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FNC 10 Years @ #1: Bill Shine, Shep Smith and the Meetings in Roger Ailes' Office - Posted February 2, 2012
As Fox News marks ten years as the cable news ratings leader, we're learning more about the inner workings of the network. Politico's Mike Al... [TVNewser]
Operation 'Butter Up FNC' in Full Force by Politico - Posted February 1, 2012
Politico has been working diligently to defrost its icy relationship with Fox News as of late. And it appears to be paying off, or at least moving in a cozier direction.
FishbowlDC has learned that FNC's media relations department has been for... [FishbowlDC]
Shep Explains Over-Weight Loss: 'I've lost too much' - Posted January 30, 2012
The days of Twinkies and double cheeseburgers are over for Shepard Smith. The Daily News' Richard Huff ... [FishbowlNY]
Shep Explains Over-Weight Loss: 'I've lost too much' - Posted January 30, 2012
The days of Twinkies and double cheeseburgers are over for Shepard Smith. The Daily News' Richard Huff ... [TVNewser]
Which Newsers Made the Guest List at Presidential Lunch? - Posted January 25, 2012
HuffPo's Michael Calderone has the guest list from Tuesday's State of the Union luncheon, which has become an annual gathering of journalists ahead of the president's address. Shepard Smith, who anchored FOX coverage, was there.
Smith wasn't alone enjoying lunch. The... [TVNewser]
Broadcast, Cable Networks Plan State of the Union Coverage - Posted January 24, 2012
All four major broadcast networks, along with the cable news channels and the business networks, are planning special coverage for President Obama's third State of the Union address.
The broadcast networks will kick off special coverage beginning at 9pmET -- anchored by ... [TVNewser]
FNC 'Special Report' Campaign Coverage 'Most Balanced' - Posted January 19, 2012
Correction: This post originally misidentified the anchor of "Special Report" as Shepard Smith. It is actually Bret Baier.
A new study by the C... [FishbowlDC]
Cable Networks Plan Special Coverage For Iowa - Posted January 2, 2012
Like their broadcast counterparts, the cable networks are getting an early start to the new year in Iowa ahead of Tuesday's caucus.
On Fox News, Megyn Kelly, ... [TVNewser]
November 2011 Ratings: Fox News Still Dominant, But Down - Posted November 30, 2011
In the month of November Fox News had the 13 most-watched shows in cable news. In younger viewers 9 of the top 10 shows air on Fox News and the network was the third most-watched cable news channel after ESPN and USA.
The ratings for November, 2011:
Primetime (Mon-Sun): 1.739M Total Viewers /... [TVNewser]
Conrad Murray Guilty of Manslaughter in Michael Jackson Death - Posted November 7, 2011
> Breaking: At 4:17pmET, the verdict was read. Conrad Murray is guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop star Michael Jackson.
The CBS News special report ran until 4:22pm, ABC's until 4:23 and NBC's and FOX's until 4:24pm. Fox News also ended coverage, anchored by Shepard Smith, at 4:24 when... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith: 'I Love Car Chases' - Posted October 27, 2011
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is interviewed by Zap2It's Kate O'Hare, with a particular focus on some of the more "fun" stor... [TVNewser]
Washington Post Reflects on FNC's 15th Birthday - Posted October 14, 2011
With an article in today's edition, Washington Post becomes the latest media outlet to reflect on Fox News Channel's 15th anniversary, a milestone that has be... [TVNewser]
A Brief History of the TV Newsmagazine - Posted October 13, 2011
"One night a week is plenty for us right now," "Rock Center" EP Rome Hartman tells THR's Marisa Guthrie. "We neit... [TVNewser]
Steve Jobs Dies: Network and Cable News Coverage - Posted October 5, 2011
The news of Steve Jobs' death broke around 7:35pmET.
... [FishbowlNY]
Steve Jobs Dies: Network and Cable News Coverage - Posted October 5, 2011
The news of Steve Jobs' death broke around 7:35pmET.
... [TVNewser]
Shep Smith Looks back on 15 Years of Fox News - Posted September 28, 2011
Shepard Smith anchored his shows from Las Vegas yesterday as the network continues to celebrate its 15th anniversary. After the jump, Smith looks back on the news of the last 15 years...
... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Plays Vegas - Posted September 22, 2011
Shepard Smith anchors "Studio B" and "Fox Report" from the Pure nightclub at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas Tuesday. So, naturally, he's done an interview with the ... [TVNewser]
Fox News Goes Across America to Celebrate 15th Anniversary - Posted September 14, 2011
Fox News Channel anchors are hitting the road to celebrate the network's 15th anniversary. A six city tour kicks off Monday in Orlando, as "Fox & Friends" originates from the Central Florida city. Other cities include Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix and Boston.
Fox News Channel went on the air Oct. 7, 1996.
Full... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Puts Manhattan Pad on the Market - Posted September 14, 2011
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith has reportedly put his 2,300 square foot downtown apartment on the market. Asking price: $4,000,000.
... [TVNewser]
Cable, Broadcast, Business Networks Plan For Obama's Joint Address to Congress - Posted September 8, 2011
The broadcast networks will all lead in to tonight's 7 p.m. presidential address with their normal nightly newscasts. All three networks will offer post-game analysis -- anchored by George Stephanopoulos... [FishbowlNY]
Cablers Plan Extended Weekend Coverage for Hurricane Irene - Posted August 26, 2011
It's all hands on deck for the cable news networks, even though many of those hands will be in the path of Hurricane Irene (satellite image above from 2:17pmET.)
Fox News is planning to preempt the business block tomorrow from 10am-NoonET as well as "Huckabee," and Jeanin... [TVNewser]
FNC's Shepard Smith: 'Some Buildings Shook, It Scared Some People, and It's Over' - Posted August 24, 2011
The cable news networks juggled a lot of breaking news yesterday, shifting away from Libya when the Virginia earthquake struck shortly before 2 p.m. Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith attempted to put it all in perspective on "Studio B," kicking off the 3 p.m. broadcast by saying, "The east coast app... [TVNewser]
FNC's Shepard Smith Stumbles Over 'Top Cop' - Posted August 16, 2011
FNC's Shepard Smith got a little tripped up yesterday, as he is sometimes famous for doing, while trying to say "top cop." Watch:
After the jump, watch a similar moment from 2006 between Smith a... [TVNewser]
July 2011 Ratings: Fox News Only Network Down From 2010, But Still On Top - Posted August 2, 2011
As usual, Fox News was the top cable news channel in July in both total and demo viewers, but it was also the only network to lose viewers in primetime compared to the same month in 2010.
The ratings for May, 2011:
Primetime (Mon-Sun): 1.804M Total Viewers / 426K A25-54
Total Day (... [FishbowlNY]
Networks to Carry Presidential Debt Ceiling Address in Primetime - Posted July 25, 2011
Updated: President Obama will address the nation for around 15 minutes at 9 PM ET tonight, and the broadcast networks are all planning to carry it. Update: House Speaker John Boehner will present a statement of his own following the President. Boehner's statement is expec... [FishbowlNY]
Synergy! Shepard Smith Talks MLB All Star Game with Joe Buck and Tim McCarver - Posted July 12, 2011
Major media companies relish the opportunity to promote themselves. Why else would Matt Lauer play himself in the USA series "White Collar"? Sporting events are particularly ripe for cross-promotion, with the broadcast networks paying big bucks for sporting rights. If there i... [TVNewser]
Obama and Atlantis Compete for Cable Time - Posted July 8, 2011
President Obama appeared in the Rose Garden this morning to talk about the ailing economy amid the meager jobs report and rise in the unemployment rate.
Obama's statement comes as the final countdown is on for the final shuttle launch. At this hour, Atlantis is still set to lift off at 11:26amET.... [TVNewser]
Networks, Cablers Plan Coverage of the Final Launch of NASA's Space Shuttle Program - Posted July 7, 2011
Tomorrow at 11:25 AM ET, the Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch, the final launch of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, which first sent craft into orbit in 1981. There is a strong chance that weather could delay the launch, but that isn't stopping the broadcast networks and cable news organizations... [TVNewser]
Nets Planning Special Reports for Obama Afghanistan Address - Posted June 21, 2011
Pres. Obama is going to talk about the situation in Afghanistan and announce a U.S. troop reduction there, in an address from the White House Wednesday night. ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are clearing their schedules for the address at 8pmET. For ABC and NBC it means interrupting reruns. NBC will... [TVNewser]
Shep Smith cuts off guest after Google ties are revealed - Posted June 2, 2011
On "Studio B" today Shepard Smith reported on the story involving Google and hackers in China.
Smith was interviewing Francis Desouza, a group president at Symantec, the online security firm. After Desouza praised Google for coming forward with the claim, Smith asked if he had any business dealings with the company. He... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith goes back to School - Posted May 16, 2011
He returns for football games and even spoke at commencement 3 years ago, now Shepard Smith... [TVNewser]
Tina Fey's Sarah Palin: 'I just hope the lamestream media won't twist my words by repeatin' em verbatim' - Posted May 8, 2011
A week after the real Sarah Palin was hanging out with the media, the fake Sarah Palin -- aka Tina Fey... [FishbowlLA]
Coverage Plans for Pres. Obama's Ground Zero Visit - Posted May 4, 2011
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President Obama will be in New York tomorrow to visit Ground Zero. His first visit to the site since being elected President, and a symbolic one since the death of Osama Bin laden on Sunday.
The big three... [TVNewser]
Bin Laden Killed: Coverage Plans for Monday, Networks Expand Evening Newscasts to One Hour - Posted May 2, 2011
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Updated: The broadcast news divisions and cable news channels are planning special programming and coverage today, part of their continuing coverage of the news that Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan.
CB... [TVNewser]
Royal Wedding Viewer Guide: Where to Watch - Posted April 28, 2011
Have you heard? There is some sort of wedding happening tomorrow.
Yes, the broadcast and cable news organizations are all planning coverage of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton tomorrow morning, with most beginning at 4 ... [TVNewser]
Change at 'CBS Evening News' merits story on 'Nightly News' and 'World News' - Posted April 26, 2011
On their respective newscasts both Brian Williams and Diane Sawyer made note of Katie Couric's decisi... [FishbowlNY]
Apple's Tim Cook Tops the 'Out' Power 50 - Posted April 15, 2011
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Apple COO Tim Cook has topped the fifth annual Out magazine Power 50, the... [PRNewser]
Shepard Smith, Martha MacCallum to Lead Fox News Royal Wedding Coverage - Posted April 11, 2011
Fox News Channel has announced its coverage plans for the April 29 Royal Wedding.
Shepard Smith and Martha MacCallum will lead the channel's ... [TVNewser]
Jay Wallace Upped at Fox News Channel - Posted March 30, 2011
Fox News Channel has promoted Jay Wallace to VP of news and senior executive producer of news and politics. He had been VP of news editorial product since June, 2008.
... [TVNewser]
Q1 2011 Ratings: Fox News #1 for 9 Years - Posted March 29, 2011
Fox News Channel has been the most-watched news channel for 37 consecutive quarters in Total Viewers for both total day and primetime -- a streak that began nine years ago, with Q1 2002. Here's how the network finished in Q1 2011:
Primetime (Mon-Sun): 1.921M Total Viewers / 470K A25-54
... [TVNewser]
Network plans for Obama remarks on Libya - Posted March 28, 2011
Here's what the cable networks are planning for coverage of Pres. Obama's address on Libya tonight at 7:30pmET from the National Defense University.
Bloomberg's executive editor Al Hunt and Julianna Goldman anchor coverage from Bloomberg TV's Washington bureau.
CNN will lead into th... [TVNewser]
Anchors who began week in Japan end it in New York - Posted March 18, 2011
Several TV news anchors and reporters who rushed to Japan last weekend, are already back in New York.
As radiation fears rose, networks began reassessing coverage and anchors began packing the bags they'd never really had time to unpack. Christiane Amanpour left Tuesday. ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith to Host Fox News Japan Special Tonight and This Weekend - Posted March 18, 2011
Fox News Channel is planning a one-hour special on the devastation facing Japan to air in primetime tonight and this weekend.
"Fox News Reporting: The Disaster in japan" will be anchored by Shepard Smith, and will run tonight at 9 PM, pree... [TVNewser]
The Scoreboard: Wednesday, March 16 - Posted March 17, 2011
25-54 demographic (Live +SD)
Total day: FNC: 417 | MSNBC: 155 | CNN: 477 | HLN: 96
Primetime: FNC:644 | MSNBC: 215 | CNN: 679 | HLN: 156
... [FishbowlNY]
The Scoreboard: Wednesday, March 16 - Posted March 17, 2011
25-54 demographic (Live +SD)
Total day: FNC: 417 | MSNBC: 155 | CNN: 477 | HLN: 96
Primetime: FNC:644 | MSNBC: 215 | CNN: 679 | HLN: 156
... [TVNewser]
TV News crews in Japan on the move with radiation fears mounting - Posted March 15, 2011
With dozens of U.S. TV news journalists now on the ground in Japan, the bosses back home are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for radiation poisoning due to the deteriorating conditions at t... [TVNewser]
Quake Update: Shepard Smith, Bill Weir, BloombergTV - Posted March 14, 2011
Some late-afternoon Monday notes on earthquake/tsunami coverage:
Shepard Smith anchored today from Tokyo: first "Studio B" at 3pmET and next, Fox Report at 7pmET/8am Tuesday in Tokyo. "Behind me is the rainbow bridge. It is usually lit up in ... [FishbowlNY]
Shepard Smith en route to Japan; Greg Palkot's first reporting since being attacked in Egypt - Posted March 13, 2011
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is heading to Japan and is expected to be in place for his 3pmET show tomorrow, which will be 4am Tuesday morning in Tokyo. Last night, Fox News correspondent Greg Palkot... [FishbowlNY]
Fox News Preempting 'Glenn Beck' For Quake Coverage - Posted March 11, 2011
With the fallout from the earthquake and tsunamis expected to continue throughout the day, Fox News says it will be preempting this afternoon's installment of "Glenn Beck." Instead, Shepard Smith will anchor an hour of coverage following the lat... [TVNewser]
February 2011 Ratings: FNC Dominates, and Not Just with Opinion Shows - Posted March 1, 2011
February marked Fox News Channel's 110th month as the most-watched news channel.
Primetime (Mon-Sun): 1.917M Total Viewers / 461K A25-54
Total Day (Mon-Sun): 1.114M Total Viewers / 285K A25-54
With major news out of north Africa and the Middle East in February, ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Talks Wisconsin Unions, Using Data From... Rachel Maddow? - Posted February 24, 2011
On yesterday's "Studio B," Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith was talking to Juan Williams... [TVNewser]
Fox News, Fox Business Reporters Become Targets At Wisconsin Protests - Posted February 22, 2011
Over the last week or so, thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madison, Wisconsin to protest changes to Union benefits and rights proposed by Republican governor Scott Walker.
Not surprisingly, network television correspondents have followed suit.
One family of networks has been receiving a particular brand of scorn from the... [TVNewser]
January 2011 Ratings: Fox News on Top for 9 Years; Beats MSNBC, CNN Combined - Posted February 1, 2011
Fox News Channel remained the #1 news channel in January, 2011. This marks FNC's ninth anniversary at number one. The network overtook CNN in January 2002. The network was down -21% in Total Viewers and -31% in younger viewers compared to January 2010 (Total Day, Mon-Sun), which was a big month... [TVNewser]
Cable Nets Carry First Statement from Egyptian Pres. Hosni Mubarak in Wake of Deadly Violence - Posted January 28, 2011
As the crisis in Egypt continues -- covered nearly non-stop on the 24-hour cable news networks this afternoon -- we heard the first comments from Pres. Hosni Mubarak announcing that he's asked his government to step down while defending his s... [FishbowlNY]
Glenn Beck Gets Bumped for Shepard Smith Egypt Coverage - Posted January 28, 2011
Fox News Channel preempts Glenn Beck at 5pmET to cover the unrest in Egypt with anchor Shepard Smith. Beck's program is usually taped in advance.
... [FishbowlLA]
Glenn Beck Gets Bumped for Shepard Smith Egypt Coverage - Posted January 28, 2011
Fox News Channel preempts Glenn Beck at 5pmET to cover the unrest in Egypt with anchor Shepard Smith. Beck's program is usually taped in advance.
... [TVNewser]
Which TV News Anchors and Hosts Had Lunch With President Obama Today? - Posted January 25, 2011
This afternoon, as is tradition, President Barack Obama had lunch at the White House with a bevy of journalists, including anchors and hosts for the broadcast and cable news channels.
So, who attended?
Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith spilled (some of) the beans:
... [TVNewser]
Networks and Cable Channels Roll Out Key Talent For 2011 State Of The Union Coverage - Posted January 24, 2011
All four major broadcast networks, along with the cable news channels, are bringing out the big name talent for coverage of the 2011 State of The Union address Tuesday evening.
On the broadcast networks, NBC has Brian Williams... [TVNewser]
Pres. Obama Delivers News at Tucson Memorial: 'Gabby opened her eyes' - Posted January 12, 2011
... [FishbowlNY]
John Roberts' Fox News Channel Debut - Posted January 10, 2011
John Roberts made his Fox News Channel debut during "Studio B with ... [FishbowlNY]
John Roberts' Fox News Channel Debut - Posted January 10, 2011
John Roberts made his Fox News Channel debut during "Studio B with ... [TVNewser]
Networks, Cablers Plan Special Coverage Sunday Night - Posted January 9, 2011
Many of the broadcast networks and cable news channels will have special coverage Sunday night, covering the aftermath of the events in Tucson, Arizona.
Brian Williams is slated to anchor a special edition of "Dateline" from Tucson at 8 PM tonight on NBC.
On c... [FishbowlLA]
Networks, Cablers Plan Special Coverage Sunday Night - Posted January 9, 2011
Many of the broadcast networks and cable news channels will have special coverage Sunday night, covering the aftermath of the events in Tucson, Arizona.
Brian Williams is slated to anchor a special edition of "Dateline" from Tucson at 8 PM tonight on NBC.
On c... [TVNewser]
Bill O'Reilly to Interview President Barack Obama on the Fox Broadcast Network Super Bowl Sunday - Posted January 6, 2011
Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly will interview President Barack Obama on the Fox broadcast network Super Bowl Sunday, an FNC spokesperson confirms to TV... [FishbowlNY]
The First Police Chase of the New Year - Posted January 4, 2011
Fox News and MSNBC both carried a high speed pursuit in South Florida around NoonET. Both used the signal from Fox affiliate WSVN (which counts among its alumni Shepard Smith, Robin Meade, Rick Sanchez and ... [TVNewser]
In Orlando, You Can Go Home Again - Posted January 3, 2011
Most of those big network TV anchors and correspondents got their start in local TV news. And several of them dropped anchor in Orlando. So the Orlando Sentinel's TV critic Hal Boedeker caught up with some of them, including Byron Pitts (now at CBS News), ... [TVSpy]
Fox News 2010: #1 in Cable News, Top 12 Programs in Total Viewers, & Top 10 Programs in A25-54 - Posted December 29, 2010
It was another good year for Fox News Channel, with the network home to the top 12 cable news programs in Total Viewers and the top 10 programs in A25-54 viewers. In both Primetime and Total Day, FNC beat all cable news competitors -- CNN, MSNBC and HLN -- combined in... [TVNewser]
TVNewsers Help Push 'James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act' - Posted December 23, 2010
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says Jon Stewart, among others, are to thank for the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act. In a statement after the bill passed last night, Bloomberg said, "We would not be where we are today without the hard work of so... [FishbowlNY]
Shepard Smith Calls Out Republicans, So Democrats Send Out a Press Release - Posted December 21, 2010
Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith has occasionally taken some strong positions during his time at the network. He is a news anchor, not an opinion host, but that hasn't stopped him from calling out the use of torture or saying that... [TVNewser]
November '10 Ratings: News Programs Power Fox News During Election Month - Posted December 1, 2010
For the big midterm election month, Fox News held its firm lead over the cable news pack, but it was its news programming that really shined, outrating many of the channel's opinion shows.
Today Day (Mon-Sun): 1.20M total viewers/308K A25-54
Primetime (Mon-Sun): 2.15M total viewers/527K A25-54
Special Report wit... [TVNewser]
Some Network Reports Look Silly After it Appears 'Mystery Missile' Really Isn't - Posted November 10, 2010
Yesterday, the cable news channels were all aflutter over a mystery missile launch that happened off the California coast.
... [TVNewser]
Laura Ingraham Re-Ups with Fox News Channel - Posted November 4, 2010
First on TVNewser: Fox News Channel has signed conservative commentator Laura Ingraham to a multi-year contract extension. Ingraham serves as a fill-in host and contributor to the network, and serves as the primary guest host for ... [TVNewser]
Midterm Ratings: ABC News Tops the Broadcast Networks, But all are Down from 2006 Midterms - Posted November 4, 2010
The final numbers from the broadcast networks are in, and just as it did in the 2006 midterm elections, ABC topped the nets when it came to election coverage. That said, the ratings for all three of the network news divisions were down sharply from 2006.
ABC News coverage, led by ... [TVNewser]
Behind the Scenes on Election Night - Posted November 2, 2010
Every news channel is busy preparing for the midterm election coverage tonight, and some have put together behind the scenes videos to give viewers a sense of the work that goes into it.
TVNewser will have our own report from behind the scenes at some of the networks later.
Here is Fox News... [TVNewser]
News Corp., Cablevision Cut Deal, Fox Channels Return - Posted October 31, 2010
Last night, just before the start of game two three of the 2010 World Series, News Corp. and Cablevision cut a deal to return the Fox broadcast channel, along with Fox Business Network, Nat Geo World and Fox Deportes to Cablevision households.
Cablevision was not pleased with the deal, if a... [TVNewser]
Fox News Bringing Out Weekday Talent This Weekend in Advance of Midterm Elections - Posted October 29, 2010
Fox News Channel's weekday talent will be working overtime for the network this weekend. On Sunday, the network's "A" lineup will be on-air all day, providing the latest information leading up to Tuesday's midterm elections.
The only major talent not hosting their regular show that day will be ... [TVNewser]
Election 2010: Fox News & FOX-TV Midterm Election Coverage - Posted October 27, 2010
Bret Baier and Megyn Kelly are set to co-anchor the 2010 midterm election coverage on Fox News Channel. Coverage begins at 6pmET Tuesday with "Special Report w... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Talks Juan Williams, Sarah Palin on 'The View' - Posted October 26, 2010
In addition to announcing his new deal, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith talked about a number of other subjects during his appearance on "The View" this morning, including his FNC colleagues Juan Williams... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Signs New Deal With Fox News - Posted October 26, 2010
Fox News Channel has signed star news anchor Shepard Smith to a new multi-year contract extension.
Smith briefly discussed the agreement on "The View" this morning, saying "Yesterday I just signed a new three year deal with [FNC]," to applause from ... [TVNewser]
'Spirit Day' Turns tvnewsers Purple - Posted October 20, 2010
Millions of Americans wore purple today for 'Spirit Day' to commemorate the kids who were tormented for being or suspected of being homosexual. All day long, tvnewsers wore purple in support of this anti-bullying cause, started by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). TVNewser ... [TVNewser]
FBN's "The Power to Prosper" Campaign - Posted October 20, 2010
Fox Business has launched "The Power to Prosper" campaign. The slogan is trademarked, according to Inside Cable News. Cablevision subscribers, who have been ... [TVNewser]
Trouble at the White House: Bill O'Reilly & George Stephanopoulos, Discuss - Posted October 14, 2010
As Alex mentioned earlier, Fox News broke in to "The O'Reilly Factor" to carry live coverage of the final two Chilean miners being rescued, with coverage anchored by Shepard Smith. That meant the final 40 or so minutes of the pre-taped "Factor" was interrupted during the 8pmET airing. T... [TVNewser]
News Networks Begin Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Mine Rescue Operation - Posted October 12, 2010
At 10:18pmET tonight, Manuel Gonzales, the first of several rescuers began to descend into a mine shaft to begin the process of retrieving 33 miners who've been trapped deep under the Chilean desert for 69 days. 18 Minutes later, at 10:36, Gonzales had arrived 2,040 feet below the desert. And all... [TVNewser]
New 'Morning Joe' Senior Producer Joins from Fox News - Posted September 27, 2010
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" has hired a new senior producer, Robert Gifford - who is currently a producer for Shepard Smith at Fox News. He starts with Morning Joe next Monday.
Gifford has been with Fox News since 2004. He started as a copy editor, writer, and associate producer for "Fox News... [TVNewser]
Ahmadinejad Cancels Shepard Smith Interview - Posted September 24, 2010
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has canceled his interview today with Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith. Smith announced it on his Facebook page:
... [TVNewser]
Who Does Fox News PR Favor? (It's Not Hard to Tell...) - Posted September 3, 2010
It's no secret amongst Washington reporters that Fox News PR has a Black List. It includes reporters, editors and pundits, and just about anyon... [FishbowlDC]
Hostage Situation at Discovery Communications HQ - Posted September 1, 2010
The big three cable news channels as well as CNBC and FBN are all covering an apparent hostage situation at the Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters of Discovery Communications.
... [TVNewser]
Pres. Obama's Oval Office Address: News Notes - Posted August 31, 2010
President Obama's second Oval Office address was carried on the four broadcast networks as well as the cable news networks tonight.
On NBC, Brian Williams anchored. On ABC Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos shared the set. ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Doesn't Like to See Towers Fall - Um, REALLY? - Posted August 30, 2010
In what may be the most inane quote of the day (no offense to Washington Examiner's Yeas & Nays, they just asked the question after all and didn't force his response), FNC's Shepard Smith "reveals" that he doesn't like watching clips of the towers f... [FishbowlDC]
Newseum Opens Katrina Exhibit - Posted August 27, 2010
Washington D.C.'s Newseum today opened an exhibit focusing on the coverage of Hurricane Katrina. The unveiling of "Covering Katrina" is timed with the five-year anniversary of the disaster this weekend:
The exhibit chronicles the dramatic tale of the media's reporting of the killer storm that shredded Mississ... [TVNewser]
Jennifer Griffin Returns; Reports from Afghanistan - Posted August 25, 2010
It's a big day for Fox News and national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin, who returned to work on-air this morning after being diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer last fall. In April, she announced that she was officially "... [TVNewser]
How Katrina Made TV Journos 'More Emotive and Less Dispassionate' - Posted August 24, 2010
The AP's David Bauder talks with Fox News anchor Shepard Smith on his experience covering the aftermath of hurricane Katrina as the 5th anniversary of the storm ... [TVNewser]
AP Contrasts Cable Network Coverage of Iraq Pullout - Posted August 20, 2010
The AP's David Bauder compares and contrasts how the big three cable news channels covered the departure of the last combat brigade from Iraq Wednesday evening. You can read TVNewser's notes ... [TVNewser]
Cable News Notes: Covering the Final Combat Brigade as it Leaves Iraq - Posted August 18, 2010
• MSNBC remained in rolling coverage all night of the final U.S. military convoy as it made its way out of Iraq and in to Kuwait. For much of the night it was a tri-anchor situation with Keith Olbermann in New York, ... [TVNewser]
Breaking Coverage: Blagojevich Verdict - Posted August 17, 2010
At 5:30pmET, CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC began reporting breaking news that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich had been found guilty of one of 24 counts in the case against him. The jury was hung on the other 23. (Full story.) Shepard Smith broke into ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith, Dylan Ratigan Get Featured - Posted August 17, 2010
A pair of afternoon cable news anchors are the subjects of features, as New Orleans Living profiles Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith and AlterNet profiles Dylan Ratigan.
The ... [TVNewser]
Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted August 17, 2010
Quote(s) of the Day
Comfortably numb cabbie
"My cab driver is eating McDonald's fries and blaring Pink Floyd."
-WSJ's Susan Davis on Twitter Monday. To which House GOP Whip Spokesman Brad Dayspring remarked, "Munchies."
Socks News Strikes Again?... [FishbowlDC]
Rhymes with Socks News PR? - Posted August 16, 2010
Somebody really, really, really wants you to know that Fox Newser Shepard Smith is on the cover of New Orleans Living. Why? Well, we're not sure but after the third anonymous pitch today, we decided to post it...if only to make it stop.
Due to the level of enthusiasm for... [FishbowlDC]
Los Angeles: City of Car Chases - Posted August 16, 2010
There were two, count em, two car chases in Los Angeles this morning, surely making an already depressing commute that much more unbearable for many locals.
For the cable news channels, however, it was perfect Monday morning time-filler.
Fox News and MSNBC carried the first chase, of a robbery suspect, just after 10... [TVNewser]
Michael Lohan Gets Angry with Shepard Smith, Drops F-Bomb - Posted July 8, 2010
Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay Lohan, appeared on Fox News' "Studio B" this afternoon for an in-studio interview with Shepard Smith. During the sit-down, Lohan became agitated after Smith commented, "I think a lot of [other people] are saying if, you know, he'd done half this much to help his daughter... [TVNewser]
BP, Oil Spill Rile Shepard Smith - Posted June 3, 2010
Fox News' Shepard Smith has been particularly outspoken and fired up of late about the crisis in the Gulf.
The "Studio B" and "FOX Report" anchor has made a series of impassioned comments in the past few weeks about BP, the oil spill, and the leak's ef... [TVNewser]
Poynter Wants Shep But the Feeling Isn't Mutual - Posted June 1, 2010
Poynter wants Fox News anchor Shepard Smith. But, it appears Shep doesn't want Poynter.
The Institute invited the FNC anchor to Washington, D.C. to appear and speak with "other notable news leaders" at the Newseum for a day-long conference on the "practices in the evolution of news." ... [FishbowlDC]
Fox News' Shep Smith Rails Against BP, Oil Rig Survivor on '60 Minutes' - Posted May 17, 2010
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Shepard Smith Commentary on BP CEO: 'At Least Act Like You Care' - Posted May 15, 2010
Fox News' Shepard Smith closed Friday evening's "FOX Report" with a sharp commentary directed at British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward and Hayward's recent comments made to English press.
Smith, who grew up in the Gulf Coast state of Mississippi, said, "If you think the people of the gulf region and the rest... [TVNewser]
Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted April 16, 2010
Quote(s) of the Day
Obama Mocks Media Mood Swings
"At Dem fundraiser, Obama mocks way media portrays him: 'You're like a genius for about a month, then you're an idiot for about 6 months.'" -- CBS News's White House correspondent Mark Knoller in a Thursday tweet.
Kurtz Wants to Beat Gibbs to Twitter Punch
"Just... [FishbowlDC]
TV News Top 10: Roger Ailes #1; Three NBC Execs Share #2 - Posted April 14, 2010
In concert with the NAB/RTDNA conference going on this week in Las Vegas, TVWeek has unveiled its annual Top 10 list of The Most Powerful in TV News. Fox News chairman and co-founder Roger Ailes... [TVNewser]
Fox Report Gets 'Sterned.' Shep Calls it 'Disgusting' - Posted April 5, 2010
A crank caller got on the air tonight on "FOX Report with Shepard Smith."
Around 7:50pmET as Smith was recapping the story of the West Virgina mine collapse, he went to a phone interview with a man... [TVNewser]
O'Reilly's 'Do it Live' Segment Never Gets Old - Posted March 31, 2010
We bring you Mediaite's recent story of FNC's Shepard Smith very lightly mocking Bill O'Reilly's "F--k it, We'll Do it Live!" clip from "Inside Edition" because it's worth watching repeatedly.
Watch it ... [FishbowlDC]
Q1 2010 Ratings: Dominant Fox News Has Best Quarter in Network History - Posted March 30, 2010
In the first quarter of 2010, Fox News drew its largest total day audience averages for any quarter in the network's nearly 14 year history; its second largest in primetime.
Total day (Mon-Sun): 1.30M Total / 354K A25-54
Prime (Mon-Sun): 2.32M Total / 594K A25-54
FNC was the only network to show growth in... [TVNewser]
Now Shepard Smith Wants to 'Do it Live!' - Posted March 30, 2010
On his show last night, FNC's Shepard Smith had some fun with his colleague -- and lead out at 8pmET -- Bill O'Reilly. Smith seemed to mock the O'Reilly/Inside Edition "did it live" viral video. See what you th... [TVNewser]
'Everyone gets together and we're the narcissistic freaks that we are' - Posted March 27, 2010
FishbowlDC's Betsy Rothstein caught up with Fox News anchor Shepard Smith at last week's RTCA dinner in Washington.
FNC's Shepard Smith operates best in the here and now. To wit: Will he be at FNC forever? "I don't ... [TVNewser]
Forget the 5 W's; bring on the 4 B's - Posted March 26, 2010
FNC's Shepard Smith operates best in the here and now. To wit: Will he be at FNC forever? "I don't want to be anywhere forever. I'll stay around as long as Roger will have me," he says.
By Roger he means, of course, FNC President ... [FishbowlDC]
Coverage Notes for Health Care Vote - Posted March 20, 2010
Here are some notes for cable news coverage this Sunday as the health care reform bill heads to a vote tomorrow afternoon:
• Fox News Channel will be live Saturday and Sunday. Weekday anchors Bill Hemmer and Martha MacCallum will be in for "America's Newsroom at 9amET, and ... [TVNewser]
FNC Party Draws Animated Mix of Journos, Pols, Bigwigs And a String Quartet - Posted March 18, 2010
If you're a political star gazer, the FNC pre-party to the Radio & TV Correspondent's Dinner was the place to be Wednesday night as famous faces filled the room adorned in spring. As guests poured in and the party reached comfortable capacity, partygoers were greeted by a giant red Fox News... [FishbowlDC]
Greta and Facebook Keep us Updated on Bret/Obama - Posted March 17, 2010
On an in-house Fox News feed, Greta Van Susteren is monitoring Bret Baier's interview with the president. How do we know? She's updating her Facebook status:
Greta Van Susteren This interview with Pres Obama so far is fascinating.....the two are going at each other a bit
There's also this, since Shepa... [TVNewser]
FNC's Pre-Dinner Soiree to Entertain Obama Officials, Valerie Jarrett Tops Guest List - Posted March 16, 2010
No matter that the Obama Administration was once at odds with Fox News, officials are on the guest list and set to attend the only pre-party to the RTCA dinner Wednesday night. Those planning to be FNC guests for the evening include Obama's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowksi,... [FishbowlDC]
Shep Interviews 'Friend Back from Rebel Land' - Posted March 8, 2010
•Shepard Smith, never one to miss a story involving his Ole Miss Rebels, had Leigh Anne Tuohy on "Studio B" today to talk about Sandra Bullock winning the Oscar for the portrayal of her in "The Blind Side." Video after the jump.
... [TVNewser]
Bill Clinton Hospitalized - Posted February 11, 2010
Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized according to ABC News. Diane Sawyer broke into regular programming to deliver a special report at 4:33pmET wit... [TVNewser]
100 Months at #1 for 'FOX Report,' 'Special Report' - Posted February 3, 2010
As of January 2010's close, Fox News' "Special Report" and "FOX Report" both hit 100 consecutive months as the top rated cable news programs in their time slots.
Shepard Smith, who has been anchoring "FOX Report" for ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith: "People Are Interested in 'Just the Facts' News" - Posted January 31, 2010
Phil Rosenthal writes about Shepard Smith and The Fox Report in today's Chicago Tribune... [TVNewser]
FOX Draws Most Viewers Among Broadcast Nets for State of the Union - Posted January 28, 2010
According to preliminary overnight ratings, FOX drew the most viewers of the big four broadcast networks for Pres. Barack Obama's State of the Union address.
FOX had a dominant lead-in from "American Idol" with 24.75 million viewers at 8pm. The combined viewership of the reruns on ABC, CBS and NBC at 8pm... [TVNewser]
Obama Delivers 2010 State of the Union Address - Posted January 27, 2010
Tonight, the State of the Union address by President Obama on Congress is being broadcast on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, CSPAN, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and MSNBC as well as the Spanish language networks.
Network coverage plans: broadcast, ... [TVNewser]
Katie Couric Walks into CNN Live Shot After WH Lunch - Posted January 27, 2010
Awaiting President Obama's State of the Union, CNN White House Correspondent Ed Henry kept himself entertained between reporting today by ambush-interviewing Wolf Blitzer and John King as they came out of ... [TVNewser]
Anchors Attend White House Lunch Ahead of SOTU - Posted January 27, 2010
Today, news anchors join President Obama at the White House for the usual off-the-record lunch before the State of the Union address.
TVNewser has confirmed that ABC's Diane Sawyer, CBS' ... [TVNewser]
State of the Union Coverage Plans: Broadcast Networks - Posted January 26, 2010
Tomorrow evening, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress just after 9pmET. Gov. Bob McDonnell will provide the GOP response. Here are the special coverage plans we're hearing for the broadcast networks.
ABC News' ... [TVNewser]
'O'Reilly Factor' Tops NBC Primetime Programming - Posted January 22, 2010
Fox News' 8pmET "O'Reilly Factor" was the top rated cable news show last night, but it also drew more viewers than "Community" and "Parks and Recreation" the NBC broadcast sitcoms that run during the 8pm time-slot. Bill O'Reilly's show also had more total viewers than Jay Leno.
Last night's 4.8 million... [TVNewser]
Haitian Orphans at Center of for News Networks - Posted January 19, 2010
From the first full day of coverage following the earthquake in Haiti, orphaned children have been a central topic for TV news organizations.
Monday, Fox News' Jonathan Hunt delivered an extended report on orphaned children in Port-au-Prince, many of whom have already been adopted by U.S. families, and the need to get... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith's Haiti Experience: 'I Was Too Green 18 years Ago to be Working There' - Posted January 15, 2010
For Fox News anchor Shepard Smith the news from Haiti this week is reminding him of a reporting trip he took to the island nation during the chaotic days of the 1993 political power struggle and refugee crisis. Smith, who was working as a reporter for Fox affiliate WSVN... [TVNewser]
On the Record, in the Lobby. Fire Alarm Interrupts Greta and Tucker - Posted December 7, 2009
A fire alarm at Fox News Channel's DC bureau sent the staff of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, out the door. Greta was in the middle of a segment with Tucker Carlson when the alarm went off. FNC HQ in New York cut-in and filled the time for one... [TVNewser]
'Anti-Anchor' Shepard Smith Featured in American Journalism Review Cover Story - Posted December 5, 2009
Fox News' Shepard Smith landed on the cover of the latest American Journalism Review this month. Sherry Ricchiardi penned the latest profile which describes Smith as both the "anti-anchor" and "the ... [TVNewser]
Plans for Obama's Afghanistan Address - Posted December 1, 2009
Tonight, all of the news networks -- broadcast and cable -- will be carrying President Obama's 8pmET address to the nation from West Point. Here are the coverage plans we have so far. Check out FishbowlDC's comprehensive list for more.
... [TVNewser]
Shep Smith: 'Our Newscast Is Better Because Our Opinion Programs Are Successful' - Posted November 16, 2009
In a Howie Kurtz WaPo profile, Fox News' ... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 11.16.09 - Posted November 16, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! A very happy birthday shout out to Project Beltway's Rachel Cothran. What we know and what we're reading this Monday the 16th of November...
TV | ONLINE| MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES| ... [FishbowlDC]
Shepard Smith Can't Tailgate without Pimento Cheese - Posted November 14, 2009
Kickoff at the Ole Miss - Tennessee game is in a couple hours. And if you find yourself in Oxford, MS for the game against LSU next Saturday, you just might spot FNC's Shepard Smith.
Smith, who attended Ole Miss but left before graduating, tells USA Weekend he likes to head back... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 11.09.09 - Posted November 9, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! SNL spoofed Fox News' Election Day coverage with ... [FishbowlDC]
Shepard Smith Talks with Cousin of Nidal Malik Hasan: ' We're Blown Away as a Family' - Posted November 5, 2009
Tonight on FOX Report, Shepard Smith talked with Nader Hasan, the cousin of Nidal Malik Hasan. "I want to make sure everyone understands, he is a good American and we are shocked," said Hasan, who, when the interview was conducted, was still under the impression his cousin had been shot dead.
"We're... [TVNewser]
Cablers Cover Shooting at Fort Hood - Posted November 5, 2009
In the 3pmET hour, the cable networks all covered breaking news of a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas near a soldier readiness processing center. (AP story)
Early reports had casualties at 7 dead and 20 injured.
One suspect was in custody and two others were at large.
> Update: As of an Army... [TVNewser]
Shep Talks 'White House vs. Fox,' 'Ballon Boy' on 'The View' - Posted November 5, 2009
FNC's Shepard Smith sat down with the women on "The View" this morning for an interview covering balloon boy, opinion news shows, and the White House's position on Fox.
Joy Behar asked Smith if he ever felt like "an outcast over at Fox" as a straight news journalist compared with the opinion... [TVNewser]
Cavuto on Election : 'We Are Not Red; We Are Not Blue' - Posted November 2, 2009
Today on "Your World," Fox News' Neil Cavuto explained his position on the coverage of the New Jersey gubernatorial election and candidates Chris Christie and Gov. Jon Corzine: "The notion that the better part of 'fair and balanced' is not to include any interview with any candidate because his opponent refuses... [TVNewser]
November '09 Elections: Cable Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
Tomorrow, polls will open following an off-year election season that's included closely followed races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Here is a rundown of special coverage on the cable networks:
Wolf Blitzer will be in D.C. anchoring... [TVNewser]
Bill O'Reilly on White House Fight: 'There's Two Commentators on Fox That Really Don't Like Barack Obama: Glenn Beck & Sean Hannity' - Posted October 30, 2009
FNC's Bill O'Reilly, in Halloween get-up, on ABC's "The View" this morning.
This is one for the ages. Bill O'Reilly, dressed as a vampire, j... [TVNewser]
Maddow: Is Fox a News Station? - Posted October 28, 2009
... [FishbowlLA]
Shep Smith Apologizes for "Lack of Balance" - Posted October 27, 2009
During "Studio B" Tuesday afternoon, Fox News correspondent Shannon Bream had a live interview with New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie. Anchor Shepard Smith thought the Democratic incumbent ... [TVNewser]
Shep's Surprise: A New Web Page - Posted October 26, 2009
Shepard Smith teased yesterday that "something crazy" was going to happen.
During "Live Desk" today, FNC's Martha MacCallum was over in the office with Smith and asked, "You promis... [TVNewser]
Shep Smith: 'Something Crazy Happens Tomorrow' - Posted October 26, 2009
On his Facebook Fan Page last night, Shepard Smith teased, "So, Facebook people, you're not going to believe this. Something crazy happens tomorrow. We're not telling you. You'll find out tomorrow." Car ch... [TVNewser]
Boy Trapped in Flying Balloon - Posted October 15, 2009
• At 3:39 KMGH/KUSA report no one is inside the balloon. "We know the balloon is down, and there's nobody in it. Now we wait to find out. What a day this has been" - Shepard Smith.
"I have sat in front of this television and watched things that I never dreamed... [TVNewser]
Bill O'Reilly: "Ms. Dunn is Seeing the World through the Prism of the other Media, like NBC News and CNN" - Posted October 12, 2009
The Fox News coverage on Fox News continued this evening as Brit Hume appeared on his former show "Special Report" to deliver a commentary on the White House offensive against the network. Then it was Bill O'Reilly's turn.
In his Talking Points Commentary O'Reilly credited his "hard news" colleagues including ... [TVNewser]
The Video Wall: Miller, Smith, Kids, Olbermann... - Posted October 8, 2009
> Dennis Miller talks/criticizes CNN, MSNBC, Glenn Beck, and Sean Hannity on "The O'Reilly Factor" using 17 different metaphors.
> FNC's Shepard Smith has ... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 10.07.09 - Posted October 7, 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.
Yesterday's featured desk was ... [FishbowlDC]
Shepard Smith Is an Influential Man - Posted October 6, 2009
AskMen has released their list of the 49 most influential men of 2009. Fox News' Shepard Smith was the only newser on the list, appearing at ... [TVNewser]
FNC Graduates Next Batch of Apprentices - Posted September 23, 2009
Today, the 5th class of The Roger Ailes Apprenticeship Program graduated after a year of mentoring within Fox News. CEO Ailes created the program to provide minorities getting into media the opportunity to gain special experience while working a... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 09.21.09 - Posted September 21, 2009
The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce toasts Kiki Ryan's new position with Politico at the Silver Spring home of Jessica Hoy on Sunday.
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading Lis... [FishbowlDC]
The Newsers That Make Esquire Really Happy - Posted September 19, 2009
Esquire published its list of the "75 Best People in the World" this week: "This is a list of men and women who, by virtue of skill or character, make us happy " happy that they're among us, happy that they do what they do, happy that they're successful.... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: Kanye, Gibson, Shepard Smith - Posted September 15, 2009
> TMZ now has audio of the president's Kanye West remark prior to the CNBC interview.
> When asked about the latest ACORN scandal, ABC's Charlie Gibson told Chicago talk radio hosts that he hadn't hea... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith, 10 Years @ FOX Report: 'I Never Even Thought About Being an Anchor' - Posted September 14, 2009
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith celebrates his 10th anniversary as host of "FOX Report," now the #3 7pm show in basic cable averaging 1.8M viewers each night this year. Tonight, the program will feature a special montage to commemorate the occasion.
"It's been a c... [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]
Kennedy Funeral: Quotes from the Morning - Posted August 29, 2009
During today's funeral Mass coverage for Sen. Kennedy, there was ample time for newsers to add their own color to the proceedings. We've collected a small sample of the quotes we heard that supplemented this morning's coverage as we flipped between networks.
Shepard Smi... [TVNewser]
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 Memorial: Friday Night Special - Posted August 28, 2009
Here's a quick rundown of the special programming this evening for Sen. Edward Kennedy's "Celebration of Life Memorial Service":
Beginning at 7pmET, Campbell Brown... [TVNewser]
Kennedy Funeral : Cable Network Plans - Posted August 28, 2009
Saturday, Senator Edward Kennedy's funeral services will be held in Boston and in Arlington National Cemetery. Here are some of the early details about how those events will be covered by the cable networks:
Fox News will have "Fox & ... [TVNewser]
Kennedy: Cable Coverage Skeds - Posted August 27, 2009
CNN
On Friday, Aug. 28, starting at 7 p.m., Wolf Blitzer and Campbell Brown will anchor coverage of the Celebration of Life Memorial Service, taking place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Dorchester, Mass.
Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, Blitzer and ... [FishbowlDC]
Obama in Montana Selling Healthcare Reform - Posted August 14, 2009
The three cable news networks are carrying Pres. Obama's town hall meeting in Montana in full, so far. As FNC's Shepard Smith put it, "This is going to be different from other presidential town hall meetings, because this time we're told, the audience has a different makeup, and this time it's... [TVNewser]
Cablers in the News: Wolf, Bret, Shep & Greta - Posted July 27, 2009
• Get personal with CNN's Wolf Blitzer in the latest Reader's Digest. The Situation Room anchor is currently reading Tom Ricks' "The Gamble," his morning reading list includes Politico, HuffPost, Drudge, WaPo and NYT (online), he loves "Entourage" and- our personal fave Wolf fun fact- he's c... [FishbowlDC]
Shep Smith in the Boston Globe - Posted July 27, 2009
Fox News' "most prominent anchor" Shepard Smith appeared in a Joanna Weiss-penned Boston Globe feature Sunday that explores... [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.
... [TVNewser]
Blue on Blue for Kelly and Sotomayor - Posted July 14, 2009
The "Above the Law" blog noticed both FNC anchor Megyn Kelly and Judge Sonia Sotomayor wore "electric bl... [TVNewser]
Recapping the Jackson Around the Media - Posted July 8, 2009
Katie Couric interviewing Stevie Wonder during CBS News coverage
After yesterday's incredible Jackson extravaganza (the likes of which we may not see again in our lifetime), it's time to take a look at some analysis of the coverage.
B&C ... [TVNewser]
Inspired By The of One King's Funeral, Shepard Smith Now Anchors Another's - Posted July 7, 2009
During coverage of Michael Jackson's memorial service on Fox News, Shepard Smith recounted one of the reasons why he got into broadcast journalism — he was captivated by ... [TVNewser]
Cablers Cover Second Texas Pursuit In A Week - Posted July 6, 2009
Michael? Sarah? Barack? Not until this hot pursuit is wrapped up.
Last Monday it was Dallas. Today, someone in a white minivan is taking police on a chase around Houston. "This is Studio B, car chase TV," says FNC's Shepard Smith.
... [TVNewser]
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 ... [FishbowlDC]
Fox News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial - Posted July 3, 2009
Fox News Channel is sticking with regular programming on Tuesday for the Jackson memorial which starts at 1pmET/10amPT. Adam Housley and Casey Stegall will be on-site in Los Angeles for live reports. Trace Gallagher and ... [TVNewser]
Fox News, MSNBC Share Chopper During Dallas Chase - Posted June 29, 2009
Spike strips, train gates, a near-ditch and several u-turns did not slow down a suspect who'd taken Dallas police on a high speed pursuit this afternoon.
But a red pick-up truck did, when the driver of the pick-up unknowingly broadsided the suspect as he tried to make his way through an intersection.... [TVNewser]
Bending the Rules to Report the Story - Posted June 29, 2009
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter looks at the how the reporting on the Iran crisis is bending most conventional rules of journalism -- due in large part because journalists aren't allowed in the country too cover what's going on. That includes CNN's iReports.
In the vetting process, CNN contacts the person who posted... [TVNewser]
Michael Jackson 1958-2009: TV News Notes - Posted June 25, 2009
• ABC News will present a special "20/20" tonight at 9pmET/PT. "The Life and Death of Michael Jackson" will be anchored by Barbara Walters and Martin Bashir. Walters will then anchor the 10pm special on the life of Farrah Fawcett.
&bu... [TVNewser]
Cablers Scramble to Cover Michael Jackson News - Posted June 25, 2009
The cable news networks have been covering the news that Michael Jackson was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after suffering a heart attack. At 5:20pmET TMZ.com reported Jackson had died after paramedics were unable to revive him. As ... [TVNewser]
Iran Crisis Ratings - Posted June 23, 2009
The protests in Tehran were a ratings draw for the cable news channels this weekend with Fox News and CNN covering the protests most extensively.
Between 10am-6pmET Saturday, CNN drew the most A25-54 viewers, winning each hour. Fox News drew the most Total Viewers for each of those hours, except 11am, Noon... [TVNewser]
Networks to Carry Obama News Conference - Posted June 22, 2009
Pres. Obama has called a Rose Garden news conference for tomorrow at 12:30pmET. ABC, CBS and NBC will all cover with main anchors Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric and ... [TVNewser]
A Few Fox News Notes... - Posted June 22, 2009
• Shepard Smith will anchor a special edition of "Studio B" today about the situation in Iran at 3pm today. Smith also anchored two hours of Fox's cable news coverage this Saturday night. TVNewser reports the hour will feature correspondents from various locations including London, Jerusalem, the State Dept. a... [FishbowlDC]
Special "Studio B" Today at 3pmET - Posted June 22, 2009
Shepard Smith will anchor a special edition of "Studio B" today about the situation in Iran. We're told it will feature correspondents from various locations including London, Jerusalem, the State Dept. and the Pentagon and will also play some of the amateur video on the social networking sites.
Smith ... [TVNewser]
Shep Smith: "There Can't Be a Fox News Without News" - Posted June 22, 2009
The NYTimes' Bill Carter writes about Fox Newsman Shepard Smith and the comments he made about some of the emails he received in the wake of the Holocaust Museum shooting - comments that ... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 06.22.09 - Posted June 22, 2009
... [FishbowlDC]
CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today.
CNN's ... [TVNewser]
Glenn Beck: "The Fringe Groups Hate My Guts" - Posted June 15, 2009
FNC's Glenn Beck is featured today in a Q&A on WashingtonPost.com. He's asked about a wide range of issues, including how he balances "providing your viewpoint with making sure not to push fringe groups over the edge towards violence," and the ... [TVNewser]
Rush Limbaugh: "Shep, You Got Nothing on Anybody Out There" - Posted June 12, 2009
Rush Limbaugh responded yesterday to Shepard Smith's comments Wednesday about "people way out there on a limb" sending... [TVNewser]
Lou Dobbs' Ratings Down, May Be Replaced on HLN - Posted June 10, 2009
The New York Observer's Felix Gillette writes about the decline of Lou Dobbs' ratings on CNN, as he continues "the nightly slicing and dicing of the 44th president's economic policies."
Mr. Dobbs' 7 p.m. program on CNN averaged 657,000 total viewers and 181,000 in the key 25-to-54 demographic — numbers that were... [TVNewser]
Rock The Vote: Lester Holt vs. Shepard Smith - Posted May 28, 2009
There's been a contest going on over at Inside Cable News for nearly four months, narrowing 64 TV news anchors down to a single winner, as voted on by commenters. And now we've reached the finals of Anchor Wars 2009 — NBC's Lester Holt up against FNC's ... [TVNewser]
"Live Desk" Goes Long With "Studio B" Delay - Posted May 15, 2009
Audio problems in one of Fox News Channel's new control rooms kept FNC's Trace Gallagher and Martha MacCallum on the air an extra 15 minutes this afternoon, delaying the start of "Studio B... [TVNewser]
FNC SVP: "Fox News Fits Our World" - Posted May 4, 2009
John Timpane of the Philadelphia Inquirer takes an in-depth look at Fox News "in the Age of Obama," for a front-page story today. The conc... [TVNewser]
April Ratings: FNC Beats CNN and MSNBC Combined - Posted April 28, 2009
How's this for cable news domination - Fox News beat CNN and MSNBC combined in every hour from 6amET to MidnightET in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo for April 2009.
FNC had the top 11 cable news programs in Total Viewers and 12 of the top 15 in the demo.... [TVNewser]
Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 23, 2009
What we almost missed today...
• Did Hardball host Chris Matthews change the name of his book "Life's a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation and Success" after "a book interview from hell" with The Daily Show's Jon Stewart? Yeas & Nays ... [FishbowlDC]
Morning Reading List 04.23.09 - Posted April 23, 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 94 covering the Obama administration and week... [FishbowlDC]
If An "F" Bomb Falls On The Web, Does Anyone Hear It? - Posted April 23, 2009
Yes.
WebNewser has the clip of Shepard Smith during FoxNews.com's Strategy Room yesterday.
... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith Drops the "F" Bomb on Strategy Room - Posted April 22, 2009
Today on FoxNews.com's Strategy Room anchor Shepard Smith, made perfectly clear how he feels about torture. And watch how he catches himself a little too late.
... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
CNN Reporter at Chicago Tea Party: It's "Anti-CNN Since This is Highly Promoted By the Right-Wing, Conservative Network Fox" - Posted April 15, 2009
CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen could barely get through her live shot at the Chicago tea party this afternoon. Over shouts of, "You're not a reporter," Roesgen quickly wrapped up an interview with an attendee, then said, "I think you get the general tenor of this. It's anti-government, anti-CNN since this is... [TVNewser]
Beck: "I Don't Think There's a Problem With People Showing Emotion" - Posted March 17, 2009
Lloyd Grove talks to ratings-juggernaut Glenn Beck in a lengthy, per... [TVNewser]
Shep Promotes "Glenn Beck Friday": Doom Room, Fear Chamber and "Ginormous Ratings" - Posted March 13, 2009
Fox News has been promoting "Glenn Beck Friday" all day today, in anticipation of Beck's 5pm... [TVNewser]
February Ratings: FNC Beats CNN and MSNBC Combined in Total Viewers - Posted February 24, 2009
Fox News was the ratings leader during prime time and total day during February 2009 — its 86th month on top. FNC averaged more Total Viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined in prime time and total day.
FNC had nine out of the top 10 programs in cable news last month in... [TVNewser]
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 respon... [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.
ABC: Charles Gibson and ... [FishbowlDC]
Schedule Shake-Ups As Cablers Cover Obama Newser - Posted February 9, 2009
Every major network will cover President Barack Obama's news conference tonight at 8pmET, which is expected to last the full hour, as will the cablers (and business news networks). How will they shake up their schedule? In very different ways:
• CNN — ... [TVNewser]
With Obama in White House, FNC's Ratings Grow - Posted February 6, 2009
Two weeks into President Barack Obama's time in the White House, with a changed line-up to go with the change on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Fox News Channel is posting stronger ratings than during the end of ... [TVNewser]
Cable News Snapshot: 8:30pmET Last Night - Posted February 6, 2009
President Barack Obama spoke last night at a Democratic congressional retreat at 8:30pmET, and several emailers expressed surprise over a part of the coverage:... [TVNewser]
Bush Address: How Networks Will Cover - Posted January 15, 2009
President George W. Bush delivers his farewell address tonight, live at 8pmET (actually, we're told it's officially at 8:01:30). Here's how the networks will cover:
• ABC — Charlie Gibson anchors. ... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 01.13.09 - Posted January 13, 2009
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FNC Announces Inauguration Plans - Posted January 12, 2009
FNC begins its inauguration coverage at 8:30amET and continues through the Inaugural Ball at 9pmET, anchored by Bret Baier (in the morning and evening) and Chris Wallace (in the afternoon).
Some notes:
• Shepard Smith anchors on FOX from 9... [TVNewser]
Studio B Moves to HD Set - Posted January 12, 2009
Shepard Smith's Studio B premiere in his new HD studio was upstaged Friday by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (although Smith found a way to get some comments in anyway). The new HD set is the same used for Smith's other s... [TVNewser]
Journalists, Politicians Toast To Brit - Posted January 9, 2009
As expected, journalists and politicians packed Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C. last night to say goodbye to FNC's Brit Hume. The Hill's Emily Goodin names ... [TVNewser]
Blago Takes Centerstage on Cablers, Shep Provides Commentary - Posted January 9, 2009
"What a waste of 34 minutes," said FNC's Shepard Smith at the conclusion of another day of Chicago political theater. Gov. Rod Blagojevich held a news conference around 3:15pmET today, and all the cablers covered th... [TVNewser]
TVNewser Challenge '08: A Look Back - Posted December 31, 2008
Last year at this time we brought you the 2008 TVNewser Challenge — eight questions about what will happen in the coming year. With more than 25,000 total votes cast, the results were set. In a year of some sketchy predictin... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 12.16.08 - Posted December 16, 2008
Good morning Washington. The above picture is from what DC restaurant? Think you know? Then email us with your guess and we'll publish the correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List.
Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? ... [FishbowlDC]
Shep Reflects On What He's Learned - Posted December 15, 2008
Esquire magazine profiles FNC's Shepard Smith as part of its "What I've Learned" section, and the candid answers are mixed with ... [TVNewser]
FOX Report Moves to New HD Studio - Posted December 11, 2008
The FOX Report, anchored by Shepard Smith, moved to the HD studio Smith anchored the FOX broadcast from on election night last night, making Studio 12H its new permanent home. One special feature is "the cube," a multi-dimensional shape which is a free standing structure in the middle of the studio,... [TVNewser]
November Ratings: 83 Months on Top for FNC - Posted December 3, 2008
FNC has been the most-watched cable news channel for 83 consecutive months in both Total Day and prime time.
FNC was #3 in prime time and #4 in total day in all of basic cable. Fox News also retained the most viewership, post-election (Nov 4 vs. Nov. 5 - 30.) In Total... [TVNewser]
Fox News Prime Time AC (After Colmes) - Posted November 24, 2008
Alan Colmes' departure from his Fox News show is the first talent change the network has seen in prime time since Greta Van Susteren replaced Paula Zahn in 2002.
Unlike its competitors, Fox News has had a consistent prime time lineup for near... [TVNewser]
Angry Anchors: Velez-Mitchell and Shep - Posted November 22, 2008
Earlier this week on her Headline News show, Jane Velez-Mitchell got into a heated argument with one of her guests, Rev. Louis Sheldon over the Proposition 8 protests in California (via Soup Cans). "Don't call i... [TVNewser]
Media Panel Before "Media Project" - Posted November 18, 2008
Members of the media descended on Michael's today in midtown Manhattan, although this time it wasn't just for lunch (or to be name-checked on FBNY).
Arianna Huffington moderated a panel in c... [TVNewser]
Cablers To Cover Shuttle Launch - Posted November 14, 2008
The space shuttle Endeavour is set to launch tonight at 7:55pmET, and all signs indicate it will take off as scheduled.
Cablers have been monitoring the story and reporting from Cape Canaveral throughout the day. CNN and MSNBC will be live... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 11.14.08 - Posted November 14, 2008
Good morning Washington.
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Shep Disputes Claim Mainstream Media Won Election For Obama - Posted November 13, 2008
FNC anchor Shepard Smith visited The Strategy Room on Foxnews.com on Tuesday, and delivered a complete dressing-down of comedian Nick DiPaolo after he charged that the mainstream media was responsible for Barack Obama's victory (... [TVNewser]
Nader to Shep: "You Can Pull the Plug on Me" - Posted November 5, 2008
FNC's Shepard Smith has gotten praise for his interview with ... [TVNewser]
"It's Not TV" — It's The Strategy Room - Posted November 3, 2008
The "studio" is an open room with a table and a couple cameras at the end of a long hallway on the Foxnews.com floor. The "control room" is essentially a person sitting at an audio board. Amid the wires and audio equipment is an XBOX, where guests from Shepard Smith ... [TVNewser]
Fox Cubed on Election Night - Posted November 3, 2008
TVNewser has some inside shots of the Fox broadcast and Fox News Channel studios that will be used tomorrow night. Below is an image of the studio to be used by Shepard Smith for Fox broadcast coverage. The cube allows for many different camera shots and angles.... [TVNewser]
The Times Praises Shep - Posted November 2, 2008
"We do not often cheer on Fox News's coverage of politics. But we did the other day when the anchor Shepard Smith reported on an especially absurd turn in the 'Joe the Plumber' saga."
... [TVNewser]
"Studio Beeyatch," Goin' Rogue and an "O.J.-Free White Van" - Posted October 30, 2008
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart spent a segment discussing recent TV news storylines, starting with yesterday's heart-pumping car chase.
"For o... [TVNewser]
Joe the Plumber Has Some Thoughts on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Posted October 29, 2008
With his 15 minutes of fame extending beyond the 20,000-minute mark, Joe the Plummer appeared on Fox News' Studio B with Shepard Smith Tuesday to explain his feeling that "a vote for O... [TVNewser]
Shepard Smith to Anchor FOX - Posted October 28, 2008
Shepard Smith will anchor election night coverage on the FOX broadcast network on Tuesday, just as he did four years ago. But TV Week's Michele Greppi ... [TVNewser]
Shep: "We Want You To...News Snack With Us" - Posted October 21, 2008
NPR had a report today about how fair and balanced Fox News is — at least at 7pmET. Before long, the comments section was up in arms ("You need to retract this s... [TVNewser]
Interns Get Their Say at Fox News - Posted October 14, 2008
Fox News launched a new page on their Website today, with content that comes entirely from the network's interns. The FNCU (Fox News Channel University) page (fncu.foxnews.com) includes stories and videos from current interns and the application process if you'd like to be an intern.
Also featured on th... [TVNewser]
TVNews Snapshot: 10:25:00amET Today - Posted October 10, 2008
President George W. Bush gave a nine-minute statement regarding the faltering economy this morning. All the broadcast networks and most of the cable news & business channels took it live (Headline News did not). The morning show anchors handled it on the networks, with Chris Cuomo anchoring on ABC, ... [TVNewser]
Presidential Debate Round #2 - Posted October 7, 2008
Here are some of the coverage plans for tonight's town hall style debate at Belmont University in Nashville moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw. All the following networks will carry the debate.
• ABC: The team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopolous will anchor again, this time from three different cities. Charlie Gibson wi... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 10.03.08 - Posted October 3, 2008
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Shep Gets Hall of Fame Nod - Posted October 2, 2008
FNC anchor Shepard Smith is anchoring live in St. Louis at the site of the VP debate today, but tomorrow he'll be somewhere totally different.
Smith will be inducted into the University of Mississip... [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 ... [TVNewser]
Q3 2008: Best Ever For Brit - Posted October 1, 2008
How's this for going out on top — in what will likely be the final full quarter for Brit Hume as anchor of Special Report, the program enjoyed its highest quarterly average ever in Total Viewers.
Also performing well for FNC was Studio B with ... [TVNewser]
Two Mississippi Trips in One Week for Shepard Smith - Posted September 26, 2008
If you read this blog, you probably know by now that Shepard Smith is a graduate of Ole Miss. And while he prepares to anchor from his alma mater, which tonight becomes the center of the political universe, Smith will be making a return trip to Mississippi next week. He'll ... [TVNewser]
Debate On, Anchors in Place - Posted September 26, 2008
Katie, Brian, Shepard and hundreds of other TVNewsers are breathing a sigh of relief today. Their trips to Oxford, Mississippi will not be in vain. Around 11:26amET, word came that John McCain would participate in tonight's first of three presidential debates.
Here's the timing of the confirmation and the reporting of the... [TVNewser]
Rebel With A Cause. Shep Smith Heads South No Matter What - Posted September 25, 2008
Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith is packing for his home state of Mississippi to anchor coverage of tomorrow night's presidential debate. A debate that still may not happen.
Smith will anchor on the FOX Broadcasting Network, as he did last night for the President's addr... [TVNewser]
"Have You Ever Felt More Awkward On The Set?" - Posted September 22, 2008
FNC anchor Shepard Smith always seems to loosen up for his appearances on Fox & Friends, and this morning was no exception.
Smith was on to promote the ev... [TVNewser]
Shep Kicks Off Strategy Room Marathon - Posted September 21, 2008
Shepard Smith will kick off Fox News Channel's online "Strategy Room," tomorrow morning at 8:30amET.
The Foxnews.com show will stream live every weekday from 9amET-6pmET. The show will be a more freewhe... [TVNewser]
Who Watched What on a Newsy Friday - Posted September 15, 2008
With Hurricane Ike causing serious damage, Gov. Sarah Palin's final interview portion airing and a deadly train crash in L.A., Friday turned out to be one of the busy end to a newsy week.
MSNBC's coverage during Hardball at 5pmET switched from politics to Ike, and the 6pmET Race and 7pmET Hardball... [TVNewser]
Continues as Ike Loses Hurricane Status - Posted September 13, 2008
Earlier this afternoon, Hurricane Ike became Tropical Storm Ike, after nine days as a hurricane. The downgrade didn't change the possibility of more damage — or the continued wall-to-wall coverage on the cablers.
The New York Times' ... [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 Coop... [TVNewser]
Fox News and Its Historic Ratings For a "Historical Event" - Posted September 8, 2008
Fox News Channel didn't just have the top rated cable news broadcast of a convention in history last week — they had it twice.
Just as in 2004, all three nights of the RNC saw FNC ... [TVNewser]
Gustav Aftermath: Surveying the Cabler Scene - Posted September 2, 2008
As Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is saying in a presser taken by all three cablers this morning, there are no reports of widespread flooding in the Gulf Coast. Luckily, the damage seems to be minimal, which means focus appears to be shifting back to the RNC. Let's take a look... [TVNewser]
RNC & Gustav: Prime Time Notes - Posted September 1, 2008
We've gotten word from network insiders here in St. Paul, what the plan is for cable coverage tonight:
• Fox News Channel will remain live until 2amET tomorrow morning (later if news warrants) with coverage from the Gulf coast and reports from the RNC as well. Greta Van Susteren interviewed Laura Bush... [TVNewser]
The Ticker (Gustav edition): Shep, Anderson, Gibson... - Posted September 1, 2008
> FNC's Shepard Smith gets some high praise from the Kansas City Star's Aaron Barnhart. "Now that Shepard Smith is on Fox, there's really no reason to watch anything else," he writes. "Knowledge of his home state and his experienc... [TVNewser]
Shep Retraces Katrina Reporting - Posted September 1, 2008
FNC anchor Shepard Smith contributed some memorable reporting (we remember this "That is all the perspective you need!" moment) from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Almost three years ... [TVNewser]
FNC's Gustav Plans: Continues All Night - Posted August 31, 2008
Fox News Channel's coverage of Hurricane Gustav will continue live throughout the night. At 7pmET, Shepard Smith anchors live from New Orleans. Brit Hume will take over an hour later from St. Paul... [TVNewser]
Obama Picks Biden. CNN is First With The News - Posted August 23, 2008
By the time the network evening newscasts went on the air Friday night, the democratic veepstakes had been narrowed to one name. But it would take another six hours to confirm Barack Obama had chosen ... [TVNewser]
The 'Experience' Behind The Scenes - Posted August 21, 2008
As Fox News gears up for the Democratic convention, Alicia Acuna has reported live all day from Braun's Bar & Grill in Denver, the site of the FOX Experience.
Acuna says it has taken, "400-plus people," to convert the restaurant into a series of studios, and it goes ... [TVNewser]
Fox News Updates Facebook Profile - Posted August 18, 2008
While rival network MSNBC takes to News Corp.-owned MySpace for a convention contest, Fox News is going elsewhere to connect with viewers through social networking.
The New York Times' ... [TVNewser]
Shepard Slip - Posted August 8, 2008
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, who had one of the most famous recent slip-ups while discussing JLo's new CD a few years ago, got a bit tongue-tied during the ... [TVNewser]
Bill O'Reilly Talks Tape on Studio B; Blames "Some Weasel" For Leaking to TVNewser - Posted July 16, 2008
FNC anchor Bill O'Reilly appeared on Studio B this afternoon to address TVNewser's story about what else Rev. ... [TVNewser]
Breaking: What Else Jesse Jackson Said on That FNC Tape - Posted July 16, 2008
Exclusive: TVNewser has been sent the transcript of what Jesse Jackson said Sunday morning July 6, as he prepared for an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. Below is the partial transcript we received in our tips box, and confirmed to be authentic b... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 02.06.08 - Posted February 6, 2008
Good morning Washington. Ten years ago, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Airport.
Quickly navigate Morning Reading List:
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Morning Reading List, 01.08.08 - Posted January 8, 2008
Happy New Hampshire Primary Day Washington! On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivered our first State of the Union. In 1992, Bush 41 puked on Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi, and, in 2006, Tom DeLay resigned as House Majority Leader.
Happy 41st R Kelly!
(Hat tip: MicCheckRadio)
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Morning More Like Noon Reading List, 01.04.08 - Posted January 4, 2008
Good morning Washington.
Quickly navigate Morning Reading List:
REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS
We blame Iowa for the delay.
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