Robert Novak

"60 Minutes" Creator Don Hewitt Dies - Posted August 19, 2009
The summer of death rolls on, this time claiming the life of legendary CBS News producer and "60 Minutes" creator Don Hewitt, who reportedly died this morning. Hewitt, who was 86, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, TVNewser reported. Despite his illness, Hewitt attended Walter Cronkite's funeral last month. Cronkite, Novak, Hewitt.... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 08.19.09 - Posted August 19, 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 Emily Goodin and Mary Matalin! What know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE... [FishBowlDC]

One Last Thought On Robert Novak|Newsday Rejects Ad Chastising Parent Co.|Time Inc. Buys Detroit Home|More Reaction To Reader's Digest Ch. 11 News|Is Anyone Profiting From Gawker's Threesome Video? - Posted August 18, 2009
FishbowlDC: One final thought about Robert Novak's death today: "There's no question if you walked out of here and I dropped dead, my obit would probably have [the Plame affair] in the lede." New York Times: Cablevision-owned Newsday has rejected an ad by the Tennis Channel chastising the cable provider for not... [FishBowlNY]

One Last Note on Novak's Passing Today... - Posted August 18, 2009
"There's no question if you walked out of here and I dropped dead, my obit would probably have [the Plame affair] in the lede," Robert Novak told the Observer in 2007. "I don't have too many years left, so that's probably what it'll be. The idea that that's my legacy is... [FishBowlDC]

CNN Remembers Novak, And More - Posted August 18, 2009
Embedded video from CNN Video CNN shared this memorial to Robert Novak today and CNN Worldwide President Jim Walton released this statement: "We are saddened by the passing of Robert Novak. He was a journalist of the old school, hard-working, practical and passionate about our profession. From its earliest days and for some... [FishBowlDC]

Conservative Columnist Robert Novak Dies - Posted August 18, 2009
Veteran journalist Robert Novak died this morning after battling brain cancer for the past year. He was 78. Best known for his conservative political columns, syndicated around the country, and appearances on cable news, Novak was at the center of the Valerie Plame controversy after he outed her as the CIA agent... [FishBowlNY]

Statements on Robert Novak's Passing - Posted August 18, 2009
• Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY): "For more than half a century, Robert Novak explained the politics and the personalities of Washington to readers across the country through a mix of tireless shoe leather reporting and the kind of keen insight that can only be gained through years and years... [FishBowlDC]

Robert Novak 1931-2009 - Posted August 18, 2009
Journalist Robert Novak passed away in his home this morning after being diagnosed with a brain tumor a year ago. He was 78. The Chicago Sun-Times reports: Chicago Sun-Times columnist Robert Novak, one of the nation's most influential journalists, who relished his "Prince of Darkness" public persona, died at home... [TVNewser]

Robert Novak 1931-2009 - Posted August 18, 2009
Robert Novak died at home this morning after a battle with brain cancer, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Novak was a syndicated columnist, journalist and conservative commentator who wrote the longest-running U.S. syndicated political column, Inside Report since 1963. Novak was also a notable television personality, appearing on many shows for CNN... [FishBowlDC]

Robert Novak is Dead at 78 - Posted August 18, 2009
Robert Novak and his 45 year old column has died of cancer reports CNN. More at our sister blog, FishbowlDC.... [FishBowlLA]

Freddoso, Freire Join The Washington Examiner - Posted June 2, 2009
Examiner memo from Mark Tapscott announcing the hires of David Freddoso and J.P Freire: "It is with great pleasure that I announce this: David Freddoso, who has been quite ably covering Congress for National Review Online, comes to us as an investigative writer. During the 2008 presidential race, Freddoso wrote the New York... [FishBowlDC]

Freddoso, Freire Join The Washington Examiner - Posted June 2, 2009
Examiner memo from Mark Tapscott announcing the hires of David Freddoso and J.P Freire: "It is with great pleasure that I announce this: David Freddoso, who has been quite ably covering Congress for National Review Online, comes to us as an investigative writer. During the 2008 presidential race, Freddoso wrote the New York... [FishBowlDC]

Freddoso, Freire Join The Washington Examiner - Posted June 2, 2009
Check out this Examiner memo from Mark Tapscott announcing the hires of David Freddoso and J.P Freire: "It is with great pleasure that I announce this: David Freddoso, who has been quite ably covering Congress for National Review Online, comes to us as an investigative writer. During the 2008 presidential race, Freddoso wrote... [FishBowlDC]

Freddoso, Freire Join The Washington Examiner - Posted June 2, 2009
Check out this Examiner memo from Mark Tapscott announcing the hires of David Freddoso and J.P Freire: "It is with great pleasure that I announce this: David Freddoso, who has been quite ably covering Congress for National Review Online, comes to us as an investigative writer. During the 2008 presidential race, Freddoso wrote... [FishBowlDC]

Ann Coulter Turns Down Film Role - Posted April 16, 2009
It seems even Ann Coulter doesn't want to play Ann Coulter. Page Six of the New York Post has the details: The leggy conservative has turned down an offer from director Doug Liman to appear in "Fair Game," his left-leaning film about the Valerie Plame affair starring Naomi Watts as the CIA... [FishBowlLA]

The Fund for American Studies Call For Entries - Posted February 25, 2009
The Fund for American Studies' Institute on Political Journalism's annual Clark Mollenhoff Award for professional journalists entry deadline is March 16th. Cash money in prizes. Oooh. Cash money. We posted the entire release after the jump but they also have the Robert Novak Collegiate Award for excellence in college reporting. Was he... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 12.05.08 - Posted December 5, 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]

RNC 'O8: At Times Just a Big Familiar Media Party - Posted September 2, 2008
So, by this point you know that FBNY is here in St. Paul-Minneapolis for the RNC along with FishbowlDC, and TVNewser. But that is not the limit of familiar faces! Here's a short round-up of people who we seem to be spending a lot of time with, be it... [FishBowlNY]

We Want What the Carney's are Having! - Posted August 7, 2008
Whatever Mr. and Mrs. Carney were feeding their kids it seems to have worked! Via FishbowlDC comes word that Eagle Publishing will continue to publish Robert Novak's Evans-Novak Political Report under the leadership of senior reporter Timothy P. Carney. Carney was apparently a protege of Novak's; in his 2007... [FishBowlNY]

Novak Announces Immediate Retirement - Posted August 4, 2008
The Chicago Sun-Times reports political columnist and Fox News Channel contributor Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement. Novak was diagnosed last week with a brain tumor. The prognosis, says Novak, is "dire." Novak had spent 25 years at CNN before leaving in December 2005. He joined Fox News immediately after as a... [TVNewser]

Novak Announces Immediate Retirement - Posted August 4, 2008
The Chicago Sun-Times reports political columnist and Fox News Channel contributor Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement. Novak was diagnosed last week with a brain tumor. The prognosis, says Novak, is "dire." Novak had spent 25 years at CNN before leaving in December 2005. He joined Fox News immediately after as a... [TVNewser]

Robert Novak Announces 'Immediate Retirement' - Posted August 4, 2008
Robert Novak, the well-known columnist and political pundit who last week was diagnosed with a brain tumor, has announced he is retiring effective immediately. Novak, 77, made headlines last month after running down a pedestrian while driving his black corvette, the following week-end it was announced doctors had discovered... [FishBowlNY]

Robert Novak Announces 'Immediate Retirement' - Posted August 4, 2008
Robert Novak, the well-known columnist and political pundit who last week was diagnosed with a brain tumor, has announced he is retiring effective immediately. Novak, 77, made headlines last month after running down a pedestrian while driving his black corvette, the following week-end it was announced doctors had discovered... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 07.30.08 - Posted July 30, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 07.29.08 - Posted July 29, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Above, one of the magazines in Frank Luntz's collection. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Robert Novak Puts a Damper on a Whole Bunch of Late Night Routines - Posted July 28, 2008
Robert Novak, who was charged with hitting a pedestrian last week whilst driving his black corvette, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. According to the Chicago Sun-Times the diagnosis came after Novak was taken to a hospital on Sunday during a family event. No word yet on whether the car... [FishBowlNY]

Robert Novak Puts a Damper on a Whole Bunch of Late Night Routines - Posted July 28, 2008
Robert Novak, who was charged with hitting a pedestrian last week whilst driving his black corvette, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. According to the Chicago Sun-Times the diagnosis came after Novak was taken to a hospital on Sunday during a family event. No word yet on whether the car... [FishBowlNY]

Novak Hospitalized For Brain Tumor - Posted July 28, 2008
Human Events reports FNC contributor Robert Novak has been hospitalized with a brain tumor, and was admitted to a Boston hospital. In a statement given by Novak's book publisher, he says: On Sunday, July 27, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I have been admitted to Brigham and Women's Hospital in... [TVNewser]

Novak Hospitalized For Brain Tumor - Posted July 28, 2008
Human Events reports FNC contributor Robert Novak has been hospitalized with a brain tumor, and was admitted to a Boston hospital. In a statement given by Novak's book publisher, he says: On Sunday, July 27, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I have been admitted to Brigham and Women's Hospital in... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.28.08 - Posted July 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. At what D.C. restaurant/lounge was the above photo taken? Let us know. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Mort Kondracke is Ready to Get This Panel Started - Posted July 24, 2008
While reporting on Robert Novak's hit-and-run charges last night on FNC's Special Report, Brit Hume was interrupted by one of the the All-Star panel members, Mort Kondracke. As he walks behind Hume, the anchor says, "We're in the middle of a segment here, excuse me." Maybe this blooper will make the final... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 04.08.08 - Posted April 8, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Kofi Annan and Chuck Todd! And, on this day in 1986, Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. And TVNewser gives us an update on Tucker Carlson's TV show. Speaking of TV, ruin your morning TV folks by finding out how your salary... [FishBowlDC]

Nicole Kidman To Play Valerie Plame - Posted February 15, 2008
That bit of casting is a nice fit, but we think the producers of Plame's biopic went a bit overboard when they cast the Robert Novak character.... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 01.18.08 - Posted January 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Today in D.C. history, Marion Barry said "bitch set me up." Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | BOOKS | JOBS You think Ben Bradlee could take Robert Novak in a street fight. REVOLVING DOOR The Washington Business Journal reports, "The Washington Post... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.13.07 - Posted November 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think The Washington Post's reaction to Tim Page was too harsh. "Mitt Romney Loses Coveted Endless Simmer Endorsement" Is that CBS's Matthew Felling hosting the Kojo Nnamdi Show today? Get ready for tomorrow's Meet the Press party...and Rush Limbaugh?!? New York Times presents, "Stray Questions for: P.J. O'Rourke" New York Post reports,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.08.07 - Posted October 8, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is a close one, but you would rather marry a hot poor person over an ugly millionaire. "Lynn Cheney Profiled by CBS Reporter Whose Husband is Her Literary Rep" It was one year ago last week that R.W. Apple passed away. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.07.07 - Posted September 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. Taryn Luntz is joining The Examiner to cover Virginia and business news from the Seattle Times where she has been covering Washington for the paper. Jen Lash is leaving Roll Call to be the assistant editor for Architectural Lighting. Her last day is Sept. 7. From an ABC release, "On... [FishBowlDC]

Who's The Bigger Freak? - Posted July 19, 2007
That's the question today after longtime CNN-turned-Fox News contributor Robert Novak called himself a freak, then branded MSNBC's Tucker Carlson with that label too. Pushing his new book, "The Prince of Darkness:...," Novak said, "you and I are freaks to go in as journalists. Conservatives like to be investment... [TVNewser]

Who's The Bigger Freak? - Posted July 19, 2007
That's the question today after longtime CNN-turned-Fox News contributor Robert Novak called himself a freak, then branded MSNBC's Tucker Carlson with that label too. Pushing his new book, "The Prince of Darkness:...," Novak said, "you and I are freaks to go in as journalists. Conservatives like to be investment... [TVNewser]

Gridiron Dinner - Posted April 2, 2007
Get caught up on all of the coverage from Saturday's Gridiron Club dinner. From the Post: Columnist Robert Novak in a Darth Vader costume pretending to be Vice President Cheney singing "It's Not Easy Being Mean." He warbled, "If Scooter lied to make us free, it could make you wonder why." Susan Page of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.27.07 - Posted March 27, 2007
Good morning Washington The hometown team is favored to win it all. FishbowlDC has learned that Ben Giliberti is no longer a wine writer at the Washington Post. A reader comments, regarding this, "There is also a major standoff between ABC and WGAE, which covers productions types in the Washington bureau." ThinkProgress documents what they... [FishBowlDC]

Who Will Win Pundit March Madness - Posted March 13, 2007
From the Baltimore Sun: Talking Head Division Inside the Beltway Arena, Washington, D.C. Robert Novak (1st seed) vs. Newt Gingrich (16th seed) - He may have helped to "out" CIA operative Valerie Plame, but he's not flaming out. Top-seeded Bobbie "The Bulldog" Novak, despite some troubles this season, is supremely confident, as usual, as... [FishBowlDC]

What To Expect Today In Court - Posted February 8, 2007
Tim Russert's cross examination is expected to last at least two hours today. Jill Abramson has been subpoenaed to testify by the defense and they want to call her as their first witness tomorrow (essentialy to rebut Judy Miller's claim on the stand that she told Abramson about Joe Wilson's wife).... [FishBowlDC]