Jon Klein

CNN's Jon Klein to Staff: We Refuse to do the Things that Might Get us a Quick Number or Cater to the Extremes that Would Alienate our Core Viewers - Posted October 27, 2009
On a day when a host of stories are headlining CNN's fourth place finish in prime time demo for the month, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein spent a few minutes of his morning editorial phone call to reassure the troops. "We are the lucky ones," he concludes, in a transcript of the... [TVNewser]

CNN's Jon Klein to Staff: We Refuse to do the Things that Might Get us a Quick Number or Cater to the Extremes that Would Alienate our Core Viewers - Posted October 27, 2009
On a day when a host of stories are headlining CNN's fourth place finish in prime time demo for the month, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein spent a few minutes of his morning editorial phone call to reassure the troops. "We are the lucky ones," he concludes, in a transcript of the... [TVNewser]

CNN Unveils New Site - Posted October 23, 2009
The CNN talent and brass turned out for a TV-style debut of the new CNN.com last night at the One Time Warner Center in NYC. Some guests were greeted as they arrived by anchor Campbell Brown and "American Morning" anchor John Roberts, "Newsroom" anchor Kyra Phillips, and correspondent Deborah Feyerick all came... [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]

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]

Deborah Norville: 'I Don't Think Anybody Tunes in to a Broadcast Because it's a Chick Anchoring It or a Guy Anchoring It' - Posted October 15, 2009
We headed out to Michael's last night for a party for Deborah Norville's new book "The Power of Respect." In the room, "60 Minutes" EP Jeff Fager, "48 Hours" EP Susan Zirinsky, CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and correspondent Alina Cho and other tvnewers. Even Wonder Woman... [TVNewser]

That Must Have Been an Interesting Lunch - Posted October 14, 2009
•NY Post sighting Tuesday afternoon: "FOX News chief Roger Ailes at a prominent table at Michael's for lunch with his CNN counterpart, Jon Klein . . ."... [TVNewser]

Party For Joy. Walters, Whoopi and More Gather at the Oak Room - Posted September 24, 2009
"The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Barabara Walters celebrate Behar's new HLN show at the Plaza Hotel last night. The famed Oak Room at New York's Plaza Hotel was the setting for a party last night to celebrate the launch of HLN's "The Joy Behar Show", premiering Tuesday at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]

Barbara Walters Given Lifetime Achievement at News and Doc Emmys - Posted September 22, 2009
Marc Bryan-Brown PhotographyTVNewsers flocked to Lincoln Center last night for the 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. In addition to the competitive awards, Barbara Walters was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. A tribute to Walters came first from Katie Couric. Then ABC News President David Westin presented the award. "Barbara... [TVNewser]

Barbara Walters Given Lifetime Achievement at News and Doc Emmys - Posted September 22, 2009
Marc Bryan-Brown PhotographyTVNewsers flocked to Lincoln Center last night for the 30th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. In addition to the competitive awards, Barbara Walters was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. A tribute to Walters came first from Katie Couric. Then ABC News President David Westin presented the award. "Barbara... [TVNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb." The new... [TVNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb." The new... [TVNewser]

CNN Avoids Booking Talk Radio Hosts|Playboy and Maxim Go Well Together|MTV Reveals Revamped Schedule|Portfolio.com Returns|Conn. Paper's Publisher Emerges From Ch. 11 - Posted August 12, 2009
TVNewser: CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein yesterday asked his show producers to stop booking talk radio hosts on their shows, calling their views "all too predictable." PaidContent: Can Playboy and Maxim survive if they're combined? Hollywood Reporter: A look at the revamped MTV and its upcoming show schedule, which includes the network's first single-camera... [FishBowlNY]

CNN Avoids Booking Talk Radio Hosts|Playboy and Maxim Go Well Together|MTV Reveals Revamped Schedule|Portfolio.com Returns|Conn. Paper's Publisher Emerges From Ch. 11 - Posted August 12, 2009
TVNewser: CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein yesterday asked his show producers to stop booking talk radio hosts on their shows, calling their views "all too predictable." PaidContent: Can Playboy and Maxim survive if they're combined? Hollywood Reporter: A look at the revamped MTV and its upcoming show schedule, which includes the network's first single-camera... [FishBowlNY]

The Ticker: Brad Pitt, Jon Klein, Regis on Fast Money - Posted August 12, 2009
> The "Today" show has an exclusive interview with Brad Pitt this week. Ann Curry conducted the interview in New Orleans that's scheduled to air Thursday, August 13th. > We recently posted an exclusive story about CNN President Jon Klein asking producers to avoid booking radio hosts. Well, this morning,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Brad Pitt, Jon Klein, Regis on Fast Money - Posted August 12, 2009
> The "Today" show has an exclusive interview with Brad Pitt this week. Ann Curry conducted the interview in New Orleans that's scheduled to air Thursday, August 13th. > We recently posted an exclusive story about CNN President Jon Klein asking producers to avoid booking radio hosts. Well, this morning,... [TVNewser]

No More Talk Radio Hosts on CNN? - Posted August 11, 2009
Exclusive: TVNewser has learned, and a CNN spokesperson confirms, that in his morning editorial meeting today, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein asked his show producers to avoid booking talk radio hosts. "Complex issues require world class reporting," Klein is quoted as saying, adding that talk radio hosts too often add to the... [TVNewser]

No More Talk Radio Hosts on CNN? - Posted August 11, 2009
Exclusive: TVNewser has learned, and a CNN spokesperson confirms, that in his morning editorial meeting today, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein asked his show producers to avoid booking talk radio hosts. "Complex issues require world class reporting," Klein is quoted as saying, adding that talk radio hosts too often add to the... [TVNewser]

What's Dobbs' Standing at CNN? - Posted August 3, 2009
The AP recap of the Lou Dobbs controversy surrounding the "birther" movement asks the simple question many of you have asked: "How does Lou Dobbs keep his job?" As we were first to report, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent a memo to the Dobbs staff addressing the "birthers" coverage, writing "It seems... [TVNewser]

CNN's Jon Klein Plays Defense at TCA - Posted July 29, 2009
This week at the Television Critics Association press tour, CNN President Jon Klein had to defend his network after two weeks in the public eye following Lou Dobbs' coverage of the "birthers" movement. During a three-hour panel Klein continued touting CNN's claim to the biggest "reach" of any network, thanks... [TVNewser]

CNN's Jon Klein Plays Defense at TCA - Posted July 29, 2009
This week at the Television Critics Association press tour, CNN President Jon Klein had to defend his network after two weeks in the public eye following Lou Dobbs' coverage of the "birthers" movement. During a three-hour panel Klein continued touting CNN's claim to the biggest "reach" of any network, thanks... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein on Birthers: "It Seems This Story is Dead" - Posted July 24, 2009
TVNewser has learned CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent an email to a handful of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" staffers last night regarding the coverage of the so-called birthers and the validity of Pres. Obama's birth in the U.S. In part, Klein writes, "It seems this story is dead- because anyone who still is... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein on Birthers: "It Seems This Story is Dead" - Posted July 24, 2009
TVNewser has learned CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent an email to a handful of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" staffers last night regarding the coverage of the so-called birthers and the validity of Pres. Obama's birth in the U.S. In part, Klein writes, "It seems this story is dead- because anyone who still is... [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]

A Look At The Future Of Investigative Reporting, Just In Time For IRE Conference - Posted June 10, 2009
TVNewser contributor Alissa Krinsky's timing sure is good. She has a piece up on the future of investigative journalism just in time for the Investigative Reporters and Editors conference this weekend, held this year in Baltimore. Krinsky also interviews Aram Roston, who was formerly with NBC based in DC and who now... [FishBowlDC]

Middle of the Road and Back of the Pack for CNN in Prime - Posted May 31, 2009
Politico's Michael Calderone gets ahead of Monday's May ratings release with an in-depth story on CNN's prime time ratings woes. Since Obama took office, CNN's prime-time audience has dropped sharply, raising doubts about whether the network's middle-of-the-road strategy can be effective against more opinionated programming on Fox News and MSNBC. CNN/U.S. president Jon... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.28.09 - Posted April 28, 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. It is day 99 covering the Obama administration and week 13 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Celebrating The "Superior Species" - Posted April 27, 2009
Meredith Vieira is a BFOM: a "Big Fan of Matrix." The Today show anchor not only emceed this year's Matrix Awards, honoring extraordinary achievements by women in the communications industry, she is also a past winner. "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling," Vieira told TVNewser... [TVNewser]

CNN's Prime Time Woes: "Klein's Got to Make it Sexy" - Posted April 27, 2009
The April cable ratings month ended last night, and later today we'll get the final numbers for Friday which will determine whether CNN will finish fourth in prime time (8-11pm) in the ad-friendly A25-54 demo. But it's looking that way. The NYTimes' Bill Carter sets the table for the news in today's... [TVNewser]

Klein / Griffin Verbal Battle As CNN Cedes Second Place in Prime to MSNBC - Posted March 27, 2009
Here is the AP story we mentioned earlier today on the cable news ratings picture. David Bauder begins with: CNN is poised to finish March third in the prime-time weeknight ratings behind Fox News Channel and MSNBC, the first time this has ever happened for the channel that pioneered the cable news... [TVNewser]

Klein / Griffin Verbal Battle As CNN Cedes Second Place in Prime to MSNBC - Posted March 27, 2009
Here is the AP story we mentioned earlier today on the cable news ratings picture. David Bauder begins with: CNN is poised to finish March third in the prime-time weeknight ratings behind Fox News Channel and MSNBC, the first time this has ever happened for the channel that pioneered the cable news... [TVNewser]

CNN's Klein Jokes About Ailes, Talks "Food Fight Du Jour" - Posted March 26, 2009
CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein appeared on a Kalb Report panel at the National Press Club on Monday in a lengthy Q&A about the state of the media. A full transcript can be found here. Politico's Anne Schroeder Mullins writes about the first question from Marvin Kalb to Klein, about the "single most... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.25.09 - Posted March 25, 2009
h/t Shenanigans 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 65 covering the Obama administration and week eight for us. Happy Birthday to TVNewser's Steve Krakauer! What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]

Interest in Journalism Not "In Crisis," Business Model May Be - Posted March 24, 2009
Four of journalism's most influential executives- AP President Tom Curley, NPR President Vivian Schiller, CNN President Jon Klein and Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibarguen- joined panel host Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club last night to discuss "Journalism in Crisis." The good news is they say the public's interest in news... [FishBowlDC]

The Doctor Is Not In - Posted March 5, 2009
CNN U.S. President Jon Klein confirms tonight that Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the cable network's chief medical correspondent, has withdrawn his name from President Obama's consideration for next surgeon general. Klein says the decision was made "in order to continue devoting time to his medical career and of course his work at CNN."... [FishBowlDC]

The Doctor Is Not In - Posted March 5, 2009
CNN U.S. President Jon Klein confirms tonight that Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the cable network's chief medical correspondent, has withdrawn his name from President Obama's consideration for next surgeon general. Klein says the decision was made "in order to continue devoting time to his medical career and of course his work at CNN."... [FishBowlDC]

The Doctor Is Not In - Posted March 5, 2009
CNN U.S. President Jon Klein confirms tonight that Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the cable network's chief medical correspondent, has withdrawn his name from President Obama's consideration for next surgeon general. Klein says the decision was made "in order to continue devoting time to his medical career and of course his work at CNN."... [FishBowlDC]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

2008 Ratings: CNN Wins Demo At 5pm and 10pmET - Posted December 31, 2008
CNN had averaged a higher Total Viewer and A25-54 demo rating during 2008 in prime time than any other year in its history. It also topped FNC at 5pmET (The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer) and at 10pmET (Anderson Cooper 360) in the demo. On HLN, Nancy Grace had her best ratings ever... [TVNewser]

Klein on Layoffs: "We Actually Have More People Working at CNN Than Worked Here a Year Ago" - Posted December 29, 2008
CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein reflects on 2008 in an interview with The Huffington Post's Danny Shea, and he describes why the recent "layoffs" are actually "tradeoffs." "We actually have more people working at CNN than worked here a year ago," he says. "And we continue, of course, being mindful of the economic... [TVNewser]

CNN "Redeploying" DC Bureau Correspondents, McIntyre Leaves Network - Posted December 12, 2008
CNN announced today it is "redeploying some of its Washington-based correspondents" today, making Ed Henry the senior White House correspondent, Dana Bash the senior congressional correspondent and Jessica Yellin the national political correspondent, among others. The full release is after the jump. In the release, CNN announced correspondent Chris Lawrence as new... [TVNewser]

Planet Still in Peril on CNN - Posted December 10, 2008
Within the next few days, CNN is expecting a big response from several corporations and individuals who may not be very happy with the way they are portrayed in the upcoming two-hour documentary, "Planet in Peril: Battle Lines." "I expect them to, in a perfect world, to say 'we weren't really aware... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.25.08 - Posted November 25, 2008
Good Morning Washington. What DC restaurant is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly." Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

Hughley: "I Think We're Breaking Convention" - Posted November 16, 2008
Following its premiere less than a month ago, CNN's "D.L. Hughley Breaks The News" has garnered much attention and response. After the first episode, which included a news-breaking interview with former Bush press secretary Scott McClellan, reviews were mixed. And some of the negative reaction came from the African American community. Advertising... [TVNewser]

"People Have Learned New Viewing Habits" - Posted November 10, 2008
The AP's David Bauder takes a look at the cable news landscape through the lens of an Obama White House. Frank Sesno, the former CNN Washington bureau chief and occasional on-air analyst says viewing habits shifted during the campaign. "The market has changed. I don't think this is episodic. I think... [TVNewser]

CNN's Klein on Keeping Viewers Primed - Posted November 7, 2008
While CNN had its highest viewership ever on Election Night, Fox News remains the leader in cable news, while MSNBC is in a dog fight for #2 in prime time. So, what's CNN's plan to keep the numbers up? CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, says 'It's the economy, viewers.'... [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]

Jon Klein On Holograms: "One Day All TV News Will Be Done That Way" - Posted November 5, 2008
More than 27 million people watched the three cable news channels last night between 8-11pm. CNN, Fox News and MSNBC all set viewership records as the 21-month long presidential election came to a climax. CNN was the top rated broadcast in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Last night saw CNN's... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown on the "Gamble" of Commentary Without "Punching Bag" - Posted October 21, 2008
Howard Kurtz of The Washington Post profiles CNN's Campbell Brown, who has recently become more vocal with commentary's (called "Cutting Through the Bull") during her 8pmET program. "I often feel like I'm stating the obvious," she says. "It can't just be 'Campbell Brown thinks blah blah.' It needs to be the elephant... [TVNewser]

Comedy News Network? - Posted October 16, 2008
Yes, the cable news channels have gotten funnier over the years. Sometimes it happens without even trying and sometimes they just try too hard. But a comedian getting his own cable news show? That's news. Fox News tried news-omedy with Half Hour News Hour (canceled) and keeps some overnight viewers laughing with... [TVNewser]

FBNY at the TimeWarner Politics Summit 2008 - Posted October 13, 2008
FBNY is uptown at the Time Warner Center attending day one of the two day Time Warner Political Summit. Currently we're watching Campbell Brown moderate a panel that includes Time's Rick Stengel, CNN's Jon Klein, Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter, and Politico's Jim VandeHei. Catch the play by play on... [FishBowlNY]

CNN Politics Conference: Campbell's Keynote - Posted October 13, 2008
Today's "Politics 2008" conference at Time Warner kicks off with a keynote roundtable moderated by CNN's Campbell Brown. The panel features CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, Time Magazine managing editor Richard Stengel, Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Politico's Jim Vandehei. For updated Twitter coverage from the Politics 2008 conference, click here...... [TVNewser]

Lunch: Joy Behar, Star Jones & Another Sarah Palin Doppelganger - Posted October 8, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE What recession? The joint was jumping at Michael's today. Media mavens, television types and fashionistas were still trying to digest the week's head spinning events but, in true New York style, weren't letting a worldwide tanking economy get in the way of a good time. There was plenty of... [FishBowlNY]

Election '08: Cable vs. Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
Who are the big winners during the 2008 election season — the cablers or the networks? Matea Gold writes about the debate for the Los Angeles Times. The arguments are shaped by two quoted throughout the piece, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and CBS Evening News EP (and former CNN president) Rick Kaplan.... [TVNewser]

CNN's Historic Victory on Final DNC Night - Posted September 1, 2008
CNN accomplished something on Thursday that had never happened in its more than 28 year history. The 10pmET broadcast of Sen. Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the DNC was the top rated program on all of television, beating all broadcast networks as well as cable channels. "We're thrilled with the historic... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Gustav edition): Shep, Anderson, Gibson... - Posted September 1, 2008
> FNC's Shepard Smith gets some high praise from the Kansas City Star's Aaron Barnhart. "Now that Shepard Smith is on Fox, there's really no reason to watch anything else," he writes. "Knowledge of his home state and his experience from the Katrina watch makes him the authority." > CNN's Anderson... [TVNewser]

Denver '08: We Drink CNN's Milkshake! - Posted August 27, 2008
CNN may equal politics, but the CNN Grill equals heaven. FBNY is currently inside the Grill drinking a chocolate milkshake with no plans to move, maybe ever. CNN has done a very good job of branding the convention space and the Grill (in our opinion) is the crowning glory.... [FishBowlNY]

Denver '08: We Drink CNN's Milkshake! - Posted August 27, 2008
CNN may equal politics, but the CNN Grill equals heaven. FBNY is currently inside the Grill drinking a chocolate milkshake with no plans to move, maybe ever. CNN has done a very good job of branding the convention space and the Grill (in our opinion) is the crowning glory.... [FishBowlNY]

Powerful Foursome - Posted August 26, 2008
Alright, the picture's not fantastic. But when Hilary Rosen, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, Maria Shriver and Donna Brazile (l. to r.) struck up a conversation at the entrance of the CNN Grill, a dozen or so onlookers pulled out their cameras and cameraphones. ... [TVNewser]

With CNN Expansion, Comes Job "Redefinement" - Posted August 13, 2008
Yesterday CNN announced it was expanding its domestic presence by opening bureaus in 10 U.S. cities. The press release called it a doubling of U.S. newsgathering. But when a 28-year-old company expands you can bet there will be changes to existing personnel too. And that is the case with CNN. TVNewser... [TVNewser]

With CNN Expansion, Comes Job "Redefinement" - Posted August 13, 2008
Yesterday CNN announced it was expanding its domestic presence by opening bureaus in 10 U.S. cities. The press release called it a doubling of U.S. newsgathering. But when a 28-year-old company expands you can bet there will be changes to existing personnel too. And that is the case with CNN. TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Thursday Party for Sunday Talker - Posted July 17, 2008
TVNewser hears CNN's Wolf Blitzer will be celebrating his ten-year anniversary as anchor of Late Edition tonight at Marcel's Restaurant in Washington, DC. CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein, political director Sam Feist, DC bureau chief David Bohrman and executive producer Linda Roth will all be on hand to celebrate with Wolf.... [TVNewser]

Thursday Party for Sunday Talker - Posted July 17, 2008
TVNewser hears CNN's Wolf Blitzer will be celebrating his ten-year anniversary as anchor of Late Edition tonight at Marcel's Restaurant in Washington, DC. CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein, political director Sam Feist, DC bureau chief David Bohrman and executive producer Linda Roth will all be on hand to celebrate with Wolf.... [TVNewser]

"Black in America" Packs Time Warner Center - Posted July 16, 2008
The 10th floor theater at the Time Warner Center was packed with hundreds of guests last night for a preview of CNN's new Black in America series — so much so, two overflow rooms were needed. Before the crowds watched a 30-minute preview of three upcoming specials, Time Warner chairman Dick Parsons... [TVNewser]

"Black in America" Packs Time Warner Center - Posted July 16, 2008
The 10th floor theater at the Time Warner Center was packed with hundreds of guests last night for a preview of CNN's new Black in America series — so much so, two overflow rooms were needed. Before the crowds watched a 30-minute preview of three upcoming specials, Time Warner chairman Dick Parsons... [TVNewser]

Dueling Docs Look at Presidential Candidates - Posted July 13, 2008
CNN announced it would be airing a pair of hour-long documentaries about Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama. The documentaries debut August 20 at 8pmET (McCain) and 9pmET (Obama). Correspondent John King fronts the McCain documentary, and Suzanne Malveaux Obama's. The documentaries premiere five days before CNN kicks off its coverage of the... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: Jon Klein Statement - Posted July 12, 2008
Statement from CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein: "Tony Snow was a highly respected colleague and a friend to many of us. The intelligence and warmth he brought to every conversation will be missed and the example he set of professionalism combined with humanity will be long remembered. He loved this country and its... [TVNewser]

CNN's iReport Film Festival - Posted July 11, 2008
CNN is taking their citizen journalism platform to the next level. Today the network announced the first ever iReport Film Festival which will allow iReporters to document the 2008 presidential campaigns from their own point of view. Said CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein in a press release, "We remain committed to empowering Americans... [TVNewser]

Radio/TV: Klein Is So Popular... - Posted April 17, 2008
CNN Prez Jon Klein apparently got up three times during the speeches last night to answer "urgent" calls, causing one dinner attendee to mutter to FishbowlDC: "Klein was like the B list celebrity who has himself paged by the pool so people would notice him." ... [FishBowlDC]

Klein Pats His Network On The Back - Posted February 25, 2008
An internal CNN email by CNN President Jon Klein, obtained by FishbowlDC: February 25, 2008 To: CNN U.S. Staff From: Jon Klein Re: Winning Streak In the era of instantaneous feedback, we have made a point not to obsess over minute-by-minute or daily ratings.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.06.08 - Posted February 6, 2008
Good morning Washington. Ten years ago, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Airport. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR The Ways and Means Republican Staff announced the new press team of Jim Billimoria as Communications Director and Cassie... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.20.07 - Posted December 20, 2007
Good morning Washington. On this day in 2002, Sen. Trent Lott resigned as Senate Majority Leader. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think card games are "much fun." NEWSPAPERS A reader wonders, "Where did the Washington Times Christmas tree go? It... [FishBowlDC]

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]

Bernstein Becomes a CNN Analyst - Posted December 3, 2007
From the release: Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Carl Bernstein, best known for his reporting work with Bob Woodward about the Watergate scandal, will join CNN this election season as an analyst, it was announced today by Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S. He will appear on the full line-up of CNN's broadcasts... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.07 - Posted December 2, 2007
Good morning Washington. It's Julianne Moore's birthday today, which means it's a great day, and, amazingly, it falls only one week after Freckle Pride Day. You think J-school is a waste of time. NEWSPAPERS Can you answer CQ's Political Trivia for Nov. 30? "The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies announced ... that Northwestern University's Medill School... [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]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn Resigns - Posted July 24, 2007
First on TVNewser: Paula Zahn has resigned from CNN. Zahn hosted CNN's 8pm ET program, Paula Zahn Now. The departure comes just one day after Campbell Brown signed on with CNN. TVNewser joined a conference call around this time yesterday, in which CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein introduced Brown as his... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn Resigns - Posted July 24, 2007
First on TVNewser: Paula Zahn has resigned from CNN. Zahn hosted CNN's 8pm ET program, Paula Zahn Now. The departure comes just one day after Campbell Brown signed on with CNN. TVNewser joined a conference call around this time yesterday, in which CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein introduced Brown as his... [TVNewser]

CNN's Numbers Game - Posted July 23, 2007
In this afternoon's conference call, announcing the hiring of Campbell Brown, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein once again said CNN was posting its best ratings since the Gulf War adding, "our ratings are moving exactly in the right direction." He made the same claim at the TCA press tour last week. A... [TVNewser]

CNN's Numbers Game - Posted July 23, 2007
In this afternoon's conference call, announcing the hiring of Campbell Brown, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein once again said CNN was posting its best ratings since the Gulf War adding, "our ratings are moving exactly in the right direction." He made the same claim at the TCA press tour last week. A... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown On CNN Move: "What I Am Doing Carries Risk, But I Wanted The Challenge" - Posted July 23, 2007
In a conference call with reporters this afternoon, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein announced Campbell Brown will "be anchoring a show in the evening" with a specific time period to be determined "over the next several days." Without saying exactly which hour Brown would occupy, Klein did acknowledge that "everybody is... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown On CNN Move: "What I Am Doing Carries Risk, But I Wanted The Challenge" - Posted July 23, 2007
In a conference call with reporters this afternoon, CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein announced Campbell Brown will "be anchoring a show in the evening" with a specific time period to be determined "over the next several days." Without saying exactly which hour Brown would occupy, Klein did acknowledge that "everybody is... [TVNewser]

Done Deal: Campbell Brown Joins CNN - Posted July 23, 2007
Just a day after signing off from NBC News, comes the announcement that Campbell Brown is indeed jumping to CNN. "Campbell stands out in this business as an impressive anchor with a distinctive ability to connect with viewers," said Jon Klein, President of CNN/U.S. "CNN has a first-rate and well-earned reputation... [TVNewser]

Done Deal: Campbell Brown Joins CNN - Posted July 23, 2007
Just a day after signing off from NBC News, comes the announcement that Campbell Brown is indeed jumping to CNN. "Campbell stands out in this business as an impressive anchor with a distinctive ability to connect with viewers," said Jon Klein, President of CNN/U.S. "CNN has a first-rate and well-earned reputation... [TVNewser]

The 'Killer' Backlash Against NBC 'Pornography' - Posted April 20, 2007
As Brian Williams said on Wednesday, airing the Virginia Tech shooter's "manifesto" was a "sick business," and has turned into more than a bit of a P.R. nightmare for the peacock network. Here's a brief timeline/summary of the heat on NBC: Wednesday 6:00PM EST: NBC Nightly News went on the air with... [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]