Roland Martin

Early Sunday Show Listings - Posted September 24, 2009
An early sneak peek at this week's Sunday show listings... • NBC's "Meet the Press": As we reported yesterday, former President Bill Clinton and NY Governor David Paterson • ABC's "This Week": Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) • CNN's "State of the Union": Also has Gates, plus CNN's Mary Matalin... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Evening News Anchors, Martin, Mediaweek 50 - Posted September 21, 2009
> Marisa Guthrie from B&C examines why the evening news anchor gig is still so coveted even though the morning shows are the big network draw: "The morning shows, rife with synergistic marketing opportunities thanks to a menu heavy on lifestyle segments, are the cash cows of the news divisions. GMA... [TVNewser]

CNN Holding Auditions for New Show - Posted September 8, 2009
FishbowlLA has an exclusive report about auditions that are being held for a new liberal vs. conservative co-hosted talk show at CNN. There is no word on when the show will air or what it will replace on the current CNN line-up, but FishbowlLA does have a list of some... [TVNewser]

CNN Searches For Conservative, Liberal Voices To Square Off - Posted September 8, 2009
Our colleagues at FishbowlLA have some exclusive news today: CNN is auditioning talent in the hopes of casting one conservative and one liberal host for a new "Crossfire" type of show. FBLA has some ideas about who the news network might be looking at: A few on the liberal side were Steve A.... [FishBowlNY]

FBLA Exclusive: CNN is Auditioning Talent for New Show - Posted September 8, 2009
According to our CNN source, the "most trusted name in news" is casting for a new Crossfire type of Hannity and Colmes show. Meaning: they're auditioning liberal personalities and conservative personalities to co-host one show. Way to really break the mold, CNN. No word on who or what the show would be replacing... [FishBowlLA]

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]

No More Talk Radio Hosts on CNN? - Posted August 11, 2009
Exclusive: TVNewser has learned, and a CNN spokesperson confirms, that in his morning editorial meeting today, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein asked his show producers to avoid booking talk radio hosts. "Complex issues require world class reporting," Klein is quoted as saying, adding that talk radio hosts too often add to the... [TVNewser]

No More Talk Radio Hosts on CNN? - Posted August 11, 2009
Exclusive: TVNewser has learned, and a CNN spokesperson confirms, that in his morning editorial meeting today, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein asked his show producers to avoid booking talk radio hosts. "Complex issues require world class reporting," Klein is quoted as saying, adding that talk radio hosts too often add to the... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein on Birthers: "It Seems This Story is Dead" - Posted July 24, 2009
TVNewser has learned CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent an email to a handful of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" staffers last night regarding the coverage of the so-called birthers and the validity of Pres. Obama's birth in the U.S. In part, Klein writes, "It seems this story is dead- because anyone who still is... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein on Birthers: "It Seems This Story is Dead" - Posted July 24, 2009
TVNewser has learned CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein sent an email to a handful of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" staffers last night regarding the coverage of the so-called birthers and the validity of Pres. Obama's birth in the U.S. In part, Klein writes, "It seems this story is dead- because anyone who still is... [TVNewser]

"Black in America 2" Live from Times Square - Posted July 23, 2009
Wednesday evening, CNN held a special live event in Times Square entitled "Moment of Truth: The Countdown to Black in America 2." The event, hosted by Soledad O'Brien, was designed to help promote and lead-in to CNN's new miniseries and featured guest appearances by D.L. Hughley, Roland Martin, Tom Joyner,... [TVNewser]

CNN Preview and Panel for Black in America 2 - Posted July 15, 2009
Hundreds turned out for the preview of "Black in America 2" at the Navy Memorial Heritage Center last night. Roland Martin and executive producer Mark Nelson introduced the preview and invited audience members to join the conversation online while they were watching by sending tweets to @blackinamericacnn. Post-preview Roland moderated... [FishBowlDC]

Roland Martin to Host New Sunday Show on TV One - Posted July 6, 2009
TV One political editor, CNN analyst and Essence columnist Roland Martin will host a new weekly public affairs series on TV One. The show will focus on issues that are critical to African Americans and feature interviews with officials from the Administration, Congress, policymakers, journalists, commentators and regular appearances by members... [FishBowlDC]

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]

CNN/HLN Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Don Lemon and Soledad O'Brien will host coverage live from Los Angeles, with Campbell Brown and Roland Martin anchoring live from New York, starting at NoonET Tuesday on CNN and simulcast on CNN International. Robin Meade, A.J. Hammer and Jane Velez-Mitchell will anchor live coverage for HLN. >... [TVNewser]

CNN/HLN Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 5, 2009
Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Don Lemon and Soledad O'Brien will host coverage live from Los Angeles, with Campbell Brown and Roland Martin anchoring live from New York, starting at NoonET Tuesday on CNN and simulcast on CNN International. Robin Meade, A.J. Hammer and Jane Velez-Mitchell will anchor live coverage for HLN. >... [TVNewser]

Campbell Brown Hits A New Low - Posted June 15, 2009
Campbell Brown's 8pmET CNN program had just 69,000 viewers in the A25-54 demo Friday night - the program's lowest ever. In fact, it was the lowest demo viewership for CNN at 8pmET since Christmas Day 2007. The previous program low was 115,000, which occurred May 20 when Roland Martin was filling in.... [TVNewser]

Rush Here, There, Almost Everywhere - Posted May 29, 2009
Rush Limbaugh was mentioned 39 times yesterday on MSNBC. I know, this keeping track thing is getting old. But we raise the issue today, because while Rush was being criticized during a segment on Keith Olbermann's 8pm show on MSNBC (with pile-on from Arianna Huffington) over on Fox News, Bill O'Reilly... [TVNewser]

Tables Turned on Roland Martin - Posted May 28, 2009
As his guest hosting gig on CNN draws to a close, CNN's Roland Martin opens up about filling in for Campbell Brown. He sat down for an interview with Julie Menin who hosts "Give and Take" on WNBC's digital channel NY Nonstop. They talked about Monday's New York Post story on... [TVNewser]

CNN Shuffle: Rodriguez to 8pm, Another New "A.M" EP Needed - Posted May 15, 2009
First on TVNewser: CNN's American Morning EP Janelle Rodriguez (pictured) is moving to prime time and will become the EP of Campbell Brown's 8pmET hour. Jamie Kraft, currently senior broadcast producer of "American Morning", takes over as interim EP June 1, when Brown returns from maternity leave. Rodriguez took over the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.09.09 - Posted April 9, 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. Its day 80 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

The Rise of the Emo-Anchor - Posted April 8, 2009
What's with all the on-air emoting? The New York Observer's Felix Gillette writes about this trend in the cover story for today's paper. "Not long ago, television news was a no-cry zone," he writes. "The top newsmen were celebrated for their emotional control in the face of gut-punching developments." But that's changed.... [TVNewser]

Martin Hopes "God Uses Me As An Instrument For His Will" - Posted April 6, 2009
Roland Martin began anchoring the 8pmET time slot on CNN last week (while Campbell Brown is out on maternity leave), and today The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz writes about the "first [African American] to host a prime-time cable news program since Alan Keyes's brief run on MSNBC seven years ago." "His divine... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.06.09 - Posted April 6, 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. Its day 77 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

CNN Atlanta Chief To Temporarily Oversee 8pm Hour - Posted April 1, 2009
Roland Martin began guest hosting at 8pmET on Monday, while Campbell Brown takes maternity leave. Martin said on the air it would be for eight weeks. As a tipster noted yesterday, there appears to be some temporary changes behind the scenes as well. A CNN spokesperson confirms this to TVNewser: "David Doss... [TVNewser]

CNN Atlanta Chief To Temporarily Oversee 8pm Hour - Posted April 1, 2009
Roland Martin began guest hosting at 8pmET on Monday, while Campbell Brown takes maternity leave. Martin said on the air it would be for eight weeks. As a tipster noted yesterday, there appears to be some temporary changes behind the scenes as well. A CNN spokesperson confirms this to TVNewser: "David Doss... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Maddow, Martin, Friel... - Posted March 9, 2009
> Variety's Ted Johnson profiles MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and some observations about the way MSNBC is using the host. "She guested on Jay Leno and visited the ladies at 'The View,' he writes, and, "was the first analyst...called upon for reaction [after Obama's address] — a plum position that in the... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Maddow, Martin, Friel... - Posted March 9, 2009
> Variety's Ted Johnson profiles MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and some observations about the way MSNBC is using the host. "She guested on Jay Leno and visited the ladies at 'The View,' he writes, and, "was the first analyst...called upon for reaction [after Obama's address] — a plum position that in the... [TVNewser]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

What Will Roland Martin Mean For "No Bias, No Bull"? - Posted February 26, 2009
Yesterday we reported CNN political contributor Roland Martin will be filling in for eight weeks while Campbell Brown goes on maternity leave in April. But can Martin, who supported Barack Obama during the presidential election and also both Bushes during their presidential runs, continue the "No Bias, No Bull" mantra of... [TVNewser]

Roland Martin to Sub For Brown at 8pm - Posted February 25, 2009
When Campbell Brown takes maternity leave in early April for eight weeks, CNN contributor Roland Martin will fill in as host at 8pmET. "Roland is a solid journalist and a terrific communicator," said a CNN spokesperson in an email today. "He's been a regular part of the No Bias, No Bull family... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

CNN To Air Entire "I Have a Dream" Speech - Posted January 18, 2009
CNN has reached agreement with the estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. that will allow the network to replay King's "I Have a Dream" speech in its entirety tomorrow at NoonET. In 1999, a federal court ruled in "Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. v. CBS, Inc." that the speech... [TVNewser]

Blitzer: We Have "Some New Technology." Cooper: "Is This A Hologram?" - Posted January 17, 2009
The cable nets are filling time today leading up to the big day on Tuesday. Several correspondents are standing on a empty, cold National Mall. Here are some other notes: • Two of the three weekday Fox & Friends were in this morning (Doocy & Kilmeade); Neil Cavuto anchored a special... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.09.09 - Posted January 9, 2009
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]

Look Out, Miami: Here Comes Roland Martin - Posted December 3, 2008
CNN policy analyst Roland Martin will soon head to Miami, for a bash put on by the National Association of Black Journalists, The South Florida Times and the South Florida Black Journalists Association. The event -- billed as an "exclusive evening" with Martin -- features: -Free jazz! -Tropical tunes! -Bacardi mojits! ... [FishBowlDC]

Brody Up Next For Saturday CNN Special - Posted October 30, 2008
Christian Broadcasting Network senior correspondent, and CNN contributor, David Brody, will host a one-hour political roundtable show on CNN this weekend. The recent-Twitterer made the announcement on his Website today. The 5pmET special airs this Saturday and will focus on, "how conservatives view this 2008 election and the future of the GOP." Guests on... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.16.08 - Posted October 16, 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]

CNN/TIME Politics '08: Late Afternoon Sessions - Posted October 13, 2008
The 10th floor of the Time Warner Center was packed with journalists, college students and others today, as CNN and Time Magazine co-hosted their Politics 2008 conference. TVNewser twittered two of the sessions, and we'll have more on these and others tomorrow. With three panels going on at a time in some... [TVNewser]

Bennett Special Airs This Weekend - Posted October 2, 2008
Following three weeks of specials hosted by Roland Martin, another CNN contributor takes the helm for two specials. Bill Bennett hosts his first, titled "Beyond the Politics," premiering Saturday at 8pmET. It will be repeated on Sunday at 2 and 8pmET as well. The special focuses on "the fundamentals of American society and... [TVNewser]

Cavuto Special's Ratings Strong Again - Posted October 1, 2008
Just as last week, Neil Cavuto's two-hour FNC morning special on Saturday, this time dubbed "The Rescue Rumble," performed well last weekend. The 10amET-NoonET special drew a 2,047,000 Total Viewer average, which made it the 2nd most watched program of the weekend (behind FNC at 6pmET on Saturday). The 10-11amET hour was... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Programming Edition): FNC, CNN, ABC... - Posted September 26, 2008
> Tomorrow morning from 10am-NoonET, FNC's Neil Cavuto hosts the live business special "The Rescue Rumble." Cavuto will look at the bailout and discuss whether or not it's necessary for the country. > Tomorrow night on CNN, Roland Martin, along with a team of panelists, looks at what Sens. John McCain... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (Programming Edition): FNC, CNN, ABC... - Posted September 26, 2008
> Tomorrow morning from 10am-NoonET, FNC's Neil Cavuto hosts the live business special "The Rescue Rumble." Cavuto will look at the bailout and discuss whether or not it's necessary for the country. > Tomorrow night on CNN, Roland Martin, along with a team of panelists, looks at what Sens. John McCain... [TVNewser]

Cavuto's Biz Special Tops Last Weekend - Posted September 23, 2008
FNC's two-hour special business report, "Fact V$ Fear," was the top rated program in Total Viewers last weekend — and it aired from 10amET-NoonET. The Neil Cavuto-hosted special also finished 2nd highest in the A25-54 demo, slightly behind Roland Martin's 8pmET special on CNN. The special focused on the economic crisis, but Cavuto... [TVNewser]

Martin Tells "What They're Not Saying" - Posted September 19, 2008
CNN contributor Roland Martin hosts his second weekend special, titled "What They're Not Saying...About Your Money." The special airs tomorrow and Sunday at 8pmET and looks at America's middle class. Martin's first special last weekend, "7 Weeks to Go," focused on how age, race and gender played a role in the election.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.19.08 - Posted September 19, 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]

The Ticker (Election Countdown Edition): The View, CNN, Debates.... - Posted September 12, 2008
> The View is getting in on the ABC News/USA Today venture "50 States in 50 Days." Beginning Monday, the ABC morning chat show will air videotaped questions and comments as part of the "Hot Topics" feature. The videos from people around the country are scheduled to air sporadically... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Scarborough, Martin, Van Susteren... - Posted September 5, 2008
> So what does this mean? Yesterday morning Joe Scarborough joked with TVNewser that he and Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews and others at MSNBC were, "going to eat Thanksgiving dinner together." But the day before he tells the Daily Intelligencer, regarding Olbermann, "I don't invite him to Thanksgiving dinner and... [TVNewser]

Dance Party at CNN Grill - Posted August 28, 2008
The CNN grill has been a hotbed of activity during the Democratic National Convention. Jamie Foxx and Ashley Judd caused a stir when they stopped by last night, and Spike Lee took up an afternoon seat outside. Even non-CNN tvnewsers frequent the Grill — we've spotted CBS' Jeff Greenfield multiple times. And last... [TVNewser]

Dance Party at CNN Grill - Posted August 28, 2008
The CNN grill has been a hotbed of activity during the Democratic National Convention. Jamie Foxx and Ashley Judd caused a stir when they stopped by last night, and Spike Lee took up an afternoon seat outside. Even non-CNN tvnewsers frequent the Grill — we've spotted CBS' Jeff Greenfield multiple times. And last... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Brown, Iger, Gifford... - Posted July 31, 2008
> CNN anchor Campbell Brown will anchor, "Roads to Ruin: Why America is Falling Apart," tomorrow at 8pmET. The program looks at the nation's crumbling highways and bridges, with guests from across the country (New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). Roland Martin fills in on CNN... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Brown, Iger, Gifford... - Posted July 31, 2008
> CNN anchor Campbell Brown will anchor, "Roads to Ruin: Why America is Falling Apart," tomorrow at 8pmET. The program looks at the nation's crumbling highways and bridges, with guests from across the country (New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). Roland Martin fills in on CNN... [TVNewser]