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"9 @ 9": Laura, Jenna & Leno - Posted 2 days, 19 hours ago
NBC's Jay Leno adjusted his "10 @ 10" segment for Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager last night-- the former First Lady was in Texas so Leno called the Q&A "9 @ 9." One of the new "Today" show correspondent's questions: "Mom, since you moved home to Texas have you received... [FishBowlDC]

Comcast, GE Close To Deal On NBCU|WaPo Newsroom Fight|Time Inc.'s Vivek Shah Departs|Gannett's New Guidelines|Business Press Struggles|Jay Leno - Posted November 2, 2009
TVNewser: Comcast is coming close to closing its deal with General Electric over NBC Universal. An announcement might come as soon as this week. FishbowlDC: Rumble in the Washington Post newsroom: Henry Allen punched Manuel Roig-Franzia in the face last night. PaidContent: Time Inc.'s Vivek Shah is leaving the company after 15 years. Editor... [FishBowlNY]

Comcast Getting Closer to NBCU Deal - Posted November 2, 2009
The NY Times reports that Comcast is getting closer to a deal with GE for control of NBC Universal. According to individuals that have been briefed on the discussions, the deal could be reached as early as next week: After a series of meetings last week, the two companies reached a... [TVNewser]

Leno's "10 @ 10": Gregory Pinch Hits for BriWi - Posted October 29, 2009
Brian Willaims was lined up to do Jay Leno's "10 @ 10" last night. The "Nightly News" anchor is reporting from Afghanistan this week and "because of late breaking news" could not join the show. Luckily, "Meet the Press" anchor David Gregory was able to step in. Should be a no-brainer because... [FishBowlDC]

Former Letterman Writer Reveals Late Night's Dirty Secret: No Women Writers - Posted October 27, 2009
Today's Vanity Fair article by former "Late Night with David Letterman" writer Nell Scovell starts out with some pretty pitiful statistics: "At this moment, there are more females serving on the United States Supreme Court than there are writing for "Late Show with David Letterman," "The Jay Leno Show," and "The Tonight... [FishBowlNY]

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

Tonight's "Ten @ Ten" Starring... - Posted October 19, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama. "The Jay Leno Show" will be joined by the First Lady via satellite tonight for "10 @ 10," Leno's ten rapid fire questions. Other DC-ers to have participated in the "10 @ 10" include Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. John McCain, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and TV newser Chris... [FishBowlDC]

Tonight's "Ten @ Ten" Starring... - Posted October 19, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama. "The Jay Leno Show" will be joined by the First Lady via satellite Friday for "10 @ 10," Leno's ten rapid fire questions. Other DC-ers to have participated in the "10 @ 10" include Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. John McCain, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and TV newser Chris... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.07.09 - Posted October 7, 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. Yesterday's featured desk was Christina Bellantoni's new office at TPM. Ken Hanner is the only FBDC reader to guess it correctly. Today we have Uncle... [FishBowlDC]

Covering Comcast/NBCU - Posted October 1, 2009
While most of the TV news coverage on the Comcast/NBCU deal was reported on CNBC, Fox Business mentioned it throughout the day as well, including on "Happy Hour" with Cody Willard asking, "Why does an industrial company want to own a broadcast network and a bunch of news stations at all... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.23.09 - Posted September 23, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Ana Marie Cox! (Mike Allen apparently got a record number of hat tips for this Playbook bday shout-out.) What know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Afternoon Viewing List 09.22.09 - Posted September 22, 2009
Your must-see clips of the day... First, via Politico, a montage of Tom DeLay dancing clips from last night's debut on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," where he earned a modest score of 16, placing 4th. Next up... Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) made an appearance on Jay Leno last night. Leno asked if... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Interviews: Fact or Fiction? - Posted September 14, 2009
NYT's Adam Nagourney is reporting that President Obama may do back-to-back (to-back) interviews on the Sunday shows: White House officials said that while nothing is certain - schedules are still be worked out and all that - they are looking to land Mr. Obama to back-to-back appearances on "This Week" with George... [FishBowlDC]

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]

Time: Jay Leno Is The Future Of TV - Posted September 3, 2009
If you can't wait for Jay Leno to change the face of primetime television when "The Jay Leno Show" debuts on September 14, Time magazine has you covered. This week's cover story is about the talk show host, his new show and the future of television and NBC. Leno is the future... [FishBowlNY]

'The Only Thing Different in Late Night' - Posted August 26, 2009
ABC News has begun a new promotional campaign for "Nightline." The spot which ran at the end of the program last night, will begin appearing on national cable channels over the next two weeks. The campaign takes aim at the competition with the tagline, "The only thing different in late night."... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.20.09 - Posted August 20, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cMoment of Zen - Why Do They Call You Wolf?www.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealthcare Protests 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. Above,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.17.09 - Posted August 17, 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. Catching up on the Morning Reading List after a week out sick... Belated Happy Birthdays to Nora McAlvanah, Kelley McCormick and Sol Levine who celebrated... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.06.09 - Posted August 6, 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 Thursday morning... TV | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | NEWS NOTES | IN MEMORIAM | JOBS TV Bloomberg will... [FishBowlDC]

More On Ben Silverman's New Project - Posted July 28, 2009
Embedded video from CNNMoney.com Video Yesterday, IAC announced that NBC Universal co-chair Ben Silverman was leaving the network to launch a new venture for Barry Diller's media company. Silverman's two-year stint at NBCU has been fraught with speculation of his inevitable exit thanks to expensive flops like "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Knight... [FishBowlNY]

Late Night Race Tightens, Nightline Finishes #2 in A18-49 - Posted June 18, 2009
The late-night race is tightening, as just 36,000 Total Viewers separated the three programs last week. NBC's Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien finished first in all categories, followed by CBS' Late Show with David Letterman and ABC's Nightline. Nightline finished 2nd in the A18-49 demo, but a close third in the... [TVNewser]

David Westin On 'The New Normal'...In Life and on TV: "I Don't Take Any Pleasure In Seeing Any Competitor Do Badly" - Posted June 11, 2009
Alissa Krinsky TVNewser Contributor Starting Monday, ABC News will begin a multi-platform, division-wide series, The New Normal. Broadcast on TV and radio and on ABCNews.com over seven days, Normal will focus on what happens after the recession eases. ABC News President David Westin talks with TVNewser about the series. Normal, says Westin, will be... [TVNewser]

On The Menu: Thrillist CEO Lerer Talks About Success In A Bad Economy - Posted June 1, 2009
The Morning Media Menu podcast today features Ben Lerer, CEO of Thrillist. He spoke with Steve Krakauer and Rebecca Fox about how the email newsletter geared towards guys has expanded its reach -- it now covers a dozen markets -- despite the economy. Lerer, who will be a speaker at Mediabistro Circus... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 06.01.09 - Posted June 1, 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. Catching up on birthdays... Happy Birthday to Pete Seat, CBS' Frank Thorp. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... TV | MAGAZINES |... [FishBowlDC]

Nightline Finishes #2 in Late Night For Season; First Time in Six Years - Posted May 29, 2009
As NBC prepares for tonight's late night change up - Jay Leno's final "Tonight Show" - the folks at ABC are celebrating a second place finish for the 2008-09 season (using the prime time TV calendar). For the first time in six seasons, "Nightline" is the #2 show in late night... [TVNewser]

Tonight is Jay Leno's Last Night as the Tonight Show's Host - Posted May 29, 2009
It's been 17 years since Jay Leno took over Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. In all those 17 years Leno has personally groomed/mentored/launched exactly zero other comedians. But maybe now that he has an earlier show that will change, right? Anyway, we like Andrew Wallenstein from The Hollywood Reporter's commentary on All Things... [FishBowlLA]

What The Upfronts Mean For News, Comedy News - Posted May 20, 2009
The broadcast and cable networks are holding their Upfronts this month - most this week - hoping to get their piece of the $9 billion advertising pie. One of the most talked about stories today is the remarks from ABC's late-night host Jimmy Kimmel at ABC's upfront yesterday. A monologue that... [TVNewser]

Roberta McCain Weighs in on Rush, Olbermann - Posted May 14, 2009
Sen. John McCain's 97-year-old mother, Roberta McCain, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night. Among other topics, she shared her thoughts on Keith Olbermann and Rush Limbaugh. "I can't figure out that type of person, who really gets joy out of denigrating people," she said of Olbermann. "Thank God... [TVNewser]

Nightline In Second Place in Late Night - Posted May 7, 2009
ABC's "Nightline" came in second again last week in Total Viewers behind Jay Leno but ahead of David Letterman. Letterman edged the ABC News show in younger viewers, however. "Nightline" is up 18% compared to the same week last year while NBC's "Tonight Show" was flat and CBS' "Late Show" increased... [TVNewser]

Lunch: Barry Diller (on a Vespa!), Harvey Weinstein & Judge Judy - Posted May 6, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE Maybe it was because it finally stopped raining for five minutes, but the power-lunchers were out in force today at Michael's. There was a crowd gathering in the lounge before noon waiting for tables. Of course, most of the regulars breezed in at their appointed hours, making sure they... [FishBowlNY]

With Abdul On and Leno Out, Nightline Wins Late Night - Posted April 24, 2009
ABC's Nightline outperformed both NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Late Show with David Letterman in the Nielsen overnight metered markets last night. Nightline had a 3.7 HH rating, while Leno had a 3.1 and Letterman had a 2.7. In younger viewers (A25-54) Nightline had a 1.8 to Leno's... [TVNewser]

With New Late Shows, Letterman Still Loses to Nightline - Posted April 23, 2009
ABC's Nightline beat CBS' Late Show with David Letterman last week in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo — with the late night show back in original episodes. NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno was #1. All three shows declined week-to-week in the demo, with only Nightline down in Total Viewers. Show Network A25-54 Total... [TVNewser]

Why NBC's "Must-See TV" is Now in News - Posted April 16, 2009
Media Life Magazine's Toni Fitzgerald writes about the "fall" to 4th of NBC's primetime over the last five years — and the "saving grace" of its news programs and Jay Leno: What's remarkable about NBC's daypart supremacy is that the network has not lost any ground since its primetime lineup began slipping.... [TVNewser]

Leno Wins Big With Obama, But Nightline Beats Letterman - Posted March 26, 2009
With the strong ratings Thursday night for President Barack Obama's appearance on NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC won the late night week big last week. But ABC's Nightline topped CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. It was the 11th consecutive week Nightline... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.24.09 - Posted March 24, 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. Its day 64 covering the Obama administration and week eight for us. Happy Birthday to Mary Ann "The Sleuth" Akers (Playbook). What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted March 23, 2009
What we almost missed today... Coming off a visit from President Obama last week, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to stop by "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" tomorrow. Fox Business Network filed a lawsuit against the SEC this afternoon for "a failure to respond to a FOIA... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 20, 2009
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems: Responding to questions on the Congressional Budget Office's release of new numbers this morning on the trillion-gazillion-bajillion-sized deficit and its potential growth in the coming years, Robert Gibbs said it'd be "hard to predict seven to ten years into the future" but added that the president is... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Scores for Leno - Posted March 20, 2009
President Barack Obama's stint on the Tonight Show last night helped give Jay Leno his fourth most-watched show in his 16 years as host. The show averaged an 11.2 metered-market household rating at 11:35pm, according to Nielsen. It trailed Leno's debut and the shows that aired after the finales of "Cheers" and... [TVNewser]

Excerpts of President Obama's Appearance on Tonight Show - Posted March 20, 2009
Last night's Tonight Show with Jay Leno, featuring a historic appearance by President Barack Obama, as you've heard, was the biggest Tonight rating in four years (since the special tribute to Johnny Carson) and matched its highest number in 11 years, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Here are some excerpts: THE PRESIDENT: You... [FishBowlDC]

Olbermann Talks Rush, AIG on Leno - Posted March 19, 2009
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was a guest last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The majority of the interview revolved around the financial crisis — AIG and Bernie Madoff. Leno asked Olbermann about Rush Limbaugh's support of the AIG execs keeping the bonuses. "You can look at some of the things... [TVNewser]

Olbermann Gets Real Time (Alone) With Maher - Posted March 17, 2009
Those looking for potential fireworks when MSNBC's Keith Olbermann is a guest Friday on Real Time with Bill Maher may be disappointed. TVNewser has learned Olbermann's segment will be the second interview, and he will not appear on the panel which this week is made up of Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders,... [TVNewser]

Prez Obama to Appear on "Tonight Show" on Thursday - Posted March 16, 2009
According to the NYT, President Barack Obama will be a guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this Thursday. We're guessing this will be like the Clinton/Obama debate at the Kodak Theatre last year, where everyone who was anyone suddenly cared about the democratic process and was on the phone to... [FishBowlLA]

The Ticker: Maddow, Martin, Friel... - Posted March 9, 2009
> Variety's Ted Johnson profiles MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and some observations about the way MSNBC is using the host. "She guested on Jay Leno and visited the ladies at 'The View,' he writes, and, "was the first analyst...called upon for reaction [after Obama's address] — a plum position that in the... [TVNewser]

Maddow: "I'm More of a Quiet Angry" - Posted March 4, 2009
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow was back on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night. She made her first Tonight Show appearance in October. "I enjoy your show because you don't yell and scream," said Leno. "When I watch a lot of the cable shows about politics, it's like people screaming all the... [TVNewser]

Nightline Tops Late Show Last Week - Posted February 27, 2009
ABC's Nightline topped CBS' Late Show with David Letterman last week in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Compared to the same week last year, Nightline grew 24% in Total Viewers and 11% in the demo. It also continues to close the gap with NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (which... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: 02.11.09 - Posted February 11, 2009
From FishbowlNY... Today on the Menu: Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show. Also, will the Guild actually press charges against Jay Leno for penning his own material during last year's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu: February 11 - Posted February 11, 2009
Today on the Menu: Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show. Also, will the Guild actually press charges against Jay Leno for penning his own material during last year's... [FishBowlNY]

Gregory "Working Like Hell" To Live Up Russert Legacy - Posted February 2, 2009
Meet the Press moderator David Gregory has made TVWeek's "12 to Watch in 2009" list...the only tvnewser to do so. "For someone like me who loves to cover politics, who loves to cover Washington and cover the world, there couldn't be a more exciting time," Mr. Gregory said of the start of... [TVNewser]

Kimmel Moving to Nightline's Slot? Not So Fast - Posted January 28, 2009
The New York Times' Bill Carter brings up the idea of Jimmy Kimmel moving up a half-hour into Nightline's slot. However in the article, Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney-ABC Television Group, "denied there was any plan for action in the short or long term, saying that no change in status... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FBN, CNBC, CNN... - Posted January 21, 2009
> Mediapost reports that BrandIndex, which tracks consumer perception of brands, finds Fox Business Network (and not "Fox Business Channel," as they write) to be the 15th-largest gainer of all brands. Four other TV networks, including CNN, were in the top 25. > CNBC's Jim Cramer gives his "State of... [TVNewser]

Franken and Davis on Letterman - Posted January 6, 2009
The internets are being flooded with old film clips of new Senator-to-be-soon-elect Al Franken. This one we really like because it reminds us how much has changed in late night television. Now it's all promo tours after promo tours. Franken and his then partner Tom Davis, were going to be working... [FishBowlLA]

Nightline Edges Letterman - Posted December 18, 2008
ABC's Nightline finished ahead of CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in the A25-54 demo last week. The ABC News show tied Letterman in Total Viewers. It is the third week in a row ABC has topped CBS. Nightline is up 13% in Total Viewers and 5% in the demo year-to-year.... [TVNewser]

NBC's Leno Memo to Affiliates - Posted December 15, 2008
Last week when Jay Leno announced he was heading to prime time, he talked about how NBC had done research on behalf of the idea. TVNewser has obtained some of that research. It was sent to NBC affiliates to, as one NBC exec puts it, "arm your staffs with over the... [TVNewser]

Nightline EP Relieved by Leno News - Posted December 10, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter's Paul J. Gough talks with Nightline EP James Goldston about the renewed outlook for the show, now that Jay Leno is staying with NBC. "I don't think we viewed what was going on as an existential threat. It's been an incredibly busy election, then the economic crisis and then... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: mediabistro.com Launches Audio Podcast - Posted December 9, 2008
Want to listen to our news instead of read it? Starting today mediabistro.com is launching The Morning Media Menu an audio podcast based around the our Morning Newsfeed and the mediabistro.com blog network. The online radio show, which will be hosted by myself and TVNewser's Steve Krakauer along... [FishBowlNY]

Jay Leno On ABC Rumor: "That Was Started By a Disgruntled Employee — Me" - Posted December 9, 2008
It's official. Jay Leno stays at NBC and gets a prime time slot — 10pmET/PT — most likely to be called "The Jay Leno Show." In a news conference, carried on MSNBC, Leno said the show will be similar to the Tonight Show with "the monologue and news" and "man on the... [TVNewser]

New Jay Leno Show Naming Contest - Posted December 9, 2008
Jay Leno is 'retiring' from the "Tonight Show" that airs at 11:35 at night and developing a new show to air at 10:00 on NBC. Since "ER" is already in its final season, "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Lipstick Jungle," that had that time slot have already been canceled. So is... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Media Menu: December 9 - Posted December 9, 2008
Starting today, mediabistro.com is launching a new audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network, including TVNewser. The Morning Media Menu is broadcast live each morning, Monday-Friday at 9amET, on BlogTalkRadio.com (blogtalkradio.com/mediabistro). I'll be hosting the show along with FishbowlNY's Glynnis MacNicol, with special guests appearing periodically. Today's podcast... [TVNewser]

Nightline Saved By Leno's Move to Primetime? - Posted December 8, 2008
If tonight's news proves true — that Jay Leno will stay with NBC and move to a prime time slot — new life has just been breathed into the once-left-for-dead Nightline. The increasingly successful news show has been in jeopardy for months with the threat of Jay Leno leaving NBC and bringing... [TVNewser]

Williams on Gregory Speculation: "On the Lives of My Wife and Two Children, I Have No Idea" - Posted December 5, 2008
As he was getting a new EP in New York, Brian Williams was in LA appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It didn't take Jay long to ask Williams about the big TV news story of the week: Leno:Now, I got to ask you, the speculation that David Gregory... [TVNewser]

The Morning Ticker: Amanpour, Dobbs, Mitchell... - Posted December 3, 2008
> Christiane Amanpour appears on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote tomorrow's special airing at 9pmET/PT on global genocide. Amanpour will also take questions on the issue on CNN.com Live tomorrow at 1pmET. > CNN's Lou Dobbs has picked up another radio station for his daily show. WOR... [TVNewser]

"A One Way Ticket to New York" for FBN's Cody Willard - Posted December 2, 2008
Happy Hour anchor Cody Willard talked about the not-so-happy times in the American economy with Jay Leno last night on the Tonight Show.... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: (P.M. Edition): Williard, Cooper, Overshare... - Posted December 1, 2008
> Fox Business Network's Cody Willard makes an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. > 18.6 million people watched CNN's Anderson Cooper race (to put it kindly) Olympian Michael Phelps in the pool on 60 Minutes last night. The segment helped put 60 in Nielsen's top 10 for... [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]

Cooper Talks Holograms, Housewives and Heroes on Leno - Posted November 14, 2008
CNN's Anderson Cooper appeared on NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night, and the appearance allowed him yet another opportunity to talk about new favorite show, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Cooper joked that he's having trouble adjusting to life after the election. "I refuse to believe it's over," he said. Leno... [TVNewser]

Nightline Wins Big Over Leno, Letterman - Posted November 13, 2008
Thanks to huge numbers on Election Night, ABC's Nightline beat NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno and CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. It was the first time the program beat both shows (when they were in first-run programming) in both categories since... [TVNewser]

Carl Cameron Talks...And So Does "Martin Eisenstadt" - Posted November 12, 2008
Today FNC's Carl Cameron opened up about his reporting on Gov. Sarah Palin from "unnamed sources." The story first came to light the day after the election, and has itself made news ever since — including on-air discussions among his own colleagues. Cameron tells Chicago Tribune columnist Phil Rosenthal, "The people who... [TVNewser]

The First Post-Election Interview with John McCain Goes To... - Posted November 7, 2008
...Jay Leno. That's right. Leno will interview Sen. John McCain next Tuesday on The Tonight Show, in honor of Veterans Day. This will be McCain's first interview since his defeat last Tuesday. Since the show tapes earlier in the evening, expect to see clips on the cable networks before the airing... [TVNewser]

David Gregory on Sarah Palin and Jimmy Choo - Posted October 28, 2008
NBC/MSNBC's David Gregory is on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in a few minutes. Leno asks Gregory about the apparent rift between the McCain and Palin camps. ... [TVNewser]

First Ever "Dual" Obama-Clinton Interview Scores for ABC - Posted October 21, 2008
Billed as "their first dual interview ever," Cynthia McFadden's campaign trail chat with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton lifted ABC's Nightline last night. The interview tied the Late Show with David Letterman and pulled ahead of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in metered markets. CBS - Letterman 3.4... [TVNewser]

Nightline's Highest Viewership Since Relaunch - Posted October 5, 2008
For the fifth straight week, ABC's Nightline beat CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Last week it was a bigger milestone for Nightline — the program saw its highest total viewership since the relaunch in November 2005. Both networks grew week-to-week in both... [TVNewser]

Nightline Tops Letterman For Third Straight Week - Posted September 22, 2008
ABC's "Nightline" outperformed CBS's Late Show with David Letterman among Total Viewers and the A5-54 demo for the third week in a row during the week of September 8. Helped by strong numbers on Thursday and Friday for the interview with Gov. Sarah Palin, "Nightline" continues to increase during the third quarter... [TVNewser]

World News, Nightline Strong With Palin - Posted September 12, 2008
The first part of Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin gave World News some of its best ratings in months, while it boosted Nightline over both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. According to Nielsen fast affiliate data, World News averaged 9.732 million Total... [TVNewser]

Nightline Tops Letterman During RNC - Posted September 11, 2008
For the week of September 1, ABC's "Nightline" outperformed CBS's Late Show with David Letterman among Total Viewers and the A5-54 demo. This marks "Nightline's" eighteenth victory (plus one tie) over Letterman in the demo and the thirteenth victory (plus two ties) over Letterman among Total Viewers. "Nightline" also continues... [TVNewser]

Nightline Tops Letterman During DNC - Posted September 7, 2008
For the seventeenth week this season, ABC's Nightline outperformed CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in the A25-54 demo and for the twelfth time in Total Viewers. The wins are for the week of Aug. 25, during coverage from the DNC. Nightline grew week-to-week, as did Letterman. Year-to-year, Nightline is up 8%... [TVNewser]

Study on Late-Night Humor Omits Some Comedians - Posted August 24, 2008
Center for Media and Public Affairs did a study on late-night political jokes. LAT's Top of the Ticket Reports: The study covered all jokes between Jan. 1 and July 31 in late-night monologues by Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Apparently, Jimmy Kimmel was not deemed funny... [FishBowlLA]

Another Strong Week for Nightline - Posted August 14, 2008
ABC's Nightline again topped CBS' Late Show with David Letterman last week. The ABC News program beat Letterman in the A25-54 demo but lost in Total Viewers. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno came in first in both measurements. This is the fifth week in a row Nightline has either beaten... [TVNewser]

Nightline Ties Letterman in Demo - Posted August 7, 2008
After three weeks in a row in front, ABC's Nightline tied CBS' Late Show with David Letterman in the A25-54 demo last week and lost the lead in Total Viewers. Week-to-week, both programs saw drops in the demo, while just ABC declined in Total Viewers. NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno remained in... [TVNewser]

How the Cablers Have Covered (or Not Covered) the Edwards Story - Posted August 4, 2008
Since the John Edwards National Enquirer story broke more than a week ago, the cablers have largely ignored it. There are various theories as to why that's the case. But as time goes on, producers are finding creative ways to work the story in. Fox News Channel has covered the story the most,... [TVNewser]

ABC NY Staffers Make Way For Nightline - Posted August 4, 2008
Despite a looming Jay Leno, Nightline is increasing its real estate at ABC News' New York headquarters. Tipsters tell TVNewser many formerly DC-based Nightline staffers have taken up the part of the 7th floor of 147 Columbus Ave. building the show didn't already occupy. Nightline will increase its footprint in office... [TVNewser]

Matthews: "I'm A Frickin' American, I Do Have A Reaction To Things" - Posted July 22, 2008
The Huffington Post highlights Chris Matthews' appearance on The Tonight Show last night, where he responded to his now-famous thrill comment (revisited today thanks to John McCain). The MSNBC anchor, in town for the TCA panel, defended the comment: I'd rather be honest and say what I feel than sit there like some... [TVNewser]

KFI and KTLK Sitting in a Tree... - Posted July 22, 2008
We had a little FBLA blogger meeting last night and one of the things that came up is that we really don't do enough items about radio in LA. So here goes: KFI the conservative talk station with Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura share the same floor as KTLK - LA's Air... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 07.22.08 - Posted July 22, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Where can you find the above slippers? Let us know. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media... [FishBowlDC]

Final Tonight Show with Jay Leno Set For May 29 - Posted July 21, 2008
From the TCA press tour and the NBC Q&A...the Associated Press reports the final Tonight Show with Jay Leno will be Friday, May 29, 2009 and Conan O'Brien will start the following Monday, June 1. NBC is angling to keep Leno with the network but the late-night king has indicated he's ready... [TVNewser]

Date Announced for Leno Leave - Posted July 21, 2008
From TVNewsday: Jay Leno's last show will be Friday, May 29, and Conan O'Brien will start the following Monday, June 1, NBC executives told a Television Critics Association meeting Monday. And our sources tell us that O'Brien will be moving to LA early next year. Since it was also announced that Late Night... [FishBowlLA]

Don't Say Goodnight to Nightline, Just Yet - Posted July 21, 2008
B&C's Ben Grossman says all the talk about the uncertain future of Nightline gives ABC News time to plan. The talk centers around Jay Leno who could end up at ABC. There is also talk that Leno could be presented a deal that would keep him at NBC while forcing out... [TVNewser]

If Leno Goes to ABC, What Happens to Nightline? - Posted July 16, 2008
TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio, and other Hollywood press types, cornered ABC's entertainment chief Stephen McPherson today after his TCA appearance. The press corps wanted to know if ABC had plans for Jay Leno, should he leave NBC when Conan O'Brien takes over The Tonight Show next year. And if he does... [TVNewser]

Nightline 's Late Night Growth - Posted July 11, 2008
ABC's Nightline finished second in the ratings last week in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Nightline posted its highest delivery in both categories since the week of May 19th, and week to week, Nightline increased among Total Viewers (up 3%) and A25-54 (up 8%). Nightline was up 7% compared... [TVNewser]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted April 25, 2008
Last Laugh: It's been argued that Jimmy Fallon would be nothing without Tina Fey. We'll get a chance to find out when he takes over for Conan O'Brien after Conan succeeds Jay Leno next month year. Side Show Freaks: Carla Hall turns her attention to Pellicano's co-defendants "the disgraced cop, the... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted February 15, 2008
What's The Hottest Thing In Hollywood? A octogenarian. Tina Daunt focuses her column today on Norman Lear, 81, who is inspiring the under-30 set to vote in record numbers. Daunt mentions a party he threw at the Beverly Hills Post Office last year. We feel pretty cool because we were there.... [FishBowlLA]

WGA 07 Strike News - Posted December 19, 2007
The WGA won't issue a waiver for the Golden Globes, causing much gnashing of crooked, stained teeth at the Hollywood Foreign Press offices. The Guild has also denied the Academy from using clips from films and past Oscars during this year's shows, which should make the AMPTP tremble, because there's... [FishBowlLA]

Who's A WGA Strike Winner? Gimme An E! - Posted November 5, 2007
Well, we guess there's a benefit to putting all your eggs in Kim Kardashian's ass after all. As the writers' strike simmers, the network that boasts virtually no writers (nope, that 11-year-old on a stripper pole thing was not scripted), is expected to get a few more viewers, or so says... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted October 15, 2007
Kicking And Screaming: Reporter Meg James writes "three people familiar with the situation," told her that Jay Leno doesn't want to leave when his Tonight Show contract expires in 2009. Our solution: Put the job offer in one of those brief cases, and make Leno and Conan O'Brien compete for it... [FishBowlLA]

Jimmy Fallon: Heir To Conan's Late Night Throne? - Posted February 23, 2007
In a move that is sure to thrill Carson Daly, ex-Saturday Night Live star Jimmy Fallon is close to signing a long-term development deal with NBC that could eventually place Fallon in Conan O'Brien's 12:30AM seat. Daly, this week celebrating his fifth year as host of Last Call — the underrated show... [FishBowlNY]

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