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Cablers Cover Shooting at Fort Hood - Posted 2 days, 10 hours ago
In the 3pmET hour, the cable networks all covered breaking news of a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas near a soldier readiness processing center. (AP story) Early reports had casualties at 7 dead and 20 injured. One suspect was in custody and two others were at large. > Update: As of an... [TVNewser]

Barbara Walters Sits Down with Sarah Palin for 5-Part Interview - Posted 3 days, 14 hours ago
ABC's Barbara Walters will sit down with former Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for a five-part interview series later this month. The interview, timed to coincide with the release of "Going Rogue: An American Life," begins airing on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Portions will also air... [TVNewser]

Gibson Interviews Bill and Melinda Gates - Posted October 27, 2009
•This morning, ABC's Charlie Gibson interviewed Bill and Melinda Gates ahead of their address in Washington, D.C. to lobby for continued global health initiative funding. The couple rarely does joint interviews on broadcast television. The interview airs tonight on "World News." ... [TVNewser]

Gibson Interviews Bill and Melinda Gates - Posted October 27, 2009
•This morning, ABC's Charlie Gibson interviewed Bill and Melinda Gates ahead of their address in Washington, D.C. to lobby for continued global health initiative funding. The couple rarely does joint interviews on broadcast television. The interview airs tonight on "World News." ... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Oct. 19 - Posted October 27, 2009
NBC "Nightly News" was again #1 last week, but lost nearly 500,000 Total Viewers from the week before. ABC's "World News" was also down week-to-week, losing about 40,000 Total Viewers. Only the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric grew week-to-week adding 30,000 Total Viewers. Couric's broadcast was also the only program to... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Oct. 19 - Posted October 27, 2009
NBC "Nightly News" was again #1 last week, but lost nearly 500,000 Total Viewers from the week before. ABC's "World News" was also down week-to-week, losing about 40,000 Total Viewers. Only the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric grew week-to-week adding 30,000 Total Viewers. Couric's broadcast was also the only program to... [TVNewser]

Gibson Interviews the Gates in DC - Posted October 27, 2009
Photo by Fred Watkins/ABC. ABC's Charlie Gibson sat down with billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates in DC today. The Gates are in town for an event this evening at Sidney Harman Hall, "Living Proof: Why We Are Impatient Optimists." The interview will air tonight on "World News" and the "World News" webcast.... [FishBowlDC]

Gibson Interviews the Gates in DC - Posted October 27, 2009
Photo by Fred Watkins/ABC. ABC's Charlie Gibson sat down with billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates in DC today. The Gates are in town for an event this evening at Sidney Harman Hall, "Living Proof: Why We Are Impatient Optimists." The interview will air tonight on "World News" and the "World News" webcast.... [FishBowlDC]

Laura Ingraham on 'This Week:' 'I Might Not be Invited Back, George;' Calls Out Charlie Gibson over ACORN Awareness - Posted October 25, 2009
This morning, the "Roundtable" on ABC's "This Week" discussed the White House's war with Fox News Channel. Referring to comments made by White House Communications Director Anita Dunn, George Will says that Fox News might be "opinion journalism," but that also "describes The New York Times, and certainly MSNBC." Laura Ingraham pointed out... [TVNewser]

Why the Changes Coming to GMA are not as Easy as ABC - Posted October 23, 2009
The Plot thickens at "Good Morning America." Buzz at ABC is that co-anchor Diane Sawyer is lobbying management to hold off announcing her "GMA" replacement until after she leaves for "World News." News division chief David Westin wants to release the name in early December, according to ABC insiders -- approximately a month... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 10.20.09 - Posted October 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. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | IN MEMORIAM NEWSPAPERS Cuts at NYT was the... [FishBowlDC]

Stephanopoulos Named Sawyer's Substitute - Posted October 17, 2009
ABC News has announced that once Diane Sawyer moves in to the "World News" anchor chair following Charlie Gibson's retirement next year, "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos will be first in line subbing in for Sawyer when she's off. Politico's Mike Allen reports: "As Diane Sawyer prepares to assume her new... [TVNewser]

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

"First Draft of History" Today and Tomorrow at Newseum - Posted October 1, 2009
Today and tomorrow you'll see the likes of David Petraeus, Steve Schmidt and David Axelrod, as well as journos like Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams and Chris Wallace, milling around the Newseum for the Atlantic's first-ever "First Draft of History" event. The Aspen Institute and the Newseum are also partners. NBC's David Gregory... [FishBowlDC]

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

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

Evening News Ratings: Week of Sept. 7 - Posted September 16, 2009
The week after his retirement was announced, Charlie Gibson was back on top of the evening news ratings. ABC's "World News" edged out "Nightly News" drawing 7.24 million Total Viewers to Nightly's 7.15M during the Labor Day week. That puts an end to Brian Williams' 46-week winning streak. "Nightly" still beat... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Sept. 7 - Posted September 16, 2009
The week after his retirement was announced, Charlie Gibson was back on top of the evening news ratings. ABC's "World News" edged out "Nightly News" drawing 7.24 million Total Viewers to Nightly's 7.15M during the Labor Day week. That puts an end to Brian Williams' 46-week winning streak. "Nightly" still beat... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.16.09 - Posted September 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 know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Slate's Jack Shafer on... [FishBowlDC]

John Stossel Leaving ABC For Fox - Posted September 10, 2009
First on TVNewser: John Stossel, the longtime ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of "20/20," is leaving ABC to join Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. TVNewser has learned Stossel will host a weekly, one-hour program for the 2-year-old business channel. He's expected to signed a multi-year deal with Fox which... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of August 31 - Posted September 9, 2009
Last week, NBC's "Nightly News" was most watched in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Brian Williams was in California covering the wildfires for part of the week, including Wednesday evening when "Nightly" posted its best single day margin of victory since the beginning of August. Once again, ABC's ratings... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of August 31 - Posted September 9, 2009
Last week, NBC's "Nightly News" was most watched in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Brian Williams was in California covering the wildfires for part of the week, including Wednesday evening when "Nightly" posted its best single day margin of victory since the beginning of August. Once again, ABC's ratings... [TVNewser]

Gathering for the Walter Cronkite Memorial Service - Posted September 9, 2009
Outside at Lincoln Center, prior to the Walter Cronkite memorial service.At this hour, a veritable who's who of journalists, political figures, and other newsmakers are either on their way to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York — or have arrived there by now — for the public memorial... [TVNewser]

Gathering for the Walter Cronkite Memorial Service - Posted September 9, 2009
Outside at Lincoln Center, prior to the Walter Cronkite memorial service.At this hour, a veritable who's who of journalists, political figures, and other newsmakers are either on their way to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York — or have arrived there by now — for the public memorial... [TVNewser]

Kurtz, Brown, Hartman, and Zurawik Discuss Gibson-Sawyer Announcement - Posted September 7, 2009
This weekend on CNN's "Reliable Sources," host Howard Kurtz talked with The Daily Beast's Tina Brown, former CBS Evening News EP Rome Hartman, and the Baltimore Sun's David Zurawik about last week's announcement from ABC that Charlie Gibson would be stepping down from "World News" and that Diane Sawyer would be... [TVNewser]

John King Heads to the Fair - Posted September 5, 2009
CNN's John King is taking his show on the road. The four-hour "State of the Union" will air live from the Minnesota State Fair beginning at 9amET tomorrow. In addition to talking with MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty, King will discuss healthcare reform with Sen. Amy Klobuchar. During the 10amET hour, featuring Howie... [TVNewser]

News Notes: Capehart, Imus, Steph Steps In - Posted September 3, 2009
• WaPo's Jonathan Capehart in another priceless MSNBC moment... This morning on "Way Too Early," Willie Geist asked Capehart about his morning routine, and he must not have gotten enough sleep last night because the paper's golden boy didn't even include the Post (or FishbowlDC for that matter) in his morning... [FishBowlDC]

Stephanopoulos Anchoring 'World News' Tonight - Posted September 3, 2009
If you're watching ABC "World News" tonight and wondering where Charlie Gibson went, put away your spiral notebook of conspiracy theories, he's on vacation. An ABC News spokesperson told TVNewser that Gibson had long planned to take a few days off around Labor Day. "He always planned to be off this... [TVNewser]

Diane Sawyer to Anchor 'World News': Media Reactions - Posted September 3, 2009
Here's a sampling of how the news of Charlie Gibson's retirement and Diane Sawyer's new position looked across the written media: • LA Times' Matea Gold: The ascension of Sawyer cements her standing as ABC's top news personality and means that for the first time, there will be two women anchoring the networks'... [TVNewser]

Diane Sawyer to Anchor 'World News': 'Another Nail in the Coffin of the Old Boys' Network' - Posted September 3, 2009
Anyone predicting a Diane Sawyer - Katie Couric "cat fight" come January "needs to get a life," says Connie Chung. "It's a chauvinistic question," explains Chung, 63, Dan Rather's co-anchor on "CBS Evening News" for about a minute and a half in the early '90s. "The question should be, 'How... [TVNewser]

Charlie's Out, Diane's In: What People Are Saying - Posted September 2, 2009
• Diane Sawyer herself: "There is no one like Charlie Gibson and it is an enormous honor to be asked to join the terrific broadcast he and the great team of journalists have built at World News. Until then, I'll be getting up early and spending mornings, as always, counting myself... [FishBowlDC]

Charlie's Out, Diane's In: What People Are Saying - Posted September 2, 2009
• Diane Sawyer herself: "There is no one like Charlie Gibson and it is an enormous honor to be asked to join the terrific broadcast he and the great team of journalists have built at World News. Until then, I'll be getting up early and spending mornings, as always, counting myself... [FishBowlDC]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Statement from Brian Williams - Posted September 2, 2009
TVNewser has received a statement from NBC "Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams about Charlie Gibson's retirement from "World News" and the announcement that Diane Sawyer will become ABC's new anchor. I would love to say that ABC's loss is NBC's gain, but then they went and appointed Diane Sawyer to replace Charlie... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Statement from Brian Williams - Posted September 2, 2009
TVNewser has received a statement from NBC "Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams about Charlie Gibson's retirement from "World News" and the announcement that Diane Sawyer will become ABC's new anchor. I would love to say that ABC's loss is NBC's gain, but then they went and appointed Diane Sawyer to replace Charlie... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Statement from Katie Couric - Posted September 2, 2009
TVNewser has received a statement from Katie Couric, the first woman to solo anchor an evening newscast, about the retirement of Charlie Gibson and the naming of Diane Sawyer as just the second woman to solo anchor a weekday evening newscast as she takes over ABC's "World News" in January. Ever since... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Statement from Katie Couric - Posted September 2, 2009
TVNewser has received a statement from Katie Couric, the first woman to solo anchor an evening newscast, about the retirement of Charlie Gibson and the naming of Diane Sawyer as just the second woman to solo anchor a weekday evening newscast as she takes over ABC's "World News" in January. Ever since... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': By The Numbers - Posted September 2, 2009
When Charlie Gibson took over "World News Tonight," (as it was still known then) in May 2006, he began to give perennial #1 evening news broadcast "NBC Nightly News" and its newish anchor Brian Williams, who took over "Nightly" in December 2004, a run in the ratings. By March 2007, Gibson... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': By The Numbers - Posted September 2, 2009
When Charlie Gibson took over "World News Tonight," (as it was still known then) in May 2006, he began to give perennial #1 evening news broadcast "NBC Nightly News" and its newish anchor Brian Williams, who took over "Nightly" in December 2004, a run in the ratings. By March 2007, Gibson... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Diane's Statement - Posted September 2, 2009
First on TVNewser: A quote from Diane Sawyer after today's announcement that she will take over anchoring "World News" in January. "There is no one like Charlie Gibson and it is an enormous honor to be asked to join the terrific broadcast he and the great team of journalists have built at... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': Diane's Statement - Posted September 2, 2009
First on TVNewser: A quote from Diane Sawyer after today's announcement that she will take over anchoring "World News" in January. "There is no one like Charlie Gibson and it is an enormous honor to be asked to join the terrific broadcast he and the great team of journalists have built at... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson Retires, Diane Sawyer to 'World News': What Happens at GMA? - Posted September 2, 2009
With today's stunner that Charlie Gibson is retiring from ABC News and that Diane Sawyer will take over anchoring "World News", a vacancy will be created at the nation's #2 morning broadcast, "Good Morning America." Sawyer has helmed the show since 1999 co-anchoring with Gibson until he left to anchor "World... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson Retires, Diane Sawyer to 'World News': What Happens at GMA? - Posted September 2, 2009
With today's stunner that Charlie Gibson is retiring from ABC News and that Diane Sawyer will take over anchoring "World News", a vacancy will be created at the nation's #2 morning broadcast, "Good Morning America." Sawyer has helmed the show since 1999 co-anchoring with Gibson until he left to anchor "World... [TVNewser]

Sawyer to Replace Gibson at ABC "World News" - Posted September 2, 2009
ABC News is set to announce later today that Charlie Gibson will leave "World News." Diane Sawyer is apparently the network's pick to replace him in the anchor seat. Gibson's email obtained by FishbowlDC: I have always been taught you should never bury the lead - so I write to... [FishBowlDC]

Sawyer to Replace Gibson at ABC "World News" - Posted September 2, 2009
ABC News is set to announce later today that Charlie Gibson will leave "World News." Diane Sawyer is apparently the network's pick to replace him in the anchor seat. Gibson's email obtained by FishbowlDC: I have always been taught you should never bury the lead - so I write to... [FishBowlDC]

Breaking: Charlie Gibson To Step Down from ABC 'World News', Diane Sawyer to Anchor Broadcast - Posted September 2, 2009
TVNewser has learned ABC News will announce today that Charlie Gibson will leave "World News" in January and that Diane Sawyer will be named the new anchor of the network's evening newscast. Gibson has been the anchor of "World News" since May 2006, after the pairing of Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff... [TVNewser]

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]

"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 Funeral Coverage: Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 28, 2009
And here are some the early details of how Sen. Kennedy's funeral mass in Boston and burial service in Arlington National Cemetery will be covered by the broadcast networks tomorrow: Saturday morning, Kate Snow will anchor "GMA" from the JFK Library in Boston. At approximately 10:30amET (Update: now 10amET) ABC News will... [TVNewser]

Kennedy Coverage: Thursday Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 27, 2009
As you've seen on cable this afternoon- Senator Kennedy and family are motorcading to Boston from Hyannis. The approximate arrival time is 4pm at the JFK Library. The Senator will lie in repose at the library from 6pm on. TVNewser has compiled the following network coverage plans: • ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Coverage: Thursday Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 27, 2009
As you've seen on cable this afternoon- Senator Kennedy and family are motorcading to Boston from Hyannis. The approximate arrival time is 4pm at the JFK Library. The Senator will lie in repose at the library from 6pm on. TVNewser has compiled the following network coverage plans: • ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Coverage: Thursday Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 27, 2009
Today's schedule for Sen. Edward Kennedy's memorial services: 1pm Motorcade to Boston, Approx 4pm Arrive at JFK library in Boston, 6pm-11pm Sen. Kennedy will lie in repose at the library. The network coverage plans are as follows: ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor portions of the motorcade in special reports as well as "World... [TVNewser]

Kennedy Coverage: Thursday Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 27, 2009
Today's schedule for Sen. Edward Kennedy's memorial services: 1pm Motorcade to Boston, Approx 4pm Arrive at JFK library in Boston, 6pm-11pm Sen. Kennedy will lie in repose at the library. The network coverage plans are as follows: ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor portions of the motorcade in special reports as well as "World... [TVNewser]

Network News Plans for Kennedy Coverage - Posted August 26, 2009
Tonight, the network news anchors will devote much of their evenings to reporting on Sen. Edward Kennedy's passing. Here's where they will be: As we mentioned, NBC's Brian Williams will anchor live from Hyannis Port tonight for a one-hour "Nightly News." CBS' Katie Couric will anchor "Evening News" and the CBS special... [TVNewser]

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]

Sotomayor Confirmed in Senate - Posted August 6, 2009
At 3:08pmET, the cable networks all captured the Senate confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Shortly afterward, the president held a news conference that was carried by the cablers. ABC News broadcast a special report anchored by Charles Gibson; Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace anchored a special report for FOX affiliates. ... [TVNewser]

Sotomayor Confirmed in Senate - Posted August 6, 2009
At 3:08pmET, the cable networks all captured the Senate confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Shortly afterward, the president held a news conference that was carried by the cablers. ABC News broadcast a special report anchored by Charles Gibson; Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace anchored a special report for FOX affiliates. ... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson's Oil Special Outperforms NBC News' 'The Wanted' - Posted July 26, 2009
Last week, the co-EP of the new NBC News production "The Wanted" took a jab at ABC's Charlie Gibson. 26-year-old Charlie Ebersol was making the point that his show was going after younger viewers, telling the LATimes: "I will face criticism for what my show looks like, but my belief is... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams: "What Way Do You Want to Go Tonight, Jon?" - Posted July 25, 2009
If you missed it earlier this week... on TV or on the Internets... here's Brian Williams' appearance on The Daily Show Monday night, which included barbs, jabs and an arm wrestle. About the tete-a-tete Politico writes, "The comedian and the Nightly News anchor shot blistering jokes back and forth." The NYTimes... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.24.09 - Posted July 24, 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 Dan Reilly and Eamon Javers! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | WEST WING... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.24.09 - Posted July 24, 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 Dan Reilly and Eamon Javers! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | WEST WING... [FishBowlDC]

Charlie Gibson Drills Down for the 'Truth About Oil' - Posted July 24, 2009
Tonight, ABC's Charlie Gibson hosts a special edition of "20/20" - "Over a Barrel: The Truth About Oil." Gibson crisscrosses the country in search of the true cost of oil. From Cushing, Oklahoma, where the price of a barrel there dictates the price nationally; to the Gulf of Mexico and one of... [TVNewser]

NY Media Gather For Cronkite|Which Journos Were Called On At Last Night's Presser?|Tribune Seeks Millions For Bonuses|National Geographic Publishes Readers Photos|Everyone Trusts Jon Stewart - Posted July 23, 2009
TVNewser: Walter Cronkite's funeral was today, and here's a peek at some of the people in attendance. The crowd included Bob Schieffer, Les Moonves, Katie Couric, Connie Chung, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Brian Williams, Barbara Walters, Charlie Gibson, Tom Brokaw, Andy Rooney, Dan Rather and Meredith Vieira. FishbowlDC: A run-down of... [FishBowlNY]

Gathering for the Funeral of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 23, 2009
Les Moonves, Katie Couric and Sean McManus at St. Bartholomew church for the funeral for Walter Cronkite. We're keeping our eye on CBSNews.com and the funeral service for Walter Cronkite which will begin at 2pmET. Already at St. Bartholomew in Midtown Manhattan we've spotted Bill Plante, Bob Schieffer, Aaron Brown, Maggie Rodriguez... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.23.09 - Posted July 23, 2009
Fox News' Wendell Goler, CBS' Chip Reid, ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd get ready to go on-air just before the President's prime-time presser last night. Photo by Christina Bellantoni. Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

White House Changes Wednesday's Press Conference To 8pmET - Posted July 20, 2009
The White House just announced in a press release that President Obama's press conference this Wednesday will now be at 8pmET, instead of at 9pmET, as previously announced on Twitter. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs also made this announcement at the top of the daily briefing. RELATED: CBS announced today that it will... [FishBowlDC]

White House Changes Wednesday's Press Conference To 8pmET - Posted July 20, 2009
The White House just announced in a press release that President Obama's press conference this Wednesday will now be at 8pmET, instead of at 9pmET, as previously announced on Twitter. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs also made this announcement at the top of the daily briefing. RELATED: CBS announced today that it will... [FishBowlDC]

CBS to Carry Obama News Conf.; No Decision from NBC, ABC or FOX - Posted July 20, 2009
CBS News tells TVNewser they will be airing Pres. Obama's news conference Wednesday night at 9pmET. Again this morning, we reached out to the other networks, but no decisions have been made. As we pointed out Friday, from a programming perspective CBS has the least to lose. They are airing a "Criminal... [TVNewser]

"You Tell Me if They're Going to Watch Charlie Gibson at 10 O'clock on Monday or My Show? - Posted July 20, 2009
Charlie Ebersol, one of the co-executive producers of the new NBC News show "The Wanted," says the show is aimed squarely at a younger audience. The 26-year-old son of NBC Sports & Olympics chairman Dick Ebersol tells the LA Times' Matea Gold, "I will face criticism for what my show looks... [TVNewser]

News & Documentary Emmy Nominations Announced - Posted July 14, 2009
Nominations for the 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards were announced today. PBS picked up the most nominations with 41. CBS News followed with 23; ABC News has 13; NBC 10; CNN 8; BBC America with 3; and MSNBC has 2. "60 Minutes" leads all shows with 15 nominations. "World News... [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]

ABC News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 4, 2009
ABC TV will broadcast live coverage of the Jackson memorial service at 1pmET/10amPT on Tuesday. Charlie Gibson will anchor. More details about guests, correspondents and individual show coverage will come out on Monday. ABC is calling their coverage "Remembering Michael Jackson". > Update: ABC's early morning news broadcasts will be co-anchored... [TVNewser]

ABC News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 4, 2009
ABC TV will broadcast live coverage of the Jackson memorial service at 1pmET/10amPT on Tuesday. Charlie Gibson will anchor. More details about guests, correspondents and individual show coverage will come out on Monday. ABC is calling their coverage "Remembering Michael Jackson". > Earlier: CBS News Plans... Fox News Plans...... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric to Anchor Michael Jackson Special Tonight - Posted June 30, 2009
Last week, after Michael Jackson died, the big three network news anchors were noticeably absent during prime time programs devoted to the news. Martin Bashir and Barbara Walters anchored specials on ABC, Ann Curry on NBC and Harry Smith on CBS. Charlie Gibson co-anchored GMA on Friday but only because Diane... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric to Anchor Michael Jackson Special Tonight - Posted June 30, 2009
Last week, after Michael Jackson died, the big three network news anchors were noticeably absent during prime time programs devoted to the news. Martin Bashir and Barbara Walters anchored specials on ABC, Ann Curry on NBC and Harry Smith on CBS. Charlie Gibson co-anchored GMA on Friday but only because Diane... [TVNewser]

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

ABC News Sponsors an Event That Targets the Network - Posted June 24, 2009
Strange bedfellows indeed. ABC News will be covering an event in the House Radio-TV Gallery today that was assembled to essentially criticize the network. Yesterday we told you about the Media Fairness Caucus which is made up of GOP members of Congress who are unhappy with ABC News' approach to tonight's health... [TVNewser]

ABC News Sponsors an Event That Targets the Network - Posted June 24, 2009
Strange bedfellows indeed. ABC News will be covering an event in the House Radio-TV Gallery today that was assembled to essentially criticize the network. Yesterday we told you about the Media Fairness Caucus which is made up of GOP members of Congress who are unhappy with ABC News' approach to tonight's health... [TVNewser]

New All-Time Lows for Both CBS & ABC Evening Newscasts - Posted June 23, 2009
Breaking: TVNewser has learned the CBS Evening News has once again set an all-time low last week with 4.89 million Total Viewers and 1.42 million A25-54 viewers. But it was also the lowest (since records began in the 1991-'92 season) for ABC's World News with Charles Gibson. The Gibson program drew... [TVNewser]

New All-Time Lows for Both CBS & ABC Evening Newscasts - Posted June 23, 2009
Breaking: TVNewser has learned the CBS Evening News has once again set an all-time low last week with 4.89 million Total Viewers and 1.42 million A25-54 viewers. But it was also the lowest (since records began in the 1991-'92 season) for ABC's World News with Charles Gibson. The Gibson program drew... [TVNewser]

Networks to Carry Obama News Conference - Posted June 22, 2009
Pres. Obama has called a Rose Garden news conference for tomorrow at 12:30pmET. ABC, CBS and NBC will all cover with main anchors Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric and Brian Williams. Additionally, Fox News' Shepard Smith will provide a special report for FOX affiliates. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his... [TVNewser]

Networks to Carry Obama News Conference - Posted June 22, 2009
Pres. Obama has called a Rose Garden news conference for tomorrow at 12:30pmET. ABC, CBS and NBC will all cover with main anchors Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric and Brian Williams. Additionally, Fox News' Shepard Smith will provide a special report for FOX affiliates. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his... [TVNewser]

Networks to Carry Obama News Conference - Posted June 22, 2009
Pres. Obama has called a Rose Garden news conference for tomorrow at 12:30pmET. ABC, CBS and NBC will all cover with main anchors Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric and Brian Williams. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his first not in prime time.... [TVNewser]

ABC Pre-Special Chatter: TV Critics Weigh In - Posted June 18, 2009
That ABC health care special broadcast Wednesday from the White House? People are still talking. • Time Magazine's James Poniewozik had to scrap his print column this week ("death of print — why can't you come sooner!"), so he wrote a blog on the subject instead. "The test of the news special... [TVNewser]

ABC Pre-Special Chatter: TV Critics Weigh In - Posted June 18, 2009
That ABC health care special broadcast Wednesday from the White House? People are still talking. • Time Magazine's James Poniewozik had to scrap his print column this week ("death of print — why can't you come sooner!"), so he wrote a blog on the subject instead. "The test of the news special... [TVNewser]

FishbowlDC Interview: Rising Star - ABC News' Jake Tapper - Posted June 10, 2009
Unless you live under a rock, you've undoubtedly heard the name "Jake Tapper." As a White House correspondent for ABC News and one of news media's fastest rising stars, Tapper has quickly established "golden boy" status in Washington. We got to know the golden boy a little better in... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: CBS, CNBC, ABC... - Posted June 8, 2009
> CBS' The Early Show brings their summer concert series to the USS Intrepid, with the first performance on Friday. Lionel Richie and Akon perform, and the entire broadcast will originate from aboard the ship. > CNBC's "Dollars & Danger: Africa the Final Investment Frontier," premieres Wednesday at 9pmET. The Erin... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CBS, CNBC, ABC... - Posted June 8, 2009
> CBS' The Early Show brings their summer concert series to the USS Intrepid, with the first performance on Friday. Lionel Richie and Akon perform, and the entire broadcast will originate from aboard the ship. > CNBC's "Dollars & Danger: Africa the Final Investment Frontier," premieres Wednesday at 9pmET. The Erin... [TVNewser]

Couric, Gibson, More Celebrate "Womenomics" Release - Posted June 8, 2009
Diane Von Fustenberg hosted a party in New York for ABC correspondent Claire Shipman and BBC correspondent Katty Kay's new book, "Womenomics." In attendance: Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric, Al Roker and Deborah Roberts and more. The book, released last Tuesday, is currently the #1 book in the Women & Business category on... [TVNewser]

The Weekend Ticker: Rodriguez, Gibson, Woodruff... - Posted June 6, 2009
> CBS' Maggie Rodriguez emcees the opening ceremonies of the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event today in Washington, DC. > ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor "World News" from Boston Monday. He'll report on Fenway Park and show how the iconic stadium is thriving even in these... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric at Princeton: "I Can See New Jersey From My House" - Posted June 1, 2009
While Charlie Gibson prepares to anchor ABC World News from a New Jersey car dealership tonight, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric was speaking at a New Jersey university — she gave the Class Day address at Princeton this afternoon. The Huffington Post published her speech. "Since I've been called a cougar... [TVNewser]

GM Everywhere: Networks Cover Obama Speech - Posted June 1, 2009
The cablers and networks covered President Barack Obama's remarks about the GM bankruptcy this afternoon, with George Stephanopoulos anchoring on ABC, Russ Mitchell on CBS and Ann Curry on NBC. Tonight on ABC World News, Charlie Gibson anchors from a Chevrolet dealership in New Jersey, in addition to several reports from ABC's... [TVNewser]

Roger Ailes, Other TVNewsers Pay Tribute to Jack Reilly - Posted May 28, 2009
On-air tributes poured in yesterday for legendary producer Jack Reilly, who passed away yesterday morning. FNC's FOX Report featured a package about Reilly's life and included an interview with FNC Chairman Roger Ailes, who "was a production assistant for him" in 1962. "He was a terrific television producer and a terrific human... [TVNewser]

Roger Ailes, Other TVNewsers Pay Tribute to Jack Reilly - Posted May 28, 2009
On-air tributes poured in yesterday for legendary producer Jack Reilly, who passed away yesterday morning. FNC's FOX Report featured a package about Reilly's life and included an interview with FNC Chairman Roger Ailes, who "was a production assistant for him" in 1962. "He was a terrific television producer and a terrific human... [TVNewser]

Legendary News Producer Jack Reilly Passes Away - Posted May 27, 2009
Jack Reilly, the former Good Morning America executive producer and later vice president of news at CNBC, passed away this morning at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York at the age of 84. Reilly was VP and managing editor of CNBC from 1994 to 1998. Before that, he was the executive producer... [TVNewser]

Legendary News Producer Jack Reilly Passes Away - Posted May 27, 2009
Jack Reilly, the former Good Morning America executive producer and later vice president of news at CNBC, passed away this morning at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York at the age of 84. Reilly was VP and managing editor of CNBC from 1994 to 1998. Before that, he was the executive producer... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson Likes His Fiction. Wolf Blitzer? Not So Much - Posted May 24, 2009
Over on WebNewser, we have the YouTube clips from this weekend's BookTV series on "Summer Reading" — what some political and media types are reading this summer. Let's just say, CNN's Wolf Blitzer has a hard time separating himself from the real world, while Charlie Gibson is preparing himself for a fiction-filled... [TVNewser]

What's On Your Summer Reading List, Wolf? - Posted May 21, 2009
What books will CNN's Wolf Blitzer curl up with on the beach this summer? C-SPAN caught up with Blitzer, ABC's Charlie Gibson and some of those we cover on the Hill- Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Marsha Blackburn, among others. The annual "Summer Reading" interviews kick off this... [FishBowlDC]

What's On Your Summer Reading List, Wolf? - Posted May 21, 2009
What books will CNN's Wolf Blitzer curl up with on the beach this summer? C-SPAN caught up with Blitzer, ABC's Charlie Gibson and some of those we cover on the Hill- Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Marsha Blackburn, among others. The annual "Summer Reading" interviews kick off this... [FishBowlDC]

ABC, NBC, CBS Will Carry Obama News Conference — FOX Won't - Posted April 27, 2009
The big three broadcasters will air Pres. Barack Obama's news conference Wednesday night at 8pmET, the 100th day of the Obama administration. But one network will not cover the news conference — FOX. Repeated calls to FOX to check on their plans went unanswered this afternoon, but THR's James Hibberd has a... [TVNewser]

ABC, NBC, CBS Will Carry Obama News Conference — FOX Won't - Posted April 27, 2009
The big three broadcasters will air Pres. Barack Obama's news conference Wednesday night at 8pmET, the 100th day of the Obama administration. But one network will not cover the news conference — FOX. Repeated calls to FOX to check on their plans went unanswered this afternoon, but THR's James Hibberd has a... [TVNewser]

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

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

ABC, CBS, Cablers Cover Phillips Arrival - Posted April 17, 2009
Captain Richard Phillips touched down in Vermont just after 4:30pmET, and the cablers covered the landing. At 4:53pmET, he and his family stepped to the podium to say a few words, and joining CNN, FNC and MSNBC were ABC and CBS with special reports. Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric anchored. "I'm... [TVNewser]

The "Over-the-Top Feel" for the Coverage of Michelle Obama - Posted April 3, 2009
The big three anchors are wrapping up their anchoring from across the pond. Katie Couric will anchor Evening News from New York tonight, while Diane Sawyer will sub for Charlie Gibson and Ann Curry will be in for Brian Williams. (Couric/Sawyer/Curry - The Three Amigas) Meanwhile, WaPo's Howard Kurtz writes about the... [TVNewser]

Three Broadcast Nets, Three Ways to Watch Obama - Posted April 2, 2009
ABC is preempting its broadcast programming this afternoon for Pres. Obama's news conference from the G-20. Charlie Gibson, in London, will anchor with White House correspondent Jake Tapper contributing. CBS News will Webcast the news conference which begins at approximately 12:45pmET. NBC News is leaving coverage to their cable news channel... [TVNewser]

Three Broadcast Nets, Three Ways to Watch Obama - Posted April 2, 2009
ABC is preempting its broadcast programming this afternoon for Pres. Obama's news conference from the G-20. Charlie Gibson, in London, will anchor with White House correspondent Jake Tapper contributing. CBS News will Webcast the news conference which begins at approximately 12:45pmET. NBC News is leaving coverage to their cable news channel... [TVNewser]

Schieffer and A-List Media Panel Grace Fort Worth, Texas - Posted April 2, 2009
From a FBDC guest blogger (and proud mother of a certain DC journo) in Fort Worth, Texas: Each year, Bob Scheiffer invites noted members of the media to his namesake journalism school at TCU. As always, Wednesday night's event was entertaining, interesting and timely. This year's panelists, David Brooks, Trish Regan, Gwen... [FishBowlDC]

Schieffer and A-List Media Panel Grace Fort Worth, Texas - Posted April 2, 2009
From a FBDC guest blogger (and proud mother of a certain DC journo) in Fort Worth, Texas: Each year, Bob Scheiffer invites noted members of the media to his namesake journalism school at TCU. As always, Wednesday night's event was entertaining, interesting and timely. This year's panelists, David Brooks, Trish Regan, Gwen... [FishBowlDC]

The Big Three and Big Ben - Posted March 31, 2009
Brian Williams, Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric are anchoring their nightly newscasts from Great Britain tonight where Pres. and Mrs. Obama arrived a few hours ago. Two of the broadcasts, ABC World News and CBS Evening News, led with stories on the global economy, while NBC Nightly News led with a story... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FNC, ABC, CNN... - Posted March 30, 2009
> FNC's Megyn Kelly is featured in a Q&A in this month's Elle Magazine. She tells her guilty pleasure ("Judge Judy"), the last good book she read ("Bill O'Reilly's novel Those Who Trespass") and more. > ABC World News anchor Charlie Gibson appeared this morning on "Rachael Ray," and served as... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FNC, ABC, CNN... - Posted March 30, 2009
> FNC's Megyn Kelly is featured in a Q&A in this month's Elle Magazine. She tells her guilty pleasure ("Judge Judy"), the last good book she read ("Bill O'Reilly's novel Those Who Trespass") and more. > ABC World News anchor Charlie Gibson appeared this morning on "Rachael Ray," and served as... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted March 27, 2009
What we almost missed today... The three network anchors- Brian Williams, Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric- will travel to London next week for the G20 Summit. ... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted March 27, 2009
What we almost missed today... The three network anchors- Brian Williams, Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric- will travel to London next week for the G20 Summit. ... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker (G20 Edition): ABC, CBS, Bloomberg... - Posted March 27, 2009
> ABC's Charlie Gibson anchors World News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Correspondents Jake Tapper, Jim Sciutto, Yunji de Nies will report from the G20 summit as well. ABC News Radio's Ann Compton will be traveling with Pres. Obama. > Katie Couric anchors CBS Evening News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Other correspondents will contribute... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (G20 Edition): ABC, CBS, Bloomberg... - Posted March 27, 2009
> ABC's Charlie Gibson anchors World News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Correspondents Jake Tapper, Jim Sciutto, Yunji de Nies will report from the G20 summit as well. ABC News Radio's Ann Compton will be traveling with Pres. Obama. > Katie Couric anchors CBS Evening News from London Tuesday-Thursday. Other correspondents will contribute... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric's Big Apple Ratings - Posted March 27, 2009
Katie Couric will be honored with the Governor's Award for lifetime achievement at this Sunday's local Emmy Awards ceremony. As we first reported last month, Couric is consistently coming in second in the New York market, beating NBC Nightly News. Couric tells the NYPost, "It's all due to the staff, the correspondents... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric's Big Apple Ratings - Posted March 27, 2009
Katie Couric will be honored with the Governor's Award for lifetime achievement at this Sunday's local Emmy Awards ceremony. As we first reported last month, Couric is consistently coming in second in the New York market, beating NBC Nightly News. Couric tells the NYPost, "It's all due to the staff, the correspondents... [TVNewser]

TVNewsers Attend Gridiron Dinner - Posted March 23, 2009
While the President was not in attendance, there were still plenty of politicians and journalists at the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington, D.C. this weekend. One tvnewser who graced the Gridiron stage was NBC's Andrea Mitchell, who appeared "in a bear costume introducing a number that lampoons her husband, former Fed chairman... [TVNewser]

TVNewsers Attend Gridiron Dinner - Posted March 23, 2009
While the President was not in attendance, there were still plenty of politicians and journalists at the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington, D.C. this weekend. One tvnewser who graced the Gridiron stage was NBC's Andrea Mitchell, who appeared "in a bear costume introducing a number that lampoons her husband, former Fed chairman... [TVNewser]

How Long Will Gibson Anchor World News? - Posted March 23, 2009
In a Houston Chronicle profile of Charlie Gibson by David Barron, the ABC World News anchor reveals his intention to stay with ABC News for the foreseeable future. "I wanted to stay through the election, because I thought it was going to be a fascinating election, and stay through the inauguration,"... [TVNewser]

How Long Will Gibson Anchor World News? - Posted March 23, 2009
In a Houston Chronicle profile of Charlie Gibson by David Barron, the ABC World News anchor reveals his intention to stay with ABC News for the foreseeable future. "I wanted to stay through the election, because I thought it was going to be a fascinating election, and stay through the inauguration,"... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Gibson, Canning, Zahn.... - Posted March 20, 2009
> Charlie Gibson is taking his show on the road again this month to see first-hand how the economic crisis is impacting Texas. "World News" will originate from Houston Monday and Tuesday. Gibson will also anchor coverage, from Houston, of Pres. Obama's news conference Tuesday night. > Congratulations to ABC... [TVNewser]

And Now To Charlie Gibson, With Sports - Posted March 18, 2009
The New York Daily News writes about Charlie Gibson's upcoming interview with Michael Kay on the YES Network's "CenterStage." The ABC World News anchor reveals he considered a career in sports journalism, but decided against it. "I began to realize that sports journalism was so difficult because if you cover a team,... [TVNewser]

And Now To Charlie Gibson, With Sports - Posted March 18, 2009
The New York Daily News writes about Charlie Gibson's upcoming interview with Michael Kay on the YES Network's "CenterStage." The ABC World News anchor reveals he considered a career in sports journalism, but decided against it. "I began to realize that sports journalism was so difficult because if you cover a team,... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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 Media Menu With ABC's Rick Klein - Posted March 5, 2009
Today on the Menu we are joined by ABC"s Rick Klein. Klein, who will be a headline speaker at the upcoming TVNewser Summit, is a major part of all the new media elements at ABC. He authors the ABC's The Note blog, is a co-anchor of "Politics Live" on... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu With ABC's Rick Klein - Posted March 5, 2009
Today on the Menu we are joined by ABC"s Rick Klein. Klein, who will be a headline speaker at the upcoming TVNewser Summit, is a major part of all the new media elements at ABC. He authors the ABC's The Note blog, is a co-anchor of "Politics Live" on... [FishBowlNY]

Charlie Gibson Crunkswaggas With Lil Wayne on Kimmel - Posted March 4, 2009
BriWi isn't the only one who can charm the late night crowd! Charlie Gibson held his own on Jimmy Kimmel last night as Lil Wayne's "warm-up act" (even if he couldn't quite match Wayne's prowess at Scrabble). Fun times, though perhaps slightly too much information on the virginity front.... [FishBowlNY]

Charlie Gibson Crunkswaggas With Lil Wayne on Kimmel - Posted March 4, 2009
BriWi isn't the only one who can charm the late night crowd! Charlie Gibson held his own on Jimmy Kimmel last night as Lil Wayne's "warm-up act" (even if he couldn't quite match Wayne's prowess at Scrabble). Fun times, though perhaps slightly too much information on the virginity front.... [FishBowlNY]

Is Bonnie Hunt's Anchorman Crush Shifting? - Posted March 4, 2009
Daytime talk show host Bonnie Hunt has made no secret of her crush on NBC's Brian Williams. But Williams had to break it to her gently when he appeared on her show earlier this year...that he's married with kids. Williams' wife Jane was even in the audience. But ABC's Charlie Gibson is... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (P.M. Edition): Schieffer, Weather, Gibson... - Posted March 3, 2009
> Bob Schieffer's younger brother may run for governor of Texas. Fort Worth lawyer Tom Schieffer formed a gubernatorial campaign committee to begin raising money and interest, but a decision will not be made for several months. Schieffer, a Democrat, is a friend of former Pres. George W. Bush. He was... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (P.M. Edition): Schieffer, Weather, Gibson... - Posted March 3, 2009
> Bob Schieffer's younger brother may run for governor of Texas. Fort Worth lawyer Tom Schieffer formed a gubernatorial campaign committee to begin raising money and interest, but a decision will not be made for several months. Schieffer, a Democrat, is a friend of former Pres. George W. Bush. He was... [TVNewser]

Man of the Hour: Jake Tapper - Posted March 2, 2009
Howard Kurtz profiles ABC's White House correspondent Jake Tapper in today's Media Notes. Excerpts of what his fellow journos had to say about "ABC's Man in a Hurry": "He's not one of the wussy, blow-dried TV reporters," says conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, a longtime friend. "He's definitely savvy and aggressive, in a... [FishBowlDC]

Gibson on Tapper: "He's One of the Hungriest Reporters I've Run Across" - Posted March 2, 2009
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz profiles ABC News' "hard-charging" White House correspondent, Jake Tapper. Tapper gets high praise from some other tvnewsers in the profile. "He's not one of the wussy, blow-dried TV reporters," says Tucker Carlson, a longtime friend. "He's definitely savvy and aggressive, in a good way. He's tough enough... [TVNewser]

World News Heads West as California Jobless Rate Tops 10% - Posted February 27, 2009
The digital transition, which came for some Feb. 17, and will be coming for the rest of us in June, has pushed the normal February ratings period into March. Yesterday, we told you about Nightly News' plans for sweeps, as for ABC, Charlie Gibson is headed west for a couple days. "World... [TVNewser]

What Recession? Anderson Cooper Nearly Doubles in Price - Posted February 27, 2009
Last night in Times Square, Bailey House had its annual auction which featured several tvnewsers as items up for bid, including Meet & Greets and studio tours with Katie Couric, Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams, and Rachel Maddow as well as VIP tickets for the Today show and GMA Summer concert series.... [TVNewser]

Stewart to Williams: "You Have the Best News" - Posted February 27, 2009
Brian Williams was a guest on last night's Daily Show, and it began with a compliment-off. "It's a man amongst children in the news business...You make Charlie Gibson look like Nick, Jr. news," said Jon Stewart. "I feel equally about you and pretend newscasts," Williams said. The two talked economy, Twitter... [TVNewser]

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

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

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

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

Meet the Anchors - Posted February 24, 2009
Want to have a meet-and-greet with Brian Williams, or Katie Couric or Charlie Gibson? How about grabbing lunch with Anderson Cooper? You can, if you bid on those and other items at the 21st annual Bailey House Auction and Party. The event, co-chaired by ABC's PR guru Jeffrey Schneider, is happening this... [TVNewser]

Meet the Anchors - Posted February 24, 2009
Want to have a meet-and-greet with Brian Williams, or Katie Couric or Charlie Gibson? How about grabbing lunch with Anderson Cooper? You can, if you bid on those and other items at the 21st annual Bailey House Auction and Party. The event, co-chaired by ABC's PR guru Jeffrey Schneider, is happening this... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News. One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News. One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]

Williams on Nightly's Bounce: "We Haven't Seen These Numbers In a Long Time" - Posted February 13, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist The prince of the Peacock feels your financial pain. "I've had no desire to walk into any store but a grocery store for months," says NBC's Brian Williams, who makes an estimated $10 million a year. "It's just not cool right now to be ostentatious. It doesn't look right. It doesn't... [TVNewser]

Levy, of "The Most Radical Show on Cable News," Talks Media on the "Menu" - Posted February 12, 2009
Red Eye ombudsman Andy Levy joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, a few hours after the show aired on Fox News. Levy describes the program as "sort of a surreal roundtable," and one that wouldn't work on any other network. "Fox gets fairly regularly bashed, and yet... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 02.09.09 - Posted February 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 or let us know in the tips box below. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump! ... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Meets the Anchors: "It Did Have a 'Picture Taking with Santa' Kind of Feel To It" - Posted February 4, 2009
The AP's David Bauder follows up on Pres. Obama's sit downs with the network anchors. "Gibson was first, followed by Williams, Couric, Cooper and Wallace. "It did have a 'picture taking with Santa' kind of feel to it," NBC's Brian Williams tells Bauder. "The timing, one of the worst days of Obama's... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 02.04.09 - Posted February 4, 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. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump!... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Tells Charlie Gibson "This is an Embarrassment" - Posted February 3, 2009
On the World Newser blog, Charlie Gibson writes about his interview with Pres. Obama this afternoon. The discussion began with the news of the day, the withdrawal of two of his appointees, including Tom Daschle as head of HHS. We said, "Was it an embarrassing day, Mr. President, for this administration?" And... [TVNewser]

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

Morning Reading List 02.03.09 - Posted February 3, 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. ... [FishBowlDC]

Brian Williams' Oval Office Interview with Pres. Obama - Posted February 2, 2009
On the heels of Matt Lauer's Map Room interview with Pres. Barack Obama yesterday, NBC has announced Brian Williams will sit down with Pres. Obama in the Oval Office. The interview will air on NBC Nightly News tomorrow night. > Update: A network insider tells us Obama is doing interviews with all... [TVNewser]

USAirways Crash: Broadcast News Notes - Posted January 15, 2009
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric is reporting live from the scene where USAirways flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River a few hours ago. Couric is having to deal with honking horns along the West Side Highway while talking with correspondent Randall Pinkston and interviewing the last passenger who made... [TVNewser]

USAirways Crash in New York City: "The Captain Came on and Said 'Brace for Impact'" - Posted January 15, 2009
The cable news networks are providing wall-to-wall coverage, while the broadcast anchors delivered special reports of today's USAirways crash into the Hudson river. The plane had just taken off from Laguardia and was headed to Charlotte, NC. A passenger told CNN: All of a sudden you heard a loud bang and you... [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]

Huckabee: "Katie Couric Was Extraordinarily Gentle" on Palin - Posted January 13, 2009
FNC host Mike Huckabee is profiled in this month's Esquire magazine by A.J. Jacobs, who follows the former presidential candidate through book tours, public appearances and his Fox News show. "He's the most likable politician I've ever met," writes Jacobs. "Here he is, one of the most conservative voices in a couple... [TVNewser]

Journalists, Politicians Toast To Brit - Posted January 9, 2009
As expected, journalists and politicians packed Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C. last night to say goodbye to FNC's Brit Hume. The Hill's Emily Goodin names a few: VP Dick Cheney, Bill O'Reilly, Brian Williams, Maureen Dowd, Bo Derek. Goodin also writes about the speeches, including this joke from Hume's: "He joked... [TVNewser]

Networks Carry Obama Economic Address - Posted January 8, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama delivered a major economic address this morning in Washington, D.C., and the speech was carried by all the broadcast networks, cablers and business networks. Charlie Gibson anchored on ABC, Katie Couric on CBS and Ann Curry on NBC. All three of the networks' White House correspondents were used... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Dec. 29 - Posted January 7, 2009
The final week of 2008 was an odd one for the evening newscasts. NBC Nightly News finished first in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo, but was based on a four-day average (only excluding Wednesday). CBS' ratings are based on a three-day average (excluding Wednesday and Friday) while ABC's are based on... [TVNewser]

TVNewsers To Pack Cafe Milano for Brit Hume Salute - Posted January 6, 2009
The salute to Brit Hume event at Cafe Milano Thursday night is shaping up to be one of the hottest pre-inaugural parties of the season. The invitation only event is attracting numerous Beltway and TV news bold face names. In addition to a host of Fox Newsies, TVNewser has learned Charlie... [TVNewser]

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

Gibson and Banner Play Santa for Charities - Posted December 20, 2008
A TVNewser tipster sends this along: In lieu of holiday presents this year -- and in light of the difficult economic times -- Charlie Gibson and World News EP Jon Banner made contributions on behalf of the World News staff to two charities: the Robin Hood Foundation in New York and... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Dec. 8 - Posted December 16, 2008
For the ninth week in a row, the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams finished first last week in Total Viewers, and finished first in the A25-54 demo for the third week in a row. ABC World News finished in second place. The nearly 10 million viewers was NBC's highest rating... [TVNewser]

Obama News Conference To Touch On Blago - Posted December 11, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama will be holding a news conference around 11amET today. As is being reported on the cablers, he is expected to be asked about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Some notes (we'll keep updating): • ABC will carry the special report. Charlie Gibson is anchoring. • David Gregory is anchoring on MSNBC. NBC... [TVNewser]

Obama Noon Presser, Day Two - Posted November 25, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama will hold his second consecutive NoonET press conference, today focusing on details of his budget plans. ABC will carry a special report to cover the press conference, anchored by Charlie Gibson. NBC News will not carry the presser, instead choosing to only air it on MSNBC. We have a... [TVNewser]

Network Special Reports at Noon - Posted November 24, 2008
All of the broadcast networks will air a special report around NoonET this afternoon, as President-elect Barack Obama and VP-elect Joe Biden hold a joint press conference discussing Obama's selection of economic leaders in his administration. Charlie Gibson anchors on ABC, Harry Smith on CBS and Brian Williams on NBC. Gibson... [TVNewser]

What Dave Didn't Ask Katie - Posted November 20, 2008
Last night on the Late Show, David Letterman chatted with Katie Couric about her role as both anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, her "post-election hangover" and those Palin interviews. Couric detailed the time-line of her interviews, which subsequently got the most press. She questioned why one of her... [TVNewser]

Rick Davis Reflects on Palin Media Roll-out - Posted November 14, 2008
With the election over, Sen. John McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis is speaking out about the thinking behind Gov. Sarah Palin's initial interviews (via Jossip). The National Review's Rich Lowry takes a lengthy look at the McCain campaign in the upcoming issue of the magazine, but gives some of Davis' answers in... [TVNewser]

Networks Air Special Reports As Obamas Arrive at White House - Posted November 10, 2008
ABC, CBS and NBC are airing special reports as Pres.-elect and Mrs. Obama are welcomed to the White House by Pres. and Mrs. Bush. Charlie Gibson on ABC, Brian Williams on NBC and Katie Couric on CBS.... [TVNewser]

Networks Cover Bush Remarks on Obama Victory - Posted November 5, 2008
President George W. Bush congratulated President-elect Barack Obama this morning just after 10:15amET in a Rose Garden address, and the cablers and networks covered. "It will be a stirring sight to see President Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their beautiful girls step through the doors of the White House," he said.... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly Talks Palin, Biden on Letterman - Posted October 28, 2008
It was a subdued interview between FNC anchor Bill O'Reilly and David Letterman last night on CBS' Late Show (compared to O'Reilly's January 2006 appearance), with the discussion focusing mostly on the 2008 presidential race. Discussing Gov. Sarah Palin and her interview with Katie Couric, O'Reilly said, "I don't know the governor,... [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]

Brian Williams To Interview Sarah Palin & John McCain - Posted October 16, 2008
Less than two weeks before Election Day, NBC's Brian Williams will sit down with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin. The interviews will air next Wednesday and Thursday on Nightly News. Williams is the last of the big three anchors to be granted a sit-down with Palin. The first was... [TVNewser]

NBC's Savannah Guthrie Gets Sarah Palin One-on-One - Posted October 14, 2008
In an update to one of our stories from earlier today, about Gov. Sarah Palin not doing interviews with some of the news media, including NBC, MSNBC and CNN, it turns out Palin did speak with NBC's Savannah Guthrie. The interview happened last week and aired tonight on Nightly News. The... [TVNewser]

On Wisconsin! For Gibson and the Bus - Posted October 9, 2008
Yesterday, Charlie Gibson chatted up Barack Obama as the World News bus made its way to Indianapolis. Today, the bus pulled into downtown Milwaukee and parked outside the Mason Street Grill where Gibson caught up with John McCain. The interview airs on tonight's broadcast, which Gibson anchors from Racine, (that's 30... [TVNewser]

If It's Wednesday, It Must Be Indiana - Posted October 8, 2008
This just in from the World News bus (seriously, ABC emailed us from the bus). Charlie Gibson, somewhere in Indiana right now, will be interviewing Sen. Barack Obama today [Obama's first since the debate] and Sen. John McCain tomorrow in Milwaukee. World News originates from Indianapolis tonight, from Racine, WI tomorrow... [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]

World News Bus Takes Detour Around Michigan - Posted October 6, 2008
After the financial crisis kept him in New York last week, ABC's Charlie Gibson is back on the road today. But the World News bus is taking a detour from a planned stop in Michigan and going to Indiana instead. Wednesday's stop was changed after Sen. John McCain pulled his campaign... [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]

Gibson Staying in NY This Week - Posted October 1, 2008
ABC News is revising its plan to have Charlie Gibson anchor World News from seven different cities beginning tomorrow as part of the ABC News/USA Today "50 States in 50 Days" initiative. Gibson apologizes to Orlando and Valdosta, GA — the two cities he won't be traveling to — on his blog... [TVNewser]

Dow Dives as House Votes - Posted September 29, 2008
Breaking: The cable news and business networks are covering the House vote on the $700 billion bailout bill. As the tally continued to an eventual "No" vote, the dow took a nose dive, at one point down 705 points. On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell and House producer/reporter Mike Viqueira discussed the rules... [TVNewser]

Dow Dives as House Votes - Posted September 29, 2008
Breaking: The cable news and business networks are covering the House vote on the $700 billion bailout bill. As the tally continued to an eventual "No" vote, the dow took a nose dive, at one point down 705 points. On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell and House producer/reporter Mike Viqueira discussed the rules... [TVNewser]

Broadcasters to Carry Pres. Bush in Primetime - Posted September 24, 2008
ABC, CBS and NBC will all carry Pres. Bush's address to the nation tonight at 9pmET. Charlie Gibson will anchor for ABC, Katie Couric for CBS and Brian Williams, from Galveston, TX, for NBC. Looks like David Blaine will have to hang on a little longer...... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson Gets on the Bus - Posted September 24, 2008
Good Morning America had the train, now World News is getting on the bus. Beginning next Thursday Charlie Gibson will take his show on the road anchoring from Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa. And he'll travel, mostly, in the tricked-out ABC News Vote 08 bus. The bus is equipped... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Sept. 15 - Posted September 23, 2008
A split decision for the evening newscasts last week. Charlie Gibson's broadcast had the most total viewers, while Brian Williams won in the A25-54 demo. It was the second week in a row on top in Total Viewers for World News. All three broadcasts were down from the prior week which saw... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Wall St. Edition): Obama, Gibson, Bartiromo... - Posted September 15, 2008
> Sen. Barack Obama will be a guest on Bloomberg TV, his only interview tonight. He will be interviewed by Peter Cook at 9:45pmET. > ABC News was the only network to go live with a special report as the markets closed at 4pmET. Charlie Gibson anchored. Update: NBC News broadcast... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Wall St. Edition): Obama, Gibson, Bartiromo... - Posted September 15, 2008
> Sen. Barack Obama will be a guest on Bloomberg TV, his only interview tonight. He will be interviewed by Peter Cook at 9:45pmET. > ABC News was the only network to go live with a special report as the markets closed at 4pmET. Charlie Gibson anchored. > Bank of America... [TVNewser]

The Sarah Palin Interview Day Four, Or, TVNewser Fact Checks The New Yorker - Posted September 15, 2008
TVNewser has taken a closer look at Steve Coll's column today in the New Yorker and finds it "short of facts and long on attacks."The New Yorker's Steve Coll spends a column today blasting ABC News over a variety of issues relating to Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. But... [FishBowlNY]

New Yorker Column Short on Facts, Long on Attacks of ABC News - Posted September 15, 2008
The New Yorker's Steve Coll spends a column today blasting ABC News over a variety of issues relating to Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. But the overriding theme — that ABC attempted to turn the interview into an entertainment event — appears factually incorrect. Describing ABC's promo of the sit-down... [TVNewser]

Networks Live For Bush Economic Statement - Posted September 15, 2008
All three networks, as well as every business news and cable news channel, took President George W. Bush's statement on the economy live just before 11amET. On ABC, Charlie Gibson anchored the special report, with analysis from Betsy Stark. The report lasted from 10:59-11:04amET. CBS News' special report, from 10:58-11:02amET, was... [TVNewser]

Election '08: Cable vs. Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
Who are the big winners during the 2008 election season — the cablers or the networks? Matea Gold writes about the debate for the Los Angeles Times. The arguments are shaped by two quoted throughout the piece, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and CBS Evening News EP (and former CNN president) Rick Kaplan.... [TVNewser]

World News, Nightline Strong With Palin - Posted September 12, 2008
The first part of Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin gave World News some of its best ratings in months, while it boosted Nightline over both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. According to Nielsen fast affiliate data, World News averaged 9.732 million Total... [TVNewser]

Gibson Interview With Palin...Uhm...Wow... - Posted September 12, 2008
For two weeks since Sarah Palin was nominated as John McCain's running mate - there has been a media black out. No questions. No interviews. Only blame for bias. Cough. Charlie Gibson of ABC scored the first interview. Our sister site, TVNewser has a round up of media reactions. We watched... [FishBowlLA]

Hannity On Deck For Palin Interview - Posted September 12, 2008
Sean Hannity took issue with Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday, calling his question on her religious comments "out of context" and "totally misconstrued." Now, he'll get the chance to conduct his own interview. Hannity will interview Palin on Tuesday in Cincinnati on the campaign trail. The interview will air in... [TVNewser]

Greta Gets First Interview with 'First Dude' - Posted September 12, 2008
First on TVNewser: While ABC's Charlie Gibson is busy with Gov. Sarah Palin's first interview, FNC's Greta Van Susteren can claim a related "first." She sits down with Palin's husband, Todd Palin, for his first mainstream media interview since his wife was named VP. Van Susteren interviews Palin later today and it... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Makes Her Debut: 'Strange and Illuminating' - Posted September 12, 2008
It was the television we've all been waiting for — at least for the last seven days. Parts one and two of Sarah Palin's interview with Charlie Gibson aired last night, and as you might imagine a lot of people had a lot to say about the Alaskan governor's introduction... [FishBowlNY]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted September 12, 2008
Gibson on Palin, Finnegan on Gibson: Charlie Gibson was tough on Sarah Palin in the first of their two ABC interviews, but we think Michael Finnegan was even tougher on Gibson: "Gibson, however, mischaracterized her as simply asserting that the nation's leaders were sending troops to Iraq on a task from... [FishBowlLA]

Sarah Palin: "War Has Got To Be A Last Option." "We Must Not Blink, Charlie." - Posted September 11, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell us the first Charlie Gibson/Sarah Palin interview is complete. The first sit-down lasted 30 minutes and included questions about energy independence, foreign affairs and whether Gov. Palin is ready to be Vice President. "Absolutely," is her response. When asked if she is ready to step in... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin: "War Has Got To Be A Last Option." "We Must Not Blink, Charlie." - Posted September 11, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell us the first Charlie Gibson/Sarah Palin interview is complete. The first sit-down lasted 30 minutes and included questions about energy independence, foreign affairs and whether Gov. Palin is ready to be Vice President. "Absolutely," is her response. When asked if she is ready to step in... [TVNewser]

Charles Gibson's Palin Interview: The Timing - Posted September 11, 2008
As the news nets cover the memorial services for the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, ABC's Charlie Gibson is across the country getting ready for the first of three separate sit-down interviews with GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin. The first interview is expected to happen before today's deployment ceremony for... [TVNewser]

Gibson's Palin Interview: When, Where, How - Posted September 8, 2008
Expect to hear Gov. Sarah Palin answer her first mainstream media questions shortly after 6:30pmET on Thursday this week. Confirmed last night, ABC News' Charlie Gibson was picked by the McCain campaign to conduct the first interview with Palin, and today we learned more details of how it happened and what the... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Meets the Press Whether She Wants to or Not - Posted September 8, 2008
So much Palin! We're going to do a round-up: She will meet the press! Looks like ABC's Charlie Gibson has landed the first interview with the Sarah Palin, to take place at the end of this week in Alaska. Perhaps he promised to be deferential? Speaking of the deferential thing.... [FishBowlNY]

ABC News Gets First Palin Interview - Posted September 7, 2008
Alright media, you'll get your wish — a chance to vet interview Gov. Sarah Palin. The Associated Press reports Palin offered her first interview to ABC News, to take place "in the coming weeks," and that Charlie Gibson would conduct the interview. Network sources tell TVNewser an announcement is set to be made... [TVNewser]

Presidential Bookings - Posted September 5, 2008
The presidential candidates have been busy this week, and their media appearances hit full stride this weekend. • Sen. Barack Obama, fresh off an interview with FNC's Bill O'Reilly, sits down with George Stephanopoulos for ABC's This Week. Then, on Monday, he is interviewed on MSNBC by Keith Olbermann. Meanwhile his VP pick,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CBS, ABC, CNN... - Posted September 2, 2008
> Longtime CBS News correspondent Ike Pappas died on Sunday in Virginia. Pappas served as CBS News correspondent from 1964-1987, reporting on the Pentagon, Labor Department, Congress and other areas. He was 75. > Since he won't be interviewed by Larry King while in St. Paul, tomorrow's interview with ABC's Charlie... [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]

The Ticker (Gustav edition): Shep, Anderson, Gibson... - Posted September 1, 2008
> FNC's Shepard Smith gets some high praise from the Kansas City Star's Aaron Barnhart. "Now that Shepard Smith is on Fox, there's really no reason to watch anything else," he writes. "Knowledge of his home state and his experience from the Katrina watch makes him the authority." > CNN's Anderson... [TVNewser]

Network Newscasts From New Orleans - Posted August 31, 2008
All three network newscasts spent significant time covering Hurricane Gustav, and had correspondents in the area. ABC's World News was anchored by Charlie Gibson from the region, CBS' Evening News was anchored by Russ Mitchell in New York and NBC's Nightly News was anchored by Lester Holt in New Orleans. But... [TVNewser]

Network Newscasts From New Orleans - Posted August 31, 2008
All three network newscasts spent significant time covering Hurricane Gustav, and had correspondents in the area. ABC's World News was anchored by Charlie Gibson from the region, CBS' Evening News was anchored by Russ Mitchell in New York and NBC's Nightly News was anchored by Lester Holt in New Orleans. But... [TVNewser]

ABC's Gustav Plans: Charlie Gibson to the Gulf, George Stephanopoulos at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
ABC News has announced Charlie Gibson will be reporting live from New Orleans beginning tonight on World News while George Stephanopoulos will continue anchoring from St. Paul. The network will produce special reports as need throughout today and tomorrow. In fact, they aired a special for the President's announcement earlier this... [TVNewser]

ABC's Gustav Plans: Charlie Gibson to the Gulf, George Stephanopoulos at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
ABC News has announced Charlie Gibson will be reporting live from New Orleans beginning tonight on World News while George Stephanopoulos will continue anchoring from St. Paul. The network will produce special reports as need throughout today and tomorrow. In fact, they aired a special for the President's announcement earlier this... [TVNewser]

Inside the Tent at ABC News - Posted August 29, 2008
As the Democratic convention ends and the Republican convention is about to get underway, the one constant will be the media — either en route to or already broadcasting from St. Paul. And one of the constants of the media presence is the set up — large tents and small trailers that... [TVNewser]

John McCain Picks Gov. Sarah Palin for VP. Fox News First With The News - Posted August 29, 2008
In an incredibly well-kept secret only confirmed by the U.S. media less than 90 minutes before the official announcement, John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Fox News was first with the news at 10:35:07amET, CNN was next at 10:36:14 and MSNBC followed at 10:37:40. FNC's Carl... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.29.08 - Posted August 29, 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]

ABC Producer Posts Bail, With Company Credit Card - Posted August 28, 2008
ABC News producer/reporter Asa Eslocker is out on $500 bail. ERSNews.com got a hold of his mug shot on the trespassing charge from his arrest yesterday by Denver police. Charlie Gibson writes on the WorldNewser blog how Eslocker posted bail. "We got a kick out of the fact he swiped his corporate... [TVNewser]

ABC Producer Posts Bail, With Company Credit Card - Posted August 28, 2008
ABC News producer/reporter Asa Eslocker is out on $500 bail. ERSNews.com got a hold of his mug shot on the trespassing charge from his arrest yesterday by Denver police. Charlie Gibson writes on the WorldNewser blog how Eslocker posted bail. "We got a kick out of the fact he swiped his corporate... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gibson Gets on the Blogwagon - Posted August 25, 2008
There's the Daily Nightly, Couric & Company and now Charlie Gibson is getting into the blog game with the revamped WorldNewser. It's part of a redesign for the World News page on ABCNews.com. Right now, WorldNewser includes posts from George Stephanopoulos on what Michelle Obama "needs to do tonight" in her keynote... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.25.08 - Posted August 25, 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]

Meet the Veep - Posted August 23, 2008
About 24 hours after John Roberts first got up anticipating the news, Sen. Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden his running mate late last night. And about 12 hours after the "3 a.m. text message," Obama and Biden took the stage in Illinois together for the first time. The cablers were... [TVNewser]

Meet the Veep - Posted August 23, 2008
About 24 hours after John Roberts first got up anticipating the news, Sen. Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden his running mate late last night. And about 12 hours after the "3 a.m. text message," Obama and Biden took the stage in Illinois together for the first time. The cablers were... [TVNewser]

Dropping in to Denver - Posted August 15, 2008
There's something missing from Joanne Ostrow's Denver Post story about national media types who are about to descend on Denver. Namely, a complete story. Ostrow writes about the coverage plans of NBC News, MSNBC, PBS and NPR. She even talks with Keith Olbermann and Gwen Ifill. But no mention of Fox... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Oil, Homage, Alaska... - Posted August 11, 2008
> Charlie Gibson will anchor World News from Dallas this Wednesday. Gibson will interview ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson. The interview is part of a special series "Oil Crunch" which airs all this week. > In an homage to Keith Olbermann, truTV's Ashleigh Banfield is doing a "Countdown" on... [TVNewser]

Why it Took Two Reporters To Cover a Two Minute Segment - Posted July 31, 2008
The closing report on last night's ABC World News related to, "something everyone can debate over their dining room table." The report was about an upcoming study from the Journal of Happiness Studies about which gender is happiest. But as anchor Charlie Gibson wondered: "Who could report this story objectively? We finally... [TVNewser]

Why it Took Two Reporters To Cover a Two Minute Segment - Posted July 31, 2008
The closing report on last night's ABC World News related to, "something everyone can debate over their dining room table." The report was about an upcoming study from the Journal of Happiness Studies about which gender is happiest. But as anchor Charlie Gibson wondered: "Who could report this story objectively? We finally... [TVNewser]

Critiquing the Press and Their Obama Coverage - Posted July 25, 2008
WaPo's Howard Kurtz sums up the media coverage of Barack Obama's week abroad; what the trip meant for the candidate and the press following him. ...even as the likes of NBC's Andrea Mitchell and ABC's Jake Tapper rose to press the Democratic candidate on Tuesday, television viewers back home heard nothing but... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.08 - Posted July 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Above, Luke Russert and James Carville spearhead XM radio's coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. 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]

Morning Reading List, 01.07.08 - Posted January 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR Tom Carter is leaving The Washington Times to become communications director at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Jessica Brady is joining Roll Call's as the new features writer. Top of post NEWSPAPERS Jack Shafer writes,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.03.07 - Posted August 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the No. 1 Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, July 29 in all categories." MarketWatch reports, "Regulatory approval for the pending buyout of Dow Jones & Co. by News... [FishBowlDC]

Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister. Some... [FishBowlNY]

Gibson To Anchor Special Hour of 20/20 - Posted July 17, 2007
On Friday, August 10th, "World News" anchor Charlie Gibson will go primetime with his special report: "Pastor to Power: Billy Graham and the Presidents." The 20/20 special takes an indepth look at "the world's most famous evangelist" and his special access to the world's most powerful men: the presidents of the... [TVNewser]

Gibson To Anchor Special Hour of 20/20 - Posted July 17, 2007
On Friday, August 10th, "World News" anchor Charlie Gibson will go primetime with his special report: "Pastor to Power: Billy Graham and the Presidents." The 20/20 special takes an indepth look at "the world's most famous evangelist" and his special access to the world's most powerful men: the presidents of the... [TVNewser]

Killing Time - Posted March 2, 2007
In next week's New York magazine, pg. 46: The Time of Their Lives (p. 46) by Joe Hagan John Huey and Richard Stengel, besieged by economic forces pulling one of journalism's most storied institutions toward obsolescence, are blowing up Time magazine in an all-out effort to save its life. Hagan, you'll recall, was called... [FishBowlNY]

Katie Couric: I Was The Only Skirt At White House Meeting Before Bush Speech - Posted January 18, 2007
From Katie Couric's CBS News blog comes this missive on the state of women in television news journalism, 2007: Last Wednesday, President Bush gave his address to the country about "the new way forward" for Iraq, and lots of journalists—including me, of course—were in Washington to cover it. But before the Big... [FishBowlNY]