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Morning Reading List 07.02.09 - Posted 3 days, 16 hours ago
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to NYT's Peter Baker and a big congratulations to Roll Call's David Meyers, whose daughter Sophie Rose Meyers was born on June 16th--... [FishBowlDC]

Look Who Else is Heading to Neverland - Posted 4 days, 3 hours ago
In addition to Matt Lauer anchoring the Today show from Neverland Ranch tomorrow, CNN's Larry King will host his show from the ranch in Los Olivos, CA tomorrow night. CNN says King is being granted special access inside the house as well as touring the property. ABC's Cynthia McFadden is also heading... [TVNewser]

CNN Carries Michael Jackson Momentum Into Friday Night - Posted June 29, 2009
In a rare ratings win for CNN, the cable news network's Friday night primetime lineup (8-11pmET) finished first in the A25-54 demo. Also, Campbell Brown at 8, Larry King at 9 and Anderson Cooper at 10 each won their time periods in the ad-friendly demo with extensive Michael Jackson coverage. CNN... [TVNewser]

Former MTV Newser Gideon Yago on Michael Jackson: 'The Things That Bring You Out of Retirement' - Posted June 26, 2009
We bumped into sometime-cohort Gideon Yago of The IFC Media Project this morning on the 6, where talk quickly turned to yesterday's tragic passing of Michael Jackson. Amid the Jackson-fueled media barrage, we were struck by the sight of former MTV Newsman Yago back on screen discussing pop stars. Evidently, he... [FishBowlNY]

The Ticker: Beck, Cramer, King... - Posted June 16, 2009
> Glenn Beck's radio show is expanding to three hours in New York. The WOR program will run from 9am-NoonET beginning Monday. > Jim Cramer hosts a Father's Day special edition of Mad Money, "It's a Family Affair," on Friday. The show includes a live studio audience and Q&A segments. >... [TVNewser]

Joy Behar: "I Don't Want To Do Just a Liberal Show" - Posted June 12, 2009
Soon-to-be HLN host Joy Behar gave some insight into what she envisions for her show, in an interview with HuffPost's Danny Shea. "I don't want to do just a liberal show," she said. "I interviewed Ann Coulter when I was sitting in for Larry King a couple of times, and we have... [TVNewser]

Jane Velez-Mitchell Reair At 9pmET Until New Behar Show Launches - Posted June 11, 2009
While Joy Behar's new program won't debut until the fall, the Lou Dobbs repeat airing on HLN at 9pmET will end later this month. In the interim, Jane Velez-Mitchell's "Issues" will re-air in that hour. "This is not about Lou Dobbs," EVP of CNN Worldwide and HLN head Ken Jautz tells TVNewser... [TVNewser]

May Ratings: CNN Beats MSNBC In Total Day - Posted June 2, 2009
CNN finished May as the second-rated cable news network in total day, Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. FNC finished first. It was the second best May for Total Viewers by CNN in a decade, behind last year. CNN's American Morning finished 2nd in Total Viewers and the demo, while Larry King... [TVNewser]

Listen: Author and Mediabistro Circus Speaker Keith Ferrazzi - Posted May 29, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast we're joined by author Keith Ferrazzi. Ferrazzi is the author of "Who's Got Your Back," which looks at the importance of creating great workplace bonds. He's also the author of "Never Eat Alone," which talked about networking to get ahead. "Who's Got Your Back"... [Newsfeed]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted May 27, 2009
What we almost missed today... Poor Wayne Allard :( The Washington Times forgets Colorado recently had a Republican senator. Don't...er, do quit your day job? Robert Gibbs is a regular laugh riot. LAST CALL swizzles Larry King: Not to be outdone by the admin's release of "100 Days, 100 Projects,"... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: TV, Cable, Radio... - Posted May 26, 2009
> CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will be on The Early Show tomorrow to talk about the "Stand Up To Cancer" initiative. Couric will announce the grand total of donations raised over the last year and award three-year grants to "dream teams" researching cancer treatments. > You'll have to... [TVNewser]

Larry King Explains Why He's Not a "Degenerate Gambler" - Posted May 22, 2009
CNN's Larry King appeared on The Daily Show last night to talk about his new book, "My Remarkable Journey," and Jon Stewart focused much of the the interview on one part of the journey — King's gambling. Also discussed: some of the stories from the book that led Stewart to conclude,... [TVNewser]

Larry King on Glenn Beck - "That Don't Impress Me" - Posted May 21, 2009
Daily Beast's Lloyd Grove attended last night's party celebrating Larry King's new memoir, "My Remarkable Journey." Among those in attendance, Anderson Cooper, Mort Zuckerman, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin and Barbara Walters whose guest earlier in the day on "The View" came up in conversation. Meanwhile, Larry was talking to Barbara about overwrought... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (FNC Edition): Gutfeld, Friedman, Beck... - Posted May 19, 2009
> The libertarian magazine Reason has posted a video of Red Eye host Greg Gutfeld's appearance during Reason Weekend. He talks about Bill Maher, The Huffington Post and his "surreal" FNC program. > Fired FoxNews.com entertainment writer Roger Friedman has joined The Hollywood Reporter, effective immediately. Friedman left Fox News... [TVNewser]

Tonight's Larry King About Larry King - Posted May 19, 2009
Tonight, Larry King won't be hosting his show, instead he'll be a guest on it. The topic is King's new memoir, "My Remarkable Journey." King and his son, Larry King Jr. are the guests. Joy Behar, Anderson Cooper and Regis Philbin are the guest hosts. ... [TVNewser]

AP Rejects Edwards' Interview Concessions - Posted May 13, 2009
Yesterday, we discussed Elizabeth Edwards' recent publicity tour for her book, "Resilience." Today, the Associated Press reports that it was twice denied interviews with Edwards' because it refused to omit the name of John Edwards' mistress from its articles about Elizabeth and her book. The article quotes Michael Oreskes, the AP's vice... [FishBowlNY]

News Organizations Asked Not To Name "Other Woman" During Elizabeth Edwards Interviews - Posted May 13, 2009
What's in a name? A lot if you are Elizabeth Edwards, especially if that name is Rielle Hunter. Edwards began making the rounds last week publicizing her new book. But in three TV interviews - with Oprah Winfrey, Matt Lauer and Larry King - Hunter, "the other woman" in the John... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Palin, Couric, Specter... - Posted May 5, 2009
> Bristol Palin will talk live, in-studio to Chris Cuomo of ABC's Good Morning America tomorrow morning. She and Cuomo will later both appear at a Candie's Foundation town hall to discuss teen pregnancy prevention, where Palin is a foundation ambassador. > CBS' Katie Couric blogs from Saudi Arabia, where she... [TVNewser]

A Week of "The View" on Larry King Live - Posted May 3, 2009
Fresh off their appearance on the Time 100 list, the co-hosts of "The View" will be guests each night on CNN's Larry King Live this week. Barbara Walters guests tomorrow. Occasional LKL fill-in Joy Behar is on Tuesday, Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday, Whoopi Goldberg Thursday and Sherri Shepherd Friday.... [TVNewser]

100 Days News Conference: Coverage Notes - Posted April 29, 2009
President Barack Obama's news conference tonight at 8pmET will mark his 100th day in office, and each network plans to carry it differently (and one, not at all). FishbowlDC has a detailed list, and WebNewser looks at how CNN and YouTube plan to cover it online. Also happening online — a... [TVNewser]

April Ratings: CNN's Best Total Day Since '03 - Posted April 28, 2009
Despite finishing fourth in cable's most crucial time period and measurement (8p-11p, A25-54 demo), CNN grew 25% in Total Viewers and 17% in the A25-54 demo during April '09 compared to April '08. It finished second in Total Viewers and the demo in total day, behind FNC. CNN's American Morning topped MSNBC's... [TVNewser]

Carrey vs. Campbell Over Vaccination - Posted April 22, 2009
Hollywood star Jim Carrey writes today on The Huffington Post about the vaccination/autism connection, a topic he and longtime girlfriend Jenny McCarthy (whose son suffered from autism) frequently speak out about. The framing of Carrey's post is a commentary by CNN's Campbell Brown (currently out on maternity leave), who said in February:... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.20.09 - Posted April 20, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Its day 91 covering the Obama administration and week 12 for us. Happy Birthday to Politico's Carol Lee. What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]

Telling Tales: Radio Talker's New Book Reveals Cable News Secrets - Posted April 19, 2009
Philadelphia radio talk show host and perennial cable news guest Michael Smerconish has written a new book about his life as a professional talker. In Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking Smerconish argues the cable TV news presents a too-simple and ultimately unrealistic, "liberal or conservative"... [TVNewser]

Race to One Million: Ashton Kutcher on Larry King - Posted April 16, 2009
Ashton Kutcher will be a guest tomorrow night on Larry King Live. Why? WebNewser has the full backstory...(image via CNN.com)... [TVNewser]

Rick Warren Absent From This Week, Huckabee - Posted April 13, 2009
Pastor Rick Warren was supposed to appear on ABC's This Week and FNC's "Huckabee" this weekend, in interviews set to tape Saturday afternoon. But he pulled out of both due to "fatigue and exhaustion." This Week producers held out hope he may appear live at 9amET Sunday, but were told he was... [TVNewser]

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

Glenn Beck and Larry King Get "Super" - Posted April 11, 2009
Current TV's "SuperNews" regularly skewers celebrities and other public figures (and Twitter). A couple recent segments have taken on the cable news community. There's Glenn Beck below and a Larry King clip after the jump (one tip: check out the ticker on 2nd viewing): Click continued to see the Larry King clip...... [TVNewser]

Rich Lowry: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 9, 2009
Say hello to Rich Lowry- don't call him Richard- co-author of "Banqo's Ghost" with Keith Korman. In Lowry's own words the basic plot: "Left-wing journalist sent on a rogue CIA mission to Iran to assassinate Iran's top nuclear scientist; mayhem ensues. Some people will have fun arguing whether one character, the left-wing... [FishBowlDC]

Q1 2009 Ratings: CNN's Best Total Day Since '03 - Posted March 31, 2009
CNN had its best first quarter since the first quarter of 2003, in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo in total day. CNN grew 17% in Total Viewers and 7% in the demo compared to last year. CNN was 2nd behind FNC during Q1 '09 in Total Viewers during total day and... [TVNewser]

Tonight's News Conference Coverage Plans - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: CNN: Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper... [FishBowlDC]

Networks and Cablers To Cover Obama's Prime Time Newser - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: • CNN — Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

Why Did Gupta Turn Down the Surgeon General Job? - Posted March 6, 2009
Michael D. Shear and Howard Kurtz of The Washington Post take a closer look at the news that Dr. Sanjay Gupta would not be taking the Surgeon General position. "One source close to him said Gupta was very disheartened by [Tom] Daschle's fate and fearful he was not going to get a... [TVNewser]

Iseman Exclusive Moves to CBS - Posted February 27, 2009
Maggie Rodriguez will interview Washington lobbyist Vicki Iseman on CBS' The Early Show Monday morning, in her first television interview since settling her lawsuit against the New York Times. Iseman was scheduled for her first TV interview with Larry King earlier this week, but a spokesperson says she was bumped at the... [TVNewser]

"30 Rock" Leaves 30 Rock For Larry King Guest Spot - Posted February 27, 2009
Three weeks ago it was NBC's Matt Lauer making an appearance. Last night it was Larry King's turn. The CNN anchor was at the center of the plot of "30 Rock" last night, as an interview with Tracy Jordan (played by Tracy Morgan) suddenly turned serious when the Asia markets began collapsing.... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: Program Ranker - Posted February 25, 2009
Fox News had the top six cable news programs during February '09 in Total Viewers, and nine of the top 10. The O'Reilly Factor was once again 1st. CNN's Larry King Live was the only non-FNC program to make the top 10, in 7th. MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann was 11th.... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: For CNN, What Goes Up... - Posted February 24, 2009
When you broadcast the highest rated debate of all time on cable (and two other highly-rated debates), as CNN did last February, the viewership is bound to go down. And for CNN in February '09, it did. A lot. Among A25-54 demo viewers, CNN was down 44% in prime time (8-11pm,... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

9pm Battle: Colmes, Ayers on "Hannity," Clooney, Iseman on "King" - Posted February 23, 2009
It's going to be a ratings battle tonight at 9pmET, as FNC and CNN each have unique line-ups. Alan Colmes makes his first return appearance to the 9pmET hour, and he'll be bringing his former co-host, Sean Hannity, an exclusive interview — with Bill Ayers. The interview took place in FNC's Chicago... [TVNewser]

CNN Gears Up For Another "Heroes" - Posted February 19, 2009
Tonight Larry King will announce the launch of the third "Heroes" event for CNN. Nominations opened on January 1 and CNN has already received 1,200 submissions – on pace for a record number. The 2008 award, presented during a telecast on Thanksgiving night, went to Liz McCartney and her organization, St. Bernard's... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: King, Bartiromo, Lauer... - Posted January 30, 2009
> In the wake of some surprising comments about Alex Rodriguez, former Yankee manager Joe Torre sits down tonight with Larry King in his first television interview at 9pmET tonight on CNN. > Maria Bartiromo hosts "No Way Back," a CNBC special from Davos' World Economic Forum, at 8pmET tonight.... [TVNewser]

Haggard Interviews Begin Airing Tonight - Posted January 28, 2009
If Gov. Rod Blagojevich was the big "get," early this week, former Evangelical leader Ted Haggard is the big end-of-week get. As we reported yesterday, he'll be on Good Morning America and Larry King Live tomorrow and CBS' The Early Show on Friday. But now you won't have to wait until tomorrow.... [TVNewser]

This Week's Other Big Get - Posted January 27, 2009
Following up on Blago, the broadcast and cable networks are going after Ted Haggard, the once mighty evangelical pastor who resigned in disgrace after admitting soliciting a male prostitute for sex and drugs. Haggard is the subject of an HBO documentary "The Trials of Ted Haggard" which premieres Thursday night. Haggard will... [TVNewser]

Rod Blagojevich Has "Potty Mouth," Thought About Appointing Oprah (And Other Things Discussed This Morning) - Posted January 26, 2009
Three down, (at least) four to go. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made his Today show, Good Morning America and "The View" appearances so far today, and in each he stuck to his story about not getting a fair trial. But there were some highlights as well. During his interview this weekend... [TVNewser]

NBC News Gets Blago Ahead of ABC Interviews - Posted January 25, 2009
Yesterday, NBC's Amy Robach sat down with embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich essentially scooping rival ABC and its planned live interviews with the Governor tomorrow. Portions of the NBC interview aired on Weekend Today, Meet the Press and will air tonight on Nightly News. The full interview will air tomorrow morning... [TVNewser]

Gov. Blagojevich To Sit Down For Interviews With GMA, "The View" Monday Morning - Posted January 23, 2009
First on TVNewser: As his impeachment trial gets underway in Illinois Monday, embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich will sit down for his first network TV interview since his arrest on charges he tried to sell Pres. Obama's senate seat. Blagojevich will be interviewed on ABC's Good Morning America. Insiders tell us Blagojevich will... [TVNewser]

D.C. Gets Some High Fives - Posted January 22, 2009
The "Almost Twins" hit D.C. for the Inauguration, and spent their time giving out high fives all over town. Featuring Larry King, Soledad O'Brien, Tucker Carlson, Paul Begala, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski...HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! - watch more funny videos... [TVNewser]

A Wedding Night at the Museum - Posted January 19, 2009
Or at least an evening ceremony there. Harry Philbrick, director of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, tied the knot at the Ridgefield, Connecticut museum on Saturday. Philbrick, 50, has served as director of the Aldrich since 1996, shepherding the museum through a $9 million capital campaign and the addition of 25,000... [UnBeige]

King Interviews President and First Lady - Posted January 13, 2009
CNN's Larry King sits down today with President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush. The interview is taking place today in the White House Library, and airs tonight at 9pmET on Larry King Live. We'll post a transcript and photos once we get them. > Update: Click continued to see the transcript... ... [TVNewser]

CNN's Inauguration Coverage - Posted January 8, 2009
CNN has announced Inauguration coverage plans, beginning on Tuesday at 5amET. Some notes: • Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper lead coverage beginning at 10amET from the rooftop of the Newseum. John King brings the "Magic Wall" into the Newseum as well. • American Morning broadcast's live from Capital Hill from 5-10amET. • Cooper and Campbell... [TVNewser]

2008 Ratings: MSNBC Fastest Growing Once Again - Posted December 31, 2008
MSNBC was the fastest growing channel in all of television in 2008 when measured in Total Viewers for both total day and prime time. The NBC cable news channel was the third fastest in growth in the A25-54 demo behind BBC America and History International. The Rachel Maddow Show beat Larry King... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Biden, Aniston, Young... - Posted December 19, 2008
> Vice President-elect Joe Biden will be on Larry King Live on Monday. Today, King discusses the news that the remains found in Florida have been identified as Caylee Anthony's. > The Early Show anchor Harry Smith likes him some Jennifer Aniston: "Alright, baby...you look great, I just, it...mmm...bears mentioning." Check... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: O'Reilly, King, Guide... - Posted December 18, 2008
> In his first televised interview since leaving office in September 2007, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will appear tonight on The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News Channel. Fox News contributor Juan Williams is sitting in for O'Reilly. > Other current and former Bush Administration officials will be sitting down with... [TVNewser]

Larry King: "The Scene was So Romantic, I Almost Lost My Heterosexuality" - Posted December 18, 2008
Larry King is reflecting on his tub-sharing moment with Jim Carrey on the Late Show last night. On his blog, King writes, "The tub was slippery. The scene was romantic...so romantic that I almost - almost, lost my heterosexuality. And to tell you the truth, I think Jim felt the same... [TVNewser]

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

Morning Reading List, 12.05.08 - Posted December 5, 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]

November Ratings: MSNBC's Demo Streak at 7, 8 & 9 - Posted December 3, 2008
MSNBC's prime time lineup continues its hot streak post-election, out-rating CNN at 7, 8 and 9pmET in the key adult demo. (FNC came in first in the demo & Total Viewers). "The Rachel Maddow Show" out-rated "Larry King Live" among A25-54 viewers (672,000 vs. 565,000) for the second month in a... [TVNewser]

Mumbai Aftermath: How Cable News Covered the Story - Posted December 1, 2008
The siege on Mumbai began Wednesday afternoon but didn't come to a conclusion until Friday night (ET). The news broke as Americans began the long Thanksgiving holiday, when the networks had already given many editorial and production employees time off. During that 36 hours, some cable news channels stuck with their holiday... [TVNewser]

"Chaos" Erupts Around CNN Correspondent During Mumbai Live Shot - Posted November 27, 2008
In the second day of the siege in Mumbai, some members of the media are finding themselves in the middle of local anger. CNN's Sara Sidner is the network's New Delhi correspondent. Sidner was reporting about the situation at the Taj Hotel when several locals began interrupting her live shot. Sidner... [TVNewser]

CNN Heroes: "In a Time of Uncertainty, It's Reassuring to See Good People at Work in the World" - Posted November 24, 2008
CNN's Anderson Cooper with mother-daughter actors Vanessa Redgrave and Joely Richardson. They love LA. In its second year, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute moved to Hollywood from its inaugural location at New York's Museum of Natural History. With performances from Alicia Keys and John Legend and a surprise performance by Christina Aguilera, Saturday's... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.19.08 - Posted November 19, 2008
Good morning Washington. What D.C. building 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]

Palin and the Press - Posted November 13, 2008
FNC's Greta Van Susteren and NBC's Matt Lauer have joined her in her kitchen; CNN's Larry King and Wolf Blitzer got their long-awaited interviews yesterday; and this morning, the cable news networks carried both a live a news conference and Gov. Sarah Palin's remarks to the Republican Governors Association conference in... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Doesn't Need Any Advice from Katie Couric - Posted November 12, 2008
Here we go again. A day after Matt Lauer asked Gov. Sarah Palin about Katie Couric, Larry King goes there with the Alaska Gov. Also, Palin says she wants to "help build up that credibility in the press." KING: Katie Couric, by the way, said last night that she thinks you should... [TVNewser]

The Loser of the 2008 Election - Posted November 11, 2008
Remember when we all laughed at the quip that Joe the Plumber had done more interviews than VP presidential candidate Sarah Palin? Remember back in October how funny we all thought that was? Oh those were the days...there were just a couple of clips of Sarah Palin that the media played over... [FishBowlLA]

Sarah Palin Goin' Rogue With Interviews - Posted November 8, 2008
After unnamed McCain staffers took to the press spreading stories about Gov. Sarah Palin, she has been responding this week. But she's doing it in her own, maverick-y way. She first held an impromptu press conference for reporters yesterday, and then had a lengthy interview with CNN's Gary Tuchman. "It's unprofessional and those... [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]

The Ticker: First Votes, Election Menu, Joe on Today... - Posted November 4, 2008
> At MidnightET ABC's Terry Moran on Nightline, CNN's Larry King, and MSNBC's David Shuster were all live with the first election day votes from Dixville Notch, NH. > The NY Times' Katherine Q. Seelye works up an election night TV menu: "Aim to have the popcorn popped and to... [TVNewser]

What Happens to Cable News Post-Election? - Posted October 31, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik and Paul J. Gough look to the near-future about what will happen to cable news after Nov. 4. "An election that lifts either the left or right to power will provide a boost to the network imbued with the ideology of the other side," they write.... [TVNewser]

Olbermann Builds On Obama Half Hour - Posted October 30, 2008
Hundreds of thousands of viewers who watched the Barack Obama commercial on one of the broadcast networks switched to MSNBC at 8:30. Obama pulled in 3.5 million Total Viewers on MSNBC, the only cable news network to air the infomercial. An abbreviated Countdown with Keith Olbermann at 8:30pmET brought in... [TVNewser]

McCain and the Media: CNBC, CNN, FNC - Posted October 28, 2008
CNBC's Maria Bartiromo interviewed Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, today as they campaigned in Hershey, PA. The live interview took place just after 9:30amET, and additional portions will air throughout the day, with the entire interview airing on Closing Bell at 4pmET and "Wall Street Crisis"... [TVNewser]

Stewart to Brown: "What's Your Bias Against Bull?" - Posted October 28, 2008
CNN's newly-pregnant Campbell Brown appeared last night on The Daily Show. "Your new show, you are up against Bill O'Reilly and Keith Olbermann. How are you going to find some middle ground between those two?" joked Stewart. "Look, they're giants in terms of what they're doing," said Brown. "One's coming at it from... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly Segment Sheds Light on Months of FNC-Nielsen Disagreement - Posted October 27, 2008
Exclusive: A segment on The O'Reilly Factor last Thursday opened a window into a battle between Fox News Channel and Nielsen, the company that provides audience measurement for all networks. At the heart of the matter, time-shifted audience ratings. Fox News and most other networks use Nielsen's C3 method of measurement... [TVNewser]

King Wants McCain To Make Good on Palin Promise - Posted October 20, 2008
Larry King Live has not seen Sen. John McCain as a guest since July or Gov. Sarah Palin as a guest ever. And now the program is making a public appeal. A post on King's blog asks if "LKL" is next to "make up" with McCain, following David Letterman. Appearing before the... [TVNewser]

Imus Comes To The Newseum - Posted October 16, 2008
I have a piece online for the Washington Examiner about Don Imus' live broadcast this morning from the Newseum, his first DC broadcast in years. Both Imus and sidekick Bernard McGuirk had some not so nice things to say about CNN, Rachel Maddow, Larry King, the Newseum and Tom Brokaw. ALSO: Loads... [FishBowlDC]

Q3 2008 Ratings: Rankers - Posted October 2, 2008
Fox News Channel had eight of the top 10 programs in Total Viewers during the third quarter of 2008. MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show made the top 10, in sixth place for the quarter, although there were only 14 programs. CNN's Larry King Live finished 10th. The O'Reilly Factor was the top... [TVNewser]

FNC Tops with Bush Address/Analysis - Posted September 26, 2008
While we await final, updated cable ratings for Wednesday, we do know that FNC's coverage of President Bush's address to the nation that nigt was its highest-rated presidential address in four years. Fox News also topped its cable competitors. Here's the Total Viewer and A25-54 demo break-down from 9-9:15pmET: Network Total Viewers A25-54 Viewers FNC 4,838,000 1,377,000 CNN 3,045,000 1,176,000 MSNBC 2,020,000 813,000 All... [TVNewser]

Chris Rock on Larry King: 'John McCain Could Lose Half His Houses and Sleep Well' - Posted September 26, 2008
Apparently now that John McCain has solved the bailout crisis, meaning that it is in complete disarray, he's decided that this whole debate thing actually might be a good idea. Or at least, not letting Barack Obama have the national stage might be a good idea. Really, at this... [FishBowlNY]

Ahmadinejad on Larry King Live Tonight - Posted September 23, 2008
The cablers are covering Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's UN speech today, and tonight he'll be back on the air, appearing in an interview with Larry King. King interviewed Ahmadinejad earlier today in New York, and it airs in full tonight at 9pmET. The discussion touches on the U.S. elections and Iran's place... [TVNewser]

Two Weeks In, Maddow A Hit For MSNBC - Posted September 22, 2008
With two weeks under her TV belt, Rachel Maddow has become a bonafide hit for MSNBC. Last week the program was #2 in cable news in both the A25-54 demo and in Total Viewers at 9pmET, beating CNN's Larry King Live. FNC's Hannity & Colmes was the top-rated broadcast at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly: "When I Come In, I Come In Armed and Dangerous" - Posted September 12, 2008
Time Magazine's 10 Questions section welcomes FNC anchor Bill O'Reilly this week, for a timely set of pithy responses to reader questions. O'Reilly describes his interview style. "It's not Larry King, with all due respect to Mr. King," he says. "When I come in, I come in armed and dangerous. But if... [TVNewser]

Rachel Maddow's "Constitutional Weakness" - Posted September 11, 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle's Joe Garofoli profiles Bay Area native, and new MSNBC show host, Rachel Maddow. Garofoli writes, "Armed with self-deprecating humor and a impressive intellect, Maddow is the newest marquee commentator on a network that finds itself in the middle of controversy about blurring the line between political commentary... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CBS, ABC, CNN... - Posted September 2, 2008
> Longtime CBS News correspondent Ike Pappas died on Sunday in Virginia. Pappas served as CBS News correspondent from 1964-1987, reporting on the Pentagon, Labor Department, Congress and other areas. He was 75. > Since he won't be interviewed by Larry King while in St. Paul, tomorrow's interview with ABC's Charlie... [TVNewser]

Brown v. Bounds on Election Center - Posted September 2, 2008
Things got heated on Campbell Brown: Election Center last night, as Brown continually pressed Sen. John McCain spokesperson Tucker Bounds on Veep nominee Gov. Sarah Palin's foreign policy experience. When asked to provide, "one decision she made as commander-in-chief of the Alaskan National Guard," Bounds continually sidestepped the question. Eventually, he turned... [TVNewser]

RNC & Gustav: Prime Time Coverage Notes - Posted September 1, 2008
We've gotten word from network insiders here in St. Paul, what the plan is for cable coverage tonight: • Fox News Channel will remain live until 2amET tomorrow morning (later if news warrants) with coverage from the Gulf coast and reports from the RNC as well. Greta Van Susteren interviewed Laura Bush... [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]

Morning Reading List, 08.22.08 - Posted August 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]

The Ticker: Georgia, Soviet Union, Hawaii... - Posted August 13, 2008
> Fox News is preparing an hour-long special about the Russia-Georgia situation. Russia: The Angry Giant, hosted by Megyn Kelly will be reported by veteran Russia correspondent Dana Lewis and FNC's Steve Harrigan in Georgia. It airs this weekend on FNC. > Also on the Georgia-Russian front, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet... [TVNewser]

July Ratings: Program Ranker - Posted July 31, 2008
Fox News Channel had nine of the top 10 programs during July in Total Viewers (Live+SD). The top rated program was again The O'Reilly Factor at 8pmET(2,252,000 viewer average). For MSNBC, the top program was Countdown with Keith Olbermann at 8pmET in 9th place (959,000) and for CNN it was Larry... [TVNewser]

Cablers Cover Rejected McCain Op-Ed - Posted July 21, 2008
One of the big topics of the day on the cable news channels is Drudge Report's story about the New York Times rejecting Sen. John McCain's proposed Op-Ed about Iraq. Fox News has Carl Cameron reporting the story, MSNBC's Chris Matthews talked about it on Hardball and Howard Kurtz gave his... [TVNewser]

Glenn Beck to Host Larry King Live - Posted July 21, 2008
Look for some cross-network show hosting tonight on CNN. Glenn Beck will be filling in for Larry King tonight on CNN at 9pmET while hosting his Headline News show at the same time. The HLN show is taped earlier in the evening with the first airing at 7pmET. Beck tells TVNewser, "Some... [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]

Larry King Gets a Square and Another Book - Posted July 15, 2008
Weinstein Books has announced that it will publish Larry King's new autobiography titled,"What Am I Doing Here?" Speaking of softballs - how easy is that title to make fun of? Come Larry you're not even trying anymore. Jeff Bercovici over at Portfolio demonstrates by listing rejected titles: Has Anybody Seen My Pants? Backstage... [FishBowlLA]

Larry King's Gift to the World: Himself - Posted July 14, 2008
Harvey Weinstein announced today that the publishing arm of The Weinstein Company has acquired the rights to publish Larry King's "definitive autobiography," What Am I Doing Here? In a press release, King said, "I am delighted to be working with Bob and Harvey, who have distinguished themselves by making award-winning films and... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: Statement From Larry King - Posted July 12, 2008
Statement from CNN anchor Larry King: Tony Snow was a remarkable colleague and a good friend. He was extraordinarily likable, not only for his sense of humor and wit, but for his gift of giving others the space to express opinions, even if they countered his own. Devoted to his country and... [TVNewser]

Freedom Means Exclusives For Everyone - Posted July 10, 2008
HLN's Robin Meade sat down with the three freed American hostages earlier today, but yesterday's "former hostage get" was one-time Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt who was held along with the Americans. Ann Curry sat down with Betancourt in Paris, and parts of her "exclusive" interview aired last night on NBC Nightly... [TVNewser]

Robin Meade First with Interview of Three Freed American Hostages - Posted July 10, 2008
Headline News anchor Robin Meade has scored the first interview with the three Americans held captive in a Colombian jungle for five years. Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes and Marc Gonsalves, were all freed during a daring rescue operation last Wednesday. We're told Meade is in San Antonio conducting the interview today, with... [TVNewser]

Larry King Gets Only a Square? - Posted July 8, 2008
From thehollywoodreporter.com: CNN talkmeister Larry King will be enshrined by the City of Los Angeles on Thursday with a "Larry King Square" at the intersection of Sunset and Cahuenga boulevards. You know, the intersection where you're forced to idle pointlessly, stuck in a non-moving parade of cars filled with people far less... [FishBowlLA]

FBLA Confirms Ryan Seacrest Is In Talks To Replace Larry King - Posted May 8, 2008
Sources close to Ryan Seacrest have confirmed to FBLA that Ryan Seacrest is in talks with CNN to shimmy into Larry King's chair. Now "talks" can mean a lot of things, and our source also says, "I don't think it's going to happen." Why? Well, for one thing Ryan is currently the host... [FishBowlLA]

Stephanie Miller Retains Vagina, Votes Obama - Posted March 31, 2008
Stephanie Miller, who we used to like, tells Larry King and former ABC anchor Carol Simpson: I'm a woman. I don't want to turn in my vajayjay for not supporting Hillary Clinton. I just think that she just can't win. If you want to refer to your vagina on national television, and... [FishBowlLA]

McCain Story: Who Knew What When? - Posted February 21, 2008
Know the adage that when the media start reporting on themselves, the story is over? How quickly, then, did this story of McCain's alleged improprieties with a lobbyist evaporate: HuffPo takes on the New York Times (kinda), questioning (but never answering) why the paper dragged its feet. U.S. News reminds us all that... [FishBowlLA]

Larry King's Brokeback Musical Tribute To Heath Ledger - Posted January 23, 2008
Larry King is just insane, isn't he? But then again, the Oscars won't have these clip montages, due to the strike.... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 01.08.08 - Posted January 8, 2008
Happy New Hampshire Primary Day Washington! On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivered our first State of the Union. In 1992, Bush 41 puked on Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi, and, in 2006, Tom DeLay resigned as House Majority Leader. Happy 41st R Kelly! (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading... [FishBowlDC]

CNN Wants Avatar News in Second Life - Posted October 30, 2007
CNN is launching a virtual news bureau on Second Life. Reuters uses a real journalist/avatar on the site, but CNN is extending its i-Report concept by asking Second Life residents to contribute news, photos and videos. CNN-branded kiosks will be scattered throughout the community, so avatars will never be far away... [FishBowlLA]

Colbert's Presidential Bid: Springtime For Journos - Posted October 22, 2007
Ever since Stephen Colbert announced he's running for president (in South Carolina), there has been fanfare, there has been balloons and there have been stories. Lots of them. Colbert's kinda-fake-kinda-not bid for the White House will do nothing to change the political landscape of the primary season -- but it has already... [FishBowlLA]

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Media Matters - Posted September 22, 2007
Tim Rutten is at the peak of his form today, castigating Dan Rather for being a buck passing whiner. Okay, Rutten put it more eloquently, but that's the gist. LAT. Mary McNamara critiques Rather's performance on Larry King. It's sad when King is the coherent one, isn't it? McNamara has really hit... [FishBowlLA]

Larry King Holds News Of Tammy Faye Death For 24 Hours At Family's Request - Posted July 23, 2007
It's been a bizarre month of coups for Larry King. First, the Beatles interview and now-infamous "George" flub. Then, of course, Paris, replete with a goofy "Countdown" clock. And, this weekend, King was credited with a big scoop in even more bizarre fashion: the death of Tammy Faye Messner, of which... [FishBowlNY]

King Breaks News Of Death Of Tammy Faye Messner, After She's Already Been Buried - Posted July 21, 2007
CNN broke into regular programming just after 8:50pm ET tonight to report the news of the death of Tammy Faye Messner. The former televangelist, singer and TV personality died Friday morning, but the family had asked family friend Larry King to hold the news until today. King told CNN's... [TVNewser]

Friday the 13th: Wanna Get Lucky? - Posted July 13, 2007
Friday the 13th might prove lucky for some. Larry King talks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin about UFOS. Skeptic Michael Shermer speaks for science, rational mind, common sense. CNN/6pm PDT. Captivity opens, goes away. Celeb chef/clogmeister Mario Batali's Osteria Mozza opens. Feelin lucky? Reservations: 323-297-0100. Galaxy introduces David Beckham to Los Angeles tonight--some people think he's too... [FishBowlLA]

Most Awkward Sam Rockwell Interview Ever - Posted July 11, 2007
In the spirit of awkward celebrity interviews (Chris Farley, Larry King, Billy Bush) MTV's digital team has invented a character it's calling the Awkward Celebrity Interviewer. First victim: moustached New York actor Sam Rockwell. Sam Rockwell Meets The Awkward Celebrity Interviewer [MTV Movies Blog]... [FishBowlNY]

Paris Hilton- Most Embarrassing, Humiliating Moments - Posted June 29, 2007
Paris Hilton might have fooled Larry King, but she didn't fool anyone World of Wonder.... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted June 28, 2007
No Fun: Reporter Scott Collins can be witty when he wants to be. So why, when given the topic of the dreadfully boring Larry King interview of Paris Hilton, did he not want to be? Beatles, Live In Vegas: The remaining Beatles, widows, children and loved ones descended on the Mirage on... [FishBowlLA]

Larry King's Paris: At Least He Didn't Call Her George - Posted June 27, 2007
Early returns on tonight's Super Bowl of pop culture interviews: Larry asked the questions (roughly 203 of them) he had to. Not the tough ones, of course, but he was serviceable, in the damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't spot King dealt himself. At least he didn't call her George. EARLIER: Paris: 'Liberated' Or 'Out Of Pokey'? ... [FishBowlNY]

How Paris Hilton's Double Dealing Cost Her - Posted June 26, 2007
Variety's Michael Learmonth delves into the murky underworld of celebrity interviews, specifically Paris Hilton's unpaid path to Larry King. Looks like mastermind Kathy Hilton, acting on expensive bad advice from Michael Sitrick, sought to start a bidding war between Barbara Walters and anyone, everyone else. Needless to say, the plan backfired. ABC... [FishBowlLA]

How Paris Got To CNN - Posted June 25, 2007
The Los Angeles Times delves into the network back-and-forth over the first Paris Hilton post-jail interview. Late-night jailhouse phone calls, expressions of regret, and hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake, ABC and NBC "distanced themselves" from the interview which opened the door for Larry King.... [TVNewser]

Just In Time For Paris: HLN Reairing Larry King Every Day - Posted June 25, 2007
Starting today CNN Headline News is reairing Larry King Live at 11am ET. An emalier notices "they have a large yellow version of the logo, the overall look of it seems crammed."... [TVNewser]

Mort Sahl's 80th Birthday Benefit---FBLA Readers Get Discount - Posted June 25, 2007
Living legend Mort Sahl,(first comedian to win a Grammy, first to be on the cover of Time magazine (1960), first to be invited to address the National Press Club) and friends will celebrate his 80th birthday this Thursday, June 28th, with a benefit for the Heartland Comedy Foundation at the Wadsworth... [FishBowlLA]

Video: Larry King Complains About Anderson Cooper - Posted June 6, 2007
Incredibly delicious video, via TVNewser, of an off-air Larry King complaining about Anderson Cooper getting more panel time for his slot during CNN's Democratic Debate coverage. Awesome.... [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]

Imus Snubs Larry King Party - Posted April 18, 2007
One of the more intriguing questions about tonight's Larry King 50th anniversary party in New York has already been answered. Beleaguered radio host Don Imus, a longtime friend of King's, was on the invitee list for tonight's bash, but don't expect to see him. "He's not coming," our inside source says. Here's who... [FishBowlNY]

50 Years Of Larry King Images - Posted April 18, 2007
Larry King celebrates his 50th anniversary on television this week and, despite the Virginia Tech massacre and Imus snub, his blow-out party tonight in New York is still on. (King, though, will have to duck out early to host tonight's Larry King Live.) We figured we'd take a look at the... [FishBowlNY]

Larry King Thinks God Is From Brooklyn - Posted April 16, 2007
Wife Shawn Southwick, King, Cannon, Chase Larry King celebrates 50 years of broadcasting this week. Here's a great e-mail interview, via USA Today: Q: Are you going to retire someday? A: Retire to what? I wouldn't know what to do with retirement. I love what I do. I still feel just as good.... [FishBowlNY]

Obama Brings Bling | Ed Bradley's Posthumous Peabody | Us Weekly, Star Snub Brangelina | Larry King Wants 10 More Years - Posted April 5, 2007
Obama: Raises $23 million for primary, puts heat on Hillary. [ABCNews.com] Ed Bradley: Wins posthumous Peabody Award. [AP] NBC: Renews 30 Rock. [Variety] Us Weekly, Star: Turn on Brangelina over People pics. [Page Six] Larry King: Wants to stay on air another ... 10 years. [NYT]... [FishBowlNY]

Bill Maher Calls Democrats 'Pussies' Twice On Larry King - Posted March 13, 2007
Last night on Larry King, comedian Bill Maher was working his blue material while discussing Ann Coulter's "faggot" utterance: MAHER: You have to think like a right-winger. First of all, it's interesting to note that she made that comment in front of that right-wing convention. She was not booed. There was actually... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted February 13, 2007
I Want My Severance Check: MTV to slash 250 jobs in order to focus on music videos. Ha, just kidding. They're cutting jobs so they can throw a bunch of money online like everyone else. Remember when MTV was the leader in innovative programming? Larry King's Two Thumbs Are Up: Patrick Goldstein... [FishBowlLA]

Larry King On Anna Nicole: 'I Liked Her Right Away' - Posted February 8, 2007
Larry King on Anna Nicole Smith's death: KING: Yes, thanks, Wolf. I've always liked Anna Nicole Smith. I first met her many years ago after the Playmate era, when she was in Playboy, featured in Playboy. She came on the show -- I was doing it out of New York that... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Rosie Channels Maya Angelou, Calls Trump A 'Pimp' - Posted December 28, 2006
Despite the View being in re-runs this week, the increasingly-tiring Rosie-Trump public feud just won't die. From Rosie O'Donnell's blog yesterday: a young girl in nyc meets a pimp he cons her into a life of illusion she works for him no fun — no fucking — no future she is owned when she sneaks out — to party the... [FishBowlNY]

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