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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]