Cablers Talk Couric/Palin - Posted October 1, 2008
After a back-and-forth on the web about what would be said, tonight it was revealed. CBS' Katie Couric asked Gov. Sarah Palin about the Supreme Court, and the answer had the cablers buzzing. CNN, FNC and MSNBC all had discussed the issue by 8:15pmET. Campbell Brown: Election Center had Joe Klein, Gloria... [TVNewser]

VP Question About Supreme Court Coming Tonight - Posted October 1, 2008
Well, we now know the question, but still don't know the answer. As we wrote yesterday, rumors of a "gaffe" by Gov. Sarah Palin in response to a question from Katie Couric about court cases were circulating, and CBS wasn't confirming it to be true. But the CBS News press release today announcing... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Talks to Katie Couric About Her Newspaper Reading Habits - Posted October 1, 2008
We think it's pretty safe to say that, financial crisis or otherwise, the next 48 hours belong to Sarah Palin. Courtesy of Katie Couric, we've been getting to know the Alaskan governor a little bit better this week. And now, in the latest installment of what we suspect... [FishBowlNY]

Attention Media: Sarah Palin Has a Great Appreciation For You - Posted October 1, 2008
"I've read most of them again with a great appreciation for the press for the media, I mean..." Offered Sarah Palin. Katie Couric, "Like what ones specifically? I'm curious that you..." "Um, all of 'em, any of 'em that um have been in front of me over all these years, um..." We'd just like... [FishBowlLA]

Couric's Questions Get Veep Treatment — But What Did Palin Say? - Posted September 30, 2008
Tonight, for the fourth time in five shows, the CBS Evening News will feature a Katie Couric interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. But TVNewser has learned Palin will be featured tomorrow and Thursday as well on the Evening News. A series called Vice Presidential Questions (similar to the Presidential Questions and Primary... [TVNewser]

Palin and McCain Doubleteam Couric: Gotcha Journalism, 'Is That a Pizza Place?' - Posted September 30, 2008
There is something ironically satisfying about the fact that Katie Couric's return to the spotlight is in large measure due to her current takedown of Sarah Palin. The latest Couric-Palin interview (sort of like the 2.0 Frost/Nixon interviews except no one expects to see them further acted out anywhere but... [FishBowlNY]

Who's Playing "Gotcha" Now? - Posted September 30, 2008
In the first joint interview with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin, CBS's Katie Couric asked the duo about Palin's answer to a question by a voter in Philadelphia on Saturday, which seemed to echo a stance of Sen. Barack Obama. McCain, then Palin, used the term "gotcha journalism" to describe... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of Sept. 22 - Posted September 30, 2008
ABC's World News comes in first beating NBC Nightly News by just 90,000 Total Viewers. The broadcasts tied in the A25-54 demo. All three shows were up during the busy news week which saw the bailout bill debate, the on-again off-again presidential debate and Katie Couric's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin.... [TVNewser]

'Attack Journalism' is the New 'Asking Questions' - Posted September 30, 2008
This is a follow-up interview with Katie Couric and Sarah Palin that aired last night. This time Palin brought John McCain to help explain what she actually means. Which makes her look like she's running for first lady. "Ready with my executive experience." Shudder. ... [FishBowlLA]

Couric Asks Palin About "Our Last Interview" - Posted September 29, 2008
CBS News sent us a transcript of a portion of Katie Couric's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin airing tonight on the Evening News. Couric: Gov. Palin, since our last interview, you've gotten a lot of flak. Some Republicans have said you're not prepared; you're not ready for prime-time. People have questioned your... [TVNewser]

Couric Asks Palin About "Our Last Interview" - Posted September 29, 2008
CBS News sent us a transcript of a portion of Katie Couric's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin airing tonight on the Evening News. Couric: Gov. Palin, since our last interview, you've gotten a lot of flak. Some Republicans have said you're not prepared; you're not ready for prime-time. People have questioned your... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin and The New Yorker: 'I Can See Russia From My House' - Posted September 29, 2008
It remains to be seen whether Sarah Palin is beyond satire, though one could make a very good argument, particularly post the Katie Couric interiviews, that the Alaskan Governor actually needs no assistance to cast herself (or is it rear her head) in the worst possible light. For the time... [FishBowlNY]

Sarah Palin and The New Yorker: 'I Can See Russia From My House' - Posted September 29, 2008
It remains to be seen whether Sarah Palin is beyond satire, though one could make a very good argument, particularly post the Katie Couric interiviews, that the Alaskan Governor actually needs no assistance to cast herself (or is it rear her head) in the worst possible light. For the time... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 09.29.08 - Posted September 29, 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]

SNL Portrays Various TVNewsers - Posted September 28, 2008
It was a busy political week, and two of the major TV news events were parodied on Saturday Night Live last night. Friday's presidential debate was the focus of a lengthy sketch, featuring a return appearance by Chris Parnell as PBS' Jim Lehrer. Interestingly, the NBC late-night show decided to take... [TVNewser]

SNL Portrays Various TVNewsers - Posted September 28, 2008
It was a busy political week, and two of the major TV news events were parodied on Saturday Night Live last night. Friday's presidential debate was the focus of a lengthy sketch, featuring a return appearance by Chris Parnell as PBS' Jim Lehrer. Interestingly, the NBC late-night show decided to take... [TVNewser]

Brokaw, Olbermann Featured in Obama Ad - Posted September 28, 2008
Tom Brokaw anchors a mock election night broadcast and Keith Olbermann's voice can be heard announcing Sen. John McCain as the next President of the United States in a new ad from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama. The YouTube video, titled, "Bad News," is a promotion for the site VoteForChange.com.... [TVNewser]

Brokaw, Olbermann Featured in Obama Ad - Posted September 28, 2008
Tom Brokaw anchors a mock election night broadcast and Keith Olbermann's voice can be heard announcing Sen. John McCain as the next President of the United States in a new ad from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama. The YouTube video, titled, "Bad News," is a promotion for the site VoteForChange.com.... [TVNewser]

Insiders React to Letterman Lifting Couric Interview - Posted September 26, 2008
So, how do CBS News officials feel about their Katie Couric-John McCain exclusive interview being lifted for laughs on the Late Show? The NYPost's Don Kaplan asked around. Asked if CBS officials had a problem with Letterman using the internal news feed, a spokeswoman for "The Evening News" refused to address... [TVNewser]

Insiders React to Letterman Lifting Couric Interview - Posted September 26, 2008
So, how do CBS News officials feel about their Katie Couric-John McCain exclusive interview being lifted for laughs on the Late Show? The NYPost's Don Kaplan asked around. Asked if CBS officials had a problem with Letterman using the internal news feed, a spokeswoman for "The Evening News" refused to address... [TVNewser]

Debate On, Anchors in Place - Posted September 26, 2008
Katie, Brian, Shepard and hundreds of other TVNewsers are breathing a sigh of relief today. Their trips to Oxford, Mississippi will not be in vain. Around 11:26amET, word came that John McCain would participate in tonight's first of three presidential debates. Here's the timing of the confirmation and the reporting of the... [TVNewser]

Debate On, Anchors in Place - Posted September 26, 2008
Katie, Brian, Shepard and hundreds of other TVNewsers are breathing a sigh of relief today. Their trips to Oxford, Mississippi will not be in vain. Around 11:26amET, word came that John McCain would participate in tonight's first of three presidential debates. Here's the timing of the confirmation and the reporting of the... [TVNewser]

While Some Anchors Go South, Harry Smith Heads North - Posted September 26, 2008
The Early Show's Harry Smith is on his way to Alaska where he will interview Chuck and Sally Heath, Gov. Sarah Palin's parents. The interview will happen tomorrow at their home in Wasilla, Alaska, and will be broadcast on The Early Show Monday. Smith's colleague Katie Couric will be spending part of... [TVNewser]

While Some Anchors Go South, Harry Smith Heads North - Posted September 26, 2008
The Early Show's Harry Smith is on his way to Alaska where he will interview Chuck and Sally Heath, Gov. Sarah Palin's parents. The interview will happen tomorrow at their home in Wasilla, Alaska, and will be broadcast on The Early Show Monday. Smith's colleague Katie Couric will be spending part of... [TVNewser]

CBS Not Happy About McCain Video Letterman 'Jacked' From Couric - Posted September 26, 2008
One day we imagine people will look back on the last eight years and maybe think it strange how the country became dependent on its late-night comedians to address the obvious. In the meantime, CBS execs are apparently pissed off at David Letterman for using internal CBS feed of John... [FishBowlNY]

Couric, Palin, and Bush: Everybody's Talking About the Economy - Posted September 26, 2008
So there may or may not be a debate tonight. Or Barack Obama may debate himself (calling Fred Armisen!). Or do a townhall. Or do a Q&A with Jim Leher. At this point we've given up predicting what the world might look like by noon today let... [FishBowlNY]

The Politics of Bailing Out - Posted September 26, 2008
This is a video of our Senator Barbra Boxer busting on John McCain's theatrics. Is the credit crisis too close to home? The Columbia Journalism Review asks if Andrea Mitchell should be covering anything about the financial crisis. Hm? That would be like Maria Shriver covering the recall. Right? Or the budget... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted September 26, 2008
Keys to the Magic Kingdom: Dawn C. Chmielewski showcases the internships you wish you had in a story today. But our favorite part of this piece, just might be the headline. It looks like something out of the Hogwarts Daily Herald: 'Sorcerers' apprentices concoct new adventures.' Katie and Sarah: James Rainey points... [FishBowlLA]

What Should Charlie Gibson Do? - Posted September 26, 2008
Brian Williams has his blog and had that SNL hosting gig last year; Katie Couric has her Webcasts and YouTube channel. So, what could ABC News do to help "catapult Charlie Gibson back to ratings glory?" HuffPo's Rachel Sklar has a bold idea. Click here to find out what it is...... [TVNewser]

Olbermann OK With Anchor Change: "I Can Say What I Think" - Posted September 25, 2008
He filled in at the last minute after Sen. John McCain canceled, and still MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was nearly upstaged by the Republican nominee for president Wednesday night on the Late Show. Several times during the two-segment interview with Olbermann, David Letterman showed McCain during various stages of his interview with Katie... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Gets John McCain For Evening News - Posted September 24, 2008
He may have canceled an appearance on one CBS show, but Sen. John McCain will appear for an exclusive interview on another. Katie Couric gets the only evening news interview with Sen. John McCain since his decision to temporarily suspend his campaign and his call to delay Friday's debate. Couric also spoke with... [TVNewser]

Broadcasters to Carry Pres. Bush in Primetime - Posted September 24, 2008
ABC, CBS and NBC will all carry Pres. Bush's address to the nation tonight at 9pmET. Charlie Gibson will anchor for ABC, Katie Couric for CBS and Brian Williams, from Galveston, TX, for NBC. Looks like David Blaine will have to hang on a little longer...... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.08 - Posted September 24, 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]

Katie Couric Wants To Know: "What Would You Ask Sarah Palin?" - Posted September 23, 2008
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric is getting ready for her interview next week with Gov. Sarah Palin. And Couric is asking for your input on what to ask. So many people are focused on this election. I'm a little concerned that I'm dreaming about it. I think I need to... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Biden edition): CBS, FNC, BBC... - Posted September 19, 2008
> Due to breaking economy news, Katie Couric's day-in-the-life report on Democratic VP nominee Sen. Joe Biden will be moved to Monday's Evening News broadcast. Couric followed Biden on the campaign trail. > FNC's hour-long special, "Joe Biden: A Personal Look" airs tomorrow night at 9pmET. Greta Van Susteren hosts.... [TVNewser]

FNC Sends Cease and Desist Over McCain Ad - Posted September 19, 2008
Politico's Michael Calderone reports Fox News has sent a cease and desist letter to the Sen. John McCain campaign, demanding they remove the voice of anchor Major Garrett. The audio clip used is from a report by Garrett, the correspondent covering the Sen. Barack Obama campaign, on Wednesday. Part of the letter reads:... [TVNewser]

Tonight's "Presidential Questions" Announced - Posted September 17, 2008
The CBS Evening News' "Presidential Candidates" series begins tonight, in which Katie Couric asks the same questions to Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, and the answers air back-to-back. Tonight's questions could get some interesting responses: • "Why do you think there has not been another terrorist attack on U.S. soil since... [TVNewser]

Couric To Interview Palin Next Week - Posted September 16, 2008
Breaking: TVNewser has learned Katie Couric will interview Republican VP nominee Gov. Sarah Palin next week on the campaign trail, days before the first presidential debate. We hear the interview will air on the CBS Evening News and on all CBS News platforms. It will also include something the previous two interviews... [TVNewser]

Bart Gellman On "The Daily Show" - Posted September 16, 2008
BONUS: Is that pornstar Savanna Samson portraying Katie Couric in this skit? AND: Stephen Colbert's "The Word" address this hot topic: "John McCain and Sarah Palin are not only saying they won't give answers, they're saying you can't ask questions." ... [FishBowlDC]

Couric's Questions Back For Presidential Candidates - Posted September 15, 2008
Following on the heels of the well-received and sometimes-uncomfortable "Primary Questions," series on the CBS Evening News, Katie Couric is back with a similar series — "Presidential Questions." The series debuts on Wednesday night. As in "Primary Questions," the same set of questions is asked of each candidate, with one question airing... [TVNewser]

New Yorker Column Short on Facts, Long on Attacks of ABC News - Posted September 15, 2008
The New Yorker's Steve Coll spends a column today blasting ABC News over a variety of issues relating to Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. But the overriding theme — that ABC attempted to turn the interview into an entertainment event — appears factually incorrect. Describing ABC's promo of the sit-down... [TVNewser]

The Couric Comeback? "The Second Act of a Three-Act Movie" - Posted September 15, 2008
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric has had a whirlwind year, and as the political season hits the home stretch, her use of new technology has gotten her high praise. The New York Times' David Carr writes about Couric the anchor, in the context of her Conventions webcasts and YouTube channel. "There... [TVNewser]

9/11, Seven Years Later: How the Cablers Covered - Posted September 11, 2008
The cable channels have been dipping in and out of 9/11 remembrance coverage throughout the morning, beginning early as the first moment of silence took place at 8:46amET, which CNN, FNC, MSNBC and HLN took live. CNN and FNC have been switching between ceremonies at The White House, the Pentagon, in... [TVNewser]

9/11, Seven Years Later: How the Cablers Covered - Posted September 11, 2008
The cable channels have been dipping in and out of 9/11 remembrance coverage throughout the morning, beginning early as the first moment of silence took place at 8:46amET, which CNN, FNC, MSNBC and HLN took live. CNN and FNC have been switching between ceremonies at The White House, the Pentagon, in... [TVNewser]

Gibson's Palin Interview: When, Where, How - Posted September 8, 2008
Expect to hear Gov. Sarah Palin answer her first mainstream media questions shortly after 6:30pmET on Thursday this week. Confirmed last night, ABC News' Charlie Gibson was picked by the McCain campaign to conduct the first interview with Palin, and today we learned more details of how it happened and what the... [TVNewser]

Anchors, Networks Stand Up to Cancer - Posted September 6, 2008
The network anchors are finishing up a week that has taken them to three states in four days: Louisiania, Minnesota and California. The Big 3 emceed last night's Stand up to Cancer event. USA today called it, "an unusual alliance" since ABC, CBS and NBC also aired the one hour special... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (p.m. edition): FNC, MSNBC, CNN... - Posted September 4, 2008
> Greta Van Susteren talked to Jezebel about sexism in the media, Katie Couric and other issues. "Whether you like Katie Couric or not, she's got 30 years of experience and she earned it and she just got hammered by the media," she said. "And the women were just as involved... [TVNewser]

Convention Bites: Day #2 - Posted September 2, 2008
• Philip Alongi Jr., son of NBC News convention coverage executive producer Phil Alongi, is singing the National Anthem tonight at the start of this evening's session. • According to preliminary numbers, CBS News' prime time Hurricane/RNC special anchored by Katie Couric in New Orleans, finished first in New York City,... [TVNewser]

Anchor Movement: Network News to St. Paul, Keith Stays in NY - Posted September 2, 2008
As insiders predicted last night in St. Paul, anchors are beginning the trip back from the Gulf Coast region to the RNC as coverage shifts away from Gustav. The three evening news anchors, CBS' Katie Couric, ABC's Charlie Gibson and NBC's Brian Williams, will be back tonight broadcasting from St. Paul. One person... [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]

Network Newscasts From New Orleans - Posted August 31, 2008
All three network newscasts spent significant time covering Hurricane Gustav, and had correspondents in the area. ABC's World News was anchored by Charlie Gibson from the region, CBS' Evening News was anchored by Russ Mitchell in New York and NBC's Nightly News was anchored by Lester Holt in New Orleans. But... [TVNewser]

CBS's Gustav Plans: Katie Couric to the Gulf, Bob Schieffer at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will report from the Gulf coast for tomorrow's broadcast while Bob Schieffer remains in St. Paul to cover the RNC. (The photo to the right was taken one year ago today when Couric reported from Baghdad). The Early Show's Harry Smith and weather anchor Dave Price... [TVNewser]

Rome Hartman on the "Friendly Outsider" at the Convention - Posted August 28, 2008
Attitude and an accent — that's what Rome Hartman says he wants to bring to convention coverage. As EP of BBC World News America, the former CBS' Evening News EP is covering his first convention as an employee of the Beeb. TVNewser talked to Hartman this morning outside the BBC News workspace about... [TVNewser]

Rome Hartman on the "Friendly Outsider" at the Convention - Posted August 28, 2008
Attitude and an accent — that's what Rome Hartman says he wants to bring to convention coverage. As EP of BBC World News America, the former CBS' Evening News EP is covering his first convention as an employee of the Beeb. TVNewser talked to Hartman this morning outside the BBC News workspace about... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: (DNC Day 4 Edition): Ratings, Evening, Watching... - Posted August 28, 2008
> TVWeek has the early ratings from last night. It appears viewers watching the broadcast nets showed less interest in Sen. Joe Biden's VP acceptance speech than they did Hillary Clinton's speech from the night before. All the broadcast networks' numbers fell last night from Tuesday night. > The CBS Evening... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: (DNC Day 4 Edition): Ratings, Evening, Watching... - Posted August 28, 2008
> TVWeek has the early ratings from last night. It appears viewers watching the broadcast nets showed less interest in Sen. Joe Biden's VP acceptance speech than they did Hillary Clinton's speech from the night before. All the broadcast networks' numbers fell last night from Tuesday night. > The CBS Evening... [TVNewser]

Couric Tosses to Curry Schieffer - Posted August 25, 2008
In a Today show flashback, tonight on the CBS Evening News Katie Couric was wrapping up a Q&A with Jeff Greenfield and turned to Bob Schieffer, who is, once again, working the podium for CBS News. But just a few feet away was NBC's Ann Curry, wrapping up a live report... [TVNewser]

Dropping in to Denver - Posted August 15, 2008
There's something missing from Joanne Ostrow's Denver Post story about national media types who are about to descend on Denver. Namely, a complete story. Ostrow writes about the coverage plans of NBC News, MSNBC, PBS and NPR. She even talks with Keith Olbermann and Gwen Ifill. But no mention of Fox... [TVNewser]

Lunch: Katie Couric & The Fashion Flock - Posted August 13, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE You'd think all the fabulous fashionistas would have fled Gotham by now (they've got to rest up for Fashion Week which is just around the corner). Nothing doing: The style mavens and social swans that populate the front row of those shows you can never get into were out... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Katie Couric & The Fashion Flock - Posted August 13, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE You'd think all the fabulous fashionistas would have fled Gotham by now (they've got to rest up for Fashion Week which is just around the corner). Nothing doing: The style mavens and social swans that populate the front row of those shows you can never get into were out... [FishBowlNY]

CBS Evening News Adds Politics Features to Broadcast, Web - Posted August 13, 2008
CBS Evening News EP Rick Kaplan announced expanded campaign reporting emphasizing the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues. The reports and features fall under the ongoing series "Presidential Questions," "Where They Stand," "Follow the Money" and "Reality Check." "This is a rare chance to focus on positions instead of process,"... [TVNewser]

CBS Evening News Adds Politics Features to Broadcast, Web - Posted August 13, 2008
CBS Evening News EP Rick Kaplan announced expanded campaign reporting emphasizing the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues. The reports and features fall under the ongoing series "Presidential Questions," "Where They Stand," "Follow the Money" and "Reality Check." "This is a rare chance to focus on positions instead of process,"... [TVNewser]

Farley Out, Farris Back In at CBS Evening News - Posted August 12, 2008
TVNewser has learned Jennifer Farley, who's been Katie Couric's publicist at the CBS Evening News for 13 months, is leaving the network to join a media startup. Leigh Farris, who preceded Farley at Evening News, will return to CBS in time for the DNC. Farley has been with CBS since 2006, beginning... [TVNewser]

Farley Out, Farris Back In at CBS Evening News - Posted August 12, 2008
TVNewser has learned Jennifer Farley, who's been Katie Couric's publicist at the CBS Evening News for 13 months, is leaving the network to join a media startup. Leigh Farris, who preceded Farley at Evening News, will return to CBS in time for the DNC. Farley has been with CBS since 2006, beginning... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of July 28 - Posted August 5, 2008
Another split decision for the evening newscasts. Nightly News with Brian Williams won in Total Viewers while World News with Charles Gibson won the A25-54 demo last week. Last Monday saw Williams' interview with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from Tehran, while World News concluded its month-long series Small World, a single sponsor broadcast. NBC... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.31.08 - Posted July 31, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Above, FishbowlDC's "Word Cloud," courtesy of World.net. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Katie Couric on Cancer, Coverage & Bitches - Posted July 30, 2008
Katie Couric made her first appearance on The View this morning. The CBS Evening News anchor was promoting the multi-network Stand Up To Cancer benefit Sept. 5. She also talked about her future with CBS News, the press coverage of her including being misquoted in an Israeli newspaper, first reported here. Barbara... [TVNewser]

Some Experience Silent Start For Couric's HD Premiere - Posted July 28, 2008
Katie Couric began tonight's Evening News with, "Good evening, everyone. And welcome to our first broadcast in high definition." Unfortunately some viewers around the country watching in HD only saw Couric, they couldn't hear her. While the audio problems were not noticed in most markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas,... [TVNewser]

Some Experience Silent Start For Couric's HD Premiere - Posted July 28, 2008
Katie Couric began tonight's Evening News with, "Good evening, everyone. And welcome to our first broadcast in high definition." Unfortunately some viewers around the country watching in HD only saw Couric, they couldn't hear her. While the audio problems were not noticed in most markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas,... [TVNewser]

CBS Announces Convention Plans - Posted July 28, 2008
CBS News announced its plans for the 2008 Democratic and Republican Conventions today. The usual political broadcast team of Katie Couric leading coverage, with Bob Schieffer and Jeff Greenfield contributing, continues at the conventions. Some notes: • CBS will air three hours of prime time programming, Tuesday-Thursday at 10pm, at each convention. • Harry... [TVNewser]

CBS Announces Convention Plans - Posted July 28, 2008
CBS News announced its plans for the 2008 Democratic and Republican Conventions today. The usual political broadcast team of Katie Couric leading coverage, with Bob Schieffer and Jeff Greenfield contributing, continues at the conventions. Some notes: • CBS will air three hours of prime time programming, Tuesday-Thursday at 10pm, at each convention. • Harry... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric. Now In HD - Posted July 25, 2008
On Monday, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric goes HD. "The entire CBS Evening News team is excited that viewers can now watch our award-winning broadcast in HiDef," said executive producer Rick Kaplan in a press release. The HD broadcast will originate from a new multimillion-dollar control room, which broke ground... [TVNewser]

Critiquing the Press and Their Obama Coverage - Posted July 25, 2008
WaPo's Howard Kurtz sums up the media coverage of Barack Obama's week abroad; what the trip meant for the candidate and the press following him. ...even as the likes of NBC's Andrea Mitchell and ABC's Jake Tapper rose to press the Democratic candidate on Tuesday, television viewers back home heard nothing but... [TVNewser]

Understanding the Standards - Posted July 23, 2008
Continuing the fallout from the Katie Couric CBS Evening News interview with Sen. John McCain last night, The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz has more on the answer in question. CBS News SVP Paul Friedman said in a statement: "The report was edited under extreme time constraints and one piece of tape was... [TVNewser]

Olbermann Questions CBS Over Unaired McCain "Gaffe" - Posted July 23, 2008
Katie Couric's CBS Evening News interview with Sen. John McCain is getting some attention, not for what was said, but for what was not said, or at least what was not used. During the Couric interview McCain confused the timeline of the U.S. troop surge. MSNBC's Keith Olbermann took up the issue... [TVNewser]

What's Next For David Gregory? - Posted July 23, 2008
The NYObserver's Felix Gillette takes a moment from Sunday's Meet the Press, and ponders whether David Gregory has become NBC's "lame duck." Gillette observes that Gregory, NBC's long-serving White House correspondent, may not be doing himself any favors by anchoring MSNBC's Race for the White House if his true aspiration is... [TVNewser]

Couric's Interviews, As Subject and Reporter - Posted July 22, 2008
It appears some members of the press in the Middle East could learn a thing or two from the 50 or so U.S. journalists in the region. A reporter from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz interviewed Katie Couric Monday in Tel Aviv. Couric's personal publicist Matthew Hiltzik tells TVNewser the interview was... [TVNewser]

Couric's Interviews, As Subject and Reporter - Posted July 22, 2008
It appears some members of the press in the Middle East could learn a thing or two from the 50 or so U.S. journalists in the region. A reporter from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz interviewed Katie Couric Monday in Tel Aviv. Couric's personal publicist Matthew Hiltzik tells TVNewser the interview was... [TVNewser]

Obama Isn't Couric's Only Candidate Interview Tonight - Posted July 22, 2008
In addition to an interview with Barack Obama conducted in Jordan, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric has also interviewed John McCain as he campaigns in New Hampshire. "The two presumptive nominees will go head-to-head on the issues of the day," says the press release, "discussing the surge, their political experiences and... [TVNewser]

Obama Isn't Couric's Only Candidate Interview Tonight - Posted July 22, 2008
In addition to an interview with Barack Obama conducted in Jordan, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric has also interviewed John McCain as he campaigns in New Hampshire. "The two presumptive nominees will go head-to-head on the issues of the day," says the press release, "discussing the surge, their political experiences and... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Meets the Israeli Press: I "Do Believe We Can Make a Change With Time, Bit by Bit" - Posted July 22, 2008
A polished, multi-millionaire, American woman in a gray pants suit, subtle makeup that highlights her blue eyes, and a winning smile is not an unusual sight in the executive lounge on the 17th floor of Tel Aviv's Hilton Hotel. But this particular woman is none other than Katie Couric... Before she interviewed... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Meets the Israeli Press: I "Do Believe We Can Make a Change With Time, Bit by Bit" - Posted July 22, 2008
A polished, multi-millionaire, American woman in a gray pants suit, subtle makeup that highlights her blue eyes, and a winning smile is not an unusual sight in the executive lounge on the 17th floor of Tel Aviv's Hilton Hotel. But this particular woman is none other than Katie Couric... Before she interviewed... [TVNewser]

Terry Moran Gets Obama In Baghdad - Posted July 21, 2008
A day after CBS's Lara Logan got an interview with Barack Obama in Afghanistan, ABC's Terry Moran gets the sit-down interview with Obama in Baghdad. It will be Obama's only television interview from Iraq. Portions will air on World News with the entire interview on Nightline. Moran also got the first sit-down... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.21.08 - Posted July 21, 2008
Good morning Washington. What PR flak didn't have much luck with the above chair last week? 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... [FishBowlDC]

And the First Obama Overseas Interview Goes To... - Posted July 20, 2008
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan, who just relocated to Washington DC, was the first correspondent to interview Barack Obama during his just-begun, but much talked-about overseas trip. The discussion happened today in Afghanistan and aired this morning on Face the Nation and on CBS Evening News. Politico's Mike... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric: "No Plans to Part Company Any Time Soon" - Posted July 18, 2008
The LATimes' Matea Gold has the scoop from CBS's presentation in front of the TCA, during which Katie Couric's future with the network came up. "We have no plans to part company any time soon," Couric said. "And there were a lot of speculative pieces that I think got, quite frankly, spun... [TVNewser]

WaPo Subsidiary Buys Miami's NBC Station - Posted July 18, 2008
NBC has sold its south Florida station, WTVJ to Post-Newsweek Stations, a subsidiary of the Washington Post Company. NBC bought WTVJ in 1987 for a reported $270 million. NBC was expected to fetch between $350 million and $400 million this time around. This will give Post-Newsweek two network-affiliated stations in the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.08 - Posted July 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Above, Luke Russert and James Carville spearhead XM radio's coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Couric, McManus Get the TCA Treatment, Via Satellite - Posted July 18, 2008
CBS News president Sean McManus, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric, chief Washington correspondent and moderator of Face the Nation, Bob Schieffer, and senior political analyst, Jeff Greenfield, will make up the network's panel at Television Critics Association press tour. But, while the critics will be in Beverly Hills, the CBSers... [TVNewser]

Brian, Charlie, Katie To Report on Obama Overseas - Posted July 17, 2008
The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg reports that when Barack Obama heads for Iraq and other locations overseas this summer, NBC's Brian Williams is planning to catch up with him in person, as are the other two evening news anchors, Charles Gibson of ABC, and Katie Couric of CBS. And while... [TVNewser]

Brian, Charlie, Katie To Report on Obama Overseas - Posted July 17, 2008
The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg reports that when Barack Obama heads for Iraq and other locations overseas this summer, NBC's Brian Williams is planning to catch up with him in person, as are the other two evening news anchors, Charles Gibson of ABC, and Katie Couric of CBS. And while... [TVNewser]

Examining the Cult of Absurdity - Posted July 14, 2008
TV critic Howard Rosenberg takes a lengthy look in the Los Angeles Times at the "absurd" cult of personality in television news, and specifically the evolution of public opinion for CBS' Katie Couric. While essentially defending Couric, Rosenberg takes some shots at cable news. "The flagship newscasts of NBC, ABC and CBS... [TVNewser]

Examining the Cult of Absurdity - Posted July 14, 2008
TV critic Howard Rosenberg takes a lengthy look in the Los Angeles Times at the "absurd" cult of personality in television news, and specifically the evolution of public opinion for CBS' Katie Couric. While essentially defending Couric, Rosenberg takes some shots at cable news. "The flagship newscasts of NBC, ABC and CBS... [TVNewser]

CBS' Couric To Host B&C Gala - Posted July 14, 2008
When Today show anchor Matt Lauer is inducted into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall of Fame in October, his longtime former co-anchor will be on hand as host. CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric was announced today as host the 18th annual awards dinner on October 21 in New York. Others to be honored... [TVNewser]

CBS' Couric To Host B&C Gala - Posted July 14, 2008
When Today show anchor Matt Lauer is inducted into Broadcasting & Cable's Hall of Fame in October, his longtime former co-anchor will be on hand as host. CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric was announced today as host the 18th annual awards dinner on October 21 in New York. Others to be honored... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of June 30 - Posted July 8, 2008
The Fourth of July holiday week was not kind to the network evening newscasts. All three were down week-to-week, NBC & ABC both down more than 600K Total Viewers. Last week was also the lowest ever Total Viewer and A25-54 delivery for World News with Charles Gibson since the start of... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 04.15.08 - Posted April 15, 2008
Happy Tax Day Washington. Playbook tells us that "Patrick Henry, Ed's son, is 7." Here's your TV coverage of the Pope's visit. Here's the full text of Sen. John McCain's remarks to the AP annual meeting yesterday. Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks today. And be sure to check out TVNewser's ongoing coverage... [FishBowlDC]

LAT In 90 Seconds -- Afternoon Edition - Posted April 10, 2008
Kareem Abdul-Jablogger's Eating Tips: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants people over 40 to eat better. We want to know how much the LAT is paying this guy. Couric Isn't Leaving: Katie Couric isn't leaving CBS. In related news, we're not watching CBS. Ovitz Testified Yesterday: If you don't already know that, you can read about... [FishBowlLA]

Katie Couric--Break-Up Girl? - Posted April 10, 2008
Katie Couric leaving CBS? TVNewser explains what happened.... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 04.08.08 - Posted April 8, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Kofi Annan and Chuck Todd! And, on this day in 1986, Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. And TVNewser gives us an update on Tucker Carlson's TV show. Speaking of TV, ruin your morning TV folks by finding out how your salary... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.04.08 - Posted April 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Kitty Kelley's birthday and the 40th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS Ok, so maybe you can't run, but you can do 20 push... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.07.08 - Posted March 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | JOBS You think Hillary can still score the Democratic nomination. NEWSPAPERS "Does the Greenhouse Defect Signal a 'Times' Brain Drain?" The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "As is often the case with campaign news, voters say they would like to see more coverage of... [FishBowlDC]

Yeah, But C-SPAN Has The Best Political Team Times Infinity - Posted February 22, 2008
Remember when we called the ongoing contest over who has the "best political team" "The Definition of Ridiculous"? Well, the ridiculous continues: TVNewser spotted Katie Couric calling CBS "the best in the galaxy." ... [FishBowlDC]

Sundown on Sunset: Overlooked - Posted January 18, 2008
Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have a "spiritual marriage" only --she must have taken a gander at his child support payments. Paramount spent a lot of money to make Cloverfield look like junk. Starbucks adopts skinny platform, but not Rollerskate Skinny. Kim Masters is at Sundance, where everything is frosty. Anne... [FishBowlLA]

Caitlin Flanagan on Katie Couric, Morning TV, and Why News is Doomed - Posted January 8, 2008
In the January Atlantic, Caitlin Flanagan explains the allure of the Today show, When it is on, the television screen is no longer a barrier separating real life from TV land; the television screen is a window into another room of the house, the one where the grown-ups are. in a piece... [FishBowlLA]

It's Like Katie Couric's Version of Tim Russert's White Board - Posted October 16, 2007
FishbowlDC has obtained this screen grab of "Primary Chaos," a game to be played by Jeff Greenfield and Katie Couric on tonight's "Evening News." >UPDATE: Writers a tipster, "On the 'Primary Chaos' board, why are the arrows going backward in time?"... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.30.07 - Posted August 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. You're completely torn on the journalists dating journalists issue. The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "Michael Vick's legal troubles attracted a large news audience last week. ... While 69% of whites say the press has been fair in the way it has covered this story, only 38% of blacks... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.29.07 - Posted August 29, 2007
Good morning Washington. If Imus returns, you are not interested. An NBC release announced, "MSNBC's ratings growth continued this summer, as the network delivered the strongest growth of any cable news net in August in total day (M-Sun), weekday primetime (8-11 pm) and in sales primetime (M-Sun 7pm-2am) in both total viewers and the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.03.07 - Posted August 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the No. 1 Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, July 29 in all categories." MarketWatch reports, "Regulatory approval for the pending buyout of Dow Jones & Co. by News... [FishBowlDC]

Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister. Some... [FishBowlNY]

What the Stars Earn--Too Much, Obviously - Posted July 24, 2007
FBLA gets TV Guide's press release emails and we usually ignore them. But today, Julie Farin presented us with some truly fabulous information: salaries of the small-screen stars. Oprah: $260 million per year (includes income from Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil, and other programs) Simon Cowell: $45 million per year (for American... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.07 - Posted July 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. Do tell! What are these mythical "other" beaches you are running off to? An ABC release announced, "For the twelfth consecutive week, ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. Averaging 7.67 million Total Viewers and a 1.9/8 among Adults... [FishBowlDC]

CBS's Pelley Moving To NY - Posted July 17, 2007
The latest name to surface in the ongoing Katie Couric saga at CBS News is that of Scott Pelley, a Washington-based 60 Minutes correspondent since 2004. According to a scenario being heard in whispers at CBS News, Pelly is being positioned to possibly replace Couric at some future date, should... [TVNewser]

CBS's Pelley Moving To NY - Posted July 17, 2007
The latest name to surface in the ongoing Katie Couric saga at CBS News is that of Scott Pelley, a Washington-based 60 Minutes correspondent since 2004. According to a scenario being heard in whispers at CBS News, Pelly is being positioned to possibly replace Couric at some future date, should... [TVNewser]

Big 3 Emmy Noms: Nightly On Top - Posted July 17, 2007
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams leads his evening competitors when it comes to the Emmy awards race. Of its 14 total News & Documentary nominations, 9 are for Nightly. The remaining nominations went to Dateline and the Today show. World News with Charles Gibson has 4 of ABC's 15... [TVNewser]

Big 3 Emmy Noms: Nightly On Top - Posted July 17, 2007
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams leads his evening competitors when it comes to the Emmy awards race. Of its 14 total News & Documentary nominations, 9 are for Nightly. The remaining nominations went to Dateline and the Today show. World News with Charles Gibson has 4 of ABC's 15... [TVNewser]

Former CBS Newser on Couric: "Just Not Comfortable To Watch" - Posted July 16, 2007
Mary Mapes, the fired CBS News producer, phoned in to Morning Joe on MSNBC to give her thoughts on her former employer and on Katie Couric."That is a tough place to work and the people who have survived it, have really been savvy," she said.On Couric: "She's gone from being sort... [TVNewser]

Former CBS Newser on Couric: "Just Not Comfortable To Watch" - Posted July 16, 2007
Mary Mapes, the fired CBS News producer, phoned in to Morning Joe on MSNBC to give her thoughts on her former employer and on Katie Couric."That is a tough place to work and the people who have survived it, have really been savvy," she said.On Couric: "She's gone from being sort... [TVNewser]

Ex-CBS Producer: Katie Looks Like She's Been Drugged, Kidnapped, Making Hostage Tape - Posted July 16, 2007
Media Quote Of The Day Courtesy of award-winning ex-60 Minutes producer (and star of the Rathergate scandal) Mary Mapes on this morning's Morning Joe on MSNBC: "The other thing, I would say about CBS, and this is having worked there for a long time, one of the fascinating things is, and I know... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch at Michael's: Joan Rivers, Deepak Chopra & The Today Gang - Posted July 11, 2007
— DIANE CLEHANE The scene at 55th & Fifth was more subdued than usual today with most of the regulars nowhere to be seen. With an unusually high number of "civilians" milling about, it seemed unlikely we'd get our weekly boldfaced name fix this go round. Imagine our delight when Joan Rivers... [FishBowlNY]

CBS Producer: Notion Katie 'Wings It' For Interviews 'Absurd' - Posted July 10, 2007
'She's a sponge' Joe Hagan's 6,000-word New York profile of Katie Couric is generating quite a reaction. Here's an alleged Couric producer's take: -----Original Message----- From: Anonymous Tips [mailto:fishbowlny@mediabistro.com] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 4:53 PM To: tvnewser@mediabistro.com Subject: FISHBOWLNY Tip sent 7/9/2007 3:52:55 PM This notion that Katie "wings it" for interviews is absurd. Katie prides... [FishBowlNY]

"Nightly" Sheds More Viewers Than Couric - Posted June 25, 2007
Brian Williams calls the evening news race "a back-and-forth dogfight." But NBC may have more to worry about than the first place "World News with Charles Gibson." The Nielsen numbers tell the story: in Katie Couric's first 39 weeks at CBS, she's lost 287,000 viewers from the average of a... [TVNewser]

"Nightly" Sheds More Viewers Than Couric - Posted June 25, 2007
Brian Williams calls the evening news race "a back-and-forth dogfight." But NBC may have more to worry about than the first place "World News with Charles Gibson." The Nielsen numbers tell the story: in Katie Couric's first 39 weeks at CBS, she's lost 287,000 viewers from the average of a... [TVNewser]

Bob Schieffer's Band To Make NYC Debut - Posted June 19, 2007
If you've been wondering what Bob Schieffer has been doing in his free time since he relinquished the CBS Evening News anchor desk to Katie Couric, well, mystery solved. The tireless newsman has embarked on a second career as a member of Honky Tonk Confidential. The band will play its first New... [FishBowlNY]

Katie A No-Show @ Gracies - Posted June 19, 2007
Did Katie skip to avoid reporters? At last night's Gracie Awards hosted by American Women in Radio & Television — where a head-spinning 41 awards were given out — Katie Couric, despite reports from her reps late last week that she would be attending and talking to reporters, was a no show.... [FishBowlNY]

CNBC To Re-Air Auletta-Moonves 'Sexist' Interview - Posted June 15, 2007
Does 'tart' imply female? Not sure how relevant the discussion will look six days later, but CNBC plans to run Ken Auletta's Tuesday breakfast interview with CBS chief Les Moonves — during which Moonves called Dan Rather's "tarting up" remarks about Katie Couric sexist and set off a bit of a firestorm... [FishBowlNY]

Radio & TV Women Blast Dan Rather: Now It's Personal - Posted June 14, 2007
The Virginia-based association American Women in Radio and Television is weighing in on the Dan Rather-Les Moonves feud concerning the former's remarks about Katie Couric's CBS Evening News, specifically the "dumbing it down and tarting it up" ones that Moonves called "sexist." President Maria E. Brennan: "It's surprising — to say the... [FishBowlNY]

Rather-Moonves: War Of Words - Posted June 12, 2007
Some juicy Dan Rather-Les Moonves point-counterpoint action — if you're into that sort of thing. First up, Rather, on Katie Couric and the CBS Evening News: "You know, she tried to change networks, which is always difficult and change the programs at the same time. They've done all of the usual things. They... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 06.05.07 - Posted June 5, 2007
Good morning Washington. Christian Science Monitor's John Edward Ames writes, "Reporters used to strive for accuracy, brevity, and clarity. Now it's suspense, setting, and back story." C-SPAN continues coverage of Campaign 2008 with plans to air live coverage of the New Hampshire Republican Party Dinner on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on C-SPAN... [FishBowlDC]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted May 24, 2007
Sheriff's Office To Become A Reality Show: See what happens when people stop being polite, and start ... training to become cops. Dick Cheney's Grandson Has Two Mommies: And the LAT runs an AP story? We'll never understand how the National Desk assigns stories. Katie's Not Getting The Boot: Anchor Katie Couric is... [FishBowlLA]

Video: Fine & Wolff On Katie: 'No One Wants To Be In The Network News Business' - Posted May 21, 2007
In a new video talk segment we're calling Fine & Wolff (until a catchier name surfaces, BusinessWeek's Jon Fine (a.k.a our CEO's husband) and Vanity Fair columnist Michael Wolff discuss media issues. First up, Katie Couric's struggles at the CBS Evening News. Says Wolff: "No one cares about the nightly news,... [FishBowlNY]

Couric Partners With WUSA 9 For Susan G. Komen National Race For The Cure - Posted May 14, 2007
From the release: CBS News anchorwoman Katie Couric will take part in W*USA 9 NEWS NOW's live coverage of this year's Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure to be held Saturday, June 2nd on the National Mall in Washington D.C, the station announced today. In addition to appearing with W*USA 9... [FishBowlDC]

Katie Unfazed By Criticism, Graphs - Posted May 14, 2007
Another day, another newspaper prints State of the Union at CBS. Things are bad, but Katie's upbeat, the management unshakable blah-blah-blah. Our favorite part, though, of today's New York Times Katie Couric's piece on Couricland has to be the accompanying viewership infograph. It's like the graph itself is unfazed. RELATED: Is Katie... [FishBowlNY]

Is Katie In Denial? - Posted May 10, 2007
Great call and response in today's USA Today piece on Katie Couric and her hemmorraging ratings: Q: Is it hard to read negative stories about you and the News after the Today glory years? A: It really isn't. There are some critics who may not like the broadcast. That's going to exist... [FishBowlNY]

Bad To Worse For Katie's Evening - Posted May 9, 2007
Not rocking Uh-oh: Last week's CBS Evening News viewership was the lowest it has been since at least 1987. It's accurate to call it the smallest audience for the Evening News in decades — the lowest viewership in 20 years. Last week's average total viewership was 6,050,000. Katie Couric's previous low of... [FishBowlNY]

Couric To Leave Evening News After 2008 Elections? - Posted April 23, 2007
Out after '08? The network is denying it, but that's what embattled Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist Gail Shister hears from her sources inside the Eye. It wouldn't surprise us in the least, considering what CBS has gotten for the $15 million a year it spent to bring Couric across town. Let's see: a... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Couric, Kristof To Host Overseas Press Club Awards - Posted April 20, 2007
CBS News chief Sean McManus and Couric last summer Katie Couric may be mired in third place and has yet to set foot in Iraq, but she's getting the honor rival Brian Williams had last year: hosting the Overseas Press Club Awards in New York. New York Times op-ed columnist Nick Kristof —... [FishBowlNY]

CNN's Clothing Choice - Posted April 18, 2007
A reader writes in: "Memo to CNN fashion department-- don't let your anchors trot out their new spring colors in time of tragedy and despair. CNN's Kiran Chetry hosted American Morning on Tuesday in a stark white trenchcoat, and Paula Zahn dressed as if she was reporting from happy hour... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.13.07 - Posted April 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think NBC should not have dropped Imus. From a tipster: "check out sudarsan r's front page first person piece in today's washpost. it's incredible." From a tipster: "Re: to drop Imus or to not drop Imus. All the handwringing of late overlooks an important point: Imus isn't funny. Why doesn't... [FishBowlDC]

Couric's Ghost-Writer Was Linkage Loving Lovely - Posted April 13, 2007
Katie Couric's so important that CBS paid a blogger/producer to have memories of childhood for her. Or she's a replicant, just like in Blade Runner. Melissa McNamara,who wrote Couric's library reminiscences, got fired for lifting portions of WSJ writer Jeffrey Zaslow's original essay. Not that the stolen bits were deathless prose. Compare... [FishBowlLA]

Couric Producer Fired For Plagiarizing Wall Street Journal - Posted April 11, 2007
Katie Couric really can't catch a break. CBS News fired a producer yesterday and pulled a video piece off its Web site after an editor at the Wall Street Journal alerted the third place nightly newscast of eyebrow-raising similarities between the video and an article by the Journal's Jeffrey Zaslow. CBS posted... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 04.04.07 - Posted April 4, 2007
Good morning Washington. It's close, but most of you would not encourage your kids to go into journalism. See the First Quarter Program Rankings. An ABC release announced that "World News with Charles Gibson" "averaged 7.93 million Total Viewers and a 2.0/9 among Adults 25-54, placing first in the key demo rating for the... [FishBowlDC]

Onion News Net Gets 400,000 Plays On First Day - Posted March 29, 2007
We doubt Brian Williams is losing sleep over Onion launches, but with 400,000-plus plays during ONN's first day, it should be enough to give Katie Couric pause. Onion president Sean Mills told FBNY the early returns had been "fantastic," and he was pleased, even though "we really tried not to have... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted March 27, 2007
Entourage Conundrum: Paul Brownfield wonders why Vince doesn't get more tail. 60 Minutes Conundrum: Paul Brownfield wonders why Katie Couric doesn't get more real. YouTube Conundrum: Patrick Goldstein wonders why net execs bother.... [FishBowlLA]

Couric's Edwards Interview: 'Disgusting' - Posted March 26, 2007
Some 51 pages and counting on CBSNews.com following last night's Katie Couric 60 Minutes interview of John and Elizabeth Edwards. As you might imagine, many were not thrilled with Couric's line of questioning: Katie Couric seemed overly stern in her questioning, especially given her own personal experience. I would have thought she... [FishBowlNY]

Pray for Journalists! - Posted March 13, 2007
Mastermedia International -- " a nonprofit media organization committed to serving media leaders with professional consulting regarding America's Christian market and personal counsel concerning issues of faith" -- features one journalist a day who desperately needs your prayers. Today: Katie Couric. Get prayin'....... [FishBowlDC]

Can Chicks Read The News As Well As Dudes? - Posted March 12, 2007
Apparently no, says Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Gail Shister [via CNN's Reliable Sources]: HOWARD KURTZ: Gail Shister, Rick Kaplan and some other CBS executives have said that there is a portion of the audience that may still not be comfortable getting their news from a woman at 6:30. Do you think that is... [FishBowlNY]

Couric Blogs About Evening News Exec Changes - Posted March 8, 2007
Posted by Katie Couric today: For so many of us at CBS News, this is a hard day. Rome Hartman, the executive producer of the Evening News, is moving on. Rome was one of the reasons I came here to CBS. We'd known each other peripherally for years — everyone in the... [FishBowlNY]

With Couric Stuck In Third, CBS Swaps Executive Producers - Posted March 8, 2007
CBS News chief Sean McManus and Couric last summer during CBS' 'dog-and-pony show' for the media Coverage of the EP shuffle at the CBS Evening News: TVNewser: Rome Hartman was let go as the executive producer of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, a CBS insider says. AP: "CBS News on... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch at Michael's: Ex-CBS News Prez Says Give Katie A Chance - Posted January 31, 2007
As much as we've come to enjoy our perch at the bar with its bird's eye view, we were thrilled when one of our favorite television titans, Andrew Heyward, invited us to join him and his guests for lunch. Today's lunchtime chronicler, Diane Clehane, chatted with the always affable and extremely... [FishBowlNY]

Media's Obama-mania Pauses For Hil'ville - Posted January 22, 2007
Hillary Clinton's television media schedule, next 24 hours: NBC Nightly News (Brian Williams interviews) ABC's World News (Charles Gibson) CBS Evening News (Katie Couric) Today (TBD) EARLIER: Obama Media Mania: He Inhaled, And The Heat's Picked Up Museum Of Sex To Unveil Hillary Clinton's Presidential 'Bust'... [FishBowlNY]

Katie On The Superbowl's Pre-Game Show - Posted January 19, 2007
Quoting The Associated Press: Katie Couric "will contribute a feature to CBS' four-hour Super Bowl pre-game show Feb. 4," Sean McManus announced at press tour on Thursday. "She also will anchor the evening news from Miami, the site of the big game, on the Friday before the game."McManus says: "It is... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric: I Was The Only Skirt At White House Meeting Before Bush Speech - Posted January 18, 2007
From Katie Couric's CBS News blog comes this missive on the state of women in television news journalism, 2007: Last Wednesday, President Bush gave his address to the country about "the new way forward" for Iraq, and lots of journalists—including me, of course—were in Washington to cover it. But before the Big... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.18.07 - Posted January 18, 2007
Very impressive, Mr. Chairman: Local boy/author/political guru Terry McAuliffe's new book, "What a Party!" is not even out yet and last week it was Amazon's #1 non-fiction bulk preorder. National Review bloggers may win a cage match, but who would win a booze-ff? An NPR release states that "NPR News has been... [FishBowlDC]

Larry King Celebrated @ 50 | Katie 'Still Perky' @ 50 | Time Redesign Not Done | Jeanine Pirro's $1M Talk Show Deal - Posted January 10, 2007
Larry King: CNN preps 50-year-celebration. [Daily News] Time: Not done with design changes. [NYO] Katie Couric: Still 'perky' at 50. [NYO] NBC: Earns rare ratings victory with NFL playoffs. [City News Service via LAT] Jeanine Pirro: Signs $1 million deal to host her own talk show. [Daily Intel]... [FishBowlNY]