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Morning Reading List 10.20.09 - Posted October 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. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | IN MEMORIAM NEWSPAPERS Cuts at NYT was the... [FishBowlDC]

Safer, Sawyer, Gibson, O'Reilly Turn Out to Remember Don Hewitt - Posted October 19, 2009
This morning the Rose Hall at the Time Warner Center was packed with friends and colleagues of legendary CBS Newsman Don Hewitt, who died in August. In attendance, Hewitt's "60 Minutes" correspondent corps including Morley Safer who spoke at the service. Andy Rooney sat in the third row, just across the... [TVNewser]

Safer, Sawyer, Gibson, O'Reilly Turn Out to Remember Don Hewitt - Posted October 19, 2009
This morning the Rose Hall at the Time Warner Center was packed with friends and colleagues of legendary CBS Newsman Don Hewitt, who died in August. In attendance, Hewitt's "60 Minutes" correspondent corps including Morley Safer who spoke at the service. Andy Rooney sat in the third row, just across the... [TVNewser]

Kimberly Dozier Running 10K in Honor of Cami McCormick - Posted October 9, 2009
CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier, seriously injured in Iraq in 2006, is once again running the Team Fisher House 10K as part of the Marine Corps Marathon later this month. And this year, she's doing it in honor of CBS Radio News correspondent Cami McCormick (pictured), herself injured in Afghanistan in... [TVNewser]

Kimberly Dozier Running 10K in Honor of Cami McCormick - Posted October 9, 2009
CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier, seriously injured in Iraq in 2006, is once again running the Team Fisher House 10K as part of the Marine Corps Marathon later this month. And this year, she's doing it in honor of CBS Radio News correspondent Cami McCormick (pictured), herself injured in Afghanistan in... [TVNewser]

Julie Chen & Les Moonves Welcome Baby Charlie - Posted September 24, 2009
CBS "Early Show" host Julie Chen gave birth this morning to a baby boy. Charlie Moonves came in to the world at 9:40amPT in Los Angeles. We're told Julie, baby Charlie and proud dad, CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves are all doing well.... [TVNewser]

Friends, Colleagues, Presidents Remember Walter Cronkite - Posted September 9, 2009
This morning TVNewser attended the public memorial service for Walter Cronkite at Lincoln Center in New York City. The service included remarks from close friends including Andy Rooney and Bob Schieffer as well as major public figures including President Barack Obama who did not know Cronkite, and former President Bill Clinton,... [TVNewser]

Friends, Colleagues, Presidents Remember Walter Cronkite - Posted September 9, 2009
This morning TVNewser attended the public memorial service for Walter Cronkite at Lincoln Center in New York City. The service included remarks from close friends including Andy Rooney and Bob Schieffer as well as major public figures including President Barack Obama who did not know Cronkite, and former President Bill Clinton,... [TVNewser]

FNC Passes on Obama at Memorial: 'Cronkite Would Have Wanted the News Covered' - Posted September 9, 2009
While CNN and MSNBC dipped in and out of this morning's memorial service for Walter Cronkite, including airing the remembrance from Pres. Obama, Fox News Channel aired about three minutes of the service, and did not include the president's remarks. At the two-hour-25 minute ceremony, Obama was the last to speak. He... [TVNewser]

FNC Passes on Obama at Memorial: 'Cronkite Would Have Wanted the News Covered' - Posted September 9, 2009
While CNN and MSNBC dipped in and out of this morning's memorial service for Walter Cronkite, including airing the remembrance from Pres. Obama, Fox News Channel aired about three minutes of the service, and did not include the president's remarks. At the two-hour-25 minute ceremony, Obama was the last to speak. He... [TVNewser]

Gathering for the Walter Cronkite Memorial Service - Posted September 9, 2009
Outside at Lincoln Center, prior to the Walter Cronkite memorial service.At this hour, a veritable who's who of journalists, political figures, and other newsmakers are either on their way to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York — or have arrived there by now — for the public memorial... [TVNewser]

Gathering for the Walter Cronkite Memorial Service - Posted September 9, 2009
Outside at Lincoln Center, prior to the Walter Cronkite memorial service.At this hour, a veritable who's who of journalists, political figures, and other newsmakers are either on their way to Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York — or have arrived there by now — for the public memorial... [TVNewser]

Remembering Don Hewitt: "Don was Among the First to Realize: Television without Context Amounts to Pictures with Noise" - Posted August 19, 2009
Statements from TV news executives on the death of Don Hewitt: • CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves:"In the history of journalism, there have been few who were as creative, dynamic and versatile as Don Hewitt. The depth and breadth of his accomplishments are impossible to measure, because since the very beginnings of... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.18.09 - Posted August 18, 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. That's Rob Thomas above- Mix 107.3's Tommy McFly hosted a concert and Q&A with the musician yesterday at Gibson Guitar Shop in Chinatown. Happy 21st Birthday... [FishBowlDC]

Cronkite Memorial Guest Speaker list - Posted August 17, 2009
On September 9th, Lincoln Center in New York City will host the Walter Crokite memorial service, which, according to a NYPost Page Six listing, will feature several high-profile speakers: President Obama is expected to speak, as are Bill Clinton, Buzz Aldrin for NASA, and Nick Clooney in place of his son, George... [TVNewser]

White House Goes to the Top to Secure Network Prime Time - Posted August 3, 2009
WaPo's Howard Kurtz has a fascinating story about what lengths the White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel went recently to secure network time for the president's news conference. Rather than calling ABC, the White House chief of staff phoned Bob Iger, chief executive of parent company Disney. Instead of contacting NBC,... [TVNewser]

NY Media Gather For Cronkite|Which Journos Were Called On At Last Night's Presser?|Tribune Seeks Millions For Bonuses|National Geographic Publishes Readers Photos|Everyone Trusts Jon Stewart - Posted July 23, 2009
TVNewser: Walter Cronkite's funeral was today, and here's a peek at some of the people in attendance. The crowd included Bob Schieffer, Les Moonves, Katie Couric, Connie Chung, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Brian Williams, Barbara Walters, Charlie Gibson, Tom Brokaw, Andy Rooney, Dan Rather and Meredith Vieira. FishbowlDC: A run-down of... [FishBowlNY]

Gathering for the Funeral of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 23, 2009
Les Moonves, Katie Couric and Sean McManus at St. Bartholomew church for the funeral for Walter Cronkite. We're keeping our eye on CBSNews.com and the funeral service for Walter Cronkite which will begin at 2pmET. Already at St. Bartholomew in Midtown Manhattan we've spotted Bill Plante, Bob Schieffer, Aaron Brown, Maggie Rodriguez... [TVNewser]

CBS Statements On The Death Of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 19, 2009
Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor, CBS Evening News, correspondent, 60 Minutes: "When I think of Walter Cronkite, I think of his high journalism standards, integrity - but most of all his humanity. I think he was so trusted because he exhibited a sense of purpose and compassion, night after night.... [FishBowlDC]

CBS Statements On The Death Of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 19, 2009
Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor, CBS Evening News, correspondent, 60 Minutes: "When I think of Walter Cronkite, I think of his high journalism standards, integrity - but most of all his humanity. I think he was so trusted because he exhibited a sense of purpose and compassion, night after night.... [FishBowlDC]

Lunch: Dishing With Dolly Parton - Posted April 22, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE Sure, it's fun checking in with the media mavens and moguls during our weekly Wednesday outings at Michael's, but sometimes it's the random celebrity sighting that can be the most entertaining. When I heard that Dolly Parton was coming today, I was really looking forward to chatting with her.... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Dishing With Dolly Parton - Posted April 22, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE Sure, it's fun checking in with the media mavens and moguls during our weekly Wednesday outings at Michael's, but sometimes it's the random celebrity sighting that can be the most entertaining. When I heard that Dolly Parton was coming today, I was really looking forward to chatting with her.... [FishBowlNY]

Julie Chen Expecting Her First Child - Posted April 21, 2009
The Early Show's Julie Chen announced on the program this morning that she is pregnant. It will be her first child, and the fourth for her husband, CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves. The pregnancy was first reported in today's New York Post. Chen said on-air that her due date is October 4,... [TVNewser]

With "Light" Unplugged, Will The Early Show Expand? - Posted April 2, 2009
A TV news insider brought this idea to our attention last night: "With 'Guiding Light's' cancellation, might CBS consider giving that extra hour to an expanded, three-hour 'Early Show'?" A CBS News source says it's an intriguing idea that might very well get pitched to CBS brass. "We have the resources. We're... [TVNewser]

With "Light" Unplugged, Will The Early Show Expand? - Posted April 2, 2009
A TV news insider brought this idea to our attention last night: "With 'Guiding Light's' cancellation, might CBS consider giving that extra hour to an expanded, three-hour 'Early Show'?" A CBS News source says it's an intriguing idea that might very well get pitched to CBS brass. "We have the resources. We're... [TVNewser]

Moonves Closes Door on CBS-CNN Merger; Bewkes Keeps Network Options Open - Posted March 3, 2009
CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves is ruling out a merger with CNN, while Time Warner's CEO keeps his network options open. Speaking this morning at the Deutsche Bank media and telecommunications conference Moonves says a deal with CNN is "not in the cards." "We've have five different discussions with CNN about... [TVNewser]

Moonves Closes Door on CBS-CNN Merger; Bewkes Keeps Network Options Open - Posted March 3, 2009
CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves is ruling out a merger with CNN, while Time Warner's CEO keeps his network options open. Speaking this morning at the Deutsche Bank media and telecommunications conference Moonves says a deal with CNN is "not in the cards." "We've have five different discussions with CNN about... [TVNewser]

Gregory "Working Like Hell" To Live Up Russert Legacy - Posted February 2, 2009
Meet the Press moderator David Gregory has made TVWeek's "12 to Watch in 2009" list...the only tvnewser to do so. "For someone like me who loves to cover politics, who loves to cover Washington and cover the world, there couldn't be a more exciting time," Mr. Gregory said of the start of... [TVNewser]

With Layoffs Abound, CBS Finds Time to Celebrate - Posted December 11, 2008
TVNewser attended one of the few holiday parties still on the calendar. Producers, anchors and executives from CBS News and CBS Radio, and those of us who cover them, packed the 35th floor of CBS's Black Rock headquarters last night. We talked with The Early Show's Julie Chen as she arrived,... [TVNewser]

CBS News Eyes Late Election Night, No Matter What - Posted November 4, 2008
CBS News and Sports president Sean McManu (standing) and Evening News EP Rick Kaplan (seated, third from right) in the control room. After a stop at ABC News' Times Square studios, we made our way uptown to West 57th Street and CBS News HQ. Katie Couric, anchoring general election campaign coverage for... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.21.08 - Posted October 21, 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]

Les Moonves and CNET: Out to Kill the Newspaper Star? - Posted September 24, 2008
Les Moonves hates newspapers! Or at least that's the impression one might get based on recent comments he made recently at an annual advertising conference. The CBS head, who recently spearheaded the company's surprising $1.8 billion purchase of CNET earlier this year, says that one of the upshots of... [FishBowlNY]

Heyward, Moonves To Be Deposed in Rather Suit - Posted July 17, 2008
The judge in Dan Rather's case against his former employer has ordered CBS to produce several witnesses for depositions including former CBS News president Andrew Heyward and CBS CEO Les Moonves. The court ruled Wednesday that the depositions would go forward, with Heyward's scheduled for the end of this month and... [TVNewser]

Heyward, Moonves To Be Deposed in Rather Suit - Posted July 17, 2008
The judge in Dan Rather's case against his former employer has ordered CBS to produce several witnesses for depositions including former CBS News president Andrew Heyward and CBS CEO Les Moonves. The court ruled Wednesday that the depositions would go forward, with Heyward's scheduled for the end of this month and... [TVNewser]

Breaking: Dan Rather Ruling: Let the Spin Begin! - Posted April 10, 2008
A judge has issued a ruling on CBS's motion to dismiss Dan Rather's $70 million lawsuit. In short, some aspects (and defendants) of the suit were thrown out, but the suit will proceed. Sounds like, in essence, not a lot has changed -- but that hasn't stopped both sides from proclaiming victory: "We... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 03.13.08 - Posted March 13, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Donald Duck's birthday! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you do not know someone who has hired a prostitute before. REVOLVING DOOR The Chicago Tribune reports, "Lee Abrams, who is credited with inventing FM radio's album rock format... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.14.08 - Posted January 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. On this day in 1952, the "Today" show premiered, in 1973 the Dolphins became the only one of only two NFL teams to go undefeated during the regular season, and in 2004, President Bush announced we're going to Mars. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio). Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR |... [FishBowlDC]

Watch the Box: Playing with Blocks - Posted December 5, 2007
NBC has put together a block deal for primetime, just like Saturday morning kids' shows. In a first look deal with BermanBraun, NBC has contracted to air 2 or even 3 hours of primetime reality programming in a single block supplied by Thom Beers' Original Prods. Ownership of... [FishBowlLA]

Writers' Strike Could Affect Upfront Ad Rates: Now How Much Would You Pay? - Posted October 9, 2007
While Hollywood screenwriters and studio executives continue to duke it out at the negotiating table, Media Post's TV Watch posits an interesting possible outcome of a writers' strike: In theory, marketers could make networks redo all their upfront deals, says one media agency executive. Why? Because they paid for original network... [FishBowlLA]

Sun Valley Media Mogul Report - Posted July 13, 2007
Ron Mwangaguhunga reports: It's July, so that means that the chattering class big guns are out and about in Sun Valley, Idaho, at investment banker Herb Allen's mogul retreat for a little "deep think" interspersed with rounds of golf. There is always, lurking in the green, the possible dramatic tension of the... [FishBowlNY]

Les Moonves' Brother Leads World Series Of Poker With $570K - Posted July 12, 2007
David Cross We don't find ourselves reading poker blogs too often — in fact, never — but a tipster pointed us to this paragraph, buried in a long post on ESPN's poker blog, and it caught our eye: One last note about yesterday's play: The chip leader, Jon Moonves, is stacked at $570,000... [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]

"The Robots Came Out In Full Force Today" and More CES Awesomeness - Posted January 10, 2007
Once you've emerged from your Apple-induced amnesia, you'll shake your head and realize there's another electronics show in town. Well, in Vegas actually. And as comes with the territory, this one does not feature John Mayer (thank god), but Robot Elvis. Core 77 is on the CES floor: Day 1, Robot Elvis,... [UnBeige]