Don Imus

CNN, MSNBC Ban Appearances on Imus? - Posted October 19, 2009
Earlier on "Imus in the Morning," Don Imus announced, "Lou Dobbs, the grassy knoll nut from CNN, was supposed to be on this morning, but he called up and canceled because apparently somebody there at CNN and over at MSNBC won't let any of their people appear with me anymore because... [TVNewser]

Is MSNBC Rattled by Imus? - Posted October 15, 2009
Page Six reports that Joe Scarborough is "under intense pressure to perform" now that Don Imus' FBN simulcast has debuted and competes head to head with his "Morning Joe." Page Six's source said: "Those higher up at MSNBC are unnerved by Imus' move to Fox Business Network and fear his show could... [TVNewser]

Imus Debut Week Ratings - Posted October 14, 2009
Ratings numbers for Don Imus' first week at Fox Business Network are out. "Imus in the Morning" averaged 148,000 Total Viewers in the 6-9amET timeslot for the week of October 5. That's good enough to beat CNBC's 'Squawk Box,' which averaged 145,000 Total Viewers. The Daily News writes, "People in... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Recap: Week of October 4 - Posted October 10, 2009
A few of the most popular stories on TVNewser this week: It was the eighth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. Some newsers shared reflections and opinions. Joe Halderman spoke for the first time. CBS "Early Show" anchor Dave Price called TVNewser from the road during his cross-country adventure. Imus began his Fox Business Network... [TVNewser]

Early Imus Ratings Arrive - Posted October 7, 2009
As we await ratings for day two of "Imus in the Morning" on Fox Business, two Websites are reporting on Monday's numbers -- which improved the timeslot by more than 1000%. According to Mediaite, Imus' show averaged 177,000 Total Viewers Monday morning from 6-9amET. FBN had been averaging around 21,000 for their... [TVNewser]

Imus at FBN: Day One. 'Congratulations and Condolences' - Posted October 5, 2009
Don Imus' debut on Fox Business was appropriately subdued: "I thought we were on last week," Imus said at 6:05, after business and news headlines. "Trial run," said news sidekick Charles McCord. Guests on the three hour radio/TV program included Sen. John McCain and Glenn Beck. And while we may not see... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 10.05.09 - Posted October 5, 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. Becky Lee was on Fox News this morning with Clinton Portis to promote "Way this Way," a fashion show to benefit Lee's charity against domestic... [FishBowlDC]

Imus at FBN: 'I'm More Likely to Believe Shep Smith than Katie Couric or Brian Williams' - Posted October 4, 2009
Don Imus is back on TV. (Yes, he was on RFD-TV, but even he says his move to Fox Business Network is, "the difference between being on television and being on an Etch A Sketch.") Imus talked with WaPo's Howard Kurtz about joining a team that includes Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and... [TVNewser]

Imus at FBN: 'I'm More Likely to Believe Shep Smith than Katie Couric or Brian Williams' - Posted October 4, 2009
Don Imus is back on TV. (Yes, he was on RFD-TV, but even he says his move to Fox Business Network is, "the difference between being on television and being on an Etch A Sketch.") Imus talked with WaPo's Howard Kurtz about joining a team that includes Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and... [TVNewser]

Imus: "How Long Will It Take Him to Grow a Pair" - Posted October 1, 2009
That's what Don Imus said on his radio show about CNBC's Charlie Gasparino after he canceled an appearance on the show. Imus' full quote: I got an email from [his booker] last night -- she says CNBC won't let Charles Gasparino on so he is cancelling his appearance here because we are... [TVNewser]

Will Imus Affect 'Morning Joe?' - Posted September 30, 2009
As Don Imus' first air date at Fox Business Network approaches, NY Oberver's Felix Gillette profiles how Imus and his previous network affiliation might change the dynamic of the time slot, saying that FBN is "unleashing Don Imus to compete against NBC, the media company that shunned him in his time... [TVNewser]

Will Imus Affect 'Morning Joe?' - Posted September 30, 2009
As Don Imus' first air date at Fox Business Network approaches, NY Oberver's Felix Gillette profiles how Imus and his previous network affiliation might change the dynamic of the time slot, saying that FBN is "unleashing Don Imus to compete against NBC, the media company that shunned him in his time... [TVNewser]

Ahead of TV Re-Launch, Imus Settles in at FBN - Posted September 28, 2009
The Daily News' David Hinckley reports Don Imus is doing his radio show from the Fox Business studios this week in preparation for next week's debut on the News Corp. network. The radio show will be uninterrupted. He's just doing a week-long dry run at Fox so he can start getting used... [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]

Imus Joins Fox Business Net - Posted September 3, 2009
TVNewser has some breaking news: infamous talk radio DJ Don Imus will be joining Fox Business Network October 5. Reports TVNewser: "Imus signed a multi-year deal with FBN to simulcast 'Imus in the Morning' weekdays from 6-9amET along with his radio syndication. The announcement stated that Imus will be incorporating more business news... [FishBowlNY]

Breaking: Don Imus Joins Fox Biz - Posted September 3, 2009
Fox Business Network has announced, after weeks of speculation around the industry, that radio host Don Imus will be joining the network starting October 5th. Imus signed a multi-year deal with FBN to simulcast "Imus in the Morning" weekdays from 6-9amET along with his radio syndication. The announcement stated... [TVNewser]

Monitoring FBN - Posted August 26, 2009
In his Conscience of a Liberal blog, The NYTimes' Paul Krugman keeps it brief: Krugman linked to a story from Media Matters, which pulled that fact out of a Wall Street Journal story on the move Don Imus is expected to make to FBN. What Krugman did not mention is that 21,000... [TVNewser]

Imus Leaving RFD-TV; Fox Biz Ahead? - Posted August 26, 2009
NY Times Media Decoder has learned that Don Imus is departing RFD-TV, which could indicate even more clearly that a new TV opportunity is ahead for Imus: Clearing the way for the Fox Business Network to simulcast his radio show, Don Imus said Wednesday that he was leaving RFD-TV, the rural television... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Newsstand: Rather, Imus, O'Reilly... - Posted August 17, 2009
• The LATimes' Matea Gold writes about the high price Dan Rather is paying in his ongoing lawsuit against CBS. Says "60 Minutes" EP Jeff Fager: "It's like he is in some paranoid nightmare where everybody is out to get him. I can't for the life of me understand why he's... [TVNewser]

Check-in on the Fox Business Ratings - Posted August 12, 2009
NYTimes writer Brian Stelter has gone to Nielsen for an update on how Fox Business Network has been doing in the ratings. The numbers are growing, but... In June, Fox Business was watched by an average of 21,000 people during the hours Fox deems its "business day": 5 a.m. to 9... [TVNewser]

Check-in on the Fox Business Ratings - Posted August 12, 2009
NYTimes writer Brian Stelter has gone to Nielsen for an update on how Fox Business Network has been doing in the ratings. The numbers are growing, but... In June, Fox Business was watched by an average of 21,000 people during the hours Fox deems its "business day": 5 a.m. to 9... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 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. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 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. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Don Imus in Talks to Bring Radio Show to Fox Business Network - Posted August 10, 2009
TVNewser has confirmed with a source close to the negotiations that Fox Business Network executives are in talks with Don Imus to bring his radio show to the 22-month old network. AllYourTV.com, which first reported the news Friday night, reports the show "could make the move as early as September 1." RFD-TV,... [TVNewser]

Don Imus in Talks to Bring Radio Show to Fox Business Network - Posted August 10, 2009
TVNewser has confirmed with a source close to the negotiations that Fox Business Network executives are in talks with Don Imus to bring his radio show to the 22-month old network. AllYourTV.com, which first reported the news Friday night, reports the show "could make the move as early as September 1." RFD-TV,... [TVNewser]

Lou Dobbs "A Grassy Knoll Nut?" - Posted July 30, 2009
FNC's Chris Wallace was on Don Imus' radio show this morning talking about, among other things, coverage of the birthers. "Clearly the birth certificate story is not worth talking about," said Wallace. Imus went one further saying Lou Dobbs' coverage of the birther story, "makes him look like a grassy knoll... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's "Friction Free," But Debate-Filled, Morning Show - Posted April 11, 2009
Newsweek's Seth Colter Walls profiles MSNBC's "Morning Joe" for the upcoming edition of Newsweek in the wake of MSNBC topping CNN in the morning (in A25-54 demo) for the first time since 2001. "Morning Joe" stays (mostly) friction free, even though its stock in trade is debate — it's like a... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's "Friction Free," But Debate-Filled, Morning Show - Posted April 11, 2009
Newsweek's Seth Colter Walls profiles MSNBC's "Morning Joe" for the upcoming edition of Newsweek in the wake of MSNBC topping CNN in the morning (in A25-54 demo) for the first time since 2001. "Morning Joe" stays (mostly) friction free, even though its stock in trade is debate — it's like a... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.16.09 - Posted March 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 56 covering the Obama administration and week seven for us. What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]

"Hannity" Premieres With Big Ratings Victory - Posted January 13, 2009
The premiere of "Hannity" last night won its 9pmET slot in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo, beating MSNBC and CNN combined in Total Viewers. The program was up 51% in Total Viewers and 78% in the demo compared to "Hannity & Colmes" in January '09. Tonight's show features the 2nd part of... [TVNewser]

Morning Joe Team In Talks To Start Radio Show "By The Beginning of the Year" - Posted November 26, 2008
The Morning Joe team of Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are looking for a radio gig — and it sounds like a deal is close. Although Scarborough tells TVNewser "we haven't signed any deals yet," he says, "If we're going to get into radio, we want it to be by the... [TVNewser]

Imus Comes To The Newseum - Posted October 16, 2008
I have a piece online for the Washington Examiner about Don Imus' live broadcast this morning from the Newseum, his first DC broadcast in years. Both Imus and sidekick Bernard McGuirk had some not so nice things to say about CNN, Rachel Maddow, Larry King, the Newseum and Tom Brokaw. ALSO: Loads... [FishBowlDC]

The "New Form" For MSNBC Mornings - Posted July 14, 2008
New York Magazine's Mark Binelli takes a look at Morning Joe, which was born from the firing of Don Imus last year. Binelli talks with its right-of-center host Joe Scarborough, who used to work the nightshift on MSNBC hosting Scarborough Country (no passport required). The former Republican congressman noted the change... [TVNewser]

The "New Form" For MSNBC Mornings - Posted July 14, 2008
New York Magazine's Mark Binelli takes a look at Morning Joe, which was born from the firing of Don Imus last year. Binelli talks with its right-of-center host Joe Scarborough, who used to work the nightshift on MSNBC hosting Scarborough Country (no passport required). The former Republican congressman noted the change... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.18.07 - Posted December 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. Don Rumsfeld resigned a year ago today and Brad Pitt, Keith Richards and Christina Aguilera all turn a year older today. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think it is harder... [FishBowlDC]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted December 3, 2007
"Dick Cheney Is Still A War Criminal, Hilary Clinton Is Still Satan And I'm Back On the Radio": Shock-Jock Don Imus tried to say little has changed in the time between his firing from CBS eight months ago to his return to the air, on ABC, today. But that would give... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 11.15.07 - Posted November 15, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you don't count religious services as a regular activity. An ABC release announces, "On Tuesday, November 20, ABC News' Charles Gibson will conduct an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at Camp David, the private presidential retreat. The interview, just days... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.17.07 - Posted October 16, 2007
Good morning Washington. Rowan Scarborough has left the Washington Examiner. He says, "after a stint in the Navy, 30 years at five newspapers and two book, I'm retiring, while eyeing some new projects in 2008." An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams' was the... [FishBowlDC]

Trade Round-Up: Sept. 24, 2007 - Posted September 24, 2007
Resident Evil Reigns Supreme Milla Jovovich and her Resident Evil franchise again took the top spot at the boxoffice over the weekend. The Sony horror pic Resident Evil: Extinction raked in an estimated $24 million while the Jessica Alba, Dane Cook romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck was only good enough for a... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: Sept. 24, 2007 - Posted September 24, 2007
Resident Evil Reigns Supreme Milla Jovovich and her Resident Evil franchise again took the top spot at the boxoffice over the weekend. The Sony horror pic Resident Evil: Extinction raked in an estimated $24 million while the Jessica Alba, Dane Cook romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck was only good enough for a... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 08.28.07 - Posted August 28, 2007
Good morning Washington. Overwhelmingly, you think Dana Perino will be the next White House press secretary. TVNewser reports, "Another Super Tuesday tomorrow on MSNBC. Chris Matthews continues in Iowa moderating the Livestrong Cancer Forum. Back east, Tim Russert, Natlie Morales, Tucker Carlson, Chris Jansing and others will hold down the anchor fort." The AP... [FishBowlDC]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted August 24, 2007
Funny Or Offensive? Online critics praise and skewer BET's "Read a F@&%ing Book" campaign. Greg Braxton does a nice job of pointing out that the campaign's coarse langauge is "bleeped out when it is broadcast on BET, which is part of Viacom, the owner of CBS, which earlier this year fired... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.07 - Posted August 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. FairVote's is holding an Upgrade Democracy video contest and inviting you to a short video answering the question: "If you could change anything you wanted about elections, what would our democracy look like?" For more info, click here. New York Post reports, "Time Warner's weak second-quarter results prompted Pali... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.30.07 - Posted July 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. Washington Post reports, "Four days after the Democratic debate in Charleston, S.C., more than 400 questions directed to the GOP presidential field have been uploaded on YouTube, as Republicans are scheduled to take their turn at video-populism on Sept. 17. But only Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) and Rep. Ron... [FishBowlDC]

The Boss, Imus and Russert - Posted July 18, 2007
Marketwatch.com's Jon Friedman profiles NBC's Tim Russert who says his dream guest on Meet the Press would be Bruce Springsteen. "I'm very intrigued by him," Russert tells Friedman. "He has a real understanding of the political dialogue, of faith and life in urban America." Russert, often a guest on the... [TVNewser]

The Boss, Imus and Russert - Posted July 18, 2007
Marketwatch.com's Jon Friedman profiles NBC's Tim Russert who says his dream guest on Meet the Press would be Bruce Springsteen. "I'm very intrigued by him," Russert tells Friedman. "He has a real understanding of the political dialogue, of faith and life in urban America." Russert, often a guest on the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.10.07 - Posted July 10, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you don't think David Gregory will eventually become the anchor of NBC Nightly News. Talking Points Memo has offered a preview to their Daily Digest readers. "The new site will improve our ability to deliver the day's headlines, and all of our original TPM reporting and analysis." From a... [FishBowlDC]

Journo Ringtones - Posted June 19, 2007
This is, admittedly, a trend we'd like to see more of: Media ringtones. You can have Chris Matthews yell "Let's play Hardball!" every time your cell phone rings (but, come on, we'd much rather hear his "HA!" laugh. Who will make FishbowlDC's day and send us a .wav of that?!?). What... [FishBowlDC]

Agustin Gurza Says Ask Him About Ask a Mexican, but Few Do - Posted May 19, 2007
Agustin Gurza takes some swipes at Gustavo Arellano in the LA Times, First, he compares him to Paris Hilton, then Don Imus, and then trots out the canard that his Ask a Mexican column encourages racism. He must have been fuming about this for a while, and now that Arellano's book... [FishBowlLA]

Imus Producer Takes On Sharpton: 'You Terrorized These Spineless, Thumbsucking Executives' - Posted May 14, 2007
Bernard McGuirk, Don Imus' longtime producer who lost his job in wake the Imus' "nappy-headed 'hos" firestorm, on Fox News' Hannity & Colmes, facing off against Al Sharpton: "These words did hurt these girls. [But] until you, Reverend Al, got involved, they probably never would have heard of it. They would have... [FishBowlNY]

Sundown on Sunset - Posted May 4, 2007
The Gilmore Girls is finally canceled, two years too late. If Paris Hilton goes to jail for parole violation, can the DA's office win the Phil Spector murder case? Speaking of court, is CBS going to settle up with Don Imus? So, did Ron Paul really win the debate?... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 04.30.07 - Posted April 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eggs are the preferred breakfast food of D.C. journos. Mother Jones on the Washington Times' gala. A reader has beef with WJLA: Their webpage is a mess with three gazillion things trying to load at once, including live video/audio and such. Even though I've closed all my browsers there's a live... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.26.07 - Posted April 26, 2007
Good morning Washington. You have no love for Rich Little. San Francisco Chronicle Washington Bureau Chief Marc Sandalow is taking a leave of absence to write a book on Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Community Associations Institute is looking for an Editor. "Newspapers debate online reader comments" American Society of Landscape Architects is looking for a Meetings... [FishBowlDC]

Imus' MSNBC Replacement Thinks America Is A 'Nation Of Sissies' - Posted April 23, 2007
According to several reports, MSNBC is getting set to fill the slot formerly occupied by Don Imus slot with Philadelphia radio host Michael Smerconish. But if MSNBC was looking for a quiet, non-controversial host in a post-Imus world, they may have to look harder. Smerconish has a history of controversial statements... [FishBowlNY]

Partying With The King - Posted April 19, 2007
King and his wife flank the Trumps The short hallway between the "Pool Room" and bar acted as a sort of cosmic, generational media portal last night at the Four Seasons, where a pair of cocktail parties — one celebrating Larry King's 50 years in broadcasting (a.k.a the "old people room"), the... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Snubs Larry King Party - Posted April 18, 2007
One of the more intriguing questions about tonight's Larry King 50th anniversary party in New York has already been answered. Beleaguered radio host Don Imus, a longtime friend of King's, was on the invitee list for tonight's bash, but don't expect to see him. "He's not coming," our inside source says. Here's who... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Fallout: Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop And Record Industry Leaders Call Closed-Door Meeting In New York - Posted April 18, 2007
Russell Simmons and dozens of record industry executives and hip-hop moguls are scheduled to meet at 2:00PM today in New York to discuss the fallout from last week's Don Imus controversy. Participating in the closed door meeting at the Park Central Hotel include Simmons, US Recorded Music CEO Lyor Cohen, Warner Music... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Fallout: Did Russert Go Easy On Imus? - Posted April 16, 2007
It's pretty well known that Don Imus and Tim Russert have, historically, been rather chummy with each other. And during yesterday's "Meet the Press," almost all of Russert's standard "Devil's advocate" questions took the side of Imus. And Russert only twice said anything that even slightly reprimanded Imus: "I don't think anyone... [FishBowlDC]

Sundown on Sunset - Posted April 13, 2007
What a funny old world we live in. Sanjaya is still here, and Surya (The Apprentice) doesn't like that. Don Imus is not, and Mark Cuban doesn't like that. Larry Birkhead is still around, and NBC likes that enough to pay him a lot of money. Rude people are also still here,... [FishBowlLA]

Star Columnist: Imus Gave 'Black People An Excuse' - Posted April 13, 2007
We've read dozens of articles and received thousands — thousands — of e-mails on the Imus scandal this week, each seemingly with its own take and, like our poll, pretty much evenly-divided in terms of support. At this point, we're hard-pressed to read anything that's a fresh perspective. This column, by... [FishBowlNY]

Your Imus Coverage - Posted April 13, 2007
(Photo Credit: "Radio host Don Imus leaves his residence, Thursday, April 12, 2007, in New York. CBS fired Don Imus from his radio program Thursday, the finale to a stunning fall for one of the nation's most prominent broadcasters. Imus initially was given a two-week suspension for calling the Rutgers women's... [FishBowlDC]

BREAKING: CBS Drops Imus - Posted April 12, 2007
From AP: CBS fired Don Imus from his radio show Thursday, the final blow for the broadcaster who called the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy- headed hos."... [FishBowlDC]

Imus Broadcasting Radio Show From MSNBC Studios - Posted April 12, 2007
Roughly 12 hours after MSNBC announced that it would cancel its simulcast of his show, MSNBC allowed Don Imus to broadcast his Imus in the Morning radio program this morning from its Secaucus, New Jersey studios today, the last broadcast before his two-week radio suspension begins. Imus was in a defiant mood... [FishBowlNY]

Don Imus Round-Up: Reports from Blogistan - Posted April 12, 2007
Don Imus, his big mouth and his fall from favor has lit up the blogosphere like a pin-ball machine. April Winchell: so many people to thank. Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes: rambles on about something to do with news. The Dark Stuff: trip down memory lane. Daily Kos: boycott this crap. Inside Cable News: Larry King... [FishBowlLA]

Imus Snipping Back At Sharpton? - Posted April 12, 2007
Barely 12 hours after being fired from MSNBC... 6:12 AM: On Imus' radio program (no longer simulcast on MSNBC) this morning, Chris Carlin, who covers sports for the program, discussed yesterday's dismissal of charges against the Duke lacrosse players. (rough transcript) DON IMUS: When will Al Sharpton be apologizing to them? (LAUGHTER) CARLIN: I'm unaware of... [FishBowlDC]

Will CBS Drop Imus Too? - Posted April 11, 2007
No, at least, not yet. Their statement: "Don Imus has been suspended without pay for two weeks beginning on Monday, April 16. During that time, CBS Radio will continue to speak with all concerned parties and monitor the situation closely." Pressure there, too, is mounting. RELATED: Statement On Imus Cancellation [Media Matters]... [FishBowlNY]

MSNBC Drops Imus: NBC Prez Memo To Staff - Posted April 11, 2007
For the second time in a week, NBC president Steve Capus had to send an Imus memo to staffers — and this time it's to deliver the good-bad news: Over the course of the last week many of you have reached out to me and expressed your strong viewpoints on the Don... [FishBowlNY]

Don Imus Gone from MSNBC. - Posted April 11, 2007
TV Newser's got the scoop! Don Imus is gone from MSNBC. Barack Obama told ABC News Imus should be fired, and American Express, Procter & Gamble and General Motors all pulled ads from the show. Gee, what will Tim Russert and the rest of the gang do now ?... [FishBowlLA]

Al Roker Calls The View 'Frivolous,' Wants Imus Fired - Posted April 11, 2007
When he's not busy blogging about and urging executives at NBC to fire Don Imus, Al Roker is answering our questions: You had a very long interview with Star Jones the morning after she left The View. What do you think of her incredible physical transformation? Roker: She looks spectacular. This is a... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 04.11.07 - Posted April 11, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think journalists like Tim Russert, Jeff Greenfield, etc. should not continue to appear on Don Imus' radio program. An ABC release announced that "World News with Charles Gibson" "was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54 for the week of April 2. Averaging 8.08 million... [FishBowlDC]

NBC News Prez' Imus Memo: 'I Take Imus At His Word' - Posted April 10, 2007
NBC News president Steve Capus sent this note to all NBC/MSNBC employees last night: This afternoon we took decisive action as it relates to the deplorable comments by Don Imus on his nationally broadcast radio program. We've suspended the Imus MSNBC simulcast for two weeks, beginning next Monday. We decided to start... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted April 10, 2007
Next Week, He'll Learn How To Work Those Darn Rabbit Ears: TV writer Paul Brownfield learns what 13-year-olds everywhere already knew: how to use his TiVo remote. Imus Suspended: CBS Radio and MSNBC hope shutting Don Imus up for two weeks will get everyone else to shut up, too. Hollywood Takes On... [FishBowlLA]

Imus' Cancer Ranch Defense - Posted April 9, 2007
The Imus ranch in Ribera, New Mexico For those of you that don't know, Don Imus runs a ranch in New Mexico for kids with cancer. Some of those kids are black. What does that have to do with Imus calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed 'hos"? Nothing. But Imus wants... [FishBowlNY]

Imus: 'I Am Not A Racist' - Posted April 9, 2007
That's what Don Imus said on his radio show (simulcast on MSNBC) this morning. Over the weekend, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were among the growing chorus calling for Imus' head on a platter. Imus, who is scheduled to appear on Sharpton's radio program today at 1:00PM EST, also said he... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Apologizes For 'Nappy 'Hos' Comment - Posted April 6, 2007
This morning, Don Imus apologized for calling the Rutgers' women's basketball team "nappy 'hos": "Want to take a moment to apologize for an insensitive and ill-conceived remark we made the other morning regarding the Rutgers women's basketball team. It was completely inappropriate, and we can understand why people were offended. Our characterization... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 03.30.07 - Posted March 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. You laughed at Karl Rove. Not with him. An NBC release announced that "Meet The Press with Tim Russert" won the week ending March 25 in all categories, both nationally and in Washington, D.C. "Meet" attracted 44% more viewers than CBS "Face the Nation," 66% over ABC "This Week" and... [FishBowlDC]