Geraldo Rivera

Another Obama - Osama Mix-up - Posted October 30, 2009
It's been almost a year since he was elected president, but some in the media are still confusing Obama and Osama. This morning it was Geraldo Rivera on "Fox & Friends:" ... [TVNewser]

Police Investigating Shot Fired at Lou Dobbs' Home - Posted October 29, 2009
On his radio show this week, Lou Dobbs told his listeners that someone fired a shot at his remote New Jersey home earlier this month, while his wife was standing outside. "My house has been shot and hit... This shot was fired, with my wife not 15 feet away," said Dobbs.... [TVNewser]

Geraldo Rivera: "Kind of Out of Sync" With the Rest of Fox News - Posted September 13, 2009
He's been with Fox News for nearly eight years, leaving CNBC to join FNC as a war correspondent in November 2001. But Geraldo Rivera is increasingly finding himself, in his words, "out of sync" with the rest of Fox News these days. Last night on his show, Rivera whipped out his Blackberry... [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]

Michael Jackson 1958-2009: TV News Coverage Notes - Posted June 25, 2009
• ABC News will present a special "20/20" tonight at 9pmET/PT. "The Life and Death of Michael Jackson" will be anchored by Barbara Walters and Martin Bashir. Walters will then anchor the 10pm special on the life of Farrah Fawcett. • NBC has announced it is producing a 2-hour "Dateline" to... [TVNewser]

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

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

Geraldo Rivera's "Goosebumps" At Nomination of Sotomayor to High Court - Posted May 26, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist When Geraldo Rivera heard today that Sonia Sotomayor was the Supreme Court nominee, he saw the light. Literally. The Fox News host was so excited about the high court's first Hispanic nominee that he leapt from his chair in his home office and bopped his head on a low-hanging light fixture. "This... [TVNewser]

Geraldo Rivera's "Goosebumps" At Nomination of Sotomayor to High Court - Posted May 26, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist When Geraldo Rivera heard today that Sonia Sotomayor was the Supreme Court nominee, he saw the light. Literally. The Fox News host was so excited about the high court's first Hispanic nominee that he leapt from his chair in his home office and bopped his head on a low-hanging light fixture. "This... [TVNewser]

How Geraldo Launched Bill Schultz' Career - Posted May 25, 2009
Ahead of Geraldo Rivera's induction into the Hispanic Hall of Fame next month, "Red Eye" contributor Bill Schultz explained how the Fox News anchor helped launch his career. Well, at least helped Schultz make his television debut. See how "Billy" gets "emasculated" by Rivera (h/t ActivityPit.com): • Related: "Red Eye" riffs on... [TVNewser]

Geraldo Rivera In The Hall Of Fame|Reporters Held In North Korea Get Trial Date|Nat Geo Lays Off 10|Nylon's First Issue Goes Digital|Unemployed Reporter Job Hunts With Daughter - Posted May 14, 2009
TVNewser: Geraldo Rivera will be inducted into the Hispanic Hall of Fame. BayNewser: CurrentTV reporters imprisoned in North Korea will reportedly face trial on June 4. Folio: National Geographic Society reorganized their ad sales team, eliminating ten jobs. Nylon: Nylon put its entire first issue from April 1999 online. The Root: Seasoned journalist... [FishBowlNY]

Geraldo Rivera To Be Inducted Into Hispanic Hall of Fame - Posted May 14, 2009
Fox News anchor Geraldo Rivera will be inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists' (NAHJ) Hall of Fame next month. Rivera is a founding member of the NAHJ. He was the "first Latino correspondent at a national news network," reporting for ABC's Good Morning America. He joined FNC in 2001. The awards... [TVNewser]

Reporting the Rescue of Capt. Phillips - Posted April 12, 2009
CNN, Fox News and MSNBC were all in taped programming during the 1pmET hour when the news broke that Capt. Richard Phillips, held hostage by pirates for four days, had been rescued. CNN was first to report the news during "Fareed Zakaria GPS" at 1:21pmET. MSNBC interrupted their documentary programming at 1:31pm... [TVNewser]

Beck: "I'm a Crybaby. I Cry at Commercials" - Posted April 6, 2009
New York Magazine's Michael Idov takes a car ride with Glenn Beck from FNC HQ in New York City to his "lakefront mansion in Connecticut." Beck says he's "grateful" for his wealth "because we've been able to help people." He also talks about the emotion on his show. "I'm a crybaby," he says.... [TVNewser]

Covering the North Korea Missile Test - Posted April 5, 2009
Fox News was first of the domestic cable news channels to report the news that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. Geraldo Rivera reported the news at 10:44pmET last night sourcing "numerous reports" including South Korean and Japanese news agencies. CNN/U.S. reported the news at 10:46. MSNBC first reported the... [TVNewser]

Covering the North Korea Missile Test - Posted April 5, 2009
Fox News was first of the domestic cable news channels to report the news that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. Geraldo Rivera reported the news at 10:44pmET last night sourcing "numerous reports" including South Korean and Japanese news agencies. CNN/U.S. reported the news at 10:46. MSNBC first reported the... [TVNewser]

Florida Cops Issue Trespass Warning to Geraldo Rivera - Posted February 23, 2009
The Florida Times-Union writes about the "surreal turn" the case of Haleigh Cummings took over the weekend... and Fox News' Geraldo Rivera was in the middle of it all. Cummings is the 5-year-old North Florida girl who has been missing for two weeks. On Saturday, as Rivera interviewed her father Ronald, the... [TVNewser]

Jon Stewart Takes on Geraldo Rivera - Posted January 28, 2009
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Geraldo "Sabotaged" By Blago "PR Guy" - Posted January 26, 2009
As if today's Rod Blagojevich press blitz isn't bizarre enough, a new wrinkle came from Geraldo Rivera's interview, which was supposed to take place at 2pmET on FNC's The Live Desk. Instead, Geraldo was "sabotaged." You see, Blago's publicist is Glenn Selig, who also happens to be the publicist for Drew Peterson.... [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]

Cablers Cover Potential Break in Caylee Anthony Case - Posted December 11, 2008
Just after 11:45amET, the cablers began covering what may be a major break in the Caylee Anthony investigation — the remains of a child found near the home of Casey Anthony. On CNN, all-platform journalist John Couwels began reporting on the matter. On FNC, Geraldo Rivera was on the air quickly,... [TVNewser]

Colbert on Geraldo, Stone, and "Papa Bear" - Posted October 6, 2008
Stephen Colbert shed the Stephen Colbert persona and got serious at a New Yorker Festival panel last weekend. The Huffington Post's Rachel Sklar writes about the discussion with the fake newsman. Colbert reveals the basis of his character was not Bill O'Reilly, but a combo of two other tvnewsers — Stone Phillips... [TVNewser]

Geraldo Sustains Minor Burns in Fire at Home - Posted October 3, 2008
TVNewser hears there was a small fire at the New Jersey home of FNC anchor Geraldo Rivera early this morning. The extent of the damage is unknown. We are told he sustained minor burns to his face. Rivera is expected to take the weekend off to recover. A Fox News spokesperson confirmed there... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

Gustav Aftermath: Surveying the Cabler Scene - Posted September 2, 2008
As Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is saying in a presser taken by all three cablers this morning, there are no reports of widespread flooding in the Gulf Coast. Luckily, the damage seems to be minimal, which means focus appears to be shifting back to the RNC. Let's take a look at... [TVNewser]

FNC's Gustav Plans: Coverage Continues All Night - Posted August 31, 2008
Fox News Channel's coverage of Hurricane Gustav will continue live throughout the night. At 7pmET, Shepard Smith anchors live from New Orleans. Brit Hume will take over an hour later from St. Paul, with discussion of the impact of Gustav on the RNC. From 10pm-MidnightET, Geraldo Rivera anchors from New Orleans.... [TVNewser]

FNC's Gustav Plans: Coverage Continues All Night - Posted August 31, 2008
Fox News Channel's coverage of Hurricane Gustav will continue live throughout the night. At 7pmET, Shepard Smith anchors live from New Orleans. Brit Hume will take over an hour later from St. Paul, with discussion of the impact of Gustav on the RNC. From 10pm-MidnightET, Geraldo Rivera anchors from New Orleans.... [TVNewser]

Rachel Sklar is Sensational...istic - Posted July 21, 2008
We were trolling Huffpo and came across Rachel Sklar's latest: Obama's Revenge: New Yorker Reporter Banned From Press Plane For Overseas Trip So Ryan Lizza who wrote (no drawing) a 15,000 word flattering piece on Barack Obama is now banned? Really? Is that how it works? Sklar takes it up a notch: Or maybe, like... [FishBowlLA]

Caption Contest: O'Reilly & Geraldo Take In A Ballgame - Posted May 21, 2007
Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera at Friday night's Yankees-Mets game at Shea Stadium Riff away: EARLIER: Caption Contest: Lindsay Lohan and Martha... [FishBowlNY]