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Tom Delay, Now a Lifeline - Posted October 26, 2009
Now that his "Dancing" days are over, this week, Tom Delay, known as the hammer during his time in Congress, is the "Ask the Expert" on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." The show, hosted by the Today show's Meredith Vieira, Skypes in an expert as one of the contestant's lifelines. We'll... [TVNewser]

Tom Delay, Now a Lifeline - Posted October 26, 2009
Now that his "Dancing" days are over, this week, Tom Delay, known as the hammer during his time in Congress, is the "Ask the Expert" on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." The show, hosted by the Today show's Meredith Vieira, Skypes in an expert as one of the contestant's lifelines. We'll... [TVNewser]

'Balloon Boy' Vomits - Posted October 16, 2009
•Falcon "balloon boy" Heene threw up on two morning shows today, during interviews with Diane Sawyer on ABC's "Good Morning America" and Meredith Vieira on NBC's "Today" show. The gift that keeps giving. Videos after the jump.... [TVNewser]

War Correspondents Speak Out On Afghanistan. Engel: 'I Honestly Think it's Probably Time to Start Leaving the Country' - Posted October 9, 2009
Richard Engel of NBC News and Lara Logan of CBS News are two of the longest-serving correspondents covering the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. But during this week, as the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan is marked, both Logan and Engel are making headlines for taking sides in... [TVNewser]

War Correspondents Speak Out On Afghanistan. Engel: 'I Honestly Think it's Probably Time to Start Leaving the Country' - Posted October 9, 2009
Richard Engel of NBC News and Lara Logan of CBS News are two of the longest-serving correspondents covering the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. But during this week, as the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan is marked, both Logan and Engel are making headlines for taking sides in... [TVNewser]

'Today' Gets Surprisingly Raunchy - Posted October 1, 2009
The thing about having animals on your show is that you never know exactly what's going to happen. You have to be ready for anything. Even so: ... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: 60 @ 42, Jacko, Walmart... - Posted September 23, 2009
> On the 42nd season premiere of "60 Minutes" this Sunday, an exclusive interview with the general in charge of the war in Afghanistan, a report on efforts to find money to repay the victims of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and a feature on the still lively earnings of dead... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: 60 @ 42, Jacko, Walmart... - Posted September 23, 2009
> On the 42nd season premiere of "60 Minutes" this Sunday, an exclusive interview with the general in charge of the war in Afghanistan, a report on efforts to find money to repay the victims of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and a feature on the still lively earnings of dead... [TVNewser]

Wow! Lesley Stahl's Online Surprise?: 'That We're a Success' - Posted September 1, 2009
When will "60 Minutes" get another full-time female correspondent, Lesley Stahl? "Good question," says Stahl, who joined "60" in 1991. "I have no idea. They [my bosses] know I think we should have more women. I think it would be wonderful. It would be great for the audience." Over 40 seasons, Stahl is... [TVNewser]

Whole "Today" Show Team Heading to Vancouver - Posted August 12, 2009
It seems like the Beijing Summer Olympics just happened, but NBC is already knee-deep in plans for the 2010 Winter Olympics six months from now in Vanouver, Canada. The Today show has announced that for just the second time in the show's history, the entire crew -- Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al... [TVNewser]

Whole "Today" Show Team Heading to Vancouver - Posted August 12, 2009
It seems like the Beijing Summer Olympics just happened, but NBC is already knee-deep in plans for the 2010 Winter Olympics six months from now in Vanouver, Canada. The Today show has announced that for just the second time in the show's history, the entire crew -- Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al... [TVNewser]

Kate Gosselin Gives First Post-Separation Interview to Meredith Vieira - Posted August 6, 2009
NBC News announced that Kate Gosselin will sit down with Meredith Vieira for a live interview on the Today show Monday. This is Gosselin's first television interview, other than the ones she gives on her own TLC show, since announcing her separation from Jon Gosselin. NBC says Kate "will open up about... [TVNewser]

Kate Gosselin Gives First Post-Separation Interview to Meredith Vieira - Posted August 6, 2009
NBC News announced that Kate Gosselin will sit down with Meredith Vieira for a live interview on the Today show Monday. This is Gosselin's first television interview, other than the ones she gives on her own TLC show, since announcing her separation from Jon Gosselin. NBC says Kate "will open up about... [TVNewser]

The A.M. Ticker: Talent, Obama, Joshi... - Posted July 24, 2009
> Wednesday's "America's Got Talent" was the night's most-watched show with 11.3M Total Viewers. In addition to he talent competition, Wednesday's show included Meredith Vieira's interview with "Britain's Got Talent" runner-up Susan Boyle. > Final numbers are in for Wednesday's Obama news conference. 24.68M Total Viewers watched on 11 networks.... [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]

ABC's Terry Moran And President Obama To Spend Day Together - Posted July 22, 2009
ABC announced last night that Nightline's Terry Moran will spend a day in the life of President Obama next week. Moran will join him on the road for a town hall meeting Thursday in Shaker Heights, Ohio and then for an interview on his health care plans. Nightline will air "Day... [FishBowlDC]

ABC's Terry Moran to Spend a Day in the Life of Pres. Obama - Posted July 21, 2009
NBC's Meredith Vieira spoke with him exclusively yesterday, CBS's Katie Couric, exclusively today. And on Thursday, ABC's Terry Moran will join Pres. Obama on the road as he attempts to rally public support for healthcare reform. Moran will travel with the President to Ohio for a Nightline "day in the life of... [TVNewser]

ABC's Terry Moran to Spend a Day in the Life of Pres. Obama - Posted July 21, 2009
NBC's Meredith Vieira spoke with him exclusively yesterday, CBS's Katie Couric, exclusively today. And on Thursday, ABC's Terry Moran will join Pres. Obama on the road as he attempts to rally public support for healthcare reform. Moran will travel with the President to Ohio for a Nightline "day in the life of... [TVNewser]

Finally, Meredith Vieira's Susan Boyle Sit-Down - Posted July 17, 2009
Six weeks after she thought she would be getting a sit-down with Susan Boyle, NBC's Meredith Vieira finally corralled the Scottish singer yesterday. The interview will air Wednesday morning on "Today" with an extended version airing, of course, Wednesday night on "America's Got Talent." Boyle crossed the pond via YouTube in the... [TVNewser]

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]

NBC/MSNBC Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
NBC will televise Michael Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday. Details are not finalized about who will anchor. As we mentioned yesterday on Twitter, NBC New LA correspondent Chris Jansing will anchor MSNBC's live coverage of the memorial service. > Update: Brian Williams will anchor the service and NBC Nightly News from Los... [TVNewser]

NBC/MSNBC Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
NBC will televise Michael Jackson's memorial service on Tuesday. Details are not finalized about who will anchor. As we mentioned yesterday on Twitter, NBC New LA correspondent Chris Jansing will anchor MSNBC's live coverage of the memorial service. > Earlier:CBS News Plans...Fox News Plans - UPDATED...ABC News Plans...... [TVNewser]

Michael Jackson 1958-2009: TV News Coverage Notes - Posted June 25, 2009
• ABC News will present a special "20/20" tonight at 9pmET/PT. "The Life and Death of Michael Jackson" will be anchored by Barbara Walters and Martin Bashir. Walters will then anchor the 10pm special on the life of Farrah Fawcett. • NBC has announced it is producing a 2-hour "Dateline" to... [TVNewser]

Erin Burnett Co-Anchors Today All Week - Posted June 8, 2009
CNBC's Erin Burnett stepped into the Today show spotlight this morning, co-anchoring the NBC morning program while Meredith Vieira is on vacation all this week. It is the first time Burnett has anchored the weekday edition of Today, although she has co-anchored on the weekend and filled in as newsreader in the... [TVNewser]

Erin Burnett Co-Anchors Today All Week - Posted June 8, 2009
CNBC's Erin Burnett stepped into the Today show spotlight this morning, co-anchoring the NBC morning program while Meredith Vieira is on vacation all this week. It is the first time Burnett has anchored the weekday edition of Today, although she has co-anchored on the weekend and filled in as newsreader in the... [TVNewser]

Meredith Vieira's Slightly Revised Trip to London - Posted June 1, 2009
It was a "special split edition of Today" this morning, according to Meredith Vieira, who anchored from London. Why? Well according to the NBC release sent yesterday: "On Monday, June 1 on "Today," Meredith Vieira will talk exclusively to Susan Boyle live from London about her second place finish on Britain's... [TVNewser]

Carl Quintanilla Interviewed By Meredith Vieira...For a News Release - Posted May 26, 2009
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla hosts a one-hour special, "The Oprah Effect," tomorrow night at 9pmET (10pmPT). And in a unique move, he was interviewed recently "exclusively" for the network's news release about the special by Today show anchor Meredith Vieira. PRNewser has more on the interview, and the special:... [TVNewser]

Carl Quintanilla Interviewed By Meredith Vieira...For a News Release - Posted May 26, 2009
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla hosts a one-hour special, "The Oprah Effect," tomorrow night at 9pmET (10pmPT). And in a unique move, he was interviewed recently "exclusively" for the network's news release about the special by Today show anchor Meredith Vieira. PRNewser has more on the interview, and the special:... [TVNewser]

100 Days and 100 Beautiful People - Posted April 29, 2009
As you've likely heard, People Magazine debuted its "World's Most Beautiful People" issue today. News media folks that made the cut this year are CBS' Katie Couric, NBC's Natalie Morales, NBC's Meredith Vieira and ET's Mary Hart. Though Washington wasn't represented by any media folk(Fingers crossed: Dornic-Delargy 2010), the White House... [FishBowlDC]

Video: Exclusive Interviews Live at the Matrix Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
mediabistro.com was on the scene at Monday's 39th annual Matrix Awards honoring women's achievements in the communications industry. Today co-anchor Meredith Vieira, a past winner and this year's emcee, told TVNewser before the ceremony began, "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling." mediabistro.com founder... [FishBowlNY]

Video: Exclusive Interviews Live at the Matrix Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
mediabistro.com was on the scene at Monday's 39th annual Matrix Awards honoring women's achievements in the communications industry. Today co-anchor Meredith Vieira, a past winner and this year's emcee, told TVNewser before the ceremony began, "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling." mediabistro.com founder... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 04.28.09 - Posted April 28, 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. It is day 99 covering the Obama administration and week 13 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Celebrating The "Superior Species" - Posted April 27, 2009
Meredith Vieira is a BFOM: a "Big Fan of Matrix." The Today show anchor not only emceed this year's Matrix Awards, honoring extraordinary achievements by women in the communications industry, she is also a past winner. "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling," Vieira told TVNewser... [TVNewser]

"30 Rock" Allows NBC Newsers To Play Against Type - Posted April 24, 2009
"30 Rock" has brought a sort of pseudo-reality to NBC, where the network is owned by Scheinhardt Wig Company and executives can oversee both television and microwave oven programming. It also provides a place for NBC News personalities to...expand their horizons. Meredith Vieira was part of the plot in last week's show,... [TVNewser]

"30 Rock" Allows NBC Newsers To Play Against Type - Posted April 24, 2009
"30 Rock" has brought a sort of pseudo-reality to NBC, where the network is owned by Scheinhardt Wig Company and executives can oversee both television and microwave oven programming. It also provides a place for NBC News personalities to...expand their horizons. Meredith Vieira was part of the plot in last week's show,... [TVNewser]

ABC World News Wins Overseas Award - Posted April 23, 2009
ABC News picked up an Overseas Press Club Award last night — the only broadcast network to win an award. World News with Charles Gibson won for the David Kaplan Award for best TV spot news reporting from abroad. The winning series of segments, "China's Earthquake," featured correspondents Stephanie Sy and Neal... [TVNewser]

ABC World News Wins Overseas Award - Posted April 23, 2009
ABC News picked up an Overseas Press Club Award last night — the only broadcast network to win an award. World News with Charles Gibson won for the David Kaplan Award for best TV spot news reporting from abroad. The winning series of segments, "China's Earthquake," featured correspondents Stephanie Sy and Neal... [TVNewser]

Where In The Hospital Is Matt Lauer? - Posted March 23, 2009
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was absent from the show this morning after a bicycling run-in with a deer on Long Island over the weekend. Lauer separated his shoulder after he "slammed on his brake and went over his handlebars," said co-anchor Meredith Vieira. Lauer is slated to have surgery today and... [TVNewser]

Where In The Hospital Is Matt Lauer? - Posted March 23, 2009
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was absent from the show this morning after a bicycling run-in with a deer on Long Island over the weekend. Lauer separated his shoulder after he "slammed on his brake and went over his handlebars," said co-anchor Meredith Vieira. Lauer is slated to have surgery today and... [TVNewser]

Time Warner Center Hosts Annual NLGJA Benefit - Posted March 20, 2009
More than 300 TVNewsers packed Time Warner Center's 10th floor event space last night for the 14th annual NLGJA Headlines and Headliners benefit and silent auction. CNN's Soledad O'Brien emceed the event which raised more than $130,000 for NLGJA's annual programs and scholarships. In attendance: Geraldo Rivera, Juliet Huddy, Mike Jerrick, Natalie... [TVNewser]

Cramer's First Comments About Daily Show Interview - Posted March 19, 2009
CNBC's Jim Cramer and Erin Burnett appeared on the Today show this morning, and at the end of the segment Meredith Vieira asked Cramer for his reaction to the Daily Show interview last week. "He was tough on you," she said. "You had a rough week. He was very tough on... [TVNewser]

For Today Show's Newsreader, May Sweeps Stunt is News To Her - Posted March 13, 2009
Yesterday NBC's Ann Curry Tweeted about her hectic schedule:All the time people say, hey how are you doing? My honest answer these days is, "I really have no idea." Too much too fast is a blur, ... Well, this morning on the Today show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker had... [TVNewser]

For Today Show's Newsreader, May Sweeps Stunt is News To Her - Posted March 13, 2009
Yesterday NBC's Ann Curry Tweeted about her hectic schedule:All the time people say, hey how are you doing? My honest answer these days is, "I really have no idea." Too much too fast is a blur, ... Well, this morning on the Today show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker had... [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]

As The Irish Invade GMA, "Today" Goes to Ireland - Posted March 6, 2009
With February ratings month pushed into March, sweeps began yesterday, and the morning shows are taking advantage. This morning, Good Morning America aired its much-promoted, first-ever morning show concert appearance by U2 (more on that later on TVNewser, with exclusive in-the-crowd video.) And as the world's most famous Irishmen came to... [TVNewser]

As The Irish Invade GMA, "Today" Goes to Ireland - Posted March 6, 2009
With February ratings month pushed into March, sweeps began yesterday, and the morning shows are taking advantage. This morning, Good Morning America aired its much-promoted, first-ever morning show concert appearance by U2 (more on that later on TVNewser, with exclusive in-the-crowd video.) And as the world's most famous Irishmen came to... [TVNewser]

"30 Rock" Leaves 30 Rock For Larry King Guest Spot - Posted February 27, 2009
Three weeks ago it was NBC's Matt Lauer making an appearance. Last night it was Larry King's turn. The CNN anchor was at the center of the plot of "30 Rock" last night, as an interview with Tracy Jordan (played by Tracy Morgan) suddenly turned serious when the Asia markets began collapsing.... [TVNewser]

Oscars Morning: "Slumdog" Cast/Crew Live on Today - Posted February 23, 2009
The Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle, as well as the producer and editors, who also took home awards, and some of the cast of the sleeper hit all appeared live on the Today show this morning, still in their Oscar attire. It was 4am pacific time. Today show co-anchor... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News. One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams to Co-Anchor Today Tomorrow - Posted February 19, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will co-anchor NBC's Today show in the morning alongside Matt Lauer, "so Meredith can take a morning off," he announced on tonight's Nightly News. One of the last times Williams was on the show live and in studio was when he appeared with former Today co-anchor Katie Couric... [TVNewser]

Lunch: Andre Leon Talley -- Media Star! - Posted February 11, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE We missed Blythe Danner by a day. Too bad, I would have loved to have asked her what she thinks of her daughter's goofy -- but strangely compelling -- Web site, GOOP. It's the gospel according to Gwyneth, where she holds forth on all things great and small --... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Andre Leon Talley -- Media Star! - Posted February 11, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE We missed Blythe Danner by a day. Too bad, I would have loved to have asked her what she thinks of her daughter's goofy -- but strangely compelling -- Web site, GOOP. It's the gospel according to Gwyneth, where she holds forth on all things great and small --... [FishBowlNY]

GMA Has Octuplet Mom's Mom Exclusive - Posted February 9, 2009
While "Today" aired more of Ann Curry's exclusive interview with Octo-mom Nadya Suleman, including first pictures of the babies, Good Morning America had an exclusive with Grandma. Angela Suleman says her daughter's decision to impregnate herself again was "really unconscionable." The interview was conducted by the news agency Splash News. Here's what... [TVNewser]

GMA Has Octuplet Mom's Mom Exclusive - Posted February 9, 2009
While "Today" aired more of Ann Curry's exclusive interview with Octo-mom Nadya Suleman, including first pictures of the babies, Good Morning America had an exclusive with Grandma. Angela Suleman says her daughter's decision to impregnate herself again was "really unconscionable." The interview was conducted by the news agency Splash News. Here's what... [TVNewser]

Frank Radice Joins NATAS as President/CMO - Posted February 4, 2009
Frank Radice, who spent the last 37 years as a TV producer and marketer, has been named President and Chief Marketing Officer of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Until last year, Radice was EVP of The NBC Agency, a job he'd held since 2002. Radice joined NBC in 1995... [TVNewser]

What's the Weather in Tampa? "Moist" - Posted January 30, 2009
In a likely preview of something you'll see tonight on "The Soup," here's Meredith Vieira telling viewers of the Today show what the weather is like in Tampa at the Super Bowl site (via Newsbusters):... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: NBC, BBC, Bloomberg... - Posted January 28, 2009
> Today show anchor Meredith Vieira reports for Dateline this Friday on an international parental kidnapping case. It airs at 10pm. For Sunday's West Coast-only Dateline, Natalie Morales reports on a man who shot his wife's 18-year-old lover. > Katty Kay presents the third of this week's "Moment of Change,"... [TVNewser]

MTP Makes Way For Super-Sized Sunday "Today" - Posted January 27, 2009
The Today show is super-sizing this Super Bowl Sunday and will air from 9-11amET/8-10amCT. Meet the Press with David Gregory will air live following "Today" at 11amET/10amCT. Sunday's "Today" show will feature weekday anchors Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, while Matt Lauer will... [TVNewser]

About That Today Show Interview with the Hero Pilot: Delayed "A Couple Days" - Posted January 19, 2009
This morning, the Today show's Matt Lauer explained the booking of Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot of USAirways flight 1549. NBC News announced Saturday afternoon that Capt. Sully would give his first interview to "Today" this morning. He was scheduled to be with us this morning for his first interview since that... [TVNewser]

Networks Cover Hudson Plane Landing, Day Two - Posted January 16, 2009
The network morning shows spent significant time this morning covering the Hudson River plane crash yesterday. Harry Smith anchored from the wreckage this morning on CBS' The Early Show, while the Today's Ann Curry, filling in for Meredith Vieira, anchored from the location for the first hour as well. Sam Champion... [TVNewser]

More Companies Embrace the Slippery Slope of 'Consulting' - Posted January 12, 2009
Dan Abrams caused a bit of a stir last month when he announced he was starting the media consulting firm Abrams Research, but lately it's beginning to look as though he might just be at the forefront of a new trend. First off is a story from AdAge about the... [FishBowlNY]

Vieira, Bartiromo, Spelling Form Marketing Agency - Posted January 12, 2009
AgencySpy writes about the announcement today that NBCU is forming a marketing agency made up of 26 women to offer "marketing and general business advice" to NBCU and its clients on "how to reach women." Meredith Vieira, Maria Bartiromo and Tori Spelling are some of the names making up the group. The... [TVNewser]

Today Goes Prime Time - Posted December 16, 2008
Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry are headed to prime time. NBC will air "2008: Today Looks Back, A Holiday Special," on December 22 at 8pm (or, for those counting at home, it could be called "the fifth hour of the Today show"). The program will look at the top... [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]

Ending a Week of Going To the "Ends of the Earth" - Posted November 20, 2008
It was a typical morning at the Today show — atypical. The teen stars of the new movie, "Twilight," were there, CNBC's Jim Cramer talked about the market lows, Dr. Nancy Snyderman talked about the rise in doulas and Tony Bennett performed with a 12-man band. But the big topic when... [TVNewser]

This is Today...on CBS? - Posted October 31, 2008
Meredith Vieira, as Pinocchio for this morning's Today show Halloween costume contest, played her part well. During a toss to break during the 8:30 half hour, Vieira said, "But first, this is Today on CBS." As her nose grew, Matt Lauer, as Humpty Dumpty, just groaned (as opposed to cracking up).... [TVNewser]

Lauer Roasted At Friar's Club - Posted October 25, 2008
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was the butt of many jokes during his roast at the Friar's Club, as were many others in attendance. From the TV news crowd, joining Lauer were Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Diane Sawyer, Al Roker, Jeff Zucker and more. The Los Angeles Times'... [TVNewser]

Ailes, Lauer, 60 Minutes Set For Hall of Fame - Posted October 20, 2008
10 new members to the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame will be inducted tomorrow night, spanning the tube from Showtime to ESPN. A few will be from the TV news world as well, and each of the inductees are profiled on the B&C site: • Marisa Guthrie describes FNC CEO Roger... [TVNewser]

Cramer Back on Today, and Elsewhere - Posted October 7, 2008
CNBC's Jim Cramer appeared yesterday morning on the Today show, and issued a stern warning to sell stocks. His comments caused an uproar, with one columnist today wondering if he should "keep his job," and another saying the comment proves investors should "bet against Cramer." Cramer was back on the Today show this... [TVNewser]

Water-Ready Anchors Prep for This Year's 'Ends of the Earth' - Posted September 22, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist First on TVNewser: 'Today' is going to the ends of the Earth. Again. Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker will pack up their extreme-weather gear in November as the show reprises its geographical lollapalooza from November '07, 'Today' boss Jim Bell confirms to TV Newser. Co-anchor Meredith Vieira will... [TVNewser]

Water-Ready Anchors Prep for This Year's 'Ends of the Earth' - Posted September 22, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist First on TVNewser: 'Today' is going to the ends of the Earth. Again. Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker will pack up their extreme-weather gear in November as the show reprises its geographical lollapalooza from November '07, 'Today' boss Jim Bell confirms to TV Newser. Co-anchor Meredith Vieira will... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [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]

The Ticker: Roots, Tastes, Trips... - Posted August 22, 2008
> Next week begins a special Today show series, "Roots," where each anchor explores their heritage and family lineage. Monday begins with Meredith Vieira's trip to Faial in the Azores. > New York Magazine's Grub Street profiles the eating habits of FNC's Alan Colmes. "I'm a big steak fan," said Colmes.... [TVNewser]

You Say Beijing, I Say Beijing: Who's Right, Williams or Costas? - Posted August 16, 2008
So, we come to find out, and if you've been listening closely you may have heard it, that the pronunciation of the host city of the XXIX Olympiad hasn't been consistent on NBC. Nightly News anchor Brian Williams calls is Bay-jing. But Bob Costas and Meredith Vieira and others are calling... [TVNewser]

You Say Beijing, I Say Beijing: Who's Right, Williams or Costas? - Posted August 16, 2008
So, we come to find out, and if you've been listening closely you may have heard it, that the pronunciation of the host city of the XXIX Olympiad hasn't been consistent on NBC. Nightly News anchor Brian Williams calls is Bay-jing. But Bob Costas and Meredith Vieira and others are calling... [TVNewser]

Today Says Zaijian to America - Posted July 30, 2008
The Today show announced its coverage plans for next week's Summer Olympics in Beijing. And for the first time, all four anchors will report live from an international Olympic Games. The show could also be called "Tonight" for the time they're there; with a 12-hour time difference Today will air at... [TVNewser]

Two Concerts, Six Blocks and Seven Million Viewers* - Posted July 25, 2008
Within just a few blocks of each other, two distinctly different sounds emanated from Midtown Manhattan this morning. While tween sensation Miley Cyrus performed on the plaza at NBC's Today show, singer-songwriter Feist was performing on ABC's Good Morning America in nearby Bryant Park. We were there for each this morning,... [TVNewser]

Football Day In America - Posted July 22, 2008
NBC Sports' TCA panel took place yesterday, with Football Night in America hosts Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, among others. Broadcasting & Cable's Alex Weprin writes about NBC's Super Bowl plans next February, which will include some news programs on location in Tampa, Florida. The network announced that a special Super Bowl Sunday... [TVNewser]

Football Day In America - Posted July 22, 2008
NBC Sports' TCA panel took place yesterday, with Football Night in America hosts Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, among others. Broadcasting & Cable's Alex Weprin writes about NBC's Super Bowl plans next February, which will include some news programs on location in Tampa, Florida. The network announced that a special Super Bowl Sunday... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.15.07 - Posted October 15, 2007
Good morning Washington. Thank you notes on paper are a sweet gesture. "FBN: The Schedule" Drudge reports that Imus is back. "WUSA Hires New Anchor to Join McGinty" Clark Hoyt and Deb Howell do some ombudding. "Group Plans to Provide Investigative Journalism" Washington Monthly's Paul Glastris is on tonight's "Colbert Report." "Everybody Sucks: Gawker and the rage of the... [FishBowlDC]

Pinpointing The Precise Moment The iPhone Jumped The iShark - Posted July 2, 2007
Looking for the precise moment future generations will point to while discussing when the iPhone jumped the iShark? You could do worse than this one: Meredith Vieira's botched iPhone stunt on Today. (Trying to field a call from Matt Lauer from London, Vieira's phone doesn't work, ruining "the schtick," as Lauer... [FishBowlNY]

Paris Denies NBC Post-Pen Pay-Per-Interview - Posted June 22, 2007
One of the few vaguely interesting media questions remaining in the Paris Hilton's jailhouse saga is who, aside from front-runner Barbara Walters, will land an exclusive interview with post-penitentiary Paris — and, more importantly, what will they pay? The New York Post reported that it's Meredith Vieira, and NBC is paying... [FishBowlNY]

Robbed At The Mirror Awards - Posted June 14, 2007
Andersen, Auletta, Kurtz also shut out The first annual Mirror Awards were presented at a Meredith Vieira-hosted luncheon today at the W hotel in Midtown, and our mediabistro.com mothership — a finalist in the media information services category — lost to HealthNewsReview.org. In other words, we were robbed. Still, we weren't the only... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch at Michael's: Al & Meredith Talk Skateboarding - Posted May 30, 2007
On the menu today: a tasty stew of media moguls and television titans with a dash of talking heads to spice things up. After making the rounds and checking in with some of our favorite regulars, we were thrilled to chat with our good pals Today's Meredith Vieira and Al... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 05.24.07 - Posted May 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. Snoop wins. An NBC release announced a new feature, "Today on the Trail." "The series, which will air regularly leading up to the '08 elections, will feature 'Today' anchors and correspondents backstage with the candidates and their staffs." The feature will be part of "Today's" comprehensive coverage of the... [FishBowlDC]

Tooting Our Own Horn: MediaBistro.com Up For Mirror Award - Posted May 21, 2007
Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications today announced the finalists in its first-ever Mirror Awards, which honors excellence in media-industry reporting. And we're on the list -- in the Excellence in Media Information Services category. Go us! For the full list, check out the site. Meredith Vieira will serve as MC... [FishBowlLA]

Vieira: NBC Made Right Call To Air VT Shooter Footage - Posted April 24, 2007
While Meredith Vieira's replacement on The View spent the afternoon setting the bar at a new low with her expletive-laden diatribe against Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch and the New York Post at yesterday's Matrix Awards, the co-anchor of Today was talking about weightier subjects. When the newly-minted Matrix winner was asked about... [FishBowlNY]

Rosie Goes 'No Bullsh*t' at Matrix Awards - Posted April 24, 2007
The last place we'd expect to hear the "f" word is the New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards but, thanks to emcee Rosie O'Donnell, the usually inspiring event had some cringe-inducing moments that raised more than a few eyebrows during Monday's lo-o-ng afternoon at the Waldorf. The View moderator did... [FishBowlNY]

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