Rick Sanchez

Rick Sanchez: 'Our Bad' - Posted October 15, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez tweeted this evening: i've know rush. in person,i like him. his rhetoric,however is inexcusably divisive. he's right tho. we didn't confirm quote. our bad. Sanchez is referring to a quote he read on air this week attributed to Rush Limbaugh that caused Limbaugh to lash out at the CNN anchor... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez: 'Our Bad' - Posted October 15, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez tweeted this evening: i've know rush. in person,i like him. his rhetoric,however is inexcusably divisive. he's right tho. we didn't confirm quote. our bad. Sanchez is referring to a quote he read on air this week attributed to Rush Limbaugh that caused Limbaugh to lash out at the CNN anchor... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez: 'Our Bad' - Posted October 15, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez tweeted this evening: i've know rush. in person,i like him. his rhetoric,however is inexcusably divisive. he's right tho. we didn't confirm quote. our bad. Sanchez is referring to a quote he read on air this week attributed to Rush Limbaugh that caused Limbaugh to lash out at the CNN anchor... [TVNewser]

Rush Rammed: Limbaugh Targets Sanchez; O'Reilly Stands up for Limbaugh; Cooper Panelist Calls it 'A High-Tech Lynching' - Posted October 14, 2009
Hours before his participation as a limited partner in a group vying to buy the St. Louis Rams was dropped, Rush Limbaugh decried his critics, including members of the cable news media. Limbaugh says his staff is working "behind the scenes" to get apologies and retractions "with the force of legal... [TVNewser]

Beyond 140 Characters: Sanchez Back on Twitter, and Writing a Book - Posted October 1, 2009
An abundance of caution by both CNN and Twitter led to the shut down of Rick Sanchez's account for about 18 hours. WebNewser has the details... As for TV Rick Sanchez, on Sept. 8 he marked one year anchoring the 3pmET hour. Since relaunch the hour has grown 50% in Total Viewers. We... [TVNewser]

FishbowlDC's Brag Book: Brendan Kownacki - Posted October 1, 2009
Meet brag book's latest- Brendan Kownacki. On his last big project, Kownacki worked on Inauguration with the Broadcast Management Group, a subsidiary of Mason Media Group, where he served as the Director of Strategy and Development for two years. Prior to that, he worked with "America's Most Wanted" and www.amw.com, where... [FishBowlDC]

Rick Sanchez's Twitter Suspended - Posted September 30, 2009
WebNewser reports that CNN anchor Rick Sanchez's famous twitter account has been suspended this afternoon: Here's the message anyone going to @ricksanchezcnn got today: "Sorry, the account you were headed to has been suspended due to strange activity. Mosey along now, nothing to see here." As of 5:30pmET, the account was still... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez's Twitter Suspended - Posted September 30, 2009
WebNewser reports that CNN anchor Rick Sanchez's famous twitter account has been suspended this afternoon: Here's the message anyone going to @ricksanchezcnn got today: "Sorry, the account you were headed to has been suspended due to strange activity. Mosey along now, nothing to see here." As of 5:30pmET, the account was still... [TVNewser]

Should FNC Producer Shoulder the Blame For Rallying 9/12 Crowd? - Posted September 21, 2009
Over the weekend another angle of the 9/12 rally story emerged. It involved a Fox News associate producer caught on video, rallying the crowd. Friday evening Media Matters aired a clip of "behind the scenes footage" of the staffer whipping up the crowd during a Griff Jenkins live shot. By Saturday afternoon... [TVNewser]

New CNN TV Spot Takes Aim At FNC's Ad - Posted September 19, 2009
CNN rushed to air a spot which criticizes Fox News Channel for their print advertisement which appeared in three newspapers Friday. In the CNN TV spot, an announcer says "Fox News, Distorting not Reporting." That's the same tone taken by CNN anchor Rick Sanchez during his show yesterday afternoon. Here's the... [TVNewser]

New CNN TV Spot Takes Aim At FNC's Ad - Posted September 19, 2009
CNN rushed to air a spot which criticizes Fox News Channel for their print advertisement which appeared in three newspapers Friday. In the CNN TV spot, an announcer says "Fox News, Distorting not Reporting." That's the same tone taken by CNN anchor Rick Sanchez during his show yesterday afternoon. Here's the... [TVNewser]

CNN's Sanchez: FNC "Using a Lie to Try and Divide People into Camps" - Posted September 18, 2009
At 3:15pmET today, CNN's Rick Sanchez delivered an impassioned editorial regarding the Fox News ad we reported on earlier today that claimed ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, and CNN "missed" the story of the 9/12 protests. Sanchez said the ad is "an offense to myself and to my colleagues who risked their... [TVNewser]

CNN's Sanchez: FNC "Using a Lie to Try and Divide People into Camps" - Posted September 18, 2009
At 3:15pmET today, CNN's Rick Sanchez delivered an impassioned editorial regarding the Fox News ad we reported on earlier today that claimed ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, and CNN "missed" the story of the 9/12 protests. Sanchez said the ad is "an offense to myself and to my colleagues who risked their... [TVNewser]

CNN's Sanchez: FNC "Using a Lie to Try and Divide People into Camps" - Posted September 18, 2009
At 3:15pmET today, CNN's Rick Sanchez delivered an impassioned editorial regarding the Fox News ad we reported on earlier today that claimed ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, and CNN "missed" the story of the 9/12 protests. Sanchez said the ad is "an offense to myself and to my colleagues who risked their... [TVNewser]

Cablers Cover Hijacking of AeroMexico Flight - Posted September 9, 2009
This is kind of rare. As the cable news channels cover the hijacking of an AeroMexico flight in Mexico City, they are all taking the same video feed from Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca. CNN's Cuban-born Rick Sanchez, who anchors the 3pmET hour for CNN/U.S, is translating the live coverage from TV... [TVNewser]

Cablers Cover Hijacking of AeroMexico Flight - Posted September 9, 2009
This is kind of rare. As the cable news channels cover the hijacking of an AeroMexico flight in Mexico City, they are all taking the same video feed from Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca. CNN's Cuban-born Rick Sanchez, who anchors the 3pmET hour for CNN/U.S, is translating the live coverage from TV... [TVNewser]

The Weirdest Five Minutes of Our Day - Posted September 2, 2009
Between about 3:55-4:00pmET, there must have been some kind of full moon in TV news land because things seemed to get more and more bizarre on our TVNewser monitors. On Fox News, Shepard Smith reported on "Another fake bigfoot sighting, and this one is accused of being a pervert," which was followed... [TVNewser]

The Weirdest Five Minutes of Our Day - Posted September 2, 2009
Between about 3:55-4:00pmET, there must have been some kind of full moon in TV news land because things seemed to get more and more bizarre on our TVNewser monitors. On Fox News, Shepard Smith reported on "Another fake bigfoot sighting, and this one is accused of being a pervert," which was followed... [TVNewser]

Tweet Fight: Rick Sanchez vs. Fox News - Posted July 26, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez has been splaining his Tweets directed at Fox News. On Friday, ICN caught these Tweets from Cuban-born Sanchez directed at Fox News. if i didn't believe in doing right thing, i'd be rich anchoring at fox news do u know how much money i'd make if i'd sold out as... [TVNewser]

Cable News Giving Rebirth to an Old Obama Theory - Posted July 22, 2009
Earlier, we wrote about Lou Dobbs and his radio coverage of the so-called "birther" movement which was kicked in to high gear this week due in part to this video from a town hall meeting held by Rep. Mike Castle, R-Delaware, on June 30. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and... [TVNewser]

Clip Of The Day - Posted July 15, 2009
Embedded video from CNN Video CNN's Rick Sanchez interviewed his mom in her kitchen today about Judge Sonia Sotomayor. We love CNN's characterization of it- A "wise Latina woman" weighs in. ... [FishBowlDC]

Your MOM Likes Judge Sotomayor - Posted July 15, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez continues to break ground in nationally televised journalism, today interviewing his mom about Judge Sonia Sotomayor in her kitchen. The interview—which was mostly in Spanish—captures that Sanchez signature off-the-cuff style and unpredictability. Embedded video from CNN Video Our moms were not immediately available for comment.... [TVNewser]

Bill O'Reilly Calls Rick Sanchez a "Clown" For Palin Comment - Posted July 7, 2009
Bill O'Reilly seems to have found a new TV news target - CNN's Rick Sanchez tonight calling him a "clown" for this comment last week. > Earlier on TVNewser: O'Reilly Issues "A Rare Correction" to CNN O'Reilly Fights Back as CNN Keeps It "Out in the Open" ... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Takes News Nets By Surprise: "This Does Not Feel Like the Act of a Woman Who Wants to Have a National Career" - Posted July 3, 2009
The breaking news trickled in from Alaska in bits and pieces. First it was: 'Gov. Sarah Palin Won't Run for Re-Election.' Soon enough the cable news networks were scrambling to confirm that Palin would be stepping down as Governor, which she is, on July 25th. As a news conference - without... [TVNewser]

Sarah Palin Takes News Nets By Surprise: "This Does Not Feel Like the Act of a Woman Who Wants to Have a National Career" - Posted July 3, 2009
The breaking news trickled in from Alaska in bits and pieces. First it was: 'Gov. Sarah Palin Won't Run for Re-Election.' Soon enough the cable news networks were scrambling to confirm that Palin would be stepping down as Governor, which she is, on July 25th. As a news conference - without... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.18.09 - Posted June 18, 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. Roll Call celebrated a 54th birthday this week. Happy birthday to CNN minx, Meryl Conant (clearly added by MD)!! What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Ann Curry: "I Think Journalism is a Battle And I Feel The Scars" - Posted June 17, 2009
NBC's Ann Curry, CNN's Rick Sanchez, FNC's Clayton Morris and Today show producer Ryan Osborn talked social media and foreign reporting yesterday at the 140 Characters Conference in New York. "Here's what's pissing me off," said Curry. "The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories is because the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.16.09 - Posted June 16, 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 Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINE | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE |... [FishBowlDC]

Rick Sanchez: "It's a Compliment That You Expected Us To Cover It More Than Our Competitors, And We Did" - Posted June 15, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez took the #CNNfail criticism head-on this afternoon, in a segment at the end of his 3pmET hour. "There have been some questions raised on Twitter as to whether we covered any of the events enough over the weekend," said Sanchez. "Frankly, it's a compliment that you expected us... [TVNewser]

Twitter Calls Out CNN, But Kurtz Misses The Boat - Posted June 15, 2009
Over the weekend, tempers flared over CNN's coverage -- or lack thereof -- of the Iranian election and subsequent protests. Frustrated viewers took to Twitter to voice their concern over CNN's oversight or lack of interest in the foreign controversy, creating the hashtag #cnnfail, which was a trending topic until yesterday.... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 06.015.09 - Posted June 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. Happy Birthday to Dana Bash! Former Fishbowler Patrick Gavin is filling in for Politico's media blogger Michael Calderone this week- don't read! What we know... [FishBowlDC]

Weekend Show Preview: June 13-14, 2009 - Posted June 12, 2009
The Situation Room w/ Wolf Blitzer: Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) will discuss gas pipeline, Letterman feud, Obama and 2012. Dir. OMB Peter Orszag, Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss healthcare, budget and economy and author of "Myths, Illusions and Peace," David Makovsky. NBC's Meet the... [FishBowlDC]

O'Reilly Issues "A Rare Correction" To CNN - Posted June 6, 2009
CNN's Rick Sanchez was looking for a correction, and he got one last night from FNC's Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly gave the "rare correction" in response to "a snide and surly guy," and promised more on the story of how CNN covered the George Tiller and Private Long murders on Monday:(via Johnny... [TVNewser]

CNN's Rick Sanchez Calls Out Bill O'Reilly - Posted June 5, 2009
Today on his CNN show, Rick Sanchez wanted to set the record straight about something FNC's Bill O'Reilly said the other night. It had to do with CNN's coverage of the military recruiter shooting in Arkansas earlier this week. Sanchez: "We covered the story umpteen times, but Bill O'Reilly says he... [TVNewser]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 5, 2009
Pimp your tweets- BayNewser ESPN The Magazine hopes to score with pay web site- FishbowlNY CNN's Rick Sanchez calls out Bill O'Reilly- TVNewser Dave Eggers sends soothing mass email- GalleyCat NEED magazine launches "Screw The Man" anti-ad campaign- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List 05.07.09 - Posted May 7, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cGeorge Stephanopoulosthedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesEconomic CrisisPolitical Humor 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. That's ABC's George Stephanopoulos with Jon Stewart on "The... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 05.07.09 - Posted May 7, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cGeorge Stephanopoulosthedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesEconomic CrisisPolitical Humor 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. That's ABC's George Stephanopoulos with Jon Stewart on "The... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Friendly, Harris, Osteen... - Posted April 23, 2009
> A new book about legendary CBS newsman Fred Friendly, "Friendlyvision," is out next month, with a foreword written by Morley Safer. The biography, by Ralph Engelman, is the "first comprehensive account of Friendly's life and work." > CNN Newsroom anchor Tony Harris is sort of like the anti-Rick Sanchez.... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Friendly, Harris, Osteen... - Posted April 23, 2009
> A new book about legendary CBS newsman Fred Friendly, "Friendlyvision," is out next month, with a foreword written by Morley Safer. The biography, by Ralph Engelman, is the "first comprehensive account of Friendly's life and work." > CNN Newsroom anchor Tony Harris is sort of like the anti-Rick Sanchez.... [TVNewser]

Stephanopoulos Hosts First Twitterview - Posted March 13, 2009
From Webnewser: Last week, ABC's George Stephanopoulos conducted a back-and-forth Twitter exchange with Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is one of the most prolific Twitterers in Congress. Well now, the moderator of the Sunday morning public affairs show "This Week" will conduct his first Twitterview- an interview via Twitter- and he's doing... [FishBowlDC]

Stephanopoulos Hosts First Twitterview - Posted March 13, 2009
From Webnewser: Last week, ABC's George Stephanopoulos conducted a back-and-forth Twitter exchange with Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is one of the most prolific Twitterers in Congress. Well now, the moderator of the Sunday morning public affairs show "This Week" will conduct his first Twitterview- an interview via Twitter- and he's doing... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.25.09 - Posted February 25, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 37 covering the Obama administration and week 4 for us. Happy Birthday to Bob Schieffer,... [FishBowlDC]

February Ratings: For CNN, What Goes Up... - Posted February 24, 2009
When you broadcast the highest rated debate of all time on cable (and two other highly-rated debates), as CNN did last February, the viewership is bound to go down. And for CNN in February '09, it did. A lot. Among A25-54 demo viewers, CNN was down 44% in prime time (8-11pm,... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: For CNN, What Goes Up... - Posted February 24, 2009
When you broadcast the highest rated debate of all time on cable (and two other highly-rated debates), as CNN did last February, the viewership is bound to go down. And for CNN in February '09, it did. A lot. Among A25-54 demo viewers, CNN was down 44% in prime time (8-11pm,... [TVNewser]

Friday's "Menu" and Look Back at Sanchez, Levy and More - Posted February 13, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: the FTC wants to know how advertisers obtain information, liquor and sex ads are finding viewers in prime time, Saturday morning news shows are growing and What We Learned This Week. You can check out all our shows this week on the right, including... [TVNewser]

Sanchez Talks "Marriage" Between Old and New Media on the "Menu" - Posted February 10, 2009
CNN's 3pmET anchor Rick Sanchez joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast to talk Twitter and more. The anchor has more than 50,000 followers on the social media site, and incorporates Twitter, Facebook and MySpace into his unique afternoon hour. "Twitter has allowed me to engage in a... [TVNewser]

Sanchez Talks "Marriage" Between Old and New Media on the "Menu" - Posted February 10, 2009
CNN's 3pmET anchor Rick Sanchez joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast to talk Twitter and more. The anchor has more than 50,000 followers on the social media site, and incorporates Twitter, Facebook and MySpace into his unique afternoon hour. "Twitter has allowed me to engage in a... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: @ricksanchezcnn Talks Twitter - Posted February 10, 2009
Today on the Menu: We talk with CNN anchor, and Twitterer extraordinaire Rick Sanchez, who says Twitter is revolutionizing the way he approaches the 3pm newscast. "It's a whole different game [the old way] was a speech, and this way is a conversation...Twitter has allowed me to engage in... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu: @ricksanchezcnn Talks Twitter - Posted February 10, 2009
Today on the Menu: We talk with CNN anchor, and Twitterer extraordinaire Rick Sanchez, who says Twitter is revolutionizing the way he approaches the 3pm newscast. "It's a whole different game [the old way] was a speech, and this way is a conversation...Twitter has allowed me to engage in... [FishBowlNY]

Rick Sanchez Takes Break From Twitter To Join Tomorrow's "Menu" - Posted February 9, 2009
He's one of Twitter's top 50 most popular celebrities. He hosts the Shorty Awards on Wednesday. And tomorrow morning, Rick Sanchez joins us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast. CNN's 3pmET anchor fronts an innovative hour — unlike anything else on cable news. The newscast incorporates Twitter, MySpace and Facebook into... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez Takes Break From Twitter To Join Tomorrow's "Menu" - Posted February 9, 2009
He's one of Twitter's top 50 most popular celebrities. He hosts the Shorty Awards on Wednesday. And tomorrow morning, Rick Sanchez joins us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast. CNN's 3pmET anchor fronts an innovative hour — unlike anything else on cable news. The newscast incorporates Twitter, MySpace and Facebook into... [TVNewser]

Grammys, Obama's Caution With the Press on the "Menu" - Posted February 9, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu we're joined by Rachel Sklar (The Daily Beast, Abrams Research, Charitini) to talk Grammys, Newsweek's major makeover and Obama's cautious press strategy. Find out why Sklar thinks "'the last year or so has been the year of 'pregnant women can do anything.'" You can listen to... [TVNewser]

News From WebNewser - Posted January 14, 2009
• Remember when Rick Sanchez' and Fox News' (and Britney Spears') Twitter feeds got hacked? Click here to find out who was behind it. • Foxbusiness.com is back after it was down earlier this afternoon. Click here for the details. • Al Jazeera is using Livestation to connect its viewers with its correspondents.... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez Takes on Joe the (Tool) Plumber - Posted January 14, 2009
Big Mean Mainstream Media finally bites back. Go Rick Sanchez - go Ricky go! Thanks to Wonkette for this clip. Our previous stuff about JTP.... [FishBowlLA]

FBN's Connell McShane Looks Beyond Cable - Posted January 9, 2009
Fox Business Network's Connell McShane is trying to get out of Las Vegas before the east coast snow arrives, but he's got a few more live shots first. We caught up with McShane, who is Twittering now too (look out Rick Sanchez), to talk about how FBN is expanding on the... [TVNewser]

It's a Rick Sanchez World, We Just Twitter It - Posted January 8, 2009
During a CES panel today, CNN's Rick Sanchez was cited several times for his use of Twitter as a means of communicating with his audience before, during and after CNN's 3pmET show. We caught up with CNN.com's G.M. and SVP KC Estenson, who was on the panel, to talk about how... [TVNewser]

Hacking in 140 Characters or Less! - Posted January 5, 2009
Someone is hacking Twitter! We noticed a warning on our Twitter page when we logged in this morning and it turns out other, far more bolder faces, may have been taken for a bit of a twitter ride. WebNewser has more info, but it looks like Britney Spears (y'all!),... [FishBowlNY]

Rick Sanchez' Twitter Hacked - Posted January 5, 2009
CNN anchor Rick Sanchez' very active Twitter account was hacked earlier this afternoon, along with Fox News' page (and Britney Spears'). WebNewser has more information. Twitter warned about the possibility of "phishing" in a blog post on Saturday. • Follow TVNewser's (currently unhacked) Twitter feed > Update: CNN has released this statement regarding... [TVNewser]

"What a Fascinating Event We Have Just Watched" - Posted December 30, 2008
CNN's Rick Sanchez summed up the proceedings in Chicago this afternoon, saying simply: "What a fascinating event we have just watched." Despite being under federal indictment, Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the Senate seat vacated by Pres-elect Obama. Burris took a few questions before bringing... [TVNewser]

October Ratings - CNN's Demo Victories at 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 - Posted October 28, 2008
With a strong October, Anderson Cooper 360 is now the #1 show at 10pmET in the A25-54 demo for the year. AC360 leads FNC's On the Record by a slim 4% in the demo. Greta Van Susteren's show still leads in Total Viewers. CNN was also #1 in the demo at 3pm,... [TVNewser]

THIS is CNN - Posted October 24, 2008
CNN.com Live's Melissa Long anchors the Web-only show from a studio adjacent to the CNN.com newsroom. No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop at CNN. So this TVNewser, taking a couple days away from the blog, dropped in at the CNN Center for the grand tour. We were... [TVNewser]

Did McCain Campaign Pull CNN Guest Due To Palin Story? - Posted October 21, 2008
Sources tell TVNewser CNN anchor Rick Sanchez got in some hot water last week after a segment on his midday show looked into the Alaskan Independence Party. The segment discussed Todd Palin's seven-year membership in the group. It turns out not only was the McCain campaign peeved, but sources tell us... [TVNewser]

What Drives Viewers to Afternoon Cable TV? How About Exploding Twitterboards - Posted October 8, 2008
Today marks one month since CNN's Rick Sanchez's took over the 3pmET hour. And based on the previous four weeks, the excitable, Twitter-loving anchor has brought growth to the time slot. The audience is up 25% in Total Viewers and up 26% in the A25-54 demo. CNN Total Viewers A25-54 Aug. 11 - Sept. 7 714,000 224,000 Sept.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.07.08 - Posted October 7, 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]

"My Twitterboard's About To Explode" - Posted September 24, 2008
23/6 has shortened a couple days of Twitterview-interviewee Rick Sanchez' broadcasts to two minutes. Enjoy the results: ... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.08 - Posted September 24, 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, 09.22.08 - Posted September 22, 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]

Rick Sanchez' Twittering Coming Our Way - Posted September 19, 2008
At NoonET this afternoon, we'll be conducting a live interview with CNN anchor Rick Sanchez — via his new favorite mode of communication, Twitter (we're calling this a Twitterview). The best way to check out the interview will be live by following TVNewser (click here) and Rick Sanchez (click here) on Twitter. Otherwise,... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez' Twittering Coming Our Way - Posted September 19, 2008
At NoonET this afternoon, we'll be conducting a live interview with CNN anchor Rick Sanchez — via his new favorite mode of communication, Twitter (we're calling this a Twitterview). The best way to check out the interview will be live by following TVNewser (click here) and Rick Sanchez (click here) on Twitter. Otherwise,... [TVNewser]

Rick Sanchez' Twittering Coming Our Way - Posted September 19, 2008
At NoonET this afternoon, we'll be conducting a live interview with CNN anchor Rick Sanchez — via his new favorite mode of communication, Twitter (we're calling this a Twitterview). The best way to check out the interview will be live by following TVNewser (click here) and Rick Sanchez (click here) on Twitter. Otherwise,... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Attempts to 'Twitter-view' CNN's Rick Sanchez - Posted September 19, 2008
Pushing the boundaries of technology, our sister site, TVNewser is conducting a live Twitter interview with CNN anchor Rick Sanchez right now. Check it out here, here or here.... [FishBowlLA]

Rick Sanchez Determined Not to Let Hurricane Stop His Twitter Updates - Posted September 12, 2008
Some correspondents are falling in the waves, others are typing 140 characters on a laptop a few yards from the ocean. Rick Sanchez (who can pretty much now be known as @ricksanchezcnn), live in Morgan's Point, TX, just after 2:30pmET: "More reporters scattered up and down the coast here from Brazoria... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]

CNN's Gustav Plans: Cooper Live at 8pm - Posted August 31, 2008
Anderson Cooper anchors a two-hour special, beginning at 8pmET, from New Orleans. Cooper is one of the more than 120 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel in the Gulf Coast region for CNN. Other correspondents in the region include Don Lemon, Gary Tuchman and Ali Velshi. At 10pmET, Rick Sanchez, the Twitter superstar,... [TVNewser]

CNN's Gustav Plans: Cooper Live at 8pm - Posted August 31, 2008
Anderson Cooper anchors a two-hour special, beginning at 8pmET, from New Orleans. Cooper is one of the more than 120 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel in the Gulf Coast region for CNN. Other correspondents in the region include Don Lemon, Gary Tuchman and Ali Velshi. At 10pmET, Rick Sanchez, the Twitter superstar,... [TVNewser]

Changes to CNN Newsroom - Posted August 7, 2008
The Monday after the GOP convention (September 8) will bring a new daytime line-up for CNN Newsroom. TVNewser has obtained an email from Scott Matthews to the CNN Newsroom Staff. Matthews was named director of programming in January. Heidi Collins continues from 9-11amET, followed by Tony Harris 11am-1pmET. Kyra Phillips anchors from 1-3pmET... [TVNewser]

WaPo Subsidiary Buys Miami's NBC Station - Posted July 18, 2008
NBC has sold its south Florida station, WTVJ to Post-Newsweek Stations, a subsidiary of the Washington Post Company. NBC bought WTVJ in 1987 for a reported $270 million. NBC was expected to fetch between $350 million and $400 million this time around. This will give Post-Newsweek two network-affiliated stations in the... [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]

Larry King Holds News Of Tammy Faye Death For 24 Hours At Family's Request - Posted July 23, 2007
It's been a bizarre month of coups for Larry King. First, the Beatles interview and now-infamous "George" flub. Then, of course, Paris, replete with a goofy "Countdown" clock. And, this weekend, King was credited with a big scoop in even more bizarre fashion: the death of Tammy Faye Messner, of which... [FishBowlNY]

King Breaks News Of Death Of Tammy Faye Messner, After She's Already Been Buried - Posted July 21, 2007
CNN broke into regular programming just after 8:50pm ET tonight to report the news of the death of Tammy Faye Messner. The former televangelist, singer and TV personality died Friday morning, but the family had asked family friend Larry King to hold the news until today. King told CNN's... [TVNewser]

King Breaks News Of Death Of Tammy Faye Messner, After She's Already Been Buried - Posted July 21, 2007
CNN broke into regular programming just after 8:50pm ET tonight to report the news of the death of Tammy Faye Messner. The former televangelist, singer and TV personality died Friday morning, but the family had asked family friend Larry King to hold the news until today. King told CNN's... [TVNewser]