He calls his target audience "the change generation... [TVNewser]
MSNBC's Carlos Watson Launches New Website - Posted May 12, 2009
WebNewser talked to MSNBC's Carlos Watson, who launched a new Website, The Stimulist, today.
Watson describes the target audience of the site, while also mentioning an MSNBC competitor:
Watson says The Stimulist is geared towards "a younger crowd" of professionals between the ages of 25-49. He calls his target audience "the change generation... [TVNewser]
The Stimulist Puts Another Nail In Snark's Coffin - Posted May 12, 2009
Today is a big day for launches! Slate's Double X and The New York Times' Times Wire both debuted today, along with Carlos Watson's optimistic take on the news of the day, The Stimulist.
Watson said he launched his site "to chronicle the historic shifts we're seeing everywhere from finance to media,... [FishBowlNY]
The Stimulist Puts Another Nail In Snark's Coffin - Posted May 12, 2009
Today is a big day for launches! Slate's Double X and The New York Times' Times Wire both debuted today, along with Carlos Watson's optimistic take on the news of the day, The Stimulist.
Watson said he launched his site "to chronicle the historic shifts we're seeing everywhere from finance to media,... [FishBowlNY]
The Pre-Parties: Time, Fortune, People & CNN - Posted May 10, 2009
Pretty star-studded... Eva Longoria Parker, Jason Bateman, Jon Bon Jovi, Kal Penn, Kate Capshaw and Glenn Close.
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Carlos Watson, Time's Rick Stengel, CNN's Jonathan Klein, Dana Bash and John King, to name just some of the many jouros mingling around this party.
Time guest Steven... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 04.01.09 - Posted March 31, 2009
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Its day 72 covering the Obama administration and week nine for us. What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning...
NEWSPAPERS | TV | MAGAZINES... [FishBowlDC]
Carlos Watson Joins MSNBC as Dayside Anchor - Posted March 31, 2009
Carlos Watson has been named a dayside anchor at MSNBC. Watson will also regularly contribute to "Morning Joe."
"Carlos has been a fresh and distinctive voice on the network and I'm thrilled to welcome him to MSNBC," says MSNBC president Phil Griffin in the release.
Watson previously hosted CNBC's "The Edge with Carlos... [TVNewser]
"Rude? I Wasn't Being Rude" - Posted February 20, 2009
A TVNewser reader asked us this morning, "Do you think this Santelli thing has legs?" "Yes" was our answer.
About a half hour after the White House press secretary said, "I feel assured that Mr. Santelli doesn't know what he's talking about," the Chicago on-air editor for CNBC appeared on MSNBC.
Santelli's response... [TVNewser]
One More Time: Vote For MSNBC's 10pm Host - Posted February 19, 2009
We've written about the potential for a new 10pmET host on MSNBC a few times since MSNBC president Phil Griffin floated the idea last month.
The LA Times and Huffington Post have written about how progressive radio hosts Sam Seder and Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks) created Facebook fan pages... [TVNewser]
One More Time: Vote For MSNBC's 10pm Host - Posted February 19, 2009
We've written about the potential for a new 10pmET host on MSNBC a few times since MSNBC president Phil Griffin floated the idea last month.
The LA Times and Huffington Post have written about how progressive radio hosts Sam Seder and Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks) created Facebook fan pages... [TVNewser]
After Making TV Rounds, Carlos Watson Settles in at MSNBC, For Now - Posted February 1, 2009
The NYDaily News talks with Carlos Watson, who has been anchoring on MSNBC lately.
For the past few years, Watson has appeared as an analyst/pundit/host on Fox News, CNN and CNBC. And, at 39, TV is his third career. "I first spent time in politics, managing campaigns. Then, after a brief stint... [TVNewser]





