Judy Woodruff

Judy Woodruff Honored By Alma Mater - Posted October 4, 2009
The NewsHour's Judy Woodruff has been honored by the alumni association at her alma mater, Duke University, with its Distinguished Alumni Award. The award was presented Thursday at Founders' Day ceremonies in Durham, North Carolina. The honor is given to alumni "who have made significant contributions in their own fields,... [TVNewser]

Senator's Kennedy Funeral Today - Posted August 29, 2009
This is the cover of the program for the funeral this morning of Senator Edward Kennedy, as shared by the family on Twitter and TedKennedy.org. Four Presidents- Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter- three Vice Presidents- Joe Biden, Al Gore and Dan Quayle- countless Senators and Congressmen, as... [FishBowlDC]

Kennedy Funeral: Guests Arrive - Posted August 29, 2009
This morning, the cable and broadcast networks spent their time closely watching the parade of political celebrities as they arrived at Sen. Kennedy's funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Health. We spotted former-Presidents Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama. ... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Named 2009 Neuharth Award Winner - Posted August 26, 2009
Katie Couric has been named the 2009 recipient of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The award is named for the founder of USA Today and the Freedom Forum. It will be presented on October 8 at the University of South Dakota, Neuharth's alma mater. Couric is scheduled to... [TVNewser]

Make-A-Wish With PBS' Jim Lehrer - Posted July 23, 2009
Our friends at WaPo's Reliable Source caught up with 17-year-old Colette Jaycox, a leukemia patient whose wish to meet PBS' Jim Lehrer was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "She started the day hobnobbing with Lehrer, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff at the morning editorial meeting; took pointers from the top anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Want To Listen To Sotomayor Hearings On The Radio? Don't Turn That Dial To NPR - Posted July 15, 2009
Have you noticed that NPR is not broadcasting the Judge Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings live? NPR ombudsman Alicia Shepard explains that the live broadcast was offered to NPR's 800-lus member stations, but there wasn't enough interest to warrant live coverage, according to NPR's senior vice president for news Ellen Weiss. Actually less... [FishBowlDC]

Media Night With The Washington Kastles - Posted July 15, 2009
Well, it may not have officially been media night at the Washington Kastles match, but plenty of journos came out last night to see Serena Williams play in her first and only home match. Joining Kastles owner Mark Ein in the front row was National Economic Council director Larry Summers, Bloomberg's... [FishBowlDC]

Fox News Remembers Tony Snow - Posted July 10, 2009
Sunday marks the one year anniversary of Tony Snow's passing and to honor the former White House press secretary and Fox News contributor, the network will air packages in remembrance. They'll include words from friends and colleagues, including President George HW Bush, President George W Bush, Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Susteren,... [FishBowlDC]

Tony Snow Remembered - Posted July 10, 2009
Alissa Krinsky TVNewser Contributor Sunday will mark one year since the death of Tony Snow from cancer. He battled the disease, which originated in his colon before spreading, for more than three years. Snow, a longtime commentator and journalist, anchored at Fox News Channel and later worked for a short time at CNN. In... [TVNewser]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

Mike Allen's "Surprise" Birthday Party, Brought To You By Starbucks - Posted June 18, 2009
Most of DC wakes up to him, even more of DC wonders if and when he ever sleeps, Politico's Mike Allen never seems to stop. So last night, co-hosts John Harris and Ann O'Hanlon, Jim and Autumn VandeHei, Mike Feldman, Betsy Fischer, Hilary Rosen, Jonathan Karl, Greta Van Susteren and John Coale... [FishBowlDC]

Mike Allen's "Surprise" Birthday Party, Brought To You By Starbucks - Posted June 18, 2009
Most of DC wakes up to him, even more of DC wonders if and when he ever sleeps, Politico's Mike Allen never seems to stop. So last night, co-hosts John Harris and Ann O'Hanlon, Jim and Autumn VandeHei, Mike Feldman, Betsy Fischer, Hilary Rosen, Jonathan Karl, Greta Van Susteren and John Coale... [FishBowlDC]

PBS' "Generation Next" Series Returns With Focus On Economy - Posted June 8, 2009
Judy Woodruff's series "Generation Next" returns to PBS tonight, focusing on 18-25 year olds' experiences in this economic crisis. She'll profile young adults in various parts of the country- NYC, Durham, Richmond, Detroit and Oklahoma City- who, according to the release, are "adapting to economic change, making sacrifices, and trying to... [FishBowlDC]

PBS' "Generation Next" Series Returns With Focus On Economy - Posted June 8, 2009
Judy Woodruff's series "Generation Next" returns to PBS tonight, focusing on 18-25 year olds' experiences in this economic crisis. She'll profile young adults in various parts of the country- NYC, Durham, Richmond, Detroit and Oklahoma City- who, according to the release, are "adapting to economic change, making sacrifices, and trying to... [FishBowlDC]

The Weekend Ticker: Rodriguez, Gibson, Woodruff... - Posted June 6, 2009
> CBS' Maggie Rodriguez emcees the opening ceremonies of the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event today in Washington, DC. > ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor "World News" from Boston Monday. He'll report on Fenway Park and show how the iconic stadium is thriving even in these... [TVNewser]

PBS' Newshour Looks to be "More Engaging" With Format Makeover - Posted May 12, 2009
The NYTimes' Elizabeth Jensen writes about the changes coming to PBS' long-running nightly newscast, "The Newshour with Jim Lehrer." Mr. Lehrer, who will turn 75 next Tuesday, isn't stepping down. But in September the program will be retitled "PBS NewsHour" and return to a two-anchor format, which it had until 1995, when... [TVNewser]

Where Are Your Fave DC Journos Delivering Commencement Addresses? - Posted May 4, 2009
Alissa Krinsky at TVNewser has compiled this thorough list of where and when your favorite journos will deliver commencement addresses this year. In alphabetical order... • MSNBC's Jonathan Alter: Western Connecticut State University (CT), May 24 • CNN's Wolf Blitzer: St. Bonaventure University (NY), May 17 • NBC's Tom Brokaw: Fordham University (NY), May... [FishBowlDC]

Atlantic/NJ Poll of Prominent Journos Says Journalism Hurt By Internet; Obama Coverage "Right" - Posted April 10, 2009
The Atlantic and National Journal turned to the big dogs to get a read on the state of traditional journalism. They polled 43 prominent journalists on whether journalism has been helped or hurt by the Internet- 65 percent said it has been hurt more, while 34 percent said it has been... [FishBowlDC]

Schieffer and A-List Media Panel Grace Fort Worth, Texas - Posted April 2, 2009
From a FBDC guest blogger (and proud mother of a certain DC journo) in Fort Worth, Texas: Each year, Bob Scheiffer invites noted members of the media to his namesake journalism school at TCU. As always, Wednesday night's event was entertaining, interesting and timely. This year's panelists, David Brooks, Trish Regan, Gwen... [FishBowlDC]

Schieffer and A-List Media Panel Grace Fort Worth, Texas - Posted April 2, 2009
From a FBDC guest blogger (and proud mother of a certain DC journo) in Fort Worth, Texas: Each year, Bob Scheiffer invites noted members of the media to his namesake journalism school at TCU. As always, Wednesday night's event was entertaining, interesting and timely. This year's panelists, David Brooks, Trish Regan, Gwen... [FishBowlDC]

Journos Gather at Ritz for RTNDF First Amendment Dinner - Posted March 13, 2009
Last night was the First Amendment Awards Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, the 19th annual hosted by RTNDF. The dinner was emceed by MSNBC's Chris Matthews, who started by thanking his wife Kathleen (away on a skiing trip), his "ambassador to the human race." He also thanked Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris... [FishBowlDC]

Journos Gather at Ritz for RTNDF First Amendment Dinner - Posted March 13, 2009
Last night was the First Amendment Awards Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, the 19th annual hosted by RTNDF. The dinner was emceed by MSNBC's Chris Matthews, who started by thanking his wife Kathleen (away on a skiing trip), his "ambassador to the human race." He also thanked Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris... [FishBowlDC]

Donaldson, Gibson, Woodruff and Womack to Present at RTNDF Dinner - Posted March 6, 2009
You can expect a star-studded (in DC journo terms) event next Thursday, March 12th at the Ritz. ABC's Sam Donaldson and Charlie Gibson, PBS' Judy Woodruff and CNN's Jack Womack will all be on hand to present First Amendment Awards at RTNDF's dinner. MSNBC's Chris Matthews will emcee the dinner. From the... [FishBowlDC]

Donaldson, Gibson, Woodruff and Womack to Present at RTNDF Dinner - Posted March 6, 2009
You can expect a star-studded (in DC journo terms) event next Thursday, March 12th at the Ritz. ABC's Sam Donaldson and Charlie Gibson, PBS' Judy Woodruff and CNN's Jack Womack will all be on hand to present First Amendment Awards at RTNDF's dinner. MSNBC's Chris Matthews will emcee the dinner. From the... [FishBowlDC]

Cokie Roberts To Receive First Amendment Award; Google Too - Posted March 6, 2009
ABC's Charles Gibson and Sam Donaldson will present the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award to Cokie Roberts at the RTNDF's 19th annual First Amendment Awards Dinner next Thursday. Also honored at the Washington, DC event: Google, Inc. which will receive the First Amendment Leadership Award. PBS' Judy Woodruff will present to Google's... [TVNewser]

The Atlantic Celebrates Gwen Ifill's The Breakthrough - Posted January 20, 2009
Last night at his home Atlantic publisher David Bradley hosted a well-attended party to celebrate the publication of Gwen Ifill's new book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the age of Obama. Spotted among the D.C. heavy-hitters in attendence were David Brooks, Jim Lehrer, David Broder, Judy Woodruff, Tom Brokaw,... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 11.20.08 - Posted November 20, 2008
Good morning Washington. What D.C. street is featured in the above picture? Think you know? Drop us an email and we'll give you the correct answer (and list the correct guessers) in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort... [FishBowlDC]

Around the Fishbowls - Posted November 17, 2008
• FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin writes about a roast of fake-newser Stephen Colbert at the Spina Bifida Association event Friday (organized by tvnewsers Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt). When it was Colbert's turn at the mic, he said "Good luck in Pennsylvania on that run," to Chris Matthews, who was in the... [TVNewser]

Long Campaign Trail Ends In The Windy City for Some TVNewsers - Posted November 4, 2008
Alissa Krinsky TVNewser ContributorNBC's Lee Cowan during a live shot tonight at Chicago's Grant Park. They haven't gotten much sleep. Nor a whole lot of time off. But for TVNewsers covering tonight's Obama event in Chicago, the past many months on the campaign trail have all been worth it. "What a great ride... [TVNewser]

Woodruff Likes Al Hunt (and Wedding Crashers) - Posted October 29, 2008
PBS' Judy Woodruff gets the "FishbowlDC Interview" treatment today. Some highlights: • What single person played the biggest role / had the biggest influence on your journalism career? Three people: The late John Chancellor, Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil. • Who is your favorite active journalist? Al Hunt. • "Wedding Crashers" or "Old School"... [TVNewser]

Judy Woodruff: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted October 29, 2008
Say hello to PBS' Judy Woodruff. What word do you routinely misspell? Rhythm (there's a message here...) What's the name of your cell phone ring? The classic telephone ring sound. What time did you get up this morning? 6:45 When did you last cry and why? A couple of weeks ago, covering a citizenship ceremony... [FishBowlDC]

Election Night: PBS & BBC - Posted October 21, 2008
The big four broadcasters and cable news networks will keep us waiting a bit longer before they reveal what's in store on election night. As one insider told TVNewser last week, "you think we want to give our play book to the other guys?" "No," was our answer. Anyway, we do have... [TVNewser]

Shep Gets Hall of Fame Nod - Posted October 2, 2008
FNC anchor Shepard Smith is anchoring live in St. Louis at the site of the VP debate today, but tomorrow he'll be somewhere totally different. Smith will be inducted into the University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame tomorrow in Oxford, MS. Author John Grisham and four others join Smith into the Hall... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.22.08 - Posted September 22, 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]

Brokaw: Matthews, Olbermann "Not the Only Voices" on MSNBC - Posted August 24, 2008
During a panel this afternoon in Denver about media coverage of the presidential campaigns, NBC's Tom Brokaw found himself defending MSNBC, once again. Politico's Michael Calderone attended the panel which was moderated by PBS' Judy Woodruff with participants Brokaw, ABC's George Stephanopoulos and CBS's Bob Schieffer. Also in attendance, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed... [TVNewser]

Brokaw: Matthews, Olbermann "Not the Only Voices" on MSNBC - Posted August 24, 2008
During a panel this afternoon in Denver about media coverage of the presidential campaigns, NBC's Tom Brokaw found himself defending MSNBC, once again. Politico's Michael Calderone attended the panel which was moderated by PBS' Judy Woodruff with participants Brokaw, ABC's George Stephanopoulos and CBS's Bob Schieffer. Also in attendance, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed... [TVNewser]

Denver '08: Sunday Morning Talkers at the Shorenstein Brunch - Posted August 24, 2008
The Shorenstein brunch is underway (thus far free wireless signals appear to be rather easy to come by in Denver...hooray the future). The brunch opened with a tribute to Tim Russert and Joan Shorenstein (the Center was established in her memory). Judy Woodruff is moderating the panel, which includes... [FishBowlNY]

Denver '08: Sunday Morning Talkers at the Shorenstein Brunch - Posted August 24, 2008
The Shorenstein brunch is underway (thus far free wireless signals appear to be rather easy to come by in Denver...hooray the future). The brunch opened with a tribute to Tim Russert and Joan Shorenstein (the Center was established in her memory). Judy Woodruff is moderating the panel, which includes... [FishBowlNY]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

We're All Wet Today - Posted March 31, 2008
Yes, that was Judy Woodruff, walking around George's Salon this morning like a wet cat as she got her hair done.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.03.08 - Posted January 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Caucus Day! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You are torn as to whether The New York Time's hiring of Bill Kristol was a wise choice. REVOLVING DOOR Roll Call's Moira Bagley -- a FishbowlDC hottie -- is... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.03.07 - Posted October 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. An ABC release announced, "For the twenty-first time in twenty-three weeks, 'ABC's World News with Charles Gibson' was the most watched evening newscast among Adults 25-54. The ABC broadcast averaged a 1.9/8 and 2.39 million among key demo viewers, 220,000 more than NBC's 'Nightly News.' This marks ABC's greatest... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.07.07 - Posted September 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. Taryn Luntz is joining The Examiner to cover Virginia and business news from the Seattle Times where she has been covering Washington for the paper. Jen Lash is leaving Roll Call to be the assistant editor for Architectural Lighting. Her last day is Sept. 7. From an ABC release, "On... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.17.07 - Posted July 17, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you think LateNightShots.com is disgusting. Slate's Jack Shafer writes, "Homer Simpson Has What the Bancrofts Want -- Editorial independence." Bill Mitchell, the Editor of Poynter Online, is asking for your opinion on the website with a survey. "We want to know what's important to you and others in your... [FishBowlDC]

Will Other Washingtonians Say "No" To "Imus"? - Posted April 11, 2007
MediaMatters has the comprehensive list of Imus guests for 2007, including such Washingtonians as Howard Fineman, Tim Russert, Andrea Mitchell, David Brooks, Mary Matalin, Bob Schieffer, Chris Matthews, Judy Woodruff, Jim Lehrer, Evan Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Chris Wallace, Paul Begala, Howard Kurtz, David Shuster, Thomas Friedman, George Stephanopoulos, Kelly O'Donnell, Jim... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.02.07 - Posted February 2, 2007
This is the one time of year commercials get some love. C-SPAN reports that New York Times Baghdad correspondent John Burns confirms that he'll remain in Iraq until mid-summer before moving to London to become bureau chief. Burns confirmed it during a taping of Q & A on Friday. In his online... [FishBowlDC]

Judy Woodruff Joins PBS' "Newshour" As Senior Correspondent - Posted January 22, 2007
From the release: Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will join The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer as a senior correspondent effective February 5, it was announced today by Linda Winslow, executive producer of The NewsHour. Woodruff will lead in-studio discussions, report from the field and conduct interviews for The NewsHour, as well as... [FishBowlDC]

Arianna In Our In Box - Posted January 22, 2007
It's a rare thing for the HuffPo to pimp one of their columns to us. Rarer, still, for it to be one of Arianna's own. But this one takes the media to task. And what better place to do that than on mediabistro.com? Her column, with its post-modern headline, The Mainstream Media's... [FishBowlLA]