The Ticker: Haddad, Logan, Clinton... - Posted July 11, 2008
> Steve Forrest, the Access Hollywood producer who landed the exclusive the mainstream media couldn't get, appears today on Tammy Haddad's radio show at 1pmET. It broadcasts on XM channel POTUS08, and can be heard online here. Update: Maria Menounos, who conducted the interview, will be a guest on the program... [TVNewser]

Party Video: A Dinner For Katherine O'Hearn - Posted July 11, 2008
At The Palm restaurant Thursday night, Washingtonians came out to toast Katherine O'Hearn, who has taken a new position at ABC News. Attendees: Katherine O'Hearn, Tammy Haddad, Betsy Fischer, Pam Stevens, Emily Lenzner, John P. Coale, Jeremy Bash, Mike Allen, Steve McMahon, Jessica Yellin, Hilary Rosen, Ed Henry, Michael Feldman. Topics... [FishBowlDC]

It's The Latest TamCam - Posted April 15, 2008
Tammy Haddad and Sally Quinn press Sen. Barack Obama on the Beijing Olympics.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.09.08 - Posted April 9, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Joe Scarborough's birthday! Also: Hugh Hefner and Jenna Jameson (why are we not surprised they share a day...thanks MicCheck). Also, on this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES... [FishBowlDC]

Party Photos: The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 9, 2008
You gotta admit: Given how Washington's party/dinner/gala scene can oftentimes feel like like "Groundhog Day," last night's "The Week" Opinion Awards dinner was a breath of fresh air. The crowd was small, impressive and intimate and it lended itself to moments like when Bloomberg D.C. Bureau Chief Al Hunt approached one table... [FishBowlDC]

The Ladies Love Tucker - Posted March 12, 2008
That was Hilary Rosen, Barbara Comstock, Margaret Carlson, Tammy Haddad and Kate O'Beirne (and male admirers Jonathan Martin and Mike Allen) toasting Tucker Carlson last night at The Palm. Rosen even "sung" a song for Tucker and the staff of The Palm serenaded Carlson with a rowdy version of "He's A... [FishBowlDC]

MPA Digital Conference: LOLCats Ease Pain of Pushing Mag Content Online - Posted February 27, 2008
LOLCats take the MPA by storm Much like Magazine Publishers of America's Magabrand confab in Florida last October, the morning program at today's MPA Digital Conference was heavy on the "you should be doing this already, you entrenched print industry." Only this time, it was social networking and user-generated content freaking out... [FishBowlNY]

Haddad Hangs With Miss A - Posted February 26, 2008
Haddad Media's Tammy Haddad (a Miss America Organization board member), hanging at The Palm Monday with MAO Board member and former Miss America Phyllis George, Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund and official MAO jeweler Ann Hand. ... [FishBowlDC]

Tammy Haddad's 50th: The Video - Posted December 14, 2007
At tonight's 50th birthday party for Tammy Haddad (held at Hilary Rosen's Kalorama home), the highlight (save the late night dancing) was a tribute video put together by "Meet the Press"'s Betsy Fischer that featured tributes from all sorts of media notables. We're working on getting the full video posted later, but... [FishBowlDC]

A Toast For Betsy's 16th - Posted November 15, 2007
Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham hosted a lunch for "Meet the Press"'s Betsy Fischer yesterday, to celebrate Fischer's 16 years with the program. VIPs included Mary Matalin, Andrea Mitchell, Tammy Haddad, Dee Dee Myers, Capricia Marshall, Katie Thompson, Susan Hirschmann, Kathryn Lehmann, Hilary Rosen, Pam Stevens, Juleanna Glover and Kristian... [FishBowlDC]

Haddad: The Next Day - Posted November 14, 2007
We brought the news to you yesterday that MSNBC's Tammy Haddad was leaving the network to start Haddad Media. Some more tidbits: Were you at the Palm last night to toast Tammy's new venture? Phil Griffin says goodbye...an internal NBC email obtained by FishbowlDC: From: Griffin, Phil (NBC Universal) Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007... [FishBowlDC]

Haddad Leaves MSNBC for "Haddad Media," Partners with NJ / Newsweek - Posted November 13, 2007
Big, big local news.... MSNBC VP (and A-Team Washingtonian player) Tammy Haddad is leaving MSNBC and starting her own production company, called "Haddad Media." The venture already has two customers: National Journal and Newsweek. Newsweek is launching a weekly political television show on its Website and Haddad will be an executive producer for... [FishBowlDC]

Reiss To Replace Haddad On "Hardball"? - Posted October 8, 2007
TVNewser reports that John Reiss is on the shortlist to replace Tammy Haddad as executive producer of "Hardball." Reiss was let go as NBC Nightly News executive producer in March by Brian Williams and we hear that it was a rather rough split. Question: Does Chris Matthews even want an E.P.? Would he... [FishBowlDC]

Haddad/"Hardball" Update - Posted August 24, 2007
Variety has more details on the Tammy Haddad/"Hardball" story, including... Haddad will "focus on broader political coverage for the news net." She will not be replaced. Matthews will become "managing editor" and "will assume greater control over editorial direction of the show." Haddad's former deputy, senior producer Ann Klenk, will continue to help... [FishBowlDC]

BREAKING: Haddad Out As "Hardball" EP - Posted August 22, 2007
Rachel Sklar hears that "Hardball" executive producer and MSNBC VP Tammy Haddad "is officially out thanks to Chris Matthews becoming the lowest-rated host on MSNBC primetime." Developing... >UPDATE: TVNewser confirms it.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.30.07 - Posted July 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. Washington Post reports, "Four days after the Democratic debate in Charleston, S.C., more than 400 questions directed to the GOP presidential field have been uploaded on YouTube, as Republicans are scheduled to take their turn at video-populism on Sept. 17. But only Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) and Rep. Ron... [FishBowlDC]

Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister. Some... [FishBowlNY]

Chris Matthews Curses Again - Posted June 21, 2007
Another "sh*t" show on tap? Earlier this week, Chris Matthews, in an apparent tirade against a segment ("We're putting on shit") focused on NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's move away from the Democratic party, got caught cursing on air. Oops. Matthews claims he "uses newsroom language too much." He's done this before —... [FishBowlNY]

Haddad Wins Gracie Award - Posted June 20, 2007
MSNBC's Tammy Haddad took home the "Outstanding Producer - News" award at last night's Gracie Awards in New York City. See the full list of winners here. ... [FishBowlDC]

Journo Ringtones - Posted June 19, 2007
This is, admittedly, a trend we'd like to see more of: Media ringtones. You can have Chris Matthews yell "Let's play Hardball!" every time your cell phone rings (but, come on, we'd much rather hear his "HA!" laugh. Who will make FishbowlDC's day and send us a .wav of that?!?). What... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.28.07 - Posted February 28, 2007
Hmm... There seems to be a split verdict on Scooter Libby's guilt. The innocents have it by a hair. "Bush Administration FOIA Report Card Hits New Low" John Kelly loves letters to the editor. An update to our post yesterday re: beat changes at the Washington Times. Eric Pfeiffer will has been bumped... [FishBowlDC]