Colin Powell

This 11-Year-Old Probably Has Gotten More Access Than You - Posted August 17, 2009
Unless you're the AP's Jennifer Loven, 11-year-old Damon Weaver has probably gotten more questions in to President Obama than you have. Weaver interviewed the President late last week at the White House, focusing, fittingly, on education. The young reporter from Florida even did a press avail on the South Lawn afterwards,... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Blago Bump, King-Powell, Realty Check... - Posted July 28, 2009
> Gawker obtained internal emails related to a December Today show booking of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blago was bumped for breaking news stories, including "leno getting his own show at 10pm." It just so happens the Feds arrested Blago that same day. > Gen. Colin Powell will be on CNN's... [TVNewser]

Who's The Most Sought After Sunday Show Guest In Washington? - Posted June 24, 2009
David Gregory, Bob Schieffer and George Stephanopoulos at CSIS yesterday. It's a million dollar question- and the answer will really surprise you. Who is the most sought after Sunday show guest in Washington? Bob Schieffer, David Gregory and George Stephanopoulos all agree: Bo the dog. In a rare joint appearance, the hosts... [FishBowlDC]

Brokaw Appointed to Commission on WH Fellowships - Posted June 18, 2009
Yesterday, the White House released a list of 28 people that President Obama has appointed to the Commission on White House Fellowships. Among the group selected by the President is NBC's Tom Brokaw. From the release: The White House Fellowship is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service, providing... [FishBowlDC]

Brokaw Appointed to Commission on WH Fellowships - Posted June 18, 2009
Yesterday, the White House released a list of 28 people that President Obama has appointed to the Commission on White House Fellowships. Among the group selected by the President is NBC's Tom Brokaw. From the release: The White House Fellowship is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service, providing... [FishBowlDC]

CNBC's Larry Kudlow Asks Fmr. VP Cheney About Gen. Powell Comment - Posted May 27, 2009
23 mentions of Rush Limbaugh on MSNBC today. And one Limbaugh mention on their sister network CNBC that you can see for yourself tonight...made by former VP Dick Cheney. We just got the transcript from the Larry Kudlow-Dick Cheney interview to air on "The Kudlow Report" at 7pmET.... [TVNewser]

CNBC's Larry Kudlow Asks Fmr. VP Cheney About Gen. Powell Comment - Posted May 27, 2009
23 mentions of Rush Limbaugh on MSNBC today. And one Limbaugh mention on their sister network CNBC that you can see for yourself tonight...made by former VP Dick Cheney. We just got the transcript from the Larry Kudlow-Dick Cheney interview to air on "The Kudlow Report" at 7pmET.... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Ratings: "Meet" Slides, Steph Pulls Second - Posted May 21, 2009
For the week of May 11, NBC's "Meet the Press" held its first place spot but Gregory's lead continues to slip. ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" closed the YOY gap with "Meet" for the 16th consecutive week. More interesting, "Meet" held its first place spot but the show dropped... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Ratings: "Meet" Slides, Steph Pulls Second - Posted May 21, 2009
For the week of May 11, NBC's "Meet the Press" held its first place spot but Gregory's lead continues to slip. ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" closed the YOY gap with "Meet" for the 16th consecutive week. More interesting, "Meet" held its first place spot but the show dropped... [FishBowlDC]

Powell to Face the Nation - Posted May 20, 2009
This Sunday, former Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell will make his first Sunday morning talk show appearance since the new administration took office. Powell will join CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition... [FishBowlDC]

Powell to Face the Nation - Posted May 20, 2009
This Sunday, former Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell will make his first Sunday morning talk show appearance since the new administration took office. Powell will join CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition... [FishBowlDC]

Rush Limbaugh "Resigns" As Head of Republican Party - Posted May 20, 2009
On his radio show a few minutes ago, Rush Limbaugh "resigned" as head of the Republican party. "I have been anointed to this position by members of the drive-by media, and of course, the Obama White House," said Limbaugh. "I am resigning as the titular head of the Republican Party." So who did... [TVNewser]

Rush Limbaugh "Resigns" As Head of Republican Party - Posted May 20, 2009
On his radio show a few minutes ago, Rush Limbaugh "resigned" as head of the Republican party. "I have been anointed to this position by members of the drive-by media, and of course, the Obama White House," said Limbaugh. "I am resigning as the titular head of the Republican Party." So who did... [TVNewser]

Bob Schieffer On His Cheney Interview: "I've Never Done Anything That Had As Much Resonance" - Posted May 15, 2009
Bob Schieffer, whose Face the Nation Sunday morning program finished second last week in total viewers — coming within 230,000 viewers of first-place Meet the Press — is profiled by Marketwatch's Jon Friedman. Excerpts of what Schieffer had to say: • On his interview of former VP Dick Cheney last week, in... [TVNewser]

NBC and CBS Reveal WH Correspondents Dinner Guest Lists - Posted May 1, 2009
Yesterday we reported the "grumbling" over ABC News' packed White House Correspondents Association Dinner guest list. We just received NBC and CBS' list — they're not too shabby either. Some big names for NBC: Whoopi Goldberg (of ABC's The View), Denis Leary (an F/X network star) and Warren Buffett. Some big names for... [TVNewser]

NBC and CBS Reveal WH Correspondents Dinner Guest Lists - Posted May 1, 2009
Yesterday we reported the "grumbling" over ABC News' packed White House Correspondents Association Dinner guest list. We just received NBC and CBS' list — they're not too shabby either. Some big names for NBC: Whoopi Goldberg (of ABC's The View), Denis Leary (an F/X network star) and Warren Buffett. Some big names for... [TVNewser]

The Fake Head of NBC Has Some Thoughts on MSNBC - Posted April 8, 2009
Frequent Huffington Post contributor Alec Baldwin wrote a post today about "why we need the New York Times." But within the column - a critique of two MSNBC programs. He's "a fan of" Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show. But of Olbermann, Baldwin writes, "He wastes too much time... [TVNewser]

The Fake Head of NBC Has Some Thoughts on MSNBC - Posted April 8, 2009
Frequent Huffington Post contributor Alec Baldwin wrote a post today about "why we need the New York Times." But within the column - a critique of two MSNBC programs. He's "a fan of" Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show. But of Olbermann, Baldwin writes, "He wastes too much time... [TVNewser]

Program Notes: Dobbs, Maddow, Quick... - Posted April 1, 2009
• CNN's Lou Dobbs will have the first "exclusive live" interview with new GM CEO, Fritz Henderson. It takes place at 7pmET tonight. • MSNBC's Rachel Maddow interviews former Secretary of State Colin Powell today in Washington, D.C. It airs tonight at 9pmET. Also of note — it's her 36th birthday today. •... [TVNewser]

Program Notes: Dobbs, Maddow, Quick... - Posted April 1, 2009
• CNN's Lou Dobbs will have the first "exclusive live" interview with new GM CEO, Fritz Henderson. It takes place at 7pmET tonight. • MSNBC's Rachel Maddow interviews former Secretary of State Colin Powell today in Washington, D.C. It airs tonight at 9pmET. Also of note — it's her 36th birthday today. •... [TVNewser]

Cafferty Reads Email Comparing Limbaugh and Hannity to KKK - Posted December 15, 2008
During his Cafferty File segment on Friday CNN's Jack Cafferty asked viewers: "Should Republicans stop listening to Rush Limbaugh?" Newsbusters reports Cafferty referred to the radio host as "that gasbag Limbaugh," while referencing comments made by Colin Powell last week during an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria. While reading viewer emails after the... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted December 12, 2008
Meet The Press: IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan, MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D), former MA Gov. Mitt Romney (R), former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Wal-Mart Pres./CEO Lee Scott, Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and a roundtable with Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell and NBC political director Chuck Todd. Face The Nation: Sen. Sherrod Brown... [FishBowlDC]

Photo Caption Contest - Posted October 24, 2008
For this week's caption contest, we have this picture of Colin Powell at a recent festival in London. Send your entries through the box below, or e-mail them to us at fishbowldc AT mediabistro DOT com. ... [FishBowlDC]

MTP's Best Week Since 2004 - Posted October 23, 2008
Gen. Colin Powell's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama on Meet the Press last week gave the program its highest rating in Total Viewers since President George W. Bush's appearance on February 8, 2004. Week-to-week, every program grew in viewers except CBS' Face the Nation. 2nd place in Total Viewers was ABC's This... [TVNewser]

Brokaw Talks Debates, Election Night on Daily Show - Posted October 23, 2008
Tom Brokaw interviewed Gen. Colin Powell on Sunday and hosted a Presidential Debate, but last night on The Daily Show, the tables were turned. Jon Stewart brought up that the two would not be together on Election Night. "Now you tell me," joked Brokaw. "I have nothing to live for!" After the... [TVNewser]

McCain To Meet Brokaw on NBC - Posted October 23, 2008
A week after Colin Powell sat across from Tom Brokaw and endorsed his opponent, Sen. John McCain will guest on Meet the Press this Sunday. This will be the first appearance by McCain on the NBC public affairs program since January 27, almost nine months ago. Since that time, the McCain campaign sent... [TVNewser]

McCain to Blitzer: "You Still Ask The Best and Toughest Questions" - Posted October 22, 2008
Sen. John McCain gave Wolf Blitzer a shout-out at the end of their interview today. "It can be a tough race, but we're working hard. And I'm confident of victory," said McCain. "And by the way, you still ask the best and toughest questions about it more than anybody. So I'm glad... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.22.08 - Posted October 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Colin Powell Interview Scores Big for NBC - Posted October 20, 2008
Based on preliminary overnights, Colin Powell's appearance on Meet the Press yesterday delivered a 4.9/13 household rating/share in the metered markets. That compares to This Week's 2.9/8; Face The Nation's 2.2/6; and Fox News Sunday's 1.4/4. In Washington DC, Meet the Press delivered a 7.6/20; Face The Nation drew a 2.3/6; Fox... [TVNewser]

Not-So-Funny Papers: Cartoonist Equates Colin Powell To Benedict Arnold. In Blackface. - Posted October 20, 2008
Syndicated cartoonist Gordon Campbell responds to Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama by portraying the former Bush cabinet member as Benedict Arnold in blackface. We get how GOP-types could be mad at him, but blackface? Classy. GOP, you just lost your African-American votes. All five of them. Thanks to Rob Tornoe to... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 10.20.08 - Posted October 20, 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]

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

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 17, 2008
Meet The Press: Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.), NBC's political director Chuck Todd, David Brooks of the New York Times, Jon Meacham of Newsweek magazine, Andrea Mitchell of NBC News, and Joe Scarborough of MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Face the Nation: Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz... [FishBowlDC]

Will Powell Endorse on Meet? - Posted October 17, 2008
Gen. Colin Powell will be a guest on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, but what will he say? Politico's Mike Allen reports some in the McCain camp think Powell will officially endorse Sen. Barack Obama on the program, but those close to Powell are not saying. And neither is NBC. A spokesperson... [TVNewser]

Kristol Reports: Colin Powell To Endorse Obama - Posted August 13, 2008
Breaking: Fox News and New York Times contributor Bill Kristol reports George W. Bush's former Secretary of State Colin Powell is expected to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president. From FoxNews.com: "He may well give a speech at the Democratic convention explaining his endorsement of Obama," Kristol said, citing inside sources. "For whatever... [TVNewser]

Kristol Reports: Colin Powell To Endorse Obama - Posted August 13, 2008
Breaking: Fox News and New York Times contributor Bill Kristol reports George W. Bush's former Secretary of State Colin Powell is expected to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president. From FoxNews.com: "He may well give a speech at the Democratic convention explaining his endorsement of Obama," Kristol said, citing inside sources. "For whatever... [TVNewser]

Lunch At Michael's: Lance Armstrong — For Governor? - Posted November 28, 2007
— DIANE CLEHANE Remember a few weeks back when I promised Lunch readers a full report on the off chance we had our own encounter Lance Armstrong at 55th & Fifth? Well, here's your early holiday treat. The Tour de France winner-turned-man about town was holding court at Table One today so... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted June 11, 2007
All Is Happy In Happy Valley: The David Mamet TV show The Unit skipped the headaches of filming in L.A. by shooting its exterior shots on a Santa Clarita cul-de-sacs, where locals are happy to pocket location cash and graze at craft services tables. Emergent Submersibles: Of all the causes to fight... [FishBowlLA]