Shepard Smith

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 Greta Van Susteren, Shepard Smith, Glenn Beck and Karl Rove. Happy Birthday to John Harris (h/t Playbook). And Kaylee Hartung who celebrated at Cleveland Park Bar & Grill Saturday with CBS friends, including Bob Schieffer, who sported a TCU "Schieffer"... [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... [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 Coverage: '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 Coverage 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 coverage of the returns for CNN's "Election Night in America." Campbell Brown,... [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, joined the ladies of "The View" this morning to talk about the feud with the White House, the cable news landscape, and his book, A Bold Fresh... [TVNewser]

Maddow: Is Fox a News Station? - Posted October 28, 2009
Rachel Maddow points out,"Expression of an opinion of the new reporters cover is, frankly sometimes part of covering the news." She plays clips of Anderson Cooper and Shepard Smith after Hurricane Katrina. Maddow then shows a promo of the Tax Party Protests,"The difference between Fox and news is Fox is actively... [FishBowlLA]

Maddow: Is Fox a News Station? - Posted October 28, 2009
Rachel Maddow points out,"Expression of an opinion of the new reporters cover is, frankly sometimes part of covering the news." She plays clips of Anderson Cooper and Shepard Smith after Hurricane Katrina. Maddow then shows a promo of the Tax Party Protests,"The difference between Fox and news is Fox is actively... [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 Jon Corzine should be interviewed too, and apologized when he wasn't: Smith's 7pmET show, "FOX Report," brought more balance by running a soundbite... [TVNewser]

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 Jon Corzine should be interviewed too, and apologized when he wasn't: Smith's 7pmET show, "FOX Report," brought more balance by running a soundbite... [TVNewser]

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 Jon Corzine should be interviewed too, and apologized when he wasn't: Smith's 7pmET show, "FOX Report," brought more balance by running a soundbite... [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 promised something very exciting today, what is it?" Smith said, "It's the website. That is our new page." Foxnews.com/shep, Smith's new talent page, is... [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 promised something very exciting today, what is it?" Smith said, "It's the website. That is our new page." Foxnews.com/shep, Smith's new talent page, is... [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 chase? Boy in a balloon? Something O.J.? All of the above? Here's the video... ... [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 chase? Boy in a balloon? Something O.J.? All of the above? Here's the video... ... [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 Carl... [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 Carl... [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 evidence the world is coming to an end. > Those kids are back. CNN invited the students from the Ron Clark Academy (of super-viral, "You Can Vote However... [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 Christina Bellantoni's new office at TPM. Ken Hanner is the only FBDC reader to guess it correctly. Today we have Uncle... [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 the #31 spot (right between Tiger Woods and Hugh Jackman). In addition to pointing toward Smith's high ratings and big salary, AskMen also noted... [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 at the network and to receive guidance from experts in the field. Past... [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 at the network and to receive guidance from experts in the field. Past... [TVNewser]

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. Each of... [TVNewser]

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. Each of... [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 crazy ride," he tells TVNewser. "10 years later... [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]

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 Coverage - 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 Smith anchored FNC's morning coverage and said: "In his... [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 Coverage - 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 and Wolf Blitzer will anchor coverage the memorial. Fox News: Shepard Smith will anchor memorial coverage from 7-9pmET followed by a special edition of "The O'Reilly Factor" at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]

Kennedy Funeral Coverage: 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 & Friends" at 7amET with Steve Doocy, Gretchen Carlson, and Brian Kilmeade until... [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 Anderson Cooper will... [FishBowlDC]

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 Anderson Cooper will... [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 currently listening to Coldplay, Earth,... [FishBowlDC]

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 currently listening to Coldplay, Earth,... [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 his broadcaster mentality, his place at Fox News, and his Mississippi roots. Also, Smith's neutral approach amidst a number of opinion programs is examined in some detail: Smith's own perspective is hard to attach... [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. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and... [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 blue blazers over black blouses" during day one of Sotomayor's confirmation hearing. Kelly even joked about it on the air yesterday. The blog is also asking, "Who wore it better?" Right now 71.5% are going... [TVNewser]

Recapping the Jackson Coverage 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 reports on how the news media struggled to strike the right balance in Jackson's... [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. > Last Summer on TVNewser: Another Houston Hot Pursuit... ... [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 Martin Bashir. Some updates: Diane Sawyer, in NY, and Barbara Walters,... [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 Martha MacCallum will be in New York anchoring Live Desk during the service. Greta Van Susteren will... [TVNewser]

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 Martha MacCallum will be in New York anchoring Live Desk during the service. Greta Van Susteren will... [TVNewser]

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 Martha MacCallum will be in New York anchoring Live Desk during the service. Greta Van Susteren will... [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... [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... [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 Coverage 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. • NBC has announced it is producing a 2-hour "Dateline" to... [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 of 6:20pmET, the cable and broadcast news outlets have not confirmed that. •... [TVNewser]

Iran Crisis Coverage 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]

Iran Crisis Coverage 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 Brian Williams. Additionally, Fox News' Shepard Smith will provide a special report for FOX affiliates. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his... [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 Brian Williams. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his first not in prime time.... [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 Brian Williams. Additionally, Fox News' Shepard Smith will provide a special report for FOX affiliates. This is Pres. Obama's fourth solo news conference; his... [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. and the... [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 anchored two hours... [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 drew the ire of leading conservatives, including Rush Limbaugh. He tells Carter those emails mostly said, "You don't... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.22.09 - Posted June 22, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy (belated) Father's Day, particularly to John Harwood, who received a fitting gift from MSNBC co-anchor Norah O'Donnell on-air Friday. Check out how CNN's John... [FishBowlDC]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - 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 Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - 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 Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - 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 Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [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 comments made by Shepard Smith last week about "hate-filled emails": Anybody... [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 emails to Fox News in the wake of the Holocaust Museum shooting. "For liberals to now claim that the atmosphere is somehow more violently anti-Obama is simply preposterous," he said on his radio show.... [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 Shepard Smith. But,... [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 Shepard Smith. But,... [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" with Shepard Smith. Smith explained it when he finally went on the air around 3:16pmET. "We have 8 or... [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 conclusion — FNC is "thriving." "Fox News fits our world, where there's so much access to information, through people's iPods, their portable laptops, cell phones" says Michael Clemente,... [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]

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 reports today the paperback edition that... [FishBowlDC]

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 reports today the paperback edition that... [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 12 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [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]

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]

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]

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, personal interview on The Daily Beast. Beck describes the transition from CNN to FNC. "We've just hit the ground going 200 miles an hour and the best thing here is the entrepreneurial spirit of Fox," he says. "They leave you alone and... [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 5pmET special. During Studio B Shepard Smith promoted the special as only he could. "It's Glenn Beck Friday — details of the event of the new millennium coming through this hour, we wait with bated breath," he... [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 5pmET special. During Studio B Shepard Smith promoted the special as only he could. "It's Glenn Beck Friday — details of the event of the new millennium coming through this hour, we wait with bated breath," he... [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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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 — Wolf Blitzer introduces the news conference, and Blitzer, Campbell... [TVNewser]

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 — Wolf Blitzer introduces the news conference, and Blitzer, Campbell... [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 George W. Bush's time in office. So far during prime time (through Wednesday's ratings), FNC is... [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:Yes, MSNBC remained in Countdown, while Campbell Brown introduced the speech on "No Bias, No Bull" and Shepard Smith cut in to the taped O'Reilly Factor. CNBC, FBN... [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. World News will be updated following the speech. • CBS — Katie Couric anchors. • NBC — Brian Williams anchors. • FOX — Shepard... [TVNewser]

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 9am-1:30pmET for affiliates to take. • Brit Hume joins the Special Report panel usuals and... [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 show, The Fox Report, which premiered in Studio 12H last month:... [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 a few: VP Dick Cheney, Bill O'Reilly, Brian Williams, Maureen Dowd, Bo Derek. Goodin also writes about the speeches, including this joke from Hume's: "He joked... [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 the event. While he spoke, Smith provided his own commentary, and the Twitter users added their... [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 predicting ability by the "experts," how did you do with your... [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? Drop... [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 several videos of the anchor's most memorable moments. "That people don't understand the difference between Fox's 'op-ed page' and our news is not about me, it's about them," says Smith. He describes... [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 nearly its entire existence: Fox Report with Shepard Smith at... [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 it a riot, it ain't," said Velez-Mitchell. "I'll do what I will!" responded Sheldon. "Don't you... [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 conjunction with the premiere tonight of "The IFC Media Project," a series hosted by Gideon Yago that takes a look at... [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 for the duration of the launch. FNC will cover the launch... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.14.08 - Posted November 14, 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]

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 (via ICN): • Earlier: "It's Not TV" — It's The Strategy Room... [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 Joe the Plummer last week, and his interview last night on the FOX broadcast with Ralph Nader is sure to become another viral hit. Gawker reports Smith took Nader to task for a comment he made on a radio station earlier in... [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 to... [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. The picture below is of... [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." Thus began a New York Times' editorial yesterday, praising Smith' handling of the Joe the Plummer interview on... [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 one hour MSNBC and FOX followed an O.J.-Free White Van, as it tried to be the first car in history to not get caught during a televised police chase," said Stewart. After... [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 Obama is a vote for the death of Israel." But the bigger story today on the cablers is an off-shoot... [TVNewser]

Shepard Smith to Anchor FOX Coverage - 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 reports it "will be quite different from the other Election Night programs being produced simultaneously from Fox News headquarters." Smith tells Greppi he hopes to include... [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 story," wrote one angry commenter). David Folkenflik profiles anchor Shepard Smith, or as Media Matters' Eric Boehlert calls him, "The... [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 the site is... [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, Maggie Rodriguez... [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 will... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.03.08 - Posted October 3, 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]

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 Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame tomorrow in Oxford, MS. Author John Grisham and four others join Smith into the Hall... [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]

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 Shepard Smith (second highest quarter ever in... [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 be... [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 be... [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]

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]

"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 even looser broadcast, The Strategy Room, which debuted today on Foxnews.com ("If you get riled up about something you can curse, if you want... [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 even looser broadcast, The Strategy Room, which debuted today on Foxnews.com ("If you get riled up about something you can curse, if you want... [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 freewheeling look at politics, and will be hosted by various FNC anchors and correspondents with a wide array of guests. It will... [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]

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]

Coverage 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' Brian Stelter describes the technology changes that have come with weather coverage, comparing what is... [TVNewser]

Coverage 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' Brian Stelter describes the technology changes that have come with weather coverage, comparing what is... [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 Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [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 Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight. This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [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 topping all broadcast and cable networks, But this time for FNC, just as it was for... [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 at... [TVNewser]

RNC & Gustav: Prime Time Coverage 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 experience from the Katrina watch makes him the authority." > CNN's Anderson... [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 later to the day, Smith retraced some of the reporting during FOX Report last night. Smith went to Bourbon Street, the Lower... [TVNewser]

FNC's Gustav Plans: Coverage 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, with discussion of the impact of Gustav on the RNC. From 10pm-MidnightET, Geraldo Rivera anchors from New Orleans.... [TVNewser]

FNC's Gustav Plans: Coverage 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, with discussion of the impact of Gustav on the RNC. From 10pm-MidnightET, Geraldo Rivera anchors from New Orleans.... [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 Joe Biden to be his running mate; and CNN would be first with the news. John... [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. Jesse Jackson said when he was recorded chatting with a fellow guest prior to going live on Fox News July 6. The O'Reilly Factor aired portions of the tape last Wednesday. Today, on Shepard... [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 by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [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 by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [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 by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [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: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR The Ways and Means Republican Staff announced the new press team of Jim Billimoria as Communications Director and Cassie... [FishBowlDC]

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) Quickly navigate Morning Reading... [FishBowlDC]

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. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reported yesterday, "Discovery Communications will announce today that company veteran Mark Hollinger will be promoted to the newly created job of chief operating... [FishBowlDC]