DC's "Funniest" "Celebrity": Kotecki Wuz Robbed! - Posted September 11, 2008
Last night was the 15th annual "D.C.'s Funniest Celebrity" competition and, after bombing for two years in a year, I decided to simply become a judge instead. (See my write up on last night's event for the Washington Examiner here, including video and photos). Suffice to say: Politico's James Kotecki was the... [FishBowlDC]

The Press Meets Betsy Fischer - Posted August 25, 2008
Let this be a lesson to you kids: being organized can get you all the way to the TV top. Meet the Press EP Betsy Fisher is featured in her hometown newspaper, The Times-Picayune. One of her High School teachers remembers her as, "the most organized human being I have ever... [TVNewser]

Denver '08: Sunday Morning Talkers at the Shorenstein Brunch - Posted August 24, 2008
The Shorenstein brunch is underway (thus far free wireless signals appear to be rather easy to come by in Denver...hooray the future). The brunch opened with a tribute to Tim Russert and Joan Shorenstein (the Center was established in her memory). Judy Woodruff is moderating the panel, which includes... [FishBowlNY]

Denver '08: Sunday Morning Talkers at the Shorenstein Brunch - Posted August 24, 2008
The Shorenstein brunch is underway (thus far free wireless signals appear to be rather easy to come by in Denver...hooray the future). The brunch opened with a tribute to Tim Russert and Joan Shorenstein (the Center was established in her memory). Judy Woodruff is moderating the panel, which includes... [FishBowlNY]

Gwen Ifill Looks Toward Debate...and Beyond - Posted August 20, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Many TV folk feel NBC's hiring 22-year-old Luke Russert as a convention correspondent is a case of nepotism gone wild. Gwen Ifill isn't one of them. Luke, son of late "Meet the Press" star Tim Russert, "is a smart, incredibly centered young man," says PBS's Ifill. "I think he has... [TVNewser]

Networks Of Older Viewers Cover Young Voters - Posted August 17, 2008
The NYTimes' 20-something (and we're talking early 20-something) Brian Stelter writes about how the cable networks and broadcast news divisions are reaching out to younger voters this election year. On cable news, CNN promotes a "League of First Time Voters" and the Fox News Channel is covering what it calls the Y... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.08 - Posted August 7, 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]

Lifetime Achievement for Producer Who Has "Too Much Stuff" Left To Do - Posted August 7, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist With a face young enough for a milk carton, how does Ken Burns qualify for a Lifetime Achievement Award? That's exactly what he thought when he was chosen to receive the accolade at the 29th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in September. PBS's prolific poster boy turned 55 last Tuesday.... [TVNewser]

Journo Honors - Posted August 6, 2008
The Society of Professional Journalists will honor Boston University Professor Caryl Rivers with the Helen Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement. Rivers is a nationally-known author, journalist, columnist and media critic. The Society has also named the late Tim Russert a Fellow of the Society.... [FishBowlDC]

Luke Russert to Report For NBC News at Conventions - Posted July 31, 2008
Luke Russert, son of the late NBC News DC Bureau chief Tim Russert, will be working as an NBC News correspondent focusing on youth issues during the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions. The press release is expected shortly... > More: Tom Brokaw weighs in on the Luke Russert hiring.... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert to Report For NBC News at Conventions - Posted July 31, 2008
Luke Russert, son of the late NBC News DC Bureau chief Tim Russert, will be working as an NBC News correspondent focusing on youth issues during the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions. The press release is expected shortly... > More: Tom Brokaw weighs in on the Luke Russert hiring.... [TVNewser]

Fischer Remembers Russert - Posted July 29, 2008
In the latest Washington Life magazine, Betsy Fischer's remembrance of Tim Russert (she also delivered these remarks at the Kennedy Center memorial service) is featured. See the text after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Fischer Remembers Russert - Posted July 29, 2008
In the latest Washington Life magazine, Betsy Fischer's remembrance of Tim Russert (she also delivered these remarks at the Kennedy Center memorial service) is featured. See the text after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Whitaker's Long Distance Call-Up to the DC Bureau - Posted July 29, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist L'amour, toujours l'amour. Mark Whitaker was attending a cousin's wedding outside Provence, France, when NBC News boss Steve Capus called to offer him the Washington bureau chief job. "I didn't want him interrupting me at the church, so I called him back between the wedding and the reception," Whitaker says. "It... [TVNewser]

Orth: "All This Love Has Helped Protect Us" - Posted July 28, 2008
The Today show 's Matt Lauer interviewed Maureen Orth this morning about her September Vanity Fair cover story of French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. The interview marked the first television interview for Orth since the death of her husband Tim Russert last month. After discussing the feature story, Lauer... [TVNewser]

Orth: "All This Love Has Helped Protect Us" - Posted July 28, 2008
The Today show 's Matt Lauer interviewed Maureen Orth this morning about her September Vanity Fair cover story of French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. The interview marked the first television interview for Orth since the death of her husband Tim Russert last month. After discussing the feature story, Lauer... [TVNewser]

Whitaker To Washington - Posted July 28, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell TVNewser that NBC News senior VP Mark Whitaker will be named chief of the network's Washington bureau perhaps as early as today. The bureau chief position has been vacant since the death of Tim Russert June 13. Whitaker joined NBC News in May of 2007 from... [TVNewser]

Whitaker To Washington - Posted July 28, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell TVNewser that NBC News senior VP Mark Whitaker will be named chief of the network's Washington bureau perhaps as early as today. The bureau chief position has been vacant since the death of Tim Russert June 13. Whitaker joined NBC News in May of 2007 from... [TVNewser]

Bush Signs Law Renaming Highway in Memory of Russert - Posted July 23, 2008
The Buffalo News reports Pres. Bush has signed into law, the renaming of a section of a western New York highway in memory of Buffalo native Tim Russert. The bill, which Congress passed overwhelmingly, renames the section of Route 20A between Abbott Road and California Road "Timothy J. Russert Highway." The... [TVNewser]

Schieffer, Russert To Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor - Posted July 22, 2008
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer and the late NBC News Washington bureau chief and moderator of Meet The Press Tim Russert will receive Lifetime Achievement honors at the 29th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in September. "Bob Schieffer has given CBS News more than 30 years of high... [TVNewser]

Schieffer, Russert To Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor - Posted July 22, 2008
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer and the late NBC News Washington bureau chief and moderator of Meet The Press Tim Russert will receive Lifetime Achievement honors at the 29th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in September. "Bob Schieffer has given CBS News more than 30 years of high... [TVNewser]

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

How Greta Got Brett Favre to Go On the Record - Posted July 15, 2008
FNC anchor Greta Van Susteren has had a busy past few days. Van Susteren flew to Wisconsin Friday to interview Sen. John McCain, returning to Washington Saturday to host a special Tony Snow tribute show, then Sunday flew to Mississippi for an exclusive interview Monday with Green Bay Packer Brett Favre, and... [TVNewser]

Examining the Cult of Absurdity - Posted July 14, 2008
TV critic Howard Rosenberg takes a lengthy look in the Los Angeles Times at the "absurd" cult of personality in television news, and specifically the evolution of public opinion for CBS' Katie Couric. While essentially defending Couric, Rosenberg takes some shots at cable news. "The flagship newscasts of NBC, ABC and CBS... [TVNewser]

Examining the Cult of Absurdity - Posted July 14, 2008
TV critic Howard Rosenberg takes a lengthy look in the Los Angeles Times at the "absurd" cult of personality in television news, and specifically the evolution of public opinion for CBS' Katie Couric. While essentially defending Couric, Rosenberg takes some shots at cable news. "The flagship newscasts of NBC, ABC and CBS... [TVNewser]

The "New Form" For MSNBC Mornings - Posted July 14, 2008
New York Magazine's Mark Binelli takes a look at Morning Joe, which was born from the firing of Don Imus last year. Binelli talks with its right-of-center host Joe Scarborough, who used to work the nightshift on MSNBC hosting Scarborough Country (no passport required). The former Republican congressman noted the change... [TVNewser]

The "New Form" For MSNBC Mornings - Posted July 14, 2008
New York Magazine's Mark Binelli takes a look at Morning Joe, which was born from the firing of Don Imus last year. Binelli talks with its right-of-center host Joe Scarborough, who used to work the nightshift on MSNBC hosting Scarborough Country (no passport required). The former Republican congressman noted the change... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.14.08 - Posted July 14, 2008
Good morning, Washington. Above, Adam Verdugo makes his television debut. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Tony Snow's Death: MTP Remembers - Posted July 13, 2008
In the Meet the Press minute today, moderator Tom Brokaw remembered one-time Sunday show host and, later, White House press secretary Tony Snow. "It's been a tough season for all of us here in Washington," Brokaw said after playing a clip of Tim Russert, who died last month, interviewing Tony Snow,... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: MTP Remembers - Posted July 13, 2008
In the Meet the Press minute today, moderator Tom Brokaw remembered one-time Sunday show host and, later, White House press secretary Tony Snow. "It's been a tough season for all of us here in Washington," Brokaw said after playing a clip of Tim Russert, who died last month, interviewing Tony Snow,... [TVNewser]

Tony Snow's Death: Final Appearance Remembering Russert - Posted July 12, 2008
Tony Snow's final on-air appearance with his new network, CNN, came one day short of one month ago — on the day Tim Russert passed away. Snow phoned in and was interviewed by Wolf Blitzer: I think he had enormous respect for the institution. he had enormous respect for The White House and... [TVNewser]

Will "Alpha Dog" Role Ever Be Re-Filled? - Posted July 11, 2008
New York Magazine's Kurt Andersen speculates if the death of Tim Russert signaled an end to the era of having, "political media's alpha dog." "As a result of more and more journalists' making names for themselves by morphing into commentators, the pool of candidates to become the clued-in voice of authority, equally... [TVNewser]

Ted Koppel Ready to "Let Loose" on the BBC - Posted July 9, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Scratch Ted Koppel from the list of possible "Meet the Press" successors to Tim Russert (R.I.P.) "That's the kind of thing that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me," says Koppel. "They need to find somebody younger than Tim, not older than Tim. He was 58. I'm 68.... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Cramer, Cooper, Russert... - Posted July 8, 2008
> CNBC's Jim Cramer hosts his first NBC special, "The American Dream with Jim Cramer," premiering Sunday at 7pm. The special includes interviews with several top NASCAR drivers and discusses money-making opportunities. > Is Anderson Cooper obsessed with keeping them honest? Mervin Block dissects the usage of and meaning behind the... [TVNewser]

Media Writers Weigh In on Carr Column - Posted July 7, 2008
Responses to David Carr's column from around the blogosphere: • Politico's Michael Calderone recognizes the "aggressive" nature in his dealings with Fox PR, but also looks admirably at it. "Like Carr, I agree there is something reporters often admire in Fox's tenacity," he writes. "For me, Fox's PR staff — even when... [TVNewser]

Media Writers Weigh In on Carr Column - Posted July 7, 2008
Responses to David Carr's column from around the blogosphere: • Politico's Michael Calderone recognizes the "aggressive" nature in his dealings with Fox PR, but also looks admirably at it. "Like Carr, I agree there is something reporters often admire in Fox's tenacity," he writes. "For me, Fox's PR staff — even when... [TVNewser]

Q2 2008 Ratings: Meet Still on Top - Posted July 4, 2008
NBC's Meet the Press saw its best second quarter ratings since 2004 in Total Viewers, and was the top rated Sunday morning show for the 43rd consecutive quarter in the category. The show has undergone a transformation since the death of its longtime moderator Tim Russert. Last week marked the first for... [TVNewser]

FBLA EXCLUSIVE: The Truth About Eric Longabardi's Necktie - Posted June 24, 2008
Our post about the L.A. Press Club awards inspired a few lamentations among winners who were not listed, but no lamentations were as interesting as those of ERSNews.com's Eric Longabardi, who won a shared 1st place prize along with Suzanne Murch, Melanie Switzer and Raheem Dawson for an E! Entertainment... [FishBowlLA]

Kurtz: Russert Was A Top Political Analyst Of His Generation - Posted June 16, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat that was understandably heavy on Tim Russert tributes and analysis. Some excerpts: Richmond, Va.: Tim Russert will be missed in so many ways. I went my first Sunday morning without him, and missed him terribly. Will NBC keep "Meet the Press" in its... [FishBowlDC]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted June 16, 2008
Easy Riders? Leave it to Patrick J. Mcdonnell. Just when you thought you could feel good about your french-fry-smelling biodiesel car, this LAT reporter comes along and tells you that the people who cut the sugar cane used to make the fuel are victims of human rights violations. What Same-Sex Marriages... [FishBowlLA]

TV's Most Powerful - Posted April 14, 2008
Some interesting local tidbits in the annual "TV News' 10 Most Powerful": On Fox..."However, FNC has been oddly low-profile and sotto voce in the most portentous political year in memory despite the presence of Karl Rove in Fox News' pundit pack." On ABC's David Westin: "Westin has become an adroit player/booker and the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.07.08 - Posted March 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | JOBS You think Hillary can still score the Democratic nomination. NEWSPAPERS "Does the Greenhouse Defect Signal a 'Times' Brain Drain?" The Pew Weekly News Interest Index shows, "As is often the case with campaign news, voters say they would like to see more coverage of... [FishBowlDC]

Matalin to Carville: You Get It Everyday - Posted March 5, 2008
Mary Matalin got a little bit naughty with hubby James Carville on Sunday during "Meet the Press'' online-only "Take Two" feature. The couple (along with Tim Russert, Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum) were making a bet on the 2008 presidential general election and here's how it unfolded: MATALIN: I'm going to bet... [FishBowlDC]

About Last Night... - Posted March 5, 2008
Tom Brokaw said "ass," Wonkette doesn't like MSNBC's panel, Tim Russert picks his nose, Fox was the first to call Ohio for Hillary, TVNewser regrets to inform Chuck Todd that his "screenwriter pales in comparison to the Billboard and Magic Wall," Karl Rove makes a funny ("Can we call this the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.29.08 - Posted February 29, 2008
Happy Leap Day Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES You think Brit Hume and Major Garrett are hotter than Carl Cameron and Chris Wallace. REVOLVING DOOR The New York Post reports, "Nielsen Business Media has shaken up the ranks at some of its prized... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.25.08 - Posted February 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you would prefer Barack Obama as an editor in the newsroom. Regarding the poll, a reader writes in, "i just voted for obama in your poll as the person i'd rather have... [FishBowlDC]

The Story With "The Story" - Posted February 21, 2008
(alternate headline: "Bill Keller's day is gonna suck") Yeah, so have you heard about this New York Times McCain story? Initial assessments and punditry do not support the New York Times' decision to run the piece. McCain says it's not true. Bob Bennett says the NYTimes has "lowered its standards" and calls the... [FishBowlDC]

It Was One Year Ago Today... - Posted February 7, 2008
...that Tim Russert testified in the Scooter Libby trial.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.28.08 - Posted January 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of President Sarkozy and Nick Carter. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | JOBS You think facial hair is gross. REVOLVING DOOR CongressNow announced that Vicki Needham is the new staff writer covering budget and appropriations. Top of post NEWSPAPERS Kurtz: "Team... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.25.08 - Posted January 24, 2008
Good morning Washington. Five years ago, the Department of Homeland Security opened its doors. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you, almost all of you, have invested money in stocks. REVOLVING DOOR "Kathleen O'Malley, an assistant national editor at the Washington Times,... [FishBowlDC]

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

Is Ezra Klein In Trouble At MSNBC? - Posted January 16, 2008
"Hardball" has American Prospect writer Ezra Klein on once a week. But then Wonkette discovered that Klein had some not so nice things to say about NBC big wig Tim Russert on his Twitter page (to wit: "fuck him with a spiky acid-tipped dick"). Klein says he was joking and now he's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.15.07 - Posted November 15, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you don't count religious services as a regular activity. An ABC release announces, "On Tuesday, November 20, ABC News' Charles Gibson will conduct an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at Camp David, the private presidential retreat. The interview, just days... [FishBowlDC]

Russert: A Flower Child? - Posted November 5, 2007
We always suspected that Tim Russert was a closet hippie, and now, thanks to Tom Brokaw's "Meet The Press" appearance, we have confirmation. Talking about his new book, "Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today," Brokaw said, "It encompasses everyone from Karl Rove to Arlo Guthrie, even... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.01.07 - Posted November 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is the longest Morning Reading List in FishbowlDC history. You think Tim Russert should be The Joker. ABC announced, "During a week dominated by news of the fires in Southern California, 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. For... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.24.07 - Posted October 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think global warming is no big deal. An ABC release announced, "For the twenty-fourth time in twenty-six weeks, 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Adults 25-54. The ABC broadcast averaged a 2.1/9 and 2.58 million among key demo viewers, outperforming NBC's 'Nightly News' by... [FishBowlDC]

Colbert's Presidential Bid: Springtime For Journos - Posted October 22, 2007
Ever since Stephen Colbert announced he's running for president (in South Carolina), there has been fanfare, there has been balloons and there have been stories. Lots of them. Colbert's kinda-fake-kinda-not bid for the White House will do nothing to change the political landscape of the primary season -- but it has already... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 10.17.07 - Posted October 16, 2007
Good morning Washington. Rowan Scarborough has left the Washington Examiner. He says, "after a stint in the Navy, 30 years at five newspapers and two book, I'm retiring, while eyeing some new projects in 2008." An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams' was the... [FishBowlDC]

Russert Loves Our "Dynamic Duo" Photo - Posted October 15, 2007
Remember when we gave you this picture of Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza? Well, Tim Russert thought it funny enough to show off on his "Tim Russert" show (although, Timmy: Next time, give some props to the source, eh?): And, yes, now Norah O'Donnell is Wonder Woman? Okay. Fine. We're up to the... [FishBowlDC]

Tim & Bruce - Posted October 1, 2007
Not only did Tim Russert show up to a Bruce Springsteen show last week, he also got a shout from the Boss! From TVDecoder: At 8:50 this morning, Bruce Springsteen was telling the big crowd that had gathered on Rockefeller Plaza to watch him perform on the "Today" program about the things that... [FishBowlDC]

Did Tim Skip WTOP For The Boss? - Posted September 28, 2007
A tipster tells FishbowlDC: NBC's Tim Russert canceled a regularly scheduled live shot on WTOP today. Staff at TOP didn't know why he wouldn't be able to make his weekly 8 am appearance until they spotted him in the front row of Springsteen's Concert on the Today show. Natural follow-up: Do you blame... [FishBowlDC]

Tim Russert: Pumpkin? - Posted September 19, 2007
Before he signed off from "The Colbert Report" last night, Stephen Colbert had the following to say: If I'm not off the air by midnight, I turn into a pumpkin and that role is already taken by Tim Russert.... [FishBowlDC]

Cillizza and Todd: "The Dynamic Duo" - Posted September 18, 2007
During Sunday's "Meet the Press," host Tim Russert referred to NBC's Chuck Todd and washingtonpost.com's Chris Cillizza as "the dynamic duo." This prompted one faithful FishbowlDC reader -- who wishes to be described as "a faithful member of the Church of Russert" -- to Photoshop their heads on to the necks of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.28.07 - Posted August 28, 2007
Good morning Washington. Overwhelmingly, you think Dana Perino will be the next White House press secretary. TVNewser reports, "Another Super Tuesday tomorrow on MSNBC. Chris Matthews continues in Iowa moderating the Livestrong Cancer Forum. Back east, Tim Russert, Natlie Morales, Tucker Carlson, Chris Jansing and others will hold down the anchor fort." The AP... [FishBowlDC]

How About A 5 a.m. Newscast? - Posted July 20, 2007
Jon Friedman profiles C-SPAN host Brian Lamb and depicts his "scary level of news consumption:""I found it amusing when Lamb griped that he couldn't find a decent TV-news or talk show on the air at five in the morning (I mean, network executives have a tough enough time programming primetime.) But... [TVNewser]

The Boss, Imus and Russert - Posted July 18, 2007
Marketwatch.com's Jon Friedman profiles NBC's Tim Russert who says his dream guest on Meet the Press would be Bruce Springsteen. "I'm very intrigued by him," Russert tells Friedman. "He has a real understanding of the political dialogue, of faith and life in urban America." Russert, often a guest on the... [TVNewser]

The Boss, Imus and Russert - Posted July 18, 2007
Marketwatch.com's Jon Friedman profiles NBC's Tim Russert who says his dream guest on Meet the Press would be Bruce Springsteen. "I'm very intrigued by him," Russert tells Friedman. "He has a real understanding of the political dialogue, of faith and life in urban America." Russert, often a guest on the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 06.26.07 - Posted June 26, 2007
Good morning Washington. What you've missed out on during the endless Paris Hilton coverage. An NBC release announced that "The Chris Matthews Show" was "the number-two rated Sunday morning public affairs show topping CBS's 'Face the Nation,' ABC's 'This Week' and 'FOX News Sunday' in households nationally for the week ending June 17,... [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]

Morning Reading List, 06.13.07 - Posted June 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. Third party in '08? You think it is not going to happen. An ABC release announced, "For the seventh consecutive week, ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. Averaging 7.71 million Total Viewers and a 1.9/8 among Adults 25-54,... [FishBowlDC]

Russert, Shrum, Murphy and Polling Data - Posted June 4, 2007
From page 324 of Bob Shrum's latest book, "No Excuses": "Tim Russert called me with more bad news: the second wave of exit polls was holding for Bradley. We were going to lose. What were we going to do? I could hear the excitment in his voice -- not because he... [FishBowlDC]

Russert, McCain and Mother's Day - Posted May 14, 2007
Click here to see a Meet the Press extra: Tim Russert chatting with Sen. John McCain's mother on yesterday's show (which fell on Mother's Day). ... [FishBowlDC]

How Russert Got It - Posted May 11, 2007
Rep. Ray LaHood, who was part of the meeting this week at the White House with President Bush on Iraq, shed some light on how Tim Russert found out about the meeting. Speaking on C-SPAN, he says that Russert was the one to call the Members after the meeting. (sorry, in advance,... [FishBowlDC]

Russert Slips In "10 Most Powerful People in TV News" List - Posted April 16, 2007
NBC's Tim Russert fell from fifth to fourth place in TV Week's annual list of the 10 Most Powerful People in TV News. (via TVNewser)... [FishBowlDC]

Meet the Press's 60th Anniversary - Posted April 16, 2007
Betsy Fischer, executive producer, and Tim Russert, moderator, "Meet the Press." Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images for Meet the Press. TVWeek marks "Meet the Press"'s 60th Anniversary with several interesting features. A Q&A with Tim Russert. TVWeek: How does your assignment as NBC's varsity inquisitor affect the rest of your life? You do live in... [FishBowlDC]

Imus Fallout: Did Russert Go Easy On Imus? - Posted April 16, 2007
It's pretty well known that Don Imus and Tim Russert have, historically, been rather chummy with each other. And during yesterday's "Meet the Press," almost all of Russert's standard "Devil's advocate" questions took the side of Imus. And Russert only twice said anything that even slightly reprimanded Imus: "I don't think anyone... [FishBowlDC]

Will Other Washingtonians Say "No" To "Imus"? - Posted April 11, 2007
MediaMatters has the comprehensive list of Imus guests for 2007, including such Washingtonians as Howard Fineman, Tim Russert, Andrea Mitchell, David Brooks, Mary Matalin, Bob Schieffer, Chris Matthews, Judy Woodruff, Jim Lehrer, Evan Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Chris Wallace, Paul Begala, Howard Kurtz, David Shuster, Thomas Friedman, George Stephanopoulos, Kelly O'Donnell, Jim... [FishBowlDC]

Don Imus Gone from MSNBC. - Posted April 11, 2007
TV Newser's got the scoop! Don Imus is gone from MSNBC. Barack Obama told ABC News Imus should be fired, and American Express, Procter & Gamble and General Motors all pulled ads from the show. Gee, what will Tim Russert and the rest of the gang do now ?... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 04.11.07 - Posted April 11, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think journalists like Tim Russert, Jeff Greenfield, etc. should not continue to appear on Don Imus' radio program. An ABC release announced that "World News with Charles Gibson" "was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54 for the week of April 2. Averaging 8.08 million... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted March 30, 2007
Mixed emotions this week in the pool between the news of Tony Snow and Wednesday night's festivities. FLOTUS makes a fashion faux pas and John Boehner has a little trouble with the letter "G". "FLOTUS wore a shimmering purple/green dress -- which the pool will bet dollars-to-doughnuts is the same dress she... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.19.07 - Posted March 19, 2007
Most of your brackets are already broken. Stupid Duke. More on AssignmentZero. "For Bookstores, a Real Page-Turner: Digital or Paper? Take Your Pick." Look out Morning Edition... Deb Howell on "What Riled Readers Last Week." "Radio Deal Could Face Technical Difficulties: XM, Sirius Systems Already Strained" Roll Call and Gallery Watch's CongressNow debuts today. From a tipster:... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.27.07 - Posted February 27, 2007
"Lisa Chedekel and Matthew Kauffman of the Hartford Courant are the 2007 winners of the Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting for their series exposing the US military's recruitment and deployment of mentally ill soldiers into Iraq. The $35,000 annual prize, presented by the School of Journalism at the USC Annenberg... [FishBowlDC]

Monday Morning Meta Media Mashup - Posted February 12, 2007
A weekly meta-roundup of our favorite (mostly) New York media pundits, what they're saying, why they're saying it, and an all-important grade, subjective and arbitrary — just like their columns! "I don't care about the media glitz in the Libby trial" | Jon Friedman, Marketwatch Friedman takes a break from New York-centric... [FishBowlNY]

Meet, Face, Politico - Posted February 9, 2007
So the Politico had an ad from "Meet the Press" in the first issue, despite having established a pretty tight relationship with "Face the Nation." Now, the Politico's Roger Simon will be the first Politico'r to go on MTP this weekend. Is "Face" pissed? Or is MTP so dominant that guests (and... [FishBowlDC]

Russert On Matthews - Posted February 9, 2007
On this morning's "Imus," NBC's Tim Russert denied that he hates Chris Matthews (earlier). "He's a friend, he's a colleague," Russert said, adding that his kids went (go?) to high school together, "he's been to my house, I've been to his house." He said he was "stunned" when he heard that... [FishBowlDC]

Russert Grilled | Buffett Staked | O.J. Blocked | Diller | Green | Franken | Wholpin - Posted February 8, 2007
Tim Russert: Grilled at Libby trial. [NY Sun] Warren Buffett: Stake in Times Co.? [Reuters] O.J.: Blocked from spending If I Did It million by judge. [Reuters] Barry Diller: YouTube won't be on top for long. [B&C] Steve Green Wins $4.25M Air America Fire Sale: But won't pay Al Franken.... [FishBowlNY]

Russert To Testify Today - Posted February 7, 2007
From CourtTV's Savannah Guthrie: Today, prosecutors are expected to call Tim Russert of NBC News to the witness stand. (Although at the snail's pace the trial's been moving, don't hold your breath.) And we now know the defense intends to call another NBC correspondent: Andrea Mitchell, the network's chief foreign affairs correspondent. The... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.22.07 - Posted January 22, 2007
Oooh! George Stephanopolous beat out Tim Russert. Will the ratings say the same? An NBC release announced that "Meet The Press with Tim Russert" topped "the competition in all categories during the week ending Sunday, January 14," attracting 4.511 million total viewers. That is 30% more than CBS's "Face the Nation", 44%... [FishBowlDC]

Katie Couric: I Was The Only Skirt At White House Meeting Before Bush Speech - Posted January 18, 2007
From Katie Couric's CBS News blog comes this missive on the state of women in television news journalism, 2007: Last Wednesday, President Bush gave his address to the country about "the new way forward" for Iraq, and lots of journalists—including me, of course—were in Washington to cover it. But before the Big... [FishBowlNY]

Journos Heading To Court - Posted January 2, 2007
From "In CIA leak case, reporters will be key witnesses": Prosecutors want to show that Libby lied to investigators about his conversations with journalists regarding outed CIA officer Valerie Plame, and they are expected to rely on former New York Times reporter Judith Miller, Time magazine reporter Matthew Cooper and NBC Washington... [FishBowlDC]