Diane Sawyer

Ashleigh Banfield's Next Stop: ABC News - Posted November 13, 2009
First on TVNewser: Ashleigh Banfield, who made a name for herself earlier in the decade as an anchor/war correspondent on MSNBC, will be joining ABC News, TVNewser has learned. Banfield, who has been an anchor at CourtTV/truTV since 2005, is expected to join ABC News next year. Without confirming the move, an... [TVNewser]

'20/20' is #1, Best A18-34 Rating in 3 Years - Posted November 7, 2009
ABC was #1 last in the A18-49 demo thanks in part to the ABC News magazine "20/20." Last night's show featured several reports on the Ft. Hood massacre as well as Diane Sawyer's interview with Rihanna, speaking for the first time about being attacked by her then-boyfriend, singer Chris Brown last February. "20/20"... [TVNewser]

First Big Sweeps Get: Diane Sawyer's Rihanna Interview - Posted November 5, 2009
Yes, it's November sweeps where national and local news outlets air their best stories and big interviews. Later this month, you'll hear from Sarah Palin and Janet Jackson. Just last night, NBC amortized its deal with Jenna Bush as she appeared on "The Jay Leno Show" fronting the 9@9 interview segment... [TVNewser]

Robin Roberts to Interview Janet Jackson - Posted November 4, 2009
Barbara Walters isn't the only ABC News star with a big get this month. GMA's Robin Roberts sits down for an exclusive interview with Janet Jackson as part of a primetime special. The younger sister of Michael Jackson is allowing cameras into her Malibu home for the first time ever for... [TVNewser]

The Video Wall: O'Reilly, Olbermann, Sawyer, Berman - Posted November 3, 2009
> FNC's Bill O'Reilly discusses polarization in the news media with Bernie Goldberg. > MSNBC's Keith Olbermann responds to Campbell Brown's remarks about his network in the "Best Persons" segment. > ABC's Diane Sawyer uses a clip from Glenn Beck in her interview with Al Gore on "GMA." > ABC's John Berman explains... [TVNewser]

The Video Wall: O'Reilly, Olbermann, Sawyer, Berman - Posted November 3, 2009
> FNC's Bill O'Reilly discusses polarization in the news media with Bernie Goldberg. > MSNBC's Keith Olbermann responds to Campbell Brown's remarks about his network in the "Best Persons" segment. > ABC's Diane Sawyer uses a clip from Glenn Beck in her interview with Al Gore on "GMA." > ABC's John Berman explains... [TVNewser]

Diane Sawyer Interviews Rihanna - Posted November 2, 2009
This Week, ABC's Diane Sawyer will have an exclusive interview with popstar Rihanna in which she discusses the events surrounding the February domestic-violence incident with her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown, for the first time publicly. The interview is set to air on "Good Morning America" this Thursday and Friday at 7amET... [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]

Safer, Sawyer, Gibson, O'Reilly Turn Out to Remember Don Hewitt - Posted October 19, 2009
This morning the Rose Hall at the Time Warner Center was packed with friends and colleagues of legendary CBS Newsman Don Hewitt, who died in August. In attendance, Hewitt's "60 Minutes" correspondent corps including Morley Safer who spoke at the service. Andy Rooney sat in the third row, just across the... [TVNewser]

Safer, Sawyer, Gibson, O'Reilly Turn Out to Remember Don Hewitt - Posted October 19, 2009
This morning the Rose Hall at the Time Warner Center was packed with friends and colleagues of legendary CBS Newsman Don Hewitt, who died in August. In attendance, Hewitt's "60 Minutes" correspondent corps including Morley Safer who spoke at the service. Andy Rooney sat in the third row, just across the... [TVNewser]

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]

More News Notes: Stephopoulos, Dickerson & Feist - Posted October 16, 2009
• It's been a good week for George Stephanopoulos. He was the only TV newser to make GQ's "50 Most Powerful People in DC" list, his show "This Week" took second place in the Sunday show ratings, and just now ABC announced Stephanopoulos will be Diane Sawyer's primary substitute anchor of... [FishBowlDC]

More News Notes: Stephopoulos, Dickerson & Feist - Posted October 16, 2009
• It's been a good week for George Stephanopoulos. He was the only TV newser to make GQ's "50 Most Powerful People in DC" list, his show "This Week" took second place in the Sunday show ratings, and just now ABC announced Stephanopoulos will be Diane Sawyer's primary substitute anchor of... [FishBowlDC]

'Balloon Boy' Vomits - Posted October 16, 2009
•Falcon "balloon boy" Heene threw up on two morning shows today, during interviews with Diane Sawyer on ABC's "Good Morning America" and Meredith Vieira on NBC's "Today" show. The gift that keeps giving. Videos after the jump.... [TVNewser]

We Blew up the Moon...And It Was Boring - Posted October 9, 2009
Everyone was excited this morning about NASA firing that rocket into the moon. The cablers and network morning shows carried NASA's live feed and the event had been teased for days. CBS' "Early Show" host Harry Smith said, "It's happening right now. In fact, we have video of this morning's... [TVNewser]

We Blew up the Moon...And It Was Boring - Posted October 9, 2009
Everyone was excited this morning about NASA firing that rocket into the moon. The cablers and network morning shows carried NASA's live feed and the event had been teased for days. CBS' "Early Show" host Harry Smith said, "It's happening right now. In fact, we have video of this morning's... [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]

The Ticker: Moran, Crowley, Sawyer... - Posted September 30, 2009
> ABC's Terry Moran, along with actress Cheryl Hines and Assistant Secretary of Labor Kathy Martinez, will participate in the United Cerebral Palsy "60 Years and Onward" Celebration tonight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. > CNN's Candy Crowley sits down for an interview with former Pres. Jimmy... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Moran, Crowley, Sawyer... - Posted September 30, 2009
> ABC's Terry Moran, along with actress Cheryl Hines and Assistant Secretary of Labor Kathy Martinez, will participate in the United Cerebral Palsy "60 Years and Onward" Celebration tonight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. > CNN's Candy Crowley sits down for an interview with former Pres. Jimmy... [TVNewser]

Who Tops Tim Gunn's Most Stylish Newser List? - Posted September 21, 2009
FishbowlDC's Matt Dornic caught up with "Project Runway"'s Tim Gunn over the weekend. Matt asked him who's the most stylish person in news media: Gunn: I'll go with Diane Sawyer. She understands what she looks good in. She's fashionable. Her clothes don't speak before she does. She understands the power of her... [TVNewser]

Which Way to the Gunn Show? FBDC Meets Tim Gunn - Posted September 21, 2009
FishbowlDC caught up with Project Runway's Tim Gunn at Tyson's Galleria over the weekend. Gunn was in Washington for ALL ACCESS: Fashion Day to benefit YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of PSI that uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Though... [FishBowlDC]

Who Should Be The New GMA Co-Anchor? Round Four - Posted September 20, 2009
Correction to the headline. THIS is round three. Round four BEGINS tomorrow. You still have until Midnight tonight to vote for your favorite candidate to co-another "Good Morning America" when Diane Sawyer leaves in January. On Friday, we learned how excited front-runner Suze Orman is at the prospect of joining ABC. Round... [TVNewser]

Suze Orman: 'I Think I'm Gonna Win This Thing!' - Posted September 18, 2009
As many of you know, TVNewser has been running a poll series to get your opinion about who should replace Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America" once she leaves for "World News." So far, personal finance expert Suze Orman has been showing up near the top of our polls and... [TVNewser]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted September 16, 2009
What we almost missed today... • NBC's David Gregory informed us on Twitter today: "I'm moderating a debate between VA gov candidates Deeds & McDonnell tomorrow on NewsChannel 8 @ 11AM and also on http://www.news8.net/" • Politico's Click spotted ABC's Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos having lunch today at The Palm. We hear... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted September 16, 2009
What we almost missed today... • NBC's David Gregory informed us on Twitter today: "I'm moderating a debate between VA gov candidates Deeds & McDonnell tomorrow on NewsChannel 8 @ 11AM and also on http://www.news8.net/" • Politico's Click spotted ABC's Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos having lunch today at The Palm. We hear... [FishBowlDC]

Will ABC News Be Denied Interviews with Pres. Obama? - Posted September 16, 2009
This morning on "Good Morning America", White House Correspondent Jake Tapper had a story about Pres. Obama's "massive publicity blitz," giving eight interviews over the course of two weeks, with the hope of sealing the deal on healthcare reform. Tapper says the the president "risks overexposure." A point not sitting well with... [TVNewser]

Will ABC News Be Denied Interviews with Pres. Obama? - Posted September 16, 2009
This morning on "Good Morning America", White House Correspondent Jake Tapper had a story about Pres. Obama's "massive publicity blitz," giving eight interviews over the course of two weeks, with the hope of sealing the deal on healthcare reform. Tapper says the the president "risks overexposure." A point not sitting well with... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.14.09 - Posted September 14, 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. Congratulations to WaPo's Ed O'Keefe who married Valerie Hallow this weekend. What know and what we're reading this Monday morning... TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES |... [FishBowlDC]

Sept 11th Anniversary Broadcast Network Plans - Posted September 11, 2009
Here are the broadcast network news plans to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th: This morning, "Good Morning America" will have reports from Martha Raddatz and Brian Ross focusing on terrorism and security. At 8:30amET, "GMA" will broadcast coverage of the Ground Zero ceremonies and, at 9:30amET, Diane Sawyer and Robin... [TVNewser]

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]

Carole Simpson On Couric and Sawyer: "I Am Supposed To Be Delighted. Why Am I Not?" - Posted September 9, 2009
In a commentary for CNN.com, former ABC World News Sunday anchor Carole Simpson — the first black woman to anchor a national news program, now a faculty member at Emerson College in Boston — shares her perspective on Diane Sawyer joining Katie Couric on the networks' evening news scene: "Since... [TVNewser]

Carole Simpson On Couric and Sawyer: "I Am Supposed To Be Delighted. Why Am I Not?" - Posted September 9, 2009
In a commentary for CNN.com, former ABC World News Sunday anchor Carole Simpson — the first black woman to anchor a national news program, now a faculty member at Emerson College in Boston — shares her perspective on Diane Sawyer joining Katie Couric on the networks' evening news scene: "Since... [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]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': The Ratings - Posted September 3, 2009
With Diane Sawyer's shift from mornings to evenings come January, we wanted to see how the ratings stacked up for both ABC dayparts against the competition: • Season-to-date (Sept. 22, 2008 - August 23, 2009), #2 morning broadcast "Good Morning America" is averaging 4.351 million Total Viewers, down 4% during the same... [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]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': What Changed? - Posted September 2, 2009
When we got word this morning that Charlie Gibson would be stepping down from "World News" and retire from ABC, we checked the TVNewser archives. Turns out, less than three months ago — in a June interview with TVNewser — ABC News president David Westin expressed a "long-term commitment to World... [TVNewser]

Gibson Retires, Sawyer to 'World News': What Changed? - Posted September 2, 2009
When we got word this morning that Charlie Gibson would be stepping down from "World News" and retire from ABC, we checked the TVNewser archives. Turns out, less than three months ago — in a June interview with TVNewser — ABC News president David Westin expressed a "long-term commitment to World... [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]

Charlie Gibson Retires, Diane Sawyer To Take Over "World News" - Posted September 2, 2009
There will be a big change at one network's evening news desk starting next year. ABC News announced today that Charles Gibson, who has anchored the news channel's "World News" nightly newscast since May 2006, will be stepping down from his post at the end of the year and retiring from full-time... [FishBowlNY]

Charlie Gibson Retires, Diane Sawyer To Take Over "World News" - Posted September 2, 2009
There will be a big change at one network's evening news desk starting next year. ABC News announced today that Charles Gibson, who has anchored the news channel's "World News" nightly newscast since May 2006, will be stepping down from his post at the end of the year and retiring from full-time... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Wow! Lesley Stahl's Online Surprise?: 'That We're a Success' - Posted September 1, 2009
When will "60 Minutes" get another full-time female correspondent, Lesley Stahl? "Good question," says Stahl, who joined "60" in 1991. "I have no idea. They [my bosses] know I think we should have more women. I think it would be wonderful. It would be great for the audience." Over 40 seasons, Stahl is... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.27.09: A Kennedy Edition - Posted August 27, 2009
Good Morning FBDC! Check out front pages of the country's newspapers at newseum.org. NEWS NOTES | NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | BOOKS NEWS NOTES Yesterday, we saw countless commentators and anchors recall memories of Senator Kennedy in the daytime, and hour-long specials produced in the evening. WaPo's Howard Kurtz notes that... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.27.09: A Kennedy Edition - Posted August 27, 2009
Good Morning FBDC! Check out front pages of the country's newspapers at newseum.org. NEWS NOTES | NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | BOOKS NEWS NOTES Yesterday, we saw countless commentators and anchors recall memories of Senator Kennedy in the daytime, and hour-long specials produced in the evening. WaPo's Howard Kurtz notes that... [FishBowlDC]

More Tributes To Sen. Kennedy - Posted August 26, 2009
As the day has progressed, many media outlets have announced plans to pay tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy. Here's some of what we're getting ready to see: Time magazine is planning a commemorative issue that will feature Kennedy on the cover with tributes inside from Joe Klein, Bob Shrum, Ted Sorensen and... [FishBowlNY]

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

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

Remembering Don Hewitt: "Don was Among the First to Realize: Television without Context Amounts to Pictures with Noise" - Posted August 19, 2009
Statements from TV news executives on the death of Don Hewitt: • CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves:"In the history of journalism, there have been few who were as creative, dynamic and versatile as Don Hewitt. The depth and breadth of his accomplishments are impossible to measure, because since the very beginnings of... [TVNewser]

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]

Network Statements On The Death Of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 19, 2009
ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson: "Walter Cronkite was and always will be the gold standard. His objectivity, his even-handedness, his news judgment are all great examples. He, as much as anyone, is responsible for developing network television news. He set the standard. He told it 'the way it is' and all... [FishBowlDC]

Network Statements On The Death Of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 19, 2009
ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson: "Walter Cronkite was and always will be the gold standard. His objectivity, his even-handedness, his news judgment are all great examples. He, as much as anyone, is responsible for developing network television news. He set the standard. He told it 'the way it is' and all... [FishBowlDC]

ABC Statements on the Death of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 17, 2009
• ABC News President David Westin: "Walter Cronkite set an example for all broadcast journalism by simply doing his best to tell us the truth about things that matter, with courage and without partisanship. We will miss him, but will seek to keep his spirit alive by following his example." • ABC News... [TVNewser]

Oprah Tops ForbesWoman's List Of Media's Most Powerful Women - Posted July 15, 2009
Long before Mediaite.com was just a twinkle in Dan Abrams' eye, Forbes was ranking the richest people in the world, the most powerful celebrities and just about anything worth ranking. Today, the business magazine's sister publication, ForbesWoman has put out its list of the 30 most influential women in the media world.... [FishBowlNY]

Lesley Stahl On Which TVNewsers Are "Rising Stars" - Posted July 13, 2009
CBS's Lesley Stahl, a co-founder of wowOwow.com, is asked to answer the site's Question of the Day: "What woman or women do you consider to be the media's rising stars, and why?" "I'm a big fan of Mika Brzezinski on 'Morning Joe'," Stahl replies. "She's become one of the 'guys' on... [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]

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]

Diane Sawyer Responds to "Mickey Mouse Sponsored Infomercial" Charge - Posted June 22, 2009
ABC's Diane Sawyer was on CNN's "Reliable Sources" yesterday talking about the networks' White House Health Care special this Wednesday. After host Howard Kurtz played a clip of FNC's Sean Hannity's characterization of the special as a "Mickey Mouse sponsored infomercial," concluding, "journalism in America is dead," Sawyer responded: Oh, Sean.... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted June 19, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Fmr. Sen. Sam Nunn (D-GA) and Nuclear Threat Initiative Co-Chairman and CEO, Fmr. Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) and Fmr. Chair, State Dept.'s International Security Advisory Board, Fortune's Nina Easton and NBC's Chuck Todd CBS' Face the Nation: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) ABC's This... [FishBowlDC]

ABC = All Barack Channel On Wednesday, June 24th - Posted June 15, 2009
On Wednesday, June 24th, ABC News will invade the White House for Good Morning America, World News, Primetime and Nightline coverage of healthcare, exclusive interviews and a town hall conversation with the President. "Good Morning America" will kick off the day from the South Lawn of the White House and will... [FishBowlDC]

Charlie Gibson & Diane Sawyer to Moderate Primetime Health Care Conversation from the White House - Posted June 15, 2009
As the president continues to sell his health care plan - today in front of doctors at the AMA conference in Chicago - ABC News announced it is hosting a primetime special called "Questions for the President: Prescription for America." Next Wednesday June 24 at 10pmET Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer will... [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]

Roxana Saberi Interviewed By Diane Sawyer for GMA - Posted May 28, 2009
Recently freed American journalist Roxana Saberi talks to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer about her time in an Iranian prison, in an interview airing tomorrow morning. "I learned many lessons, I learned that, do not fear those who can hurt your body but not your soul. No one can hurt your soul... [TVNewser]

Roxana Saberi Interviewed By Diane Sawyer for GMA - Posted May 28, 2009
Recently freed American journalist Roxana Saberi talks to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer about her time in an Iranian prison, in an interview airing tomorrow morning. "I learned many lessons, I learned that, do not fear those who can hurt your body but not your soul. No one can hurt your soul... [TVNewser]

Diane Sawyer Gets First Interview With Face Transplant Patient - Posted May 6, 2009
ABC's Diane Sawyer has secured the first one-on-one interview with Connie Culp, the nation's first face transplant patient. Culp, who revealed the results of her surgery during a news conference yesterday, will be on Good Morning America Friday morning. Culp talks with Sawyer about the donor, the man who shot her, the... [TVNewser]

Diane Sawyer Gets First Interview With Face Transplant Patient - Posted May 6, 2009
ABC's Diane Sawyer has secured the first one-on-one interview with Connie Culp, the nation's first face transplant patient. Culp, who revealed the results of her surgery during a news conference yesterday, will be on Good Morning America Friday morning. Culp talks with Sawyer about the donor, the man who shot her, the... [TVNewser]

Some Of DC's Most Influential Party With Time's - Posted May 6, 2009
Time convened some of the most influential people in the world last night at the 6th annual gala celebrating the 100 Most Influential list. The black-tie party was held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Lincoln Center in NYC. First Lady Michelle Obama, a Time 100 honoree, made remarks at the gala... [FishBowlDC]

Some Of DC's Most Influential Party With Time's - Posted May 6, 2009
Time convened some of the most influential people in the world last night at the 6th annual gala celebrating the 100 Most Influential list. The black-tie party was held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Lincoln Center in NYC. First Lady Michelle Obama, a Time 100 honoree, made remarks at the gala... [FishBowlDC]

Who's Knocking At Your Door? Diane Sawyer - Posted April 8, 2009
Good Morning America will be hitting the road during the week of April 26, as Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion travel the country, stopping to broadcast from viewers' neighborhoods. The "At Your House" series will include financial experts to help the communities GMA visits. The ABC News morning... [TVNewser]

Who's Knocking At Your Door? Diane Sawyer - Posted April 8, 2009
Good Morning America will be hitting the road during the week of April 26, as Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion travel the country, stopping to broadcast from viewers' neighborhoods. The "At Your House" series will include financial experts to help the communities GMA visits. The ABC News morning... [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]

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]

Settlement Reached in ABC News Primetime Lawsuit - Posted March 26, 2009
The New York Post reports ABC News has settled a lawsuit filed against the program "Primetime" and Diane Sawyer regarding the 2006 special, "Stepfamilies in Crisis." No details of the settlement were released. We reported Kyle Nelson had filed the lawsuit in February 2008 after the special showed the woman, who was... [TVNewser]

San Antonio Really Wants to be Part of GMA's Holiday Windows - Posted March 23, 2009
Good Morning America passed along this video of a surprise mariachi band performance in Diane Sawyer's office today. Why were they there? The band was hired by the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, who came to NYC to make an in-person pitch to be part of this year's holiday windows... [TVNewser]

San Antonio Really Wants to be Part of GMA's Holiday Windows - Posted March 23, 2009
Good Morning America passed along this video of a surprise mariachi band performance in Diane Sawyer's office today. Why were they there? The band was hired by the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, who came to NYC to make an in-person pitch to be part of this year's holiday windows... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Feb. 16 - Posted February 24, 2009
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams placed first in Total Viewers and the A25-45 demo again last week drawing more viewers than the prior week. ABC's World News, with Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos subbing, finished more than 1.5 million Total Viewers behind Nightly News, but cut the demo gap with... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Feb. 16 - Posted February 24, 2009
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams placed first in Total Viewers and the A25-45 demo again last week drawing more viewers than the prior week. ABC's World News, with Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos subbing, finished more than 1.5 million Total Viewers behind Nightly News, but cut the demo gap with... [TVNewser]

Murphy's Law: Diane Sawyer "Better Re-up" - Posted February 24, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist If Diane Sawyer plans to leave "Good Morning America" when her contract expires later this year, it's news to "GMA" boss Jim Murphy. "I don't think there will be any changes," he says. "I don't want to see her go to another show. It's her life, obviously, and she'll do... [TVNewser]

20/20 Has Best Night in More Than Four Years - Posted February 14, 2009
Diane Sawyer's report on America's children living in poverty in Appalachia gave "20/20" its biggest audience on a Friday night in nearly 4 1/2 years — since Sept. 24, 2004. "20/20" won the 10pm hour with 10.9 million Total Viewers and won in all Adult demos as well: A18-34, A18-49 and A25-54.... [TVNewser]

Sawyer's "Hidden America" — and ABC Contract - Posted February 11, 2009
ABC's Diane Sawyer hosts "Hidden America: Children of the Mountains," her latest prime time special, Friday night at 10pm. The New York Daily News' Richard Huff talks to Sawyer. "All you have to do is look at these kids and how alive their dreams are," she says. "They don't have people encouraging... [TVNewser]

Sawyer's "Hidden America" — and ABC Contract - Posted February 11, 2009
ABC's Diane Sawyer hosts "Hidden America: Children of the Mountains," her latest prime time special, Friday night at 10pm. The New York Daily News' Richard Huff talks to Sawyer. "All you have to do is look at these kids and how alive their dreams are," she says. "They don't have people encouraging... [TVNewser]

Chris Wallace: "I'm Not Mike Wallace and Neither is Anybody Else" - Posted January 26, 2009
FOX News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace is profiled in Improper Bostonian magazine, and the loose interview sees Wallace delve into some unique topics. He's asked if he's "proud to work" with Sean Hannity. "I respect him," he says. "We do different things but he's very valuable to the network. I generally agree... [TVNewser]

Rod Blagojevich Has "Potty Mouth," Thought About Appointing Oprah (And Other Things Discussed This Morning) - Posted January 26, 2009
Three down, (at least) four to go. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made his Today show, Good Morning America and "The View" appearances so far today, and in each he stuck to his story about not getting a fair trial. But there were some highlights as well. During his interview this weekend... [TVNewser]

Networks Cover Final Bush News Conference - Posted January 12, 2009
President George W. Bush held his final news conference as President this morning, and all the networks and cablers covered the nearly hour-long event. The Associated Press called it a "nostalgic last appearance," while Chris Matthews, anchoring on MSNBC, described it as "one historic press conference." Bush took more than a... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.09.09 - Posted January 9, 2009
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 Announces Inauguration Plans - Posted January 8, 2009
ABC News has released its plans for the Presidential Inauguration, and they are promising "more coverage...than any other broadcast network." Coverage begins at 7amET. Some notes: • Good Morning America will air for three hours, followed at 10amET with "Inauguration 2009" anchored by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos, who will broadcast... [TVNewser]

Big Three to Carry Obama National Security Announcement - Posted December 1, 2008
The big three broadcast nets will carry Pres.-elect Obama's announcement of his national security team this morning at 10:40amET. Brian Williams will anchor on NBC, Katie Couric on CBS and Diane Sawyer on ABC. Despite the cancellation of some 50 flights from the Chicago airports due to several inches of snow... [TVNewser]

Ashley Dupre Makes the Media Rounds - Posted November 22, 2008
"I turned on the TV and I said, 'Oh shit, what did I get myself involved in?'" — Ashley Dupre Tomorrow on Reliable Sources TVNewser's Gail Shister talks with Howie Kurtz about the Ashley Dupre / Diane Sawyer interview. That's tomorrow at 10amET on CNN. We'll have the ratings for last night's... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Sawyer, Emanuel, Regan... - Posted November 19, 2008
> As we reported on Friday, ABC's Diane Sawyer conducted an exclusive interview with Ashley Dupre (no more Alexandra) for this Friday's 20/20 (at 10pm). "I was doing my job. I don't feel that I brought him down," says Dupre of Eliot Spitzer in the interview. > FNC's Mike Emanuel recently... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.17.08 - Posted November 17, 2008
Good morning Washington. What D.C. coffee shop is featured in the above picture? Think you know? Drop us an email and we'll give you the correct answer (and list the correct guessers) in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the... [FishBowlDC]

Diane Sawyer Gets Ashley Dupre Exclusive - Posted November 14, 2008
ABC News will get the first television interview with Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the prostitute at the center of the Eliot Spitzer scandal. An ABC News insider confirms Diane Sawyer conducted the interview yesterday. As Gawker's Hamilton Nolan first reported, the interview will air next Friday on 20/20. "This is not the Eliot Spitzer... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.08 - Posted November 6, 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]

Morning Reading List, 10.28.08 - Posted October 28, 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's Election Night Plans - Posted October 27, 2008
ABC News will be taking over Times Square next Tuesday night for their Vote 2008 coverage. Real time election results will be revealed "on three iconic screens - ABC's Super Sign, the enormous digital facade of NASDAQ and the 23-story high Reuters sign," reads the press release. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and... [TVNewser]

Lauer Roasted At Friar's Club - Posted October 25, 2008
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was the butt of many jokes during his roast at the Friar's Club, as were many others in attendance. From the TV news crowd, joining Lauer were Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Diane Sawyer, Al Roker, Jeff Zucker and more. The Los Angeles Times'... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.17.08 - Posted October 17, 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]

The Ticker: Wallace, Cramer, Sawyer... - Posted October 14, 2008
> FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin has a name for the joint David Axelrod and Rick Davis appearance on last weekend's Chris Wallace-hosted FOX News Sunday: "Greatest Sunday Showdown Ever." > The Kansas City Star's Aaron Barnhart thinks FBN is "working," now that they've found "enemies." One of those enemies, and someone who... [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]

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]

Gibson Gets Clinton and Bush, Sr. Together - Posted September 24, 2008
Charles Gibson interviewed former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush together at the Clinton Global Initiative today in New York. Part of the interview airs during the ABCNews.com webcast today at 3pmET, and the rest on ABC World News tonight. ABC News has also announced coverage plans for the first presidential... [TVNewser]

The Broadcast Networks at 8:46:26 - Posted September 11, 2008
The 9/11 Commission Report shows American Airlines Flight 11 impacting the World Trade Center North Tower at 8:46ET. This morning, at that time, 7 years later, the three broadcast networks had different strategies for coverage. ABC news produced a special report beginning at 8:42amET. Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts anchored. The report... [TVNewser]

The Broadcast Networks at 8:46:26 - Posted September 11, 2008
The 9/11 Commission Report shows American Airlines Flight 11 impacting the World Trade Center North Tower at 8:46ET. This morning, at that time, 7 years later, the three broadcast networks had different strategies for coverage. ABC news produced a special report beginning at 8:42amET. Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts anchored. The report... [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]

Morning Reading List, 08.11.08 - Posted August 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Cavuto on GMA: "For Six Weeks I Just Had to Shut the Heck Up" - Posted August 6, 2008
Continuing the trend of Fox Business Network anchors appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, Neil Cavuto joined Diane Sawyer this morning to discuss the stock market and the drop in crude oil prices. At the end of the interview, Sawyer asked Cavuto about his MS-related throat surgery: I had what's the equivalent to... [TVNewser]

Cavuto on GMA: "For Six Weeks I Just Had to Shut the Heck Up" - Posted August 6, 2008
Continuing the trend of Fox Business Network anchors appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, Neil Cavuto joined Diane Sawyer this morning to discuss the stock market and the drop in crude oil prices. At the end of the interview, Sawyer asked Cavuto about his MS-related throat surgery: I had what's the equivalent to... [TVNewser]

Two Concerts, Six Blocks and Seven Million Viewers* - Posted July 25, 2008
Within just a few blocks of each other, two distinctly different sounds emanated from Midtown Manhattan this morning. While tween sensation Miley Cyrus performed on the plaza at NBC's Today show, singer-songwriter Feist was performing on ABC's Good Morning America in nearby Bryant Park. We were there for each this morning,... [TVNewser]

Randy Pausch, Subject of ABC Special, Dies - Posted July 25, 2008
Randy Pausch, the man whose inspirational "last lecture" about living life to the fullest even while he battled cancer, has died. ABC News first reported the story this morning. ABC's Diane Sawyer anchored an hour-long special with Pausch in April, seven months after Pausch delivered that "last lecture" at Carnegie Mellon.... [TVNewser]

Kurtz: Media "Covering Obama As If He Were Already President" - Posted July 21, 2008
Howard Kurtz and a Reliable Sources panel took on whether the media's coverage of Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East was fair. "The media in general, not just the networks, are, seem to me to be, covering Obama as if we already president," said Kurtz. National Review columnist David Frum gave... [TVNewser]

Obama Says in Retrospect he Shouldn't Have Put Kids on TV — And Wouldn't Do it Again - Posted July 9, 2008
Sometimes media outlets play fast and loose with the term "exclusive," especially the entertainment news shows. But Maria Menounos' interview last week with Sen. Barack Obama's family, including his two daughters, appears to be just that. Sen. Obama confirmed on all three network morning shows today that the Access Hollywood sit-down would... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (ABC Edition): Child Slaves, Madonna, LHJ... - Posted July 7, 2008
> ABC's Dan Harris went to Haiti and found out he could buy a child slave in less than a half a day. "Within ten hours of leaving ABC News headquarters in New York City, hidden cameras captured three separate offers made to Harris for the sale of a ten... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (ABC Edition): Child Slaves, Madonna, LHJ... - Posted July 7, 2008
> ABC's Dan Harris went to Haiti and found out he could buy a child slave in less than a half a day. "Within ten hours of leaving ABC News headquarters in New York City, hidden cameras captured three separate offers made to Harris for the sale of a ten... [TVNewser]

NYWICI's 2008 Matrix Awards — Diane Sawyer on Robin Roberts: 'Made for Margaritas and Dancing' - Posted April 7, 2008
Today at New York Women In Communications' annual Matrix Awards Luncheon (from left): Presenter and ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff; honoree and Disney Media Networks co-chair/Disney-ABC Television Group president Anne Sweeney; honoree and Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts; and presenter and co-anchor of Good Morning America Diane Sawyer Emcee and Top... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 12.26.07 - Posted December 26, 2007
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You don't want a lifetime subscription to Time or Newsweek. Is US Weekly more your style? NEWSPAPERS Are you one of the many headed to IA for New Year's Eve? Politico's Aoife McCarthy and Michael Calderone... [FishBowlDC]

Diane Sawyer Dons, Then Removes Unnecessary Mask For TB Interview - Posted June 1, 2007
Mask = drama Diane Sawyer wore a mask for her exclusive interview with Andrew Speaker, a.k.a the globetrotting tuberculosis patient — "a mask I didn't technically have to wear," Sawyer says. Particularly since Sawyer shook Speaker's hand without a glove. EARLIER: Diane Sawyer Gets TB Interview... [FishBowlNY]

Diane Sawyer Gets TB Interview - Posted May 31, 2007
ABC's Diane Sawyer scored what's probably the biggest get of the week: an exclusive interview with Andrew Speaker, otherwise known as the globetrotting Tuberculosis patient who criss-crossed countries and continents on planes (Atlanta to Paris to Greece to Prague to Montreal to New York) despite warnings not to travel. He is... [FishBowlNY]

Diane Sawyer Gets Andrew Speaker Interview/ Doesn't Anyone Want To Talk to his Father-in-Law? - Posted May 31, 2007
While Diane Sawyer has landed the interview with Andrew Speaker, the personal-injury lawyer with the case of drug-resistant tuberculosis, who's going after his father-in-law? Robert Cooksey, PhD, a microbiologist with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued a statement: As part of my job, I am regularly tested for... [FishBowlLA]

Diane Sawyer To Ahmadinejad: 'I'm A Journalist, I Get To Ask You' - Posted February 13, 2007
Interesting exchange aired on this morning's Good Morning America between Diane Sawyer and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sawyer: What did you think when you saw the hanging of Hussein, he was your enemy? Ahmadinejad: Yes but who equipped this enemy? Who made him fight with the U.S. for eight years, who supported him?... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted January 12, 2007
Hot and Bothered: The FBI, for reasons no one can explain, is cracking down on the porn industry, conducting surprise raids to find anyone who is filming minors. So far, they haven't found any violators. Which makes us wonder: If the bureau guys are so hot to watch porn, couldn't they... [FishBowlLA]