Maggie Rodriguez

Rodriguez Hosting Princess Grace Awards - Posted October 20, 2009
•CBS "Early Show" anchor, Maggie Rodriguez will emcee the Princess Grace Foundation awards gala tomorrow evening in NYC. Awards are to be presented to emerging artists in theater, dance and film. ... [TVNewser]

CBS' Maggie Rodriguez Now in Prime Time - Posted October 17, 2009
CBS "Early Show" anchor Maggie Rodriguez will get her first prime time hour tonight as host of "48 Hours Mystery" at 10pmET. The episode centers on the Caylee Anthony murder investigation and includes exclusive interviews with Casey Anthony's defense attorneys. "My husband and I religiously watch '48 Hours' every Saturday night, I... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric Heads to USD for Award, Student Newspaper Asks 'Is She Media's Most Excellent?' - Posted October 7, 2009
Katie Couric is heading to middle America tomorrow where she will be honored with the 2009 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The award is presented by The University of South Dakota and the Freedom Forum. But a columnist for USD's student newspaper, The Volante, says Couric's not ready for... [TVNewser]

Networks Cover Abduction Story - Posted August 28, 2009
While most of the news coverage has focused on Sen. Kennedy's services, the cable and broadcast networks have also picked up one of the stranger stories this week, that of Jaycee Dugard who was kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for 18 years, giving birth to two children with her captor. This... [TVNewser]

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]

Morning Show Remembrances for Walter Cronkite; 'Evening News' Voiceover Retired - Posted July 18, 2009
The Saturday morning news broadcasts turned into tributes to Walter Cronkite. On CBS' "The Early Show" weekday anchors Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez hosted alongside Saturday Early anchor Chris Wragge. Guests included Katie Couric, who will anchor the CBS Evening News tonight. What you won't hear on the Evening News going forward... [TVNewser]

Maggie Rodriguez Provides Early Show Boost - Posted July 13, 2009
Howard Kurtz's WaPo profile of CBS "Early Show" co-host Maggie Rodriguez says her addition to the program accounts for "an uptick in the ratings, lifting spirits at the broadcast." In recent months, Rodriguez has landed some high-profile interviews with the Caylee Anthony grandparents, Levi Johnston, and impugned Miami Priest, Father... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.13.09 - Posted July 13, 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 Birthday to Anne Schroder Mullins! What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... TV | ONLINE | NEWS NOTES | REVOLVING DOOR |... [FishBowlDC]

TV Coverage Plans For Michael Jackson Memorial Service - Posted July 6, 2009
Michael Jackson's memorial service is tomorrow at the Staples Center in LA. Here's how the nets and cable will cover the service, via TVNewser: • ABC: Charlie Gibson will anchor live coverage "Remembering Michael Jackson" at 1pmET, joined by "Nightline" anchor Martin Bashir. Some updates: Diane Sawyer, in NY, and Barbara Walters,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 06.08.09 - Posted June 8, 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 Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Chicago Tribune: Tribune... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 06.08.09 - Posted June 8, 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 Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Chicago Tribune: Tribune... [FishBowlDC]

The Weekend Ticker: Rodriguez, Gibson, Woodruff... - Posted June 6, 2009
> CBS' Maggie Rodriguez emcees the opening ceremonies of the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event today in Washington, DC. > ABC's Charlie Gibson will anchor "World News" from Boston Monday. He'll report on Fenway Park and show how the iconic stadium is thriving even in these... [TVNewser]

Confirmed: Amanda Holden to Guest Host The Early Show - Posted May 29, 2009
First reported last month, "Britain's Got Talent" judge Amanda Holden is now confirmed to guest host The Early Show on Monday alongside Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez and Julie Chen. In a press release, CBS says Holden "will give viewers a first-hand account of Susan Boyle's weekend performance on the finale of the... [TVNewser]

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston in a "He Said, She Said" Morning Show Face Off - Posted May 6, 2009
Bristol Palin appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about her new mission - preventing teen pregnancy and the importance of abstinence. But the talk turned to the father of her son, and her former fiance Levi Johnston. Johnston then turned up on CBS's The Early Show, because, well,... [TVNewser]

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston in a "He Said, She Said" Morning Show Face Off - Posted May 6, 2009
Bristol Palin appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about her new mission - preventing teen pregnancy and the importance of abstinence. But the talk turned to the father of her son, and her former fiance Levi Johnston. Johnston then turned up on CBS's The Early Show, because, well,... [TVNewser]

Early Show To Get First Interview with The Anthonys - Posted April 21, 2009
George and Cindy Anthony sit down with CBS' Maggie Rodriguez tomorrow for a live interview — their first together since the body of their granddaughter, Caylee, was found in December. The interview will continue on tape and air on Thursday's "The Early Show." CBS News tells TVNewser they did not pay for... [TVNewser]

CNN Sponsors, O'Brien Hosts NLGJA Benefit - Posted March 12, 2009
One week from tonight, CNN's Soledad O'Brien hosts the 14th annual NLGJA Headlines & Headliners benefit at CNN's headquarters. (The one in New York; the main HQ is in Atlanta. Thanks, tipsters.) And the tvnewsers will be out in force: from NBC News, Ann Curry, Meredith Vieira, and Amy Robach; from CBS,... [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]

Friday's "Menu": More Bad News (And Some Good) - Posted February 6, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: another Friday, another Newsfeed full of layoff news — we look on the bright side with "What We Learned This Week," talk about Wal-mart empty magazine racks and more. You can check out all our shows this week on the right, including our interviews... [TVNewser]

Rodriguez Talks Blago, Sully on Today's "Menu" - Posted February 4, 2009
CBS' The Early Show anchor Maggie Rodriguez joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast. Last week Rodriguez interviewed Gov. Rod Blagojevich in one of his first sit-downs of the major media tour. "Everyone here thought he was incredibly charming," says Rodriguez. But "a lot of people would say... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: February 4 - Posted February 4, 2009
Today on the Menu we are joined (straight off the set) by CBS' The Early Show anchor Maggie Rodriguez, who interviewed former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and who is set to interview Hero of the Hudson, Captain Sullenberger, along with his crew and a number of survivors, next Monday. Rodriguez... [FishBowlNY]

Maggie Rodriguez on Tomorrow's "Menu" - Posted February 3, 2009
We're joined by CBS' The Early Show anchor Maggie Rodriguez tomorrow on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu. Last week Rodriguez interviewed Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and on Monday she talks to hero pilot Captain Sully (Chesley Sullenberger). She also just celebrated her one-year anniversary as Early Show anchor. Click here to listen LIVE at... [TVNewser]

Tuesday's "Menu": Press on President Obama's Payroll — Fair? - Posted February 3, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: how did the ratings for Sunday's Super Bowl stack up against the most-watched broadcasts of all time, what's with all the former press members on President Obama's payroll and can Google save the news industry? You can listen to the podcast live every morning at... [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]

Morning Reading List, 01.07.08 - Posted January 7, 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]

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]

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]

Seven Powerful TVNewsers in One Room - Posted December 5, 2008
What happens when you get seven successful women TV journalists in one room? This is what. The Hollywood Reporter assembled a roundtable of powerful women in TV at the Extreme Wow Suite at the W New York. Cynthia McFadden, co-anchor of ABC's "Nightline"; Hoda Kotb, co-host of NBC's "Today"; Soledad O'Brien, CNN anchor... [TVNewser]

Macy's Parade Two-Fer - Posted November 27, 2008
NBC and CBS will both be carrying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this morning. On NBC, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker will host the 82nd trip down Broadway, while on CBS, The Early Show's Dave Price and Maggie Rodriguez will host. The parade airs from 9am-Noon on both networks.... [TVNewser]

Behind-The-Scenes For The Last "Unknown" - Posted November 18, 2008
Just after 8amET, as CBS' The Early Show anchor Harry Smith teased an upcoming interview with Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter), Radcliffe himself interrupted the segment. The control room laughed. It was all part of the reveal for the final "Destination Unknown" segment, a series which takes Early Show anchors around... [TVNewser]

TVNews Snapshot: 10:25:00amET Today - Posted October 10, 2008
President George W. Bush gave a nine-minute statement regarding the faltering economy this morning. All the broadcast networks and most of the cable news & business channels took it live (Headline News did not). The morning show anchors handled it on the networks, with Chris Cuomo anchoring on ABC, Maggie Rodriguez... [TVNewser]

Covering the Veeps - Posted October 2, 2008
The cablers have been employing countdown clocks more than eight hours before the debate tonight, and all networks are gearing up for coverage: • ABC — Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos anchor from New York. Kate Snow reports from the debate. • CBS — Katie Couric anchors from St. Louis (Maggie... [TVNewser]

The Broadcast Networks at 8:46:26 - Posted September 11, 2008
The 9/11 Commission Report shows American Airlines Flight 11 impacting the World Trade Center North Tower at 8:46ET. This morning, at that time, 7 years later, the three broadcast networks had different strategies for coverage. ABC news produced a special report beginning at 8:42amET. Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts anchored. The report... [TVNewser]

The Broadcast Networks at 8:46:26 - Posted September 11, 2008
The 9/11 Commission Report shows American Airlines Flight 11 impacting the World Trade Center North Tower at 8:46ET. This morning, at that time, 7 years later, the three broadcast networks had different strategies for coverage. ABC news produced a special report beginning at 8:42amET. Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts anchored. The report... [TVNewser]

Friend Tells CBS John Edwards is the Father of Rielle Hunter's Baby - Posted August 12, 2008
This morning on CBS' The Early Show, Maggie Rodriguez spoke with Pigeon O'Brien, a friend of Rielle Hunter. O'Brien told Rodriguez that Edwards lied to ABC's Bob Woodruff when he explained the timeline of the affair. RODRIGUEZ: She told you it started in February or March of 2006. O'BRIEN: Yes. RODRIGUEZ: He says it... [TVNewser]

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

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