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Sunday Show Preview - Posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
• NBC's Meet the Press: Gov. Haley Barbour (R-MS), Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA), NYT's David Brooks, WaPo's E.J. Dionne, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, Republican strategist Ed Gillespie and NBC's Tom Brokaw
• CBS' Face the Nation: Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)... [FishBowlDC]
Late Reading List 10.22.09 - Posted October 22, 2009
What we know and what we're reading this Thursday (besides "Goatee Gamble" and "Karaoke in the Capital")...
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Whoops! MSNBC's Contessa Brewer called Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton on live TV yesterday. Video.
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WaPo's Reliable Source: Yul Kwon, winner of "Survivor: Cook... [FishBowlDC]
Late Reading List 10.22.09 - Posted October 22, 2009
What we know and what we're reading this Thursday (besides "Goatee Gamble" and "Karaoke in the Capital")...
TV | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | AWARDS & EVENTS
TV
Whoops! MSNBC's Contessa Brewer called Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton on live TV yesterday. Video.
NEWS NOTES
WaPo's Reliable Source: Yul Kwon, winner of "Survivor: Cook... [FishBowlDC]
Obama 'Not Losing Sleep Over' Fox News - Posted October 22, 2009
In an interview with NBC White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie, President Obama discussed the administration's recent position on Fox News for the first time publicly:
... [TVNewser]
Obama 'Not Losing Sleep Over' Fox News - Posted October 22, 2009
In an interview with NBC White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie, President Obama discussed the administration's recent position on Fox News for the first time publicly:
... [TVNewser]
Today's Reading List 10.12.09 - Posted October 12, 2009
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Hope you're enjoying a three-day Columbus Day weekend. Happy Birthday to Chris Wallace (h/t Playbook). And now, hopefully, everything you need to know in DC media today in one post...
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How's M. E. Sprengelmeyer doing at... [FishBowlDC]
Today's Reading List 10.12.09 - Posted October 12, 2009
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Hope you're enjoying a three-day Columbus Day weekend. Happy Birthday to Chris Wallace (h/t Playbook). And now, hopefully, everything you need to know in DC media today in one post...
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How's M. E. Sprengelmeyer doing at... [FishBowlDC]
Media Types Turn Out for Meridian Ball - Posted October 5, 2009
George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, David Gregory, Wolf Blitzer, Savannah Guthrie, Betsy Fischer, Tammy Haddad, Jim VandeHei, Sam Feist, Roxanne Roberts, Amy Argetsinger, Garrett Graff, Claire Shipman, Susanna Quinn, Elizabeth Thorp, and Jonathan Capehart were among DC's media elite at Friday's Meridian Ball.
We also noticed Peter Orszag and Bianna Golodryga... [FishBowlDC]
Brian Williams to Anchor from Pittsburgh for G-20 - Posted September 18, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will anchor "Nightly News" from Pittsburgh, PA next week during the G-20 summit. WH correspondents Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie will also be out in the Iron City providing reports for "Today" as well as "Nightly News."
There could be plenty to report on next week. Subjects covered... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 09.18.09 - Posted September 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.
What know and what we're reading this Friday morning...
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Cable and networks are beginning to announce their coverage... [FishBowlDC]
DC Media Does the Ambassador's Ball, District Sample Sale and Charity All in One Night - Posted September 17, 2009
FBDC ran into TWT's Stephanie Green at Kate Michael's Fashion Fights Poverty event last night at L2 after the District Sample Sale.
Green had just left the Ambassador's Ball at the Hilton-- the "Green & Glover" columnist filled us in that NBC's White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie stepped up to emcee duties... [FishBowlDC]
House of Haddad Celebrates WuDunn & Kristof - Posted September 14, 2009
Last Thursday evening, guests at the home of Tammy Haddad were given the chance to chat up of Pulitzer Prize winners and co-authors of "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn.
The two were being honored by "Mothers Day Every Day," a... [FishBowlDC]
Kennedy Coverage on TV Tonight and Tomorrow - Posted August 28, 2009
Tonight a "Celebration of Life Memorial Service" will be held for Senator Ted Kennedy at the JFK Library in Boston. Saturday, the Senator's funeral services will be held in Boston and in Arlington National Cemetery. Here's how it will be covered (via TVNewser):
CNN: Beginning at 7pmET, Campbell Brown and Wolf Blitzer... [FishBowlDC]
Kennedy Funeral Coverage: Broadcast Network Plans - Posted August 28, 2009
And here are some the early details of how Sen. Kennedy's funeral mass in Boston and burial service in Arlington National Cemetery will be covered by the broadcast networks tomorrow:
Saturday morning, Kate Snow will anchor "GMA" from the JFK Library in Boston. At approximately 10:30amET (Update: now 10amET) ABC News will... [TVNewser]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted August 12, 2009
Grandma's Safe: Health care and yesterday's N.H. town hall -- surprise, surprise -- stole the spotlight at today's briefing. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked whether POTUS's having to explain that the government wouldn't kill Grandma was a sign that it was important to move a bill by the original August... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted August 12, 2009
Grandma's Safe: Health care and yesterday's N.H. town hall -- surprise, surprise -- stole the spotlight at today's briefing. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked whether POTUS's having to explain that the government wouldn't kill Grandma was a sign that it was important to move a bill by the original August... [FishBowlDC]
Todd Gets One-on-One With President in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
NBC chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is getting some one-on-one time right now with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana. Todd asked questions from MSNBC.com users and Elkhart residents for MSNBC.com's special coverage of this trip for the "Elkhart Project."
MORE: Todd's colleague Andrea Mitchell is anchoring her MSNBC show "Andrea Mitchell... [FishBowlDC]
Todd Gets One-on-One With President in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
NBC chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is getting some one-on-one time right now with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana. Todd asked questions from MSNBC.com users and Elkhart residents for MSNBC.com's special coverage of this trip for the "Elkhart Project."
MORE: Todd's colleague Andrea Mitchell is anchoring her MSNBC show "Andrea Mitchell... [FishBowlDC]
Ow, Ow... Chuck Todd's Spicy! - Posted August 3, 2009
Savannah Guthrie may have been stealing her NBC colleague, chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd's flavor earlier today, but the last time we checked Todd was still "spicy."
Todd scored a "spicy" on Google trend's hotness scale today, just beating out Tiger Woods and bodily functions. Now that is something to be... [FishBowlDC]
Savannah Guthrie, New Chief WH Correspondent? - Posted August 3, 2009
Today on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Savannah Guthrie was introduced as the "Chief White House Correspondent," a title bestowed on NBC's Chuck Todd in December. Joe Scarborough followed up the intro with this remark:
I'm glad you disposed of Chuck Todd over the weekend and are now running NBC operations over at... [TVNewser]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 30, 2009
Too Cool for School: Bracing ourselves for perhaps the most highly anticipated "beer summit" this town has ever seen, reporters continued to hammer away at press secretary Robert Gibbs on the logistics for this evening's Gates-Crowley-Obama meet. Multiple requests for a fuller readout or soundbite opportunity were rebuffed. "We're his students,... [FishBowlDC]
Guthrie Anchors Weekend Nightly - Posted July 20, 2009
NBC's Savannah Guthrie took a break from the White House briefing room to anchor Saturday's "Nightly News" in Lester Holt's place. While she was in NY, Guthrie also co-anchored Saturday's "Today Show." ... [FishBowlDC]
RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list."
There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]
RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list."
There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]
More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner...
• CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]
More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner...
• CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]
Mike Allen's "Surprise" Birthday Party, Brought To You By Starbucks - Posted June 18, 2009
Most of DC wakes up to him, even more of DC wonders if and when he ever sleeps, Politico's Mike Allen never seems to stop.
So last night, co-hosts John Harris and Ann O'Hanlon, Jim and Autumn VandeHei, Mike Feldman, Betsy Fischer, Hilary Rosen, Jonathan Karl, Greta Van Susteren and John Coale... [FishBowlDC]
Mike Allen's "Surprise" Birthday Party, Brought To You By Starbucks - Posted June 18, 2009
Most of DC wakes up to him, even more of DC wonders if and when he ever sleeps, Politico's Mike Allen never seems to stop.
So last night, co-hosts John Harris and Ann O'Hanlon, Jim and Autumn VandeHei, Mike Feldman, Betsy Fischer, Hilary Rosen, Jonathan Karl, Greta Van Susteren and John Coale... [FishBowlDC]
FishbowlDC's WH Correspondents Poll: TV Big 5 - Posted June 16, 2009
Over the weekend, HuffPo posted a poll asking their readers to vote for their favorite WH correspondent but only offered up 9 choices and left off a few key players like CBS News' Chip Reid. So we created our own poll to see what FishbowlDC's readers thought about the networks'... [FishBowlDC]
Sunday Show Preview - Posted May 15, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: DNC's Tim Kaine and RNC's Michael Steele and a roundtable with CFR president Richard Haas, Newsweek's Jon Meacham, WSJ's Peggy Noonan and NJ's Ron Brownstein
CBS' Face the Nation: Rep. Peter King (R-NY), ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero, Slate and CBS' John Dickerson and USA Today's Joan Biskupic
ABC's... [FishBowlDC]
The After-Parties: Vanity Fair & Bloomberg - Posted May 10, 2009
So just who made the cut at the highly exclusive Vanity Fair/Bloomberg after-party at the gorgeous residence of French Ambassador Pierre Vimont? It was impossible to get in if you weren't on the list- Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford got turned away at first, but we saw him inside shortly after.
No pics... [FishBowlDC]
Haddad Hosts Annual WHCD Brunch - Posted May 10, 2009
This was the scene at Tammy Haddad's annual pre-WHCD garden brunch. Who wasn't there?
To name a few we saw... John King, Dana Bash, David Gregory, Luke Russert, Betsy Fischer, Mary Matalin, Ed Shultz, Maureen Orth, Jon Meacham, Savannah Guthrie, Arianna Huffington, Mika Brzezinski, Andrea Mitchell, Jeff Zeleny, Erin McPike, Patrick... [FishBowlDC]
Enchanted, Surprised, Troubled and Humbled at Time & People - Posted May 9, 2009
Larry Hackett and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People Magazine and Time Magazine's Richard Stengel and Michael Duffy kicked off the WHCA Dinner weekend with a star-studded cocktail at the Hotel St. Regis. Taking a cue from our pal Jeff Zeleny, we've decided to summarize the fete in a four-part format. ... [FishBowlDC]
Enchanted, Surprised, Troubled and Humbled at Time & People - Posted May 9, 2009
Larry Hackett and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People Magazine and Time Magazine's Richard Stengel and Michael Duffy kicked off the WHCA Dinner weekend with a star-studded cocktail at the Hotel St. Regis. Taking a cue from our pal Jeff Zeleny, we've decided to summarize the fete in a four-part format. ... [FishBowlDC]
Get to Know: WH Correspondents 40 & Under - Posted May 7, 2009
Erin McPike gets personal with the new regime of young correspondents on journalism's most prestigious beat in Capitol File's latest issue that will be unveiled at their post-WHCD party on Saturday evening.
CHRIS CILLIZZA, 33 Washington Post
JONATHAN MARTIN, 32 Politico
KATIE CONNOLLY, 31 Newsweek
PHIL ELLIOTT, 27 AP
JULIANNA GOLDMAN,... [FishBowlDC]
Get to Know: WH Correspondents 40 & Under - Posted May 7, 2009
Erin McPike gets personal with the new regime of young correspondents on journalism's most prestigious beat in Capitol File's latest issue that will be unveiled at their post-WHCD party on Saturday evening.
CHRIS CILLIZZA, 33 Washington Post
JONATHAN MARTIN, 32 Politico
KATIE CONNOLLY, 31 Newsweek
PHIL ELLIOTT, 27 AP
JULIANNA GOLDMAN,... [FishBowlDC]
FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 4, 2009
SCOTUS Idol: Supreme Court Justice David Souter's retirement announcement still hangs over the news cycle as anticipation of his replacement pick has heated up. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, fending off speculation that POTUS will prioritize race and gender, outlined a veritably bi-partisan list of traits for the ideal candidate, "whether it's... [FishBowlDC]
Justice Westin? Justice Guthrie? - Posted May 1, 2009
Maybe if ABC's Jake Tapper had any input... some not serious suggestions from his Twitter page:
possible ABC News candidates (w/JDs) for Supreme Court: David Westin, Bob Woodruff. from NBC: Savannah Guthrie. Yes, i'm not being serious.
about 5 hours ago from web ... [FishBowlDC]
Justice Westin? Justice Guthrie? - Posted May 1, 2009
Maybe if ABC's Jake Tapper had any input... some not serious suggestions from his Twitter page:
possible ABC News candidates (w/JDs) for Supreme Court: David Westin, Bob Woodruff. from NBC: Savannah Guthrie. Yes, i'm not being serious.
about 5 hours ago from web ... [FishBowlDC]
Awards, Panel & DC Journo A-Listers At The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
There were more than plenty DC journos on hand last night at the St. Regis Hotel to see David Axelrod introduce David Brooks as The Week's Columnist of the Year Award. The dinner was emceed by The Week's Washington editor-at-large Margaret Carlson and Axelrod was the guest speaker. "You're what the... [FishBowlDC]
Awards, Panel & DC Journo A-Listers At The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
There were more than plenty DC journos on hand last night at the St. Regis Hotel to see David Axelrod introduce David Brooks as The Week's Columnist of the Year Award. The dinner was emceed by The Week's Washington editor-at-large Margaret Carlson and Axelrod was the guest speaker. "You're what the... [FishBowlDC]
Young and the Press List - Posted April 17, 2009
Some on the "press list" and some on the "guest list," journos came out in swarms to last night's Young and the Guest List party hosted by Washington Life Magazine. The super-chic soiree was held at last year's site for ARTOMATIC - a soon-to-be occupied office building on 1st St.... [FishBowlDC]
How The Evening Newscasts Covered the Tea Parties - Posted April 15, 2009
• NBC Nightly News led with two stories on tax day. Lee Cowan reported on the tea parties while Savannah Guthrie reported on the White House message of middle class tax cuts. In his open, Brian Williams said the tea parties were, "organized on the Internet and by some cable TV... [TVNewser]
How The Evening Newscasts Covered the Tea Parties - Posted April 15, 2009
• NBC Nightly News led with two stories on tax day. Lee Cowan reported on the tea parties while Savannah Guthrie reported on the White House message of middle class tax cuts. In his open, Brian Williams said the tea parties were, "organized on the Internet and by some cable TV... [TVNewser]
Mark Whitaker: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 7, 2009
Say hello "good afternoon, Sir" to Mark Whitaker. One of the most powerful players in news media, Whitaker is Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News... but I didn't need to tell you that.
What does your morning reading list include? In print, I read The New... [FishBowlDC]
Mark Whitaker: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 7, 2009
Say hello "good afternoon, Sir" to Mark Whitaker. One of the most powerful players in news media, Whitaker is Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News... but I didn't need to tell you that.
What does your morning reading list include? In print, I read The New... [FishBowlDC]
Why Won't David Gregory Follow Me? - Posted March 19, 2009
NBC's Jamie Gangel takes at look at the Twittering habits of her colleagues and more on the Today Show...
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FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 12, 2009
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word: 21 minutes late today, no official delay and no explanation, which leads this reporter to wonder: What if they had a briefing and nobody came?
"Naptime!": One day after the blogosophere lit up with the lighthearted jab at the Wall Street Journal one from its... [FishBowlDC]
It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here.
The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]
It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here.
The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]
It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here.
The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]
Sunday Show Preview - Posted February 13, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Obama senior advisor David Axelrod and a political roundtable of National Journal's Ron Brownstein, WaPo's Eugene Robinson, Politico's Roger Simon and WSJ's Kimberley Strassel
ABC's This Week: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) and a roundtable... [FishBowlDC]
The Ticker: ABC, CBS, MSNBC... - Posted February 3, 2009
> ABC News will begin a series, "Afghanistan: Where Things Stand," across all platforms on Sunday. Included will be reports from senior foreign affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz, who was embedded recently with troops in Kabul. > Before the Super Bowl, there was CBS News' 48 Hours Mystery. On Saturday, it was... [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]
Correspondents Trade Winter Coats for Board Shorts - Posted December 26, 2008
WaPo's Philip Rucker, himself on assignment in Honolulu, reports on the correspondent corps covering Pres.-elect Obama's Hawaii vacation. It's "a departure from past holidays hunkered down near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Tex," Rucker writes. "They've upgraded their offices from highway hotels in Waco to the Westin Moana Surfrider Resort on... [TVNewser]
Chuck Todd Gets His Own Promo - Posted December 22, 2008
FishbowlDC noticed a promo NBC is running for newly-named Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd.
And while Todd gets a promo, his White House partner, Savannah Guthrie gets to go to Hawaii. She's covering the President-elect's vacation. "This is not a bad assignment," she said today on MSNBC. We agree. The 'feels... [TVNewser]
Newsers Don't "Waste" Their Question to Obama On Blago - Posted December 19, 2008
At a news conference called to announce the final members of his cabinet, Pres.-elect Barack Obama took only three questions. None was about Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The first question was about the auto bailout, the second, from a Univision reporter, was about jobs and went to Obama and Labor Secretary-designate Rep. Hilda... [TVNewser]
Richard Engel to the White House? - Posted December 17, 2008
TVNewser hears NBC's chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel may be headed to the White House for the network.
Engel has been with NBC since just after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. He's reported extensively on the war and has also served as Beirut bureau chief and, since April, as chief... [TVNewser]
Who Gets to Ask a Question at News Conference, Day 3? - Posted November 26, 2008
For the past couple days, as President-elect Barack Obama has held daily news conferences, we've been keeping track of which journalists get to ask the questions. Politico's Michael Calderone takes a closer look at why certain journalists get chosen.
How did NBC's Savannah Guthrie get picked to ask a question yesterday? "Before... [TVNewser]
Who Got the Questions Today? - Posted November 25, 2008
Politico's Michael Calderone gives the rundown of which reporters got to ask the questions at today's President-elect Barack Obama press conference:
- NBC News' Savannah Guthrie
- Chicago Tribune's Peter Nicholas
- Andy Shaw of WLS-TV (Chicago's ABC affiliate)
- McClatchy's Steve Thomma
• Earlier: At yesterday's presser, no tvnewsers got to ask a question.
> Update:... [TVNewser]
Three Strikes, You're Out - Posted November 25, 2008
During Barack Obama's first press conference as president-elect (held on Nov. 7), he fielded questions from the Associated Press, NBC, ABC, CBS, Reuters, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, CNN and the New York Times. At the time, we noted that Fox News was left out of the questioning.
During Barack Obama's second press... [FishBowlDC]
NBC's Savannah Guthrie Gets Sarah Palin One-on-One - Posted October 14, 2008
In an update to one of our stories from earlier today, about Gov. Sarah Palin not doing interviews with some of the news media, including NBC, MSNBC and CNN, it turns out Palin did speak with NBC's Savannah Guthrie. The interview happened last week and aired tonight on Nightly News. The... [TVNewser]
Covering the Veeps - Posted October 2, 2008
The cablers have been employing countdown clocks more than eight hours before the debate tonight, and all networks are gearing up for coverage:
• ABC — Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos anchor from New York. Kate Snow reports from the debate.
• CBS — Katie Couric anchors from St. Louis (Maggie... [TVNewser]
O'Donnell Switches Beats - Posted November 29, 2007
TVNewser's Chris Ariens got his hands on an internal NBC email, announcing that Kelly O'Donnell is leaving the White House beat to become a Capitol Hill correspondent. John Yang replaces her at the White House.
She will be joining the producing team of Ken Strickland and Mike Viqueira who continue to provide... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List, 09.13.07 - Posted September 13, 2007
Good morning Washington.
The "Biggest Tuesday In Hip-Hop History" -- 50 Cent.
We hear Savannah Guthrie is a new general bureau correspondent for NBC.
Another tipster tells us, "Peter Hamby, who used to be the internet segment producer for the Situation Room, is now CNN's south carolina political producer."
And we also hear, "John... [FishBowlDC]
Guthrie Named NBC News Correspondent - Posted September 12, 2007
Savannah Guthrie has been named NBC News correspondent, effective immediately, FishbowlDC has learned. She will be based out of D.C. and will contribute to all NBC News properties, including "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," "Today" and MSNBC. The announcement was made today by NBC News President Steve Capus.
Background info on... [FishBowlDC]
Court TV Closes DC Bureau - Posted August 7, 2007
(earlier on FishbowlDC)
FishbowlDC has learned that CourtTV is closing their DC Bureau. No word yet on future plans for lead correspondent Savannah Guthrie.
We hear that the decision to close the bureau stems from Court TV's new ownership, Turner, which is moving the network in a different direction. Court TV will have... [FishBowlDC]
Russert To Testify Today - Posted February 7, 2007
From CourtTV's Savannah Guthrie:
Today, prosecutors are expected to call Tim Russert of NBC News to the witness stand. (Although at the snail's pace the trial's been moving, don't hold your breath.)
And we now know the defense intends to call another NBC correspondent: Andrea Mitchell, the network's chief foreign affairs correspondent. The... [FishBowlDC]
CourtTV Launches A Blog - Posted January 31, 2007
Check it out here. You can even read about how Washington Correspondent Savannah Guthrie (a hottie) is having a "Bad Hair Trial."
So bad was the wind that we counted five hair adjustments in 45 seconds.
... [FishBowlDC]




