Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Ann Curry's Flight Diverted Over Greenland - Posted September 19, 2009
NBC's Ann Curry arrived back in New York around 10:30pm tonight from her trip to Iran where she interviewed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But her journey home was delayed several hours after her Lufthansa flight was diverted over the Atlantic ocean. Curry Tweeted about it: We checked Lufthansa.com and there was a Flight 400... [TVNewser]

Ann Curry's Flight Diverted Over Greenland - Posted September 19, 2009
NBC's Ann Curry arrived back in New York around 10:30pm tonight from her trip to Iran where she interviewed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. But her journey home was delayed several hours after her Lufthansa flight was diverted over the Atlantic ocean. Curry Tweeted about it: We checked Lufthansa.com and there was a Flight 400... [TVNewser]

Ahmadinejad Takes on Twitter - Posted June 22, 2009
This is a spoof of still current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He states on the video, "I'm going down in history as the man who got his ass kicked by 'Twitter.'" Via (ahem) Twitter... [FishBowlLA]

What's New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller Up To In Iran? - Posted June 16, 2009
The developing story in Iran (and how the media has been covering it) has been a popular topic of conversation around here over the last few days. And one thing has not gone unnoticed: New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller's presence on the front lines and the front page of... [FishBowlNY]

CNN Fail? Network Covers Iran Post-Election More than Any Other Cabler - Posted June 15, 2009
As the post-election situation in Iran continues to make headlines around the world, U.S. networks have been tasked with covering a story in a nation unfavorable to journalists. Over the weekend, CNN covered the story more than the American cable news network, with 172 mentions of Iran, compared to 100 on FNC... [TVNewser]

Syracuse Professor Blames Bill O'Reilly For Denied Tenure - Posted May 18, 2009
A Syracuse University professor is blaming his public feud with Bill O'Reilly as the reason he was denied tenure last week, reports Inside Higher Ed. "In many academic circles, being attacked by Bill O'Reilly might be a badge of honor," writes Inside Higher Ed. "A Syracuse University professor, however, charges that he... [TVNewser]

Syracuse Professor Blames Bill O'Reilly For Denied Tenure - Posted May 18, 2009
A Syracuse University professor is blaming his public feud with Bill O'Reilly as the reason he was denied tenure last week, reports Inside Higher Ed. "In many academic circles, being attacked by Bill O'Reilly might be a badge of honor," writes Inside Higher Ed. "A Syracuse University professor, however, charges that he... [TVNewser]

Stephanopoulos Interviews Ahmadinejad in Iran - Posted April 22, 2009
George Stephanopoulos gives some background about his interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his blog today. "After the 'This Week' show on Sunday — and after five years of requests — I received word from the Iranian interests section that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had agreed to an interview with me," he... [TVNewser]

Stephanopoulos Interviews Ahmadinejad in Iran - Posted April 22, 2009
George Stephanopoulos gives some background about his interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his blog today. "After the 'This Week' show on Sunday — and after five years of requests — I received word from the Iranian interests section that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had agreed to an interview with me," he... [TVNewser]

Conan Jokes About "Extremist" MSNBC - Posted September 24, 2008
The Huffington Post has the video of a joke in Conan O'Brien's monologue last night on Late Night, in which he rips the network just a few floors away from his studio in 30 Rock, MSNBC. "Yesterday the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, challenged John McCain to a debate. McCain says... [TVNewser]

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]

From D.C. to the U.N., A Busy Morning For the Cablers - Posted September 23, 2008
As Congress holds its first hearing into the $700 billion bailout, world leaders are addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The cable news nets all carried President Bush's remarks just after 10amET. FOX was the only broadcast network to have an optional special report for affiliates, with E.D. Hill... [TVNewser]

Evening News Ratings: Week of July 28 - Posted August 5, 2008
Another split decision for the evening newscasts. Nightly News with Brian Williams won in Total Viewers while World News with Charles Gibson won the A25-54 demo last week. Last Monday saw Williams' interview with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from Tehran, while World News concluded its month-long series Small World, a single sponsor broadcast. NBC... [TVNewser]

That Nightly Guy on the Daily Show - Posted August 1, 2008
In between trips to Tehran and Beijing, NBC's Brian Williams made a trip to the west side of Manhattan and the Daily Show. Williams talked about his interview Monday with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, complete with words braggadocio and raprochment: And it was apparently a night for NBCU on-air talent to make... [TVNewser]

NBC's Access in Tehran A First For American Network - Posted July 28, 2008
NBC's Brian Williams wrapped up his interview with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in time for clips to air on the Today show. Williams told anchor Matt Lauer, "we're broadcasting from the grounds of the presidential compound in Tehran via an American television network on live television. That's never happened before." Williams will... [TVNewser]

NBC's Access in Tehran A First For American Network - Posted July 28, 2008
NBC's Brian Williams wrapped up his interview with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in time for clips to air on the Today show. Williams told anchor Matt Lauer, "we're broadcasting from the grounds of the presidential compound in Tehran via an American television network on live television. That's never happened before." Williams will... [TVNewser]

Williams to Interview Ahmadinejad - Posted July 25, 2008
After a quick trip home, Brian Williams will be back on the road this weekend to interview Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Williams and his team will travel to Iran this weekend, with the interview taking place in Tehran on Monday. Excerpts will air on the Today show, MSNBC and msnbc.com. Williams... [TVNewser]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted December 26, 2007
Quickie Movie Reviews: Kenneth Turan likes There Will Be Blood Kevin Crust turns his nose up at Bucket List (but thinks The Water Horse was well-executed. And Carina Chocano says Persepolis is worth seeing. Ahmadinejad v. Spears: The LAT fills space with lists of its most-viewed stories of the year, categorized by... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 04.05.07 - Posted April 5, 2007
Good morning Washington. FOX News tells us that they were the first cable news outlet to report that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will release the 15 British sailors being held hostage. "At 9:10 AM ET, FNC's Bill Hemmer reported from London that the hostages will be released as a pardon gift to... [FishBowlDC]

Diane Sawyer To Ahmadinejad: 'I'm A Journalist, I Get To Ask You' - Posted February 13, 2007
Interesting exchange aired on this morning's Good Morning America between Diane Sawyer and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Sawyer: What did you think when you saw the hanging of Hussein, he was your enemy? Ahmadinejad: Yes but who equipped this enemy? Who made him fight with the U.S. for eight years, who supported him?... [FishBowlNY]