"Friendliest Interview I've Seen Since Keith Olbermann Sat Down With Obama" - Posted September 22, 2008
During Howard Kurtz' weekly online Q&A on Washingtonpost.com this morning, Kurtz was asked about last week's highly rated Sean Hannity interview with Gov. Sarah Palin (an issue also discussed during yesterday's Reliable Sources). "It was incredibly soft. The friendliest interview I've seen since Keith Olbermann sat down with Obama," wrote Kurtz. He was... [TVNewser]

Beck Wins Marconi Award - Posted September 19, 2008
Headline News anchor and radio personality Glenn Beck was awarded the 2008 Marconi Award for Network Syndicated Personality. The award, which honors the top radio personality, was given out last night at the annual National Association of Broadcasters dinner. Beck's show is the 3rd most listened to talk show among the A25-54... [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]

Stewart Takes on Hannity - Posted September 19, 2008
This is from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night. He assessed Sean Hannity's interviewing style while questioning Sarah Palin.... [FishBowlLA]

Greta/Todd Done, Sean/Sarah Up Next - Posted September 17, 2008
Greta Van Susteren's two part interview with Todd Palin, the first since his wife was named the VP nominee, garnered big ratings for FNC. The 10pmET program had a two-day average of 665,000 viewers in the demo and 2,712,000 in Total Viewers. Yesterday's broadcast was the 2nd highest in the demo in... [TVNewser]

Hannity's Palin Interview Moved - Posted September 15, 2008
Sean Hannity was scheduled to interview Gov. Sarah Palin tomorrow in Cincinnati, but because of damage due to Hurricane Ike, the interview has been postponed. Instead, it will take place Wednesday morning in Youngston, OH, and will air in two parts on Wednesday and Thursday.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.15.08 - Posted September 15, 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]

Hannity Freaks Out on Author - Posted September 12, 2008
Sean Hannity freaks out on author Robert Kuttner. Shocking? No. This passes for political discourse. This is why Hole in the Wall will run forever.... [FishBowlLA]

Hannity On Deck For Palin Interview - Posted September 12, 2008
Sean Hannity took issue with Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday, calling his question on her religious comments "out of context" and "totally misconstrued." Now, he'll get the chance to conduct his own interview. Hannity will interview Palin on Tuesday in Cincinnati on the campaign trail. The interview will air in... [TVNewser]

Obama Picks His Hannity Representative - Posted August 7, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama hasn't appeared on Hannity & Colmes yet, but apparently he's found someone he'd like to send on in his place. Fox News embed producer Bonney Kapp writes on the Foxnews.com embed blog about a campaign event in Youngstown, Ohio earlier this week, when Obama took a question from the... [TVNewser]

Tracing the "Talking Points" Comment - Posted July 29, 2008
It all started at 5:22pmET last Friday. That's when former White House press secretary (and best-selling author) Scott McClellan told Hardball's Chris Matthews the Bush White House would send Fox News commentators "talking points." McClellan made the distinction, "between the journalists and between the commentators," but when pressed by Matthews if "people say,... [TVNewser]

Tracing the "Talking Points" Comment - Posted July 29, 2008
It all started at 5:22pmET last Friday. That's when former White House press secretary (and best-selling author) Scott McClellan told Hardball's Chris Matthews the Bush White House would send Fox News commentators "talking points." McClellan made the distinction, "between the journalists and between the commentators," but when pressed by Matthews if "people say,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.22.08 - Posted July 22, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Where can you find the above slippers? 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 media... [FishBowlDC]

"It Would Make it More Interesting if Bill Was on And Did It Live" - Posted July 21, 2008
It was MSNBC's turn at the TCA today, which has become a hot spot for media stories the past couple of weeks. Matea Gold of the Los Angeles Times writes about NBC News president Steve Capus' response to questions about the dual role of MSNBC's primary team of Chris Matthews and Keith... [TVNewser]

Sean Hannity Talks it to the Bank - Posted July 21, 2008
As TVNewser reported last month, Sean Hannity struck a three-way partnership deal to stay with Citadel-ABC Radio stations, but to also appear on Clear Channel stations. The reigning "Radio Personality of the Year" will now make, "in the region of $100 million over five years," according to The Wall Street Journal. His... [TVNewser]

Hannity Talks Hannity on Hannity & Colmes - Posted July 18, 2008
Sean Hannity began his show last night talking about, Sean Hannity. The segment was about Barack Obama's comments in Glamour magazine, calling out Fox News and Hannity. "Sen. Barack Obama is defending his wife by attacking little ol' me," he said. Click continued to see the clip... • Related: Johnny Dollar has the audio... [TVNewser]

Chris Wallace On Keith Olbermann, and An Admission from John Moody - Posted July 14, 2008
It was Fox News' turn in front of the TV critics this afternoon, and the network known for playing a tough offense, found itself on the defense over one of its analysts and some recent on air controversies. On the panel, FNC's VP news editorial John Moody, Fox News Sunday host... [TVNewser]

Chris Wallace On Keith Olbermann, and An Admission from John Moody - Posted July 14, 2008
It was Fox News' turn in front of the TV critics this afternoon, and the network known for playing a tough offense, found itself on the defense over one of its analysts and some recent on air controversies. On the panel, FNC's VP news editorial John Moody, Fox News Sunday host... [TVNewser]

Wolfson Debuts on FNC, Murphy This Sunday - Posted July 11, 2008
New FNC contributor Howard Wolfson made his debut last night on Hannity & Colmes. Sean Hannity was the first FNC personality to welcome Wolfson to the team. "Welcome aboard as a contributor," he said. "I don't think we'll be agreeing often, but I don't agree with guy next to me that often... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.08 - Posted January 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Eleven years ago today, the Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as secretary of state. And it's Diane Lane's birthday! (Hat Tip: MicCheckRadio). See more after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

H&C Investigates Missing GMA Guest - Posted July 17, 2007
The producers of Hannity & Colmes are keeping a close eye on the 2008 election, very close. During Monday's town hall meeting with John Edwards, seen live on Good Morning America, a guest seated directly behind Edwards appeared to be dozing off. As Sean Hannity noted on tonight's show, at 7:10am... [TVNewser]

H&C Investigates Missing GMA Guest - Posted July 17, 2007
The producers of Hannity & Colmes are keeping a close eye on the 2008 election, very close. During Monday's town hall meeting with John Edwards, seen live on Good Morning America, a guest seated directly behind Edwards appeared to be dozing off. As Sean Hannity noted on tonight's show, at 7:10am... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 05.09.07 - Posted May 9, 2007
Good morning Washington. An ABC release announced "World News with Charles Gibson" was "the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54 for the week of April 30." Averaging 8.10 million Total Viewers, "World News" won every night last week in both categories, outperforming NBC's "Nightly News" by 610,000... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.03.07 - Posted April 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. Lots and lots and lots of coverage of the recent Tribune deal. (Hat Tip: Romenesko) Almost no one got busted by an April Fools joke. Are you too smart or no fun? Jack Hurley, "deputy director/senior VP, broadcasting, for the Newseum and its backer, the Freedom Forum" talks to B&C's John... [FishBowlDC]

Did Hannity Dump Colmes To Get Rudy? - Posted February 6, 2007
Rudy Giuliani on Fox News' Hannity and Colmes last night: "We still have to formally announce it and do a few more things, but this about as close as you're going to get. ... Today, we just took another step toward running for president. It's a big step, an important one." How did... [FishBowlNY]