Natalie Morales

Game On! NBCU to Smother Super Bowl - Posted January 25, 2012
It's more than just a game... it's an opportunity to absolutely blanket TV viewers with the spoils of your consolidated company. Call it Super Bowl everywhere. NBC TV may have the rights to Super Bowl XLVI, but if you turn on just about any NBCU channel or watch any NBC-produced program you... [TVNewser]

'Early Today' Celebrates 8 Years with 9 Originals - Posted January 5, 2012
"Early Today," which airs before the early morning news on NBC affiliates, is celebrating 8 years and more than 2,000 shows today. Nine staffers, including EP Andy Jones, have been with the show the entire time -- a lifetime in TV news, especially working the overnight/early morning hours. This morning, anchor... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Goes 'Inside the Royal Marriage' - Posted December 13, 2011
As 2011 draws to a close, NBC News is taking a closer look at one of the year's biggest stories: the Royal Wedding. "William & Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage," an hour-long special hosted by Natalie Morales, airs tonight at 8pmET and will feature details of the newlyweds' first six months... [TVNewser]

'Today' Anchors at Book Signing - Posted November 16, 2011
Stephen Battaglio's new coffee table book, From Yesterday to TODAY is in bookstores now. The book looks back on the NBC News program's 60 years -- when, in 1952, Dave Garroway ushered in a new era in morning broadcasting. (A sentiment heard this week ... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Hosts Traditional Home Awards - Posted November 7, 2011
"Today" show news reader and third hour co-anchor Natalie Morales will co-host the Traditional Home Classic Woman Awards luncheon today in New York. The magazine will honor five women from around the country who've made it their mi... [TVNewser]

Royals, Rockers On Halloween Morning Shows - Posted October 31, 2011
Today is Halloween, which means that on the network morning shows, the anchors were forced to wear silly costumes in an effort to entertain viewers... and each other. On NBC's "Today," the crew dressed up as the Royal Family following the Royal Wedding, with Matt Lauer as Prince William, Ann Curry as... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Latest NBCer to Join 'Rock Center' Roster - Posted October 18, 2011
NBC's upcoming primetime newsmagazine "Rock Center with Brian Williams" continues to add high-profile contributors. The latest addition is NBC "Today" news anchor and third hour co-host Natalie Morales. Morales will stay on in her current role with "Today," in addition to her new "Rock Center" gig. "Rock Center" is slated ... [TVNewser]

Ahoy! 'Today' Crew Walks the Plank, Talks Pirate - Posted September 24, 2011
So, this happened. On NBC's "Today" this week, Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Savannah Guthrie took part in International Talk Like a Pirate Day by, well, by talking and dressing like pirates: ... [TVNewser]

For First Time in 18 Seasons, Network Morning Shows Add Younger Viewers; Add Total Viewers for First Time in 7 Seasons - Posted September 22, 2011
What is going on with the broadcast networks? They're adding viewers when cable and the Internets say they shouldn't be. On Tuesday ... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales to host 'Access Hollywood' Special - Posted September 16, 2011
Earlier this week, NBC's Natalie Morales was in Sao Paolo, Brazil hosting the Miss Universe pageant. This weekend the "Today" show newsreader and 9am anchor branches out again for the NBCU cause hosting an "Access Hollywood" / Latina Magazine special called "15 ... [TVNewser]

A Scarlet Ibis Mistakes Matt Lauer's Head for a Perch - Posted August 9, 2011
On NBC's "Today" this morning, an animal segment went hilariously awry when a Scarlet Ibis decided to make its perch on Matt Lauer's head. "It mistook me for a turtle, Lauer quipped. The Ibis later decided to perch on the head of Natalie Morales. Check out the segment below. ... [TVNewser]

NBC's 'Today' Clobbers ABC's 'Good Morning America' 15-0 at Annual Softball Showdown - Posted July 22, 2011
There is no sugarcoating it. ABC's "Good Morning America" got walloped by NBC's "Today" at the annual softball matchup in Central Park's Great Lawn. The sweltering heat (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Central Park) didn't stop "Today" from clobbering the ball all over field four, beating "GMA" 1... [FishbowlNY]

Pre-Dawn, Cable and Broadcast Nets Cover the Final Space Shuttle Landing - Posted July 21, 2011
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NBC Releases 'Today' Promo Highlighting New Anchor Team - Posted June 12, 2011
With its new anchor team of Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, and Al Roker finally in place, NBC's "Today" has cut a promo highlighting the group. ... [TVNewser]

Savannah Guthrie might be the tallest 'Today' show anchor ever - Posted June 9, 2011
Ann Curry's seat at the big table opened up other anchor chairs at "Today" for Natalie Morales and Savannah Guthrie who both cut their teeth at MSNBC. Morales is now news anchor while continuing to co-host the 9am hour, while Guthrie, who is c... [TVNewser]

Meredith Vieira's 'Today' Show Sendoff - Posted June 8, 2011
Meredith Vieira's final "Today" show was filled with laughs, tears, surprises -- and a lot of music. Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are" was a sort of theme song for the two hours. Vieira also got a serenade from Carole King singing "You've Got a Friend," then, in the following segment,... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd to solo anchor 'The Daily Rundown' - Posted May 9, 2011
As Savannah Guthrie moves to the "Today" show as co-anchor of the third hour next month -- leaving the DC Fishbowl for the New York one -- her MSNBC show will go on without her, says NBC News president ... [TVNewser]

Guthrie Steps Up to Third Hour of 'Today' Show - Posted May 9, 2011
As first reported by NYT, NBC's White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie will become a new co-host for the third hour of the "Today" show. NBC announced the news late this morning. With ... [FishbowlDC]

Meredith Vieira leaving 'Today:' The News Conference - Posted May 9, 2011
There's a news conference happening right now on the anchor changes coming to "Today." Taking part: Steve Capus... [TVNewser]

Erin Burnett's Teary CNBC Sign-off - Posted May 6, 2011
It takes a lot for grizzled CNBC veteran Mark Haines to get teary. This morning he did when he said goodby to his "Squawk on the Street" co-host Erin Burnett... [TVNewser]

Ann Curry in Pakistan - Posted May 4, 2011
Ann Curry was not on the "Today" show this morning, and now we know why. She's on her way to Pakistan to report the latest on the aftermath of the death of Osama Bin Laden for "Today" and "Nightly News." The Bin Laden ne... [TVNewser]

Report: Meredith Vieira leaving 'Today'; Ann Curry, Natalie Morales to be Upped - Posted April 29, 2011
This morning Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira were side-by-side for what might turn out to be their final big event co-anchoring together. ... [TVNewser]

Royal Wedding Viewer Guide: Where to Watch - Posted April 28, 2011
Have you heard? There is some sort of wedding happening tomorrow. Yes, the broadcast and cable news organizations are all planning coverage of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton tomorrow morning, with most beginning at 4 ... [TVNewser]

Today Anchors Leave... - Posted April 22, 2011
That headline was not our own. That's what the "Today" show's publicist titled her press release on this May sweeps series. Cute. Playing into all ... [TVNewser]

TV Guide: Meredith Vieira To Leave NBC's 'Today' Later This Year - Posted April 5, 2011
TV Guide reports that NBC "Today" co-anchor Meredith Vieira is expected to leave the program once her contract expires later thi... [TVNewser]

NBCUniversal's Royal Wedding Plans: Everyone Goes to London - Posted March 28, 2011
NBCUniversal announced its coverage plans of the upcoming Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, and NBC News and MSNBC play a big part. Just about every NBCU network will have wedding coverage, including NBC, MSNBC, E!, Bravo, Telemundo and even The Weather Channel. ... [TVNewser]

'I lost my virginity to Ann Curry' - Posted March 25, 2011
[caption id="attachment_59343" align="alignright" width="379" caption="MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts flanked by Fox News anchors Kimberly Guilfoyle and Jamie Colby"][/caption] TVNewser headed out last night to the annual NLGJA "Headlines & Headliners" fundraiser hosted by MSNBC anchor ... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Thomas Roberts to host annual NLGJA event - Posted March 24, 2011
MSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts will host the NLGJA's 16th annual Headlines and Headliners event in New York tonight. What makes this interesting is that Roberts is the first openly gay TV journalist to host the event which benefits the organization ... [TVNewser]

Morning Show Ratings: Week of January 17 - Posted January 28, 2011
While "Today" remains at #1, it was the only broadcast morning show to lose viewers compared to the same week last year. ABC's "Good Morning America" is up +13% in Total Viewers and the new team on CBS's "Early Show," in their third week together, is up +3% in Total Viewers. "Today"... [TVNewser]

What Kathy Griffin Didn't Say During CNN's New Year's Eve - Posted January 1, 2011
Is it news when something doesn't happen? Kathy Griffin was not yanked off CNN last night. Griffin, who referred to last night's outing as "Yank Watch 2011," kept it clean during her co-hosting of CNN's New Year's Eve special alongside ... [FishbowlLA]

Monday's Media Moves - Posted December 13, 2010
Good afternoon, media people--today we have a roundup of moves in the media industry. Natalie Morales, one of the hosts of the Today show, will contribute a column to Latina magazine on parenting. Her first column will be in the February issue, on newsstands 1/11. (FBNY) ... [MediaJobsDaily]

Natalie Morales to Write Monthly Column for Latina - Posted December 13, 2010
FishbowlNY reports NBC's Natalie Morales is joining Latina magazine as a contributing columnist. Morales, who is the "Today" show's national cor... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Joins Latina Magazine As Columnist - Posted December 13, 2010
Natalie Morales, one of the Today show hosts, will contribute a monthly column to Latina titled "Modern Miami," which will focus on the difficulties facing Latina mothers. The magazine's Editorial Director, ... [FishbowlNY]

NBC News' Natalie Morales Talks Trees, The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, That Is - Posted November 30, 2010
Tonight in New York City, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the 80th time. As usual, NBC will broadcast the event, which includes performances by Mariah Carey, Boys II Men, Josh Groban, Jessica Simpson and, yes, Susan Boyle. "Today'"s Al Roker and Natal... [TVNewser]

Here Comes the Royal Wedding Coverage: Brian Williams & Prince Charles, 'Nightline,' 'Dateline' Specials - Posted November 16, 2010
Not long after Buckingham Palace confirmed there would be a royal wedding next year of Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton, the news networks went in to high gear with Royal coverage. The three network morning shows lead with the news in their cold opens; all three dubbing it "breaking news."... [TVNewser]

Morning Show Halloween: This Year It's All About Pop Culture - Posted October 29, 2010
The secret has been revealed: NBC's "Today" hosts celebrated Halloween with a "pop culture extravaganza." Does this beat last year's ewok-humping "Star Wars" theme? Trick question: Nothing beats "Star Wars." ... [TVNewser]

Networks Get out Checkbooks for Interviews with Rescued Chilean Miners - Posted October 18, 2010
The rescued Chilean miners are beginning to talk to U.S. TV networks, which means the payments in the form of licensing agreements have begun. NBC's Natalie Morales, who arrived in Chile more than ... [TVNewser]

Chile Mine Rescue: Bookers, Start Your Engines - Posted October 14, 2010
The final miner has only been above ground for just over 24 hours, but it is a safe bet that TV news bookers are scrambling to get the first interviews with the men who were trapped underground for 69 days. Broadcasting & Cable's Marisa Guthrie ... [TVNewser]

News Networks Begin Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Mine Rescue Operation - Posted October 12, 2010
At 10:18pmET tonight, Manuel Gonzales, the first of several rescuers began to descend into a mine shaft to begin the process of retrieving 33 miners who've been trapped deep under the Chilean desert for 69 days. 18 Minutes later, at 10:36, Gonzales had arrived 2,040 feet below the desert. And all... [TVNewser]

TV News Crews in Place for Chile Mine Rescue - Posted October 11, 2010
TV News correspondents are descending on Chile's Atacama desert as the rescue of 33 miners trapped since August 5 is now just days away. "Today" show national correspondent Natalie Morales left New York for Chile on Friday and began reporting today for NBC News and Th... [TVNewser]

Today's Third Hour Tops 'Live with Regis & Kelly' - Posted October 7, 2010
The third hour of the "Today" show topped "Live With Regis & Kelly" for the 2009-10 season. That's the first time that's happened since the 9am hour premiered 10 years ago. In today's New York Post, Michael Starr ha... [TVNewser]

15 Women Chosen to Serve as iVoices on iVillage - Posted September 28, 2010
NBC Universal's iVillage online destination for women announced its iVoices on iVillage, 15 community members chosen to weigh in on women-centric topics. M... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Natalie Morales wonders what it would have been like, had she stayed in banking - Posted September 15, 2010
"Today" show national correspondent Natalie Morales went back in time Monday, to her first job out of college — high finance. Morales along with CNBC anchor Bill Griffeth participated in the third annual BGC Partners charity day. BGC is a spin-off of Cantor Fitzgerald, the company that lost 658 employees on September... [TVNewser]

'Today' Anchors Tell Their First-Job Stories - Posted September 10, 2010
Earlier this week "Today" co-anchor Matt Lauer went back to his old paper route as part of a programming stunt, "Today's First-Jobs." Since then, the other anchors from the program have shared their experiences. Take, for example, Al Roker at the ... [TVNewser]

NBC Newsers Take Part in Miss Universe Pageant - Posted August 24, 2010
In case you missed it, NBC's "Today" show anchor Natalie Morales was the co-host of last night's Miss Universe pageant, along with "Celebrity Apprentice" winner Bret Michaels. Miss Mexico took home the crown during the te... [TVNewser]

Sextuplets Overrun 'Today' Studio - Posted August 11, 2010
Natalie Morales is basically helpless in this segment from the third hour of the "Today" show when the Masche sextuplets, now three years old, begin running around the studio disrupting her interview. At one point, mother Jenny Masche finally says, "This is disastrous." Video: ... [TVNewser]

Willie Geist Fills in for Matt Lauer on 'Today' - Posted June 30, 2010
MSNBC's "Way Too Early" host Willie Geist made his debut as Matt Lauer's fill-in on the "Today" show today, increasing his visibility 25 fold, from a couple hundred thousand v... [TVNewser]

NBC News Responds to New Matt Lauer Affair Allegations - Posted May 19, 2010
Matt Lauer has already shot down the rumors, his co-anchor M... [TVNewser]

Hoda & Kathie Lee's No Makeup Zone: 'So glad we did it...and so glad we are NOT doing it tomorrow!' - Posted May 14, 2010
Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford did something on the 4th hour of NBC "Today" show yesterday that most people are not used to seeing on-air talent do: hosted... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales: Marriage Ref Gig 'a Continuation of What I Do Anyway' - Posted March 25, 2010
NBC's Natalie Morales, who accepted a controversial role on the peacock network's The Marriage Ref, ... [TVNewser]

Hoda and Kathie Lee to Host Annual NLGJA Benefit - Posted March 23, 2010
The Today show's Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford will host the 15th Annual NLGJA Headlines & Headliners benefit this Thursday night in New York. Some of the other TV types in attendance: From Fox New... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Debuts on 'Marriage Ref' - Posted March 1, 2010
NBC News' Natalie Morales, the "Today" show's national correspondent and third-hour co-anchor, made her first appearance on NBC's new "Marriage Ref" last night. "Marriage Ref" is a new Jerry Seinfeld-produced reality show where... [TVNewser]

'Today' Gearing Up for Vancouver - Posted February 4, 2010
NBC's "Today" show begins broadcasting from Vancouver next week for the XXI Winter Olympics. Matt Lauer will be in Vancouver starting Tuesday -- he's in the torch relay Thursday -- with ... [TVNewser]

Who Will Al Roker Murder Next? Matt Lauer: 'We Were Wondering Why He Didn't Kill Ann' - Posted November 25, 2009
Last night, TVNewser headed out Greenwich Village for the release party for Al Roker's new mystery novel, "Morning Show Murders." Matt, Meredith and Ann were there, as were Steve Capus... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.29.09 - Posted September 29, 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 ... [FishbowlDC]

2009 RTNDA Awards Presenters Announced - Posted September 28, 2009
The Radio-Television News Directors Association has announced the presenter list for this year's awards: • Hoda Kotb, NBC News • Russ Mitchell, CBS News • ... [TVNewser]

Tyra Banks Launches Web-Only Magazine - Posted September 8, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Econ... [FishbowlNY]

For Meredith Vieira - If It's Monday, It's Washington - Posted July 20, 2009
Last week, the Today show's Meredith Viera was in Los Angeles sitting down with Susan Boyle (airing Wednesday), today Vieira was in Washington sitting down with Pres. Obama (airing tomorrow) and by next Monday she'll be sitting in a canoe in Lake George, NY as part of "Today Takes a Vacation." But... [TVNewser]

Morales, Barber to Host Macy's Fireworks Spectacular - Posted June 24, 2009
The Today show's Natalie Morales and Tiki Barber host this year's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular." In addition to the fireworks, there will be performances by ... [TVNewser]

"We the People" Begins on Today - Posted June 14, 2009
Beginning tomorrow, NBC will run a week-long series, "We The People," on the Today show, focusing on issues relating the Hispanic community. Topics range from population growth, with a report tomorrow morning from Natalie Morales, to immigration and entertain... [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 ... [FishbowlDC]

Evening News Ratings: Week of March 16 - Posted March 24, 2009
The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams was the most-watched evening newscast last week in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo, but for the second week in a row, ABC World News cut the gap in both categories. ABC was the only network to grow in Total Viewers week-to-week, while... [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: ... [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. ... [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 s... [TVNewser]

NBC/MSNBC/CNBC Inauguration - Posted January 8, 2009
NBC News, and its cable properties, announced plans for the Inauguration today. NBC News' Brian Williams begins anchoring on NBC at 10:30amET, with Tom Brokaw and Lester Holt. Some notes: • Today will broadcast live from D.C. on Mo... [TVNewser]

Natalie Morales Welcomes Luke - Posted September 10, 2008
People.com reports NBC's Natalie Morales gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Luke, yesterday. "Mom, Dad, baby Luke and big brother Josh are all doing just great," said Today anchor ... [TVNewser]

NBC's Natalie Morales Interviews "Clark Rockefeller" - Posted August 20, 2008
He first became news after being accused of snatching his daughter off the streets of Boston which launched an intense, international manhunt. But since the capture of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller... [TVNewser]

Today Show Avoids Opening Ceremony Conflict - Posted August 8, 2008
One thing noticeably absent from the morning show on the network covering the 2008 Olympics — a live bug. NBC's Today show aired a two-hour Beijing broadcast this morning that was pre-taped (we hear last night). At 9amET, the show moved to a live show from New York, with ... [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]

Morning Reading List, 03.07.08 - Posted March 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | JOBS You think Hillary can still score the Democratic nomination. NEWSPAPERS ... [FishbowlDC]

Lunch at Michael's: Joan Rivers Keeps An Eye On The Door - Posted January 24, 2007
It was a typically atypical lunch crowd today at Michael's — Tom Brokaw here, Joan Rivers there, Cobb salads everywhere — making the Diet Cokes and Pellegrinos go down like fine wine. A quartet of Rubensteins — Howard, Richar... [FishbowlNY]