Luke Russert

In Memoriam: Timothy "Big Russ" Russert - Posted September 24, 2009
Statement from the Russert family on the passing of Timothy Joseph Russert - grandfather of NBC's Luke Russert, father of the late Tim Russert: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Joseph Russert. While he was affectionately known to the world as "Big Russ," he carried no... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

Which Guy is FishbookDC's "Biggest Heartthrob" of 2009? - Posted September 2, 2009
And the guys... 0(survey) ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

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

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

Gawker's Servers Struggle|Iranian Detainees Have San Fran Roots|The Awl Celebrates 1M|AP Managing Editors Honor Public Service|Luke Russert Answers Essential Questions - Posted August 3, 2009
Video: "Jon & Kate + 8" is back on the air tonight after a short hiatus. Will you be watching? AgencySpy: Gawker's sites have been having issues. Possible causes: server issues, heavy traffic or an attack, possibly from irate Scientologists. Just a theory. BayNewser: Two of the three Americans detained in Iran Friday... [FishBowlNY]

John Carroll University Remembers Alum Tim Russert - Posted July 22, 2009
Photo by Betsy Fischer. John Carroll University has recently named its Department of Communications and Theatre Arts after the late Tim Russert. The university has also started a scholarship and NBC Meet the Press fellowship in the 1972 alum's memory. The idea for the scholarship and fellowship came out of conversations John Carroll... [FishBowlDC]

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

Morning Reading List 06.22.09 - Posted June 22, 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. Happy (belated) Father's Day, particularly to John Harwood, who received a fitting gift from MSNBC co-anchor Norah O'Donnell on-air Friday. Check out how CNN's John... [FishBowlDC]

Mixed Reviews For The "PC Guy" - Posted June 21, 2009
The White House Correspondents Association's annual dinner is lovingly referred to as "Nerd Prom" in DC and beyond. RTCA's dinner has taken on the nickname "Nerd Prom 2," but after John Hodgman's nerd vs. jock themed performance, FBDC thinks we may have to reconsider. While the "PG guy" did get the... [FishBowlDC]

Mixed Reviews For The "PC Guy" - Posted June 21, 2009
The White House Correspondents Association's annual dinner is lovingly referred to as "Nerd Prom" in DC and beyond. RTCA's dinner has taken on the nickname "Nerd Prom 2," but after John Hodgman's nerd vs. jock themed performance, FBDC thinks we may have to reconsider. While the "PG guy" did get the... [FishBowlDC]

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

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

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

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

Taking Out The Trash - Posted June 5, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Stephen Colbert is in Iraq, taping and performing shows for troops. "Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando" airs on Comedy Central next week. • Margaret Carlson hosted a party for Joe Scarborough last night for his new book "The Last Best Hope." NBC and MSNBC colleagues came... [FishBowlDC]

Haddad Hosts Annual WHCD Brunch - Posted May 10, 2009
This was the scene at Tammy Haddad's annual pre-WHCD garden brunch. Who wasn't there? To name a few we saw... John King, Dana Bash, David Gregory, Luke Russert, Betsy Fischer, Mary Matalin, Ed Shultz, Maureen Orth, Jon Meacham, Savannah Guthrie, Arianna Huffington, Mika Brzezinski, Andrea Mitchell, Jeff Zeleny, Erin McPike, Patrick... [FishBowlDC]

Young and the Press List - Posted April 17, 2009
Some on the "press list" and some on the "guest list," journos came out in swarms to last night's Young and the Guest List party hosted by Washington Life Magazine. The super-chic soiree was held at last year's site for ARTOMATIC - a soon-to-be occupied office building on 1st St.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.15.09 - Posted April 15, 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 86 covering the Obama administration and week 11 for us. Also Tax Day. What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS... [FishBowlDC]

Photo Exhibit "Character Project" Opens In DC In Style - Posted April 3, 2009
From photo exhibit Pepco's Edison Gallery in Chinatown was packed last night for the opening of "Character Project," the highly anticipated photo exhibit presented by USA Network and Vanity Fair. NBC's Tom Brokaw made remarks, which included "the pictures on the gallery's walls (and in the book) remind us of our immigrant roots,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

Journos' Picks for Restaurant Week - Posted February 19, 2009
It's Restaurant Week in DC so we checked in with a few DC media-types for their picks of favorite local restaurants and dishes... CBS' Steve Chaggaris: The Parthenon in Chevy Chase DC. It took me years to find authentic Greek food in this town that tastes as good as homemade- and aside... [FishBowlDC]

Journos' Picks for Restaurant Week - Posted February 19, 2009
It's Restaurant Week in DC so we checked in with a few DC media-types for their picks of favorite local restaurants and dishes... CBS' Steve Chaggaris: The Parthenon in Chevy Chase DC. It took me years to find authentic Greek food in this town that tastes as good as homemade- and aside... [FishBowlDC]

Party Pics: Meet the FT DC - Posted February 18, 2009
The Financial Times hosted GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt at the Halcyon House in Georgetown last evening. Edward Luce, Tammy Haddad, Chris and Kathleen Matthews, Bob Woodward, Luke Russert, Margaret Carlson, Peter Cherukuri, Eleanor Clift and Charlie Cooke were all in attendance.... [FishBowlDC]

Party Pics: Meet the FT DC - Posted February 18, 2009
The Financial Times hosted GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt at the Halcyon House in Georgetown last evening. Edward Luce, Tammy Haddad, Chris and Kathleen Matthews, Bob Woodward, Luke Russert, Margaret Carlson, Peter Cherukuri, Eleanor Clift and Charlie Cooke were all in attendance.... [FishBowlDC]

"In The Trenches" With Some DCNewsers - Posted February 17, 2009
Our friends from FishbowlDC, in addition to having a party in their honor Saturday night, also attended a book party for Stan Greenberg hosted by Atlantic Media's Ron Brownstein and his wife Eileen McMenamin. Among the tvnewsers in attendance: ABC's George Stephanopoulos, NBC's David Gregory and CNN's Jessica Yellin. TVNewser has also learned... [TVNewser]

Not-So-Exclusive With the Former President - Posted February 16, 2009
On the heels of Ann Curry's recent exclusive with octomom Nadya Suleman, the Today show anchor talked to former President Bill Clinton over the weekend. The interview aired this morning on Today, and was called an "exclusive." But CNN's John Roberts also talked to Clinton this weekend, with the interview airing... [TVNewser]

Not-So-Exclusive With the Former President - Posted February 16, 2009
On the heels of Ann Curry's recent exclusive with octomom Nadya Suleman, the Today show anchor talked to former President Bill Clinton over the weekend. The interview aired this morning on Today, and was called an "exclusive." But CNN's John Roberts also talked to Clinton this weekend, with the interview airing... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert Gets to the Bottom of Valentine's Day Gifts - Posted February 14, 2009
NBC's Luke Russert is in Austin today covering the second annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting. Russert got a sit-down with the former president and insiders tell us at the end of the interview, Russert asked the former president what he got the Secretary of State for Valentine's Day. Russert: Last question.... [TVNewser]

"Getting There is Half the Fun; Being There is All of It!" - Posted February 11, 2009
Did you know Bob Schieffer's favorite film is Being There? Quite fittingly, it's the story of a man who simply regurgitates everything he's heard on TV, and in doing so, becomes the star of the Washington political elite. As part of the Capitol Classics series, The Week's Margaret Carlson hosted a dinner... [FishBowlDC]

"Getting There is Half the Fun; Being There is All of It!" - Posted February 11, 2009
Did you know Bob Schieffer's favorite film is Being There? Quite fittingly, it's the story of a man who simply regurgitates everything he's heard on TV, and in doing so, becomes the star of the Washington political elite. As part of the Capitol Classics series, The Week's Margaret Carlson hosted a dinner... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.27.09 - Posted January 27, 2009
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]

Morning Reading List, 01.12.09 - Posted January 12, 2009
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: Russert, Doocy, Burns... - Posted January 9, 2009
> It looked like NBC's Luke Russert was hosting an inauguration party. Now, not exactly. "We've asked that Luke's name and photo be removed," said a spokesperson. > The Wichita Eagle profiles FNC's Steve Doocy, who "spent the early '80s hosting "PM Magazine Kansas" on KAKE, Channel 10." He discusses... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.08.09 - Posted January 8, 2009
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]

CNN's New Year's Eve Tops on Cable - Posted January 2, 2009
Most cable news viewers chose CNN's New Year's Eve Live special to ring in 2009. The Anderson Cooper-Kathy Griffin special drew 2.31M Total Viewers from 11pmET-1amET and 1.61M in the A25-54 demo. FNC's UParty 2009 with Megyn Kelly and Bill Hemmer aired from 10pm-1am. The 2-hour average from 11pm-1am was 1.58M Total... [TVNewser]

Who Was at the White House Christmas Party Last Night? - Posted December 17, 2008
Our spies spotted several tvnewsers at last night's White House Christmas party — from ABC Kathy O'Hearn and Terry Moran; from CBS Bill Plante and Maggie Rodriguez; from NBC Chuck Todd, Kelly O'Donnell and David Gregory; from FNC John Moody, Gretchen Carlson, and Steve Doocy; from CNN David Bohrman and husband... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.08.08 - Posted December 8, 2008
Good morning, Washington. These seats are from the bar of what DC restaurant? Email us with your best guess and we'll include correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.08 - Posted December 3, 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]

Luke Russert and Amy Robach Join Carson Daly on New Year's Eve - Posted December 2, 2008
NBC News anchor Amy Robach and NBC News correspondent Luke Russert will be a part of this year's New Year's Eve celebration on NBC. Hosted by Carson Daly, this year's show is also expanding into prime time. It will air live from 10-11pmET and return for an hour at 11:35pm. Robach... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Willard, Russert, Embeds... - Posted November 3, 2008
> FBN's Cody Willard made another appearance on ABC's 20/20 Friday night. And, if nothing else, he's bullish: "We're still up more than 1,000% in just the time since I was in elementary school. Relative to where we were 25 years ago, this is still an amazing time and place... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric For Meet the Press?: "Speculation Is Nothing More Than Idle Chitchat" - Posted November 1, 2008
The NYTimes' Jacques Steinberg tries to get to the bottom of who will be the permanent moderator of Meet the Press, once Tom Brokaw is ready to move on. Steinberg doesn't get very far. There are the usual suspects: Chuck Todd, David Gregory, Gwen Ifill, Andrea Mitchell, and Chris Matthews. Then... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert on Life as a NBC News Correspondent - Posted October 29, 2008
TVNewser's Steve Krakauer caught up with Luke Russert the other day and chatted with him about why he thinks the kids really will turn out for the election this year, how his "dumb" UVA comment taught him to never wing it on live TV, and how his famous name my have... [FishBowlNY]

Luke Russert on Youth, Bias, Meet and More - Posted October 29, 2008
NBC News correspondent Luke Russert has interviewed both presidential candidates, reported from the DNC and the RNC and from each general election debate. His reporting on youth issues has aired on NBC, MSNBC and on the web. But as this election winds down, seeing the name Russert in the chyron may... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert...On Life - Posted October 29, 2008
In an interview with mediabistro.com's Steve Krakauer, NBC's Luke Russert opens up about his UVA controversy ("it was an absolutely dumb comment"), what the MSM is missing ("they don't necessarily provide a forum for young kids to speak out themselves"), on what it felt like to be called a "rookie of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.15.08 - Posted October 15, 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]

Morning Reading List, 10.10.08 - Posted October 10, 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]

Luke Russert's Experience With "Perils of Live Television" - Posted September 24, 2008
This morning on MSNBC.com's First Read blog, Luke Russert wrote about the "dumb comment" he made this morning following a report on NBC's Today show. Russert (and the rest of the Today show) was in Virginia, and Russert's report focused on youth voters at the University of Virginia. After it aired, Lauer... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert on the Big "Get" and the New Job - Posted September 15, 2008
Just one correspondent interviewed both Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama last week — and he's a few months out of college. NBC News' Luke Russert is profiled by the Associated Press' David Bauder, and discusses his interviews last week with the presidential candidates about service and the transition to his new... [TVNewser]

NBC's Gustav Plans: Brian Williams to the Gulf, Tom Brokaw at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
This time, no one is taking any chances. With the potential of being as severe or even worse than Hurricane Katrina three years ago, Hurricane Gustav is challenging network executives like no story in recent memory. Just like RNC planners, themselves facing a scaled back gathering, news executives, too, have been... [TVNewser]

NBC's Gustav Plans: Brian Williams to the Gulf, Tom Brokaw at the RNC - Posted August 31, 2008
This time, no one is taking any chances. With the potential of being as severe or even worse than Hurricane Katrina three years ago, Hurricane Gustav is challenging network executives like no story in recent memory. Just like RNC planners, themselves facing a scaled back gathering, news executives, too, have been... [TVNewser]

Technical Difficulties in Denver - Posted August 25, 2008
With 15,000 journalists, many of the TV variety, descending one city, technical difficulties will arise. NBC has had its share. During Brian Williams' 1pmET hour on MSNBC, Contessa Brewer had to take over coverage from New York. Williams came back a few minutes later explaining, "We lost our audio from Denver. So... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert's First NBC News Report Asks Young Dems About the VP Choice - Posted August 25, 2008
Luke Russert is out on the streets of Denver today checking in with young democrats attending the DNC. His first report, now online, delves into Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden as his running mate and it comes complete with an "old bald white guy" reference. That would be Biden.... [TVNewser]

Gwen Ifill Looks Toward Debate...and Beyond - Posted August 20, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Many TV folk feel NBC's hiring 22-year-old Luke Russert as a convention correspondent is a case of nepotism gone wild. Gwen Ifill isn't one of them. Luke, son of late "Meet the Press" star Tim Russert, "is a smart, incredibly centered young man," says PBS's Ifill. "I think he has... [TVNewser]

Networks Of Older Viewers Cover Young Voters - Posted August 17, 2008
The NYTimes' 20-something (and we're talking early 20-something) Brian Stelter writes about how the cable networks and broadcast news divisions are reaching out to younger voters this election year. On cable news, CNN promotes a "League of First Time Voters" and the Fox News Channel is covering what it calls the Y... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert to Report For NBC News at Conventions - Posted July 31, 2008
Luke Russert, son of the late NBC News DC Bureau chief Tim Russert, will be working as an NBC News correspondent focusing on youth issues during the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions. The press release is expected shortly... > More: Tom Brokaw weighs in on the Luke Russert hiring.... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert to Report For NBC News at Conventions - Posted July 31, 2008
Luke Russert, son of the late NBC News DC Bureau chief Tim Russert, will be working as an NBC News correspondent focusing on youth issues during the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions. The press release is expected shortly... > More: Tom Brokaw weighs in on the Luke Russert hiring.... [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]

Luke Russert to NBC News? - Posted July 23, 2008
The New York Post thinks so. We hear that Luke Russert made such a good impression on TV viewers after his father Tim's funeral, insiders say NBC is recruiting him for its team covering the presidential election.... [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]

Morning Reading List, 12.12.07 - Posted December 12, 2007
Good morning Washington. Seven years ago today, Bush v. Gore was decided. And happy birthday Frank Sinatra. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You could give up MySpace if you had to, but... [FishBowlDC]