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Jay Leno's Media Mentions: ESPN, Fox News, MSNBC - Posted October 27, 2009
In his monologue last night, Jay Leno talked up several media stories, including fired ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, declining newspaper circulation, and the White House war on Fox News... complete with a presidential prop: But what was not included in the NBC clip was Leno joking about MSNBC's Contessa Brewer who last... [TVNewser]

Late Reading List 10.22.09 - Posted October 22, 2009
What we know and what we're reading this Thursday (besides "Goatee Gamble" and "Karaoke in the Capital")... TV | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | AWARDS & EVENTS TV Whoops! MSNBC's Contessa Brewer called Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton on live TV yesterday. Video. NEWS NOTES WaPo's Reliable Source: Yul Kwon, winner of "Survivor: Cook... [FishBowlDC]

MSNBC Anchor Introduces Rev. Al Sharpton When She's Really Interviewing Rev. Jesse Jackson - Posted October 21, 2009
Around 2:30pmET this afternoon, MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer was introducing a segment on unemployment and brought in her guest: "Joining me now to talk about this and the nation's real problem of joblessness, the Rev. Al Sharpton..." One problem: Brewer was interviewing the Rev. Jesse Jackson. And he made her aware... [TVNewser]

Fox News, MSNBC Accused of Creative Editing - Posted August 20, 2009
Media Matters and Hot Air have accused Fox News and MSNBC, separately and respectively, of misidentifying key facts on-air regarding a town hall meeting and a health care reform rally. First, MM claims "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy misrepresented an exchange Rep. Barney Frank had at a recent town hall meeting... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.29.09 - Posted June 29, 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 Erin McPike who turned 26 yesterday! What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | NEWS... [FishBowlDC]

MSNBC Tests New Graphics Look Ahead of Monday's HD Debut - Posted June 27, 2009
This morning, MSNBC's live programming is using the new HD-ready graphics look, which is very different than what the network had been using. I'm not a graphics expert so indulge me -- they are using a brighter cream-colored background and have added an upper bar with the networks' "The Place for... [TVNewser]

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

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

With Future Of Media Uncertain, Mirror Awards Honor Journalists Covering Media - Posted June 9, 2009
Today's Mirror Awards luncheon at the Harmonie Club uptown was swarmed by all manner of media types. Media critics who were nominated for Mirrors like Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff, Rachel Sklar of Abrams Research (nominated twice for her work for the Huffington Post) and The New York Times' David Carr (who... [FishBowlNY]

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: MSNBC Trying to "Build Its Ratings on My Back" - Posted May 20, 2009
Rush Limbaugh is challenging MSNBC to go 30 days without saying his name. "I challenge you, MSNBC! 30 days without anything mentioning me. No video of me, no guests commenting on me. See if you can do it." Limbaugh says the cable network is trying to "build its ratings on my back.". Limbaugh... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Dayside Anchors Debate Carrie Prejean Coverage: "Can I Vomit Right Now?" - Posted May 12, 2009
After the wall-to-wall coverage of the Donald Trump/Carrie Prejean news conference, MSNBC's dayside anchor team of Contessa Brewer, Tamron Hall and David Shuster had a, let's call it, lively discussion about what had just occurred. After Shuster called Prejean "clearly not very smart," Brewer said, "I think this is a great... [TVNewser]

"Rude? I Wasn't Being Rude" - Posted February 20, 2009
A TVNewser reader asked us this morning, "Do you think this Santelli thing has legs?" "Yes" was our answer. About a half hour after the White House press secretary said, "I feel assured that Mr. Santelli doesn't know what he's talking about," the Chicago on-air editor for CNBC appeared on MSNBC. Santelli's response... [TVNewser]

After Making TV Rounds, Carlos Watson Settles in at MSNBC, For Now - Posted February 1, 2009
The NYDaily News talks with Carlos Watson, who has been anchoring on MSNBC lately. For the past few years, Watson has appeared as an analyst/pundit/host on Fox News, CNN and CNBC. And, at 39, TV is his third career. "I first spent time in politics, managing campaigns. Then, after a brief stint... [TVNewser]

Israel-Gaza Ground War Changes Cable Plans - Posted January 3, 2009
The cable news channels have been covering breaking news from Gaza for much of the afternoon. The official word of Israeli Defense Force ground troops moving in to Palestinian territory was reported around 1:40pmET this afternoon, but had been expected for days. Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon on CNN with... [TVNewser]

Curry-Warren Interview Already Drawing Reactions - Posted December 19, 2008
With Rick Warren in the news this week, Ann Curry sat down with the pastor for a Dateline interview that airs tonight at 9pm. Curry talked about the interview on MSNBC yesterday (video after the jump), and this morning the Morning Joe team gave their take. One part already drawing interest — Warren's... [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]

Daytime Changes For MSNBC - Posted October 19, 2008
MSNBC will be moving to a three-anchor daytime line-up beginning tomorrow, featuring Tamron Hall, Contessa Brewer and David Shuster. The team will anchor from 9amET-1pmET. A similar format has been used in the past, with each anchor focusing on certain coverage. TVNewser has obtained an internal memo sent to MSNBC staff (first reported... [TVNewser]

Dow Drops, Crisis Coverage Upped - Posted October 6, 2008
Week four of the financial crisis focus on the cablers and networks began with more bad news. As the Dow dropped to quadruple-digits for the first time in almost four years, a new angle to the turmoil took form. ABC News was the only network to produce a special report, just... [TVNewser]

NBC's Gustav Plans: Brian Williams to the Gulf, Tom Brokaw at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
This time, no one is taking any chances. With the potential of being as severe or even worse than Hurricane Katrina three years ago, Hurricane Gustav is challenging network executives like no story in recent memory. Just like RNC planners, themselves facing a scaled back gathering, news executives, too, have been... [TVNewser]

Technical Difficulties in Denver - Posted August 25, 2008
With 15,000 journalists, many of the TV variety, descending one city, technical difficulties will arise. NBC has had its share. During Brian Williams' 1pmET hour on MSNBC, Contessa Brewer had to take over coverage from New York. Williams came back a few minutes later explaining, "We lost our audio from Denver. So... [TVNewser]

When Does The Opening Ceremony Start? - Posted August 7, 2008
For the past couple days, MSNBC has been using a lower third that says, "Opening Ceremony Begins at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT Tomorrow" (seen here from this afternoon during a report from correspondent Jeff Ranieri — getting in the Olympic spirit with a USA swimming T-shirt, which Contessa Brewer just said makes... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.28.08 - Posted July 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. At what D.C. restaurant/lounge was the above photo taken? Let us know. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of... [FishBowlDC]

Andrea Mitchell, On the Air and On The Road - Posted July 25, 2008
As chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell is charged with reporting on the diplomatic beat for all NBC News platforms. This week, that has meant covering Sen. Barack Obama's overseas trip and his meetings with heads of state. She has appeared on the Today show and Nightly News every day this... [TVNewser]

"Caught on Camera" Catching On - Posted July 17, 2008
MSNBC's doc block last weekend propelled the network to some of its best recent prime time weekend figures in the A25-54 demo. During Saturday and Sunday in prime time, MSNBC aired "Caught on Camera," hosted by Contessa Brewer, and some of the "Lockup" series. On Saturday, MSNBC had its best prime time average... [TVNewser]

Where the Hell is Matt? In the MSNBC Studio - Posted July 10, 2008
So have you heard of Matt? The New York Times gave him 1,300 words on Tuesday. He's been seen more than five million times on YouTube. And this afternoon, he ended up in the MSNBC studio, dancing with anchor Contessa Brewer and a half dozen staffers. Confused? Watch the YouTube... [TVNewser]

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]

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