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Anchors to Rotate for 'CNN Tonight' - Posted 3 days, 13 hours ago
A number of CNN regulars will be anchoring 7pmET broadcasts for CNN this fall as a part of a special rotation and TVNewser has learned some of the early plans. Lou Dobbs' abrupt departure from CNN last week left an obvious hole in the network's 7pmET time slot. CNN/U.S. President Jon... [TVNewser]

'Is There Something Innately Scary about Wolf Blitzer?' - Posted November 15, 2009
Stephen King stopped by HLN's Morning Express with Robin Meade" on Friday to preview his newest book Under the Dome. And it turns out two CNN anchors are featured in the book -- Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer. The Meade-King interview airs tomorrow morning on HLN, but Blitzer played the clip... [TVNewser]

Oh the Horror! Wolf & Anderson Make the Pages of Stephen King's Latest - Posted November 13, 2009
CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper are characters in Stephen King's latest thriller "Under the Dome." "Is there something scary about Wolf Blitzer that makes him perfect for a horror story?" HLN's Robin Meade asked the acclaimed author this morning. Umm, his name is Wolf...... [FishBowlDC]

Coverage Plans for Fort Hood Memorial - Posted November 10, 2009
This afternoon, broadcast and cable nets will be providing live coverage of the Fort Hood memorial service in Texas and President Obama's remarks. Here are some of their plans: Wolf Blitzer (in D.C.) and John King (in Fort Hood) will anchor coverage for CNN starting at 1:30pmEt. Reporting from Texas: David Mattingly,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 11.10.09 - Posted November 10, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Sesame Street is coming to DC... in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary, Union Station will display an exhibit called "Sesame Street: The Longest Street in the World." Kick-off party with Elmo and Telly tonight. Happy Birthday to Glenn Ballard! And happy three-year anniversary to Pamela's Punch! Pamela... [FishBowlDC]

Ft. Hood Massacre: Late Coverage - Posted November 6, 2009
At MidnightET CNN's Wolf Blitzer is anchoring a live edition of LKL. During the 9pmET hour, Larry King announced he was hosting a 50th birthday dinner for his wife and thanked Blitzer for sitting in. FNC preempted the O'Reilly re-air at 11pmET continuing with Greta Van Susteren. At MidnightET FNC is ... [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]

Right Now in the "Situation Room" - Posted November 2, 2009
CNN's Wolf Blitzer has a unique and exclusive sit-down interview with team Obama-- White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, communications director Anita Dunn and senior advisor David Axelrod. Today's interview covers "oops" moments, the 3am wake-up call and the First Lady. Part two airs tomorrow. ... [FishBowlDC]

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]

Election Day Coverage Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
• MSNBC: White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd will anchor the 11am and 2pm hours on MSNBC from Washington tomorrow. Ed Schultz will take over the 4pm hour. Following the regularly scheduled primetime lineup, live editions will air of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" at 10pm, "The Rachel Maddow Show"... [FishBowlDC]

October '09 Ratings: CNN Fourth in Prime Demo - Posted October 27, 2009
CNN slipped to fourth place in the prime time demo in October averaging 190k viewers, falling behind Fox News (583k), MSNBC (239k), and sister network HLN (191k) making October the worst month this year. The network was third in Total Viewers in prime time with 679k, behind dominant FNC and second-place... [TVNewser]

Tom Delay, Now a Lifeline - Posted October 26, 2009
Now that his "Dancing" days are over, this week, Tom Delay, known as the hammer during his time in Congress, is the "Ask the Expert" on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." The show, hosted by the Today show's Meredith Vieira, Skypes in an expert as one of the contestant's lifelines. We'll... [TVNewser]

Is that a Blitzer in your pocket... - Posted October 23, 2009
Or are you just happy to see me? After an evening of [John] "King Royales" and "Blitzer Spritzers," I got creative with the Wolf bookmarks, one of the gifts in the CNN swag bags from last night's "New Guard" cocktail party at the St. Regis Hotel. The event was... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.19.09 - Posted October 19, 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. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | NEWS NOTES | AWARDS & EVENTS NEWSPAPERS NYT's David... [FishBowlDC]

Balloon Boy Was All a 'Hoax'; Sheriff Cites Wolf Blitzer, Criticized by Media for Not Playing Straight - Posted October 18, 2009
Fast moving developments in the Balloon Boy saga. The Heene family made it all up with the hopes the stunt would further their reality show fortunes, says Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden. Instead, Mayumi and Richard Heene are now facing criminal charges ranging from filing a false police report, to conspiracy... [TVNewser]

Balloon Boy Was All a 'Hoax'; Sheriff Cites Wolf Blitzer, Criticized by Media for Not Playing Straight - Posted October 18, 2009
Fast moving developments in the Balloon Boy saga. The Henne family made it all up with the hopes the stunt would further their reality show fortunes, says Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden. Instead, Mayumi and Richard Henne are now facing criminal charges ranging from filing a false police report, to conspiracy... [TVNewser]

Police Re-Interviewing 'Balloon Boy' Family Following Blitzer Interview - Posted October 16, 2009
In a press conference this afternoon at 2pmET, Jim Alderden, Sheriff of Larimer County in Colorado, told told the press that he would be speaking with the Heene family again following an interview that aired last night conducted by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. There was an interview conducted last night, I believe by... [TVNewser]

News Notes: O'Brien, Dougherty, Kerry & "White House Wire" - Posted October 16, 2009
• Soledad O'Brien fared far better than her CNN colleague Wolf Blitzer on "Celebrity Jeopardy." Last night, O'Brien won $6,200 and $25,000 was donated to a charity of her choice, even though she didn't finish first. Earlier: "Blitzer in Quite a Situation on "Celebrity Jeopardy." • CNN foreign affairs correspondent Jill... [FishBowlDC]

Falcon Heene: 'You Guys Said... That, um, We Did This for the Show' - Posted October 16, 2009
NYTimes reports that it was this interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer -- where "balloon boy" Falcon Heene says, "we did this for the show" and his father lashes out at Blitzer who "quickly retreats" -- that caused public skepticism to intensify following yesterday's events. Embedded video from CNN Video... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 10.16.09 - Posted October 16, 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. Congrats to WUSA's Lindsey Mastis, who announced on her blog that she's engaged to her boyfriend of six years, Patrick. Tweet-of-the-day: @jackieraytapper: @thenote just know... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.14.09 - Posted October 14, 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. Above, Eva Longoria paid a visit to the "Situation Room" yesterday. CNN's Wolf Blitzer looks happy to see her. The actress was in town for... [FishBowlDC]

Eva Longoria Visits CNN's Situation Room - Posted October 13, 2009
•"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria Parker stopped by the set of CNN's "Situation Room" in D.C. this afternoon for a segment discussing immigration-related issues and the potential National Museum of the American Latino, which will air around 5pmET. Here's a photo of Longoria and Wolf Blitzer in the studio: ... [TVNewser]

Blitzer Hosts "Desperate Housewife" - Posted October 13, 2009
Things are heating up in the "Situation Room"... Actress Eva Longoria is in town for the White House's Hispanic Heritage Month concert and reception this evening, but before the festivities begin, she'll stop by CNN, where she'll discuss the commission to create a National Museum of the American Latino with Wolf Blitzer.... [FishBowlDC]

Jon Stewart Rips CNN: "Why Would You Leave it There? There is a Terrible Place to Leave It" - Posted October 13, 2009
Jon Stewart's favorite piñata -- CNN -- got whacked last night until the last piece of candy dropped. Last night's 11-minute excoriation on "The Daily Show," which really began in 2004 when Stewart went on that long-ago show "Crossfire", ranged from rants on the SNL fact check segment; tearing into John King... [TVNewser]

News Notes: Wolf, Gretchen, BriWi & Levi - Posted October 7, 2009
• CNN's Wolf Blitzer emceed "The Hope Affair," benefiting the American Kidney Fund last night at the Newseum. Back at work, Blitzer hosted comedian Lewis Black in the "Situation Room" this evening. • Fox News' Gretchen Carlson makes more.com's "More Beautiful at 40 Than 20." We assume that's a compliment because... [FishBowlDC]

CNN's SNL 'Fact Check' Generates Backlash - Posted October 7, 2009
CNN is receiving criticism, of many different kinds from many different places, for a segment Monday on "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." The segment "fact-checked" a Saturday Night Live sketch. The sketch, which has been deemed the show's first viral hit of the season, cataloged Pres. Obama's supposed lack of accomplishments. The... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 10.06.09 - Posted October 6, 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. Guess who's moving into their new office and whose desk is featured above. Hints: she's already tweeted this pic and she's also the only other... [FishBowlDC]

Media Types Turn Out for Meridian Ball - Posted October 5, 2009
George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, David Gregory, Wolf Blitzer, Savannah Guthrie, Betsy Fischer, Tammy Haddad, Jim VandeHei, Sam Feist, Roxanne Roberts, Amy Argetsinger, Garrett Graff, Claire Shipman, Susanna Quinn, Elizabeth Thorp, and Jonathan Capehart were among DC's media elite at Friday's Meridian Ball. We also noticed Peter Orszag and Bianna Golodryga... [FishBowlDC]

U.S. Newsers Interview World Leaders - Posted September 23, 2009
With the U.N. General Assembly meeting in full swing, the tvnewsers have had access to some major world figures this week: Katie Couric sat down with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran this morning for an interview that will air this evening. Charlie Gibson interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday for ABC's "World... [TVNewser]

CNN Anchors for -4600 - Posted September 18, 2009
Wolf Blitzer had a rough night on the "Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational" Thursday. Maybe it was the pressure or the bright lights or maybe it was just a slow clicker, but Blitzer finished Double Jeopardy with negative $4,600. Andy Richter won $68,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Highlights via Politico: Kind... [TVNewser]

Blitzer in Quite a Situation on "Celebrity Jeopardy" - Posted September 18, 2009
Wolf Blitzer was in quite a situation on last night's Celebrity Jeopardy. In the "Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational," the CNN anchor lost, badly, to actress (and Creative Coalition's) Dana Delany and comedian and actor Andy Richter. Check it out- video montage via Politico Click.... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted September 17, 2009
A few things we thought you should know... • Bloomberg's Tom Keene will interview former President Clinton about the Clinton Global Initiative and the economy on Bloomberg radio at 6:35pmET today. • At the end of a hard-hitting interview, CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Afghan President Hamid Karzai shared a lighter moment. Blitzer... [FishBowlDC]

TV News Anchors Predict the 2009 NFL Season - Posted September 17, 2009
Ok, people. It's time for the pros. To celebrate the start of football season last week, we asked the TV White House correspondents to make their picks for the College Football National Championship. Now, TVNewser has asked anchors from each of the news networks to offer us some opinion journalism in... [TVNewser]

News Notes: Harwood, Wolf and Honoring Novak - Posted September 16, 2009
A few things we thought you should know... • Politico caught up with CNBC's chief Washington correspondent John Harwood post-President Obama's OTR-turned-viral Kayne "jackass" comment. "The custom in television, as I understand it, is that when you have an interview of this kind, the little chit-chat when you are getting ready... [FishBowlDC]

"The Situation Room" Rocks - Posted September 14, 2009
ZZ Top paid a visit to CNN's Wolf Blitzer in "The Situation Room" today. Another reason Wolf's cool... Photo courtesy of Meryl Conant.... [FishBowlDC]

Fishbowl 5: Meet Mario De Armas - Posted September 10, 2009
On Saturday from 2-9 PM, TLC's Trading Spaces alum Mario De Armas is taking over an entire NW block at 15th and P St. for a festival to celebrate his new DC-based design firm, Lamby Productions. The event will boast giveaways, DJs and a raffle for enough furniture to... [FishBowlDC]

Cable Plans for Obama's Address to Congress - Posted September 8, 2009
Wednesday evening, President Obama will address the joint session of congress at 8pmET. On Friday, we reported that ABC, NBC, and CBS would be carrying the address and the subsequent GOP response (FOX broadcasting would not). Now, we've got full evening plans for the three cable news networks: Wolf Blitzer, Campbell... [TVNewser]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Vote for Washington's "Hardest Working" Journo - Posted September 2, 2009
FishbookDC: Cast Your Vote for Hardest Working Washington Journo of 2009(polls) ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

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 Coverage - Posted August 26, 2009
Network specials and coverage of Ted Kennedy's death are being announced. Here's a rundown: ABC News ABC News will broadcast an hour special on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, anchored by Charles Gibson from Hyannis Port, MA and Diane Sawyer in New York. The ABC News Special, "Remembering Ted... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC & Wolf's Vacation: Postponed - Posted August 26, 2009
We've postponed FishbookDC voting due to the loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy. However, we will disclose one of the nominees for "Hardest Working Journalist" because he is living the category right now. On day 3 of his vacation, CNN's Wolf Blitzer is covering the death of Sen. Kennedy.... [FishBowlDC]

A "Situation Room-ance" - Posted August 25, 2009
CNN "Situation Room" senior director Howie Lutt and producer Lydia Garlikov tied the knot this past Saturday. Suzanne Malveaux, filling in for Wolf Blitzer, wished the couple the "very best" on yesterday's show. Blitzer and a number of members of the "Situation Room" team attended the wedding. "We met at CNN four... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted August 24, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Politico's Patrick Gavin and Amie Parnes caught up with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, TWT's Christina Bellantoni, the Examiner's Julie Mason and CBS duo Mark Knoller and Bill Plante for advice on how the First Family should unwind in Martha's Vineyard this week. • David Gergen is also working... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.20.09 - Posted August 20, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cMoment of Zen - Why Do They Call You Wolf?www.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealthcare Protests 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. Above,... [FishBowlDC]

Kid-Reporter "Would Like to Be Wolf Blitzer" - Posted August 19, 2009
Adorable alert. Damon Weaver, the 11-year-old boy who interviewed Barack Obama and is a reporter for KEC-TV, his elementary school TV station, says he wants to be Wolf Blitzer. In an interview with TIME, Weaver talked about his experiences meeting the president and Wolf: Do you have a role model as a... [TVNewser]

I Want to Be Wolf Blitzer When I Grow Up - Posted August 19, 2009
No, that isn't a quote from Matt Dornic. Remember Damon Weaver, the 11-year who landed a coveted interview with President Obama last week? Time mag caught up with the child journo coming off of his White House visit-- President was "tall," White House was "a very nice house," Bo's a "very good... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash: Hollywood Edition - Posted August 18, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Wolf Blitzer, George Stephanopoulos, Cokie Roberts, Candy Crowley, Sam Donaldson and Connie Chung are among celebrity experts on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire's" new "Ask the Expert" lifeline. Tune in tonight to catch Gwen Ifill. (h/t TVNewser) • Oprah has issued her first ever "Power List"... [FishBowlDC]

Newsers on Millionaire - Posted August 18, 2009
Tonight, PBS' Gwen Ifill will appear as a part of the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" special, primetime run. For the 10th Anniversary celebration of the show, original host Regis Philbin returned and introduced a new life-line called "Ask the Expert" where contestants can talk to a different celebrity expert... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 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. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Birthday "Blitz!" CNN's Situation Room Celebrates 4 Years - Posted August 10, 2009
Happy 4th birthday to CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer! Wolf toasted his anniversary on air today...only to get jabbed by fellow CNN anchor Jack Cafferty who said to Blitzer, "You know what I find remarkable? I look pretty much the same, but you've aged a lot." Blitzer teased, "I know... [FishBowlDC]

CNN National Report Card: Behind the Scenes at the Reunion - Posted August 7, 2009
Last night, TVNewser went to CNN's New York studios for the broadcast of "The National Report Card: Second 100 Days." We were there early and got to speak with a few members of the "best political team on television," including Gloria Borger and Soledad O'Brien, and the atmosphere was almost giddy.... [TVNewser]

Wolf Does Late, Late Night - Posted August 7, 2009
Here at FishbowlDC, we've always had respect for CNN's Wolf Blitzer. After this appearance on "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson," we have a whole newfound respect for "The Situation Room" anchor. "The fact that he went there, two women got out, happy ending," he responded to Ferguson's first question about... [FishBowlDC]

WWWS: What Would Wolf Say? - Posted August 6, 2009
This evening at 8pm, CNN will air "The National Report Card: Second Hundred Days." The always-interactive network is changing things up tonight by enabling viewers to grade President Obama, his policies and other topics by text, phone call or on their website. If you opt for the grade-by-phone method, don't be... [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]

Getting Personal with Wolf Blitzer - Posted July 26, 2009
If you like to know absolutely everything about your favorite newsers, Reader's Digest has a full-page "What I'm Up To" feature with none other than CNN's Wolf Blitzer. Wolf discusses his favorite books, shows, and music and, well, it sounds like he and our little sister should sync their iTunes.... [TVNewser]

Tonight's Presidential Presser: How Cable's Covering It - Posted July 22, 2009
FNC: Bret Baier will host FNC's live coverage of the President's 8pmET press conference this evening. Baier will be joined by Fox News contributors columnist Charles Krauthammer, Weekly Standard's Steve Hayes and NPR's Juan Williams. The O'Reilly Factor will go on at 9pmET and Hannity at 10pmET. FBN: Neil Cavuto will anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Cable's Prime Shake-Ups Tonight - Posted July 22, 2009
MSNBC has changed up its schedule tonight due to Pres. Obama's news conference: (all times ET) 8pm - Obama News Conference 9pm - "Rachel Maddow Show" (LIVE) 10pm - "Hardball" (LIVE) 11pm - "Ed Show" (LIVE) As for CNN, they sent a release about their programming: CNN political anchor Wolf Blitzer will lead the network's live, special... [TVNewser]

Network Statements On The Death Of Walter Cronkite - Posted July 19, 2009
ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson: "Walter Cronkite was and always will be the gold standard. His objectivity, his even-handedness, his news judgment are all great examples. He, as much as anyone, is responsible for developing network television news. He set the standard. He told it 'the way it is' and all... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Blitzer, Koppel, Spelling... - Posted July 17, 2009
> CNN'S Wolf Blitzer will anchor a one-hour special commemorating the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. Monday at 4pmET, Blitzer will guide viewers through the historic moments leading up to the moonwalk. And at 4:17pmET, the exact time of the lunar landing, Blitzer will speak with Apollo 11 astronaut... [TVNewser]

Does Sotomayor Have A Chance In This Poll? Who Wore It Best... - Posted July 14, 2009
Our lady journos are taking a fashion nod from Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor so far this week. Check out Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly in blue yesterday and CNN's Dana Bash in red today. We're going to go all Us Weekly on you and ask, so who wore it... [FishBowlDC]

Sonia Sotomayor Hearings Underway - Posted July 13, 2009
The Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings are underway on Capitol Hill. The three cable news channels are covering them live, as is PBS. HLN is keeping a small box in the lower right corner reminding anyone watching in an airport that the hearings are on. And PBS is doing it old-school --... [TVNewser]

DC Media Folks <3 Alex Wellen: "Lovesick" Launch Party - Posted July 10, 2009
A variety pack of writers, producers, novelists and inventors ventured from the unseasonably cool night and into the hotter-than-a-Ginuwine-video steaminess to get their prescriptions filled last night. "Lovesick", Alex Wellen's new novel, was the reason. Quigley's Pharmacy was the venue. Love Potion #9 flowed freely. And custom-crafted pill bottles (full... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.10.09 - Posted July 10, 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 Birthday to Shawna Thomas and to Garrett Graff, who celebrates tomorrow. Kudos also to Jill Jackson, Brian Haefeli and Mark Preston who also correctly... [FishBowlDC]

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 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]

LA Mayor Makes Some News In "The Situation Room" - Posted June 22, 2009
Photo courtesy CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." Los Angeles Mayor Antonia Villaraigosa gave CNN's Wolf Blitzer this exclusive on "The Situation Room" today. He announced he will not run for governor. ... [FishBowlDC]

Breaking: Villaraigosa Announces He Will Not Run for Governor - Posted June 22, 2009
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa went on Wolf Blitzer's The Situation Room on CNN and announced he will not seek higher office, stating, "I can't leave this city in the middle of a crisis." Maybe someone told him that the journos in Sacramento are not as hot as the ones in LA. It's... [FishBowlLA]

President Obama Cracks Up RTCA Dinner Audience, But Not As Much As He Cracks Himself Up - Posted June 21, 2009
President Obama was certainly a hit with the RTCA dinner audience on Friday night, cracking jokes at the expense of Chuck Todd, Brian Williams and Wolf Blitzer-- but no seemed to laugh as hard as the President himself. Check out some of his best lines: • I have to admit, though,... [FishBowlDC]

Obama at Press Dinner: "I Know Where My Bread is Buttered" - Posted June 20, 2009
In case you missed it last night, here's Pres. Obama at the Radio & TV Correspondents Dinner: "It wasn't easy coming up with fresh material for this dinner. A few nights ago, I was up tossing and turning trying to figure out exactly what to say. Finally, when I couldn't get... [TVNewser]

Weekend Show Preview: June 13-14, 2009 - Posted June 12, 2009
The Situation Room w/ Wolf Blitzer: Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) will discuss gas pipeline, Letterman feud, Obama and 2012. Dir. OMB Peter Orszag, Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss healthcare, budget and economy and author of "Myths, Illusions and Peace," David Makovsky. NBC's Meet the... [FishBowlDC]

Gov. Palin Makes TV Rounds - Posted June 12, 2009
In what was originally billed as an exclusive, NBC Today Show's Matt Lauer interviewed Gov. Sarah Palin this morning. We learned later this morning just how exclusive Lauer's interview was- Palin also did an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer this morning, to air later today on The Situation Room. On Today, Lauer asked... [FishBowlDC]

Gov. Sarah Palin on Today, Then CNN - Posted June 12, 2009
Gov. Sarah Palin appeared on NBC's Today show, in a lengthy interview with Matt Lauer. For more than five minutes, the topic of David Letterman took center stage. She called his comments "a sad commentary on where we are as a culture, as a society, to chuckle and laugh through [such]... [TVNewser]

"Ear Witness" Former Defense Secretary Cohen Appears In Situation Room - Posted June 10, 2009
"I was an ear witness, because I heard the first shot ring out. And there was no mistaking on my part. I've heard many gunshots in the past, and it was clear what was going on." That was former Defense Secretary William Cohen live on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"... [FishBowlDC]

Gov. Palin Visits Wolf & Crew At CNN Today - Posted June 9, 2009
Jon Voight might have been at TWT today, but it's Sarah Palin who's making some news with a visit to CNN. A producer posted this pic on Twitter earlier today. WebNewser and Politico are reporting Gov. Palin and her husband Todd visited the DC bureau for an off-the-record meet and greet with... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 29, 2009
So our headline has become a bit misleading...really should read "Weekend Show Preview." That said, I think it is just about complete. NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 28, 2009
We'll continue updating throughout the day... NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos: Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and roundtable with former Bush adviser... [FishBowlDC]

Charlie Gibson Likes His Fiction. Wolf Blitzer? Not So Much - Posted May 24, 2009
Over on WebNewser, we have the YouTube clips from this weekend's BookTV series on "Summer Reading" — what some political and media types are reading this summer. Let's just say, CNN's Wolf Blitzer has a hard time separating himself from the real world, while Charlie Gibson is preparing himself for a fiction-filled... [TVNewser]

What's On Your Summer Reading List, Wolf? - Posted May 21, 2009
What books will CNN's Wolf Blitzer curl up with on the beach this summer? C-SPAN caught up with Blitzer, ABC's Charlie Gibson and some of those we cover on the Hill- Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Marsha Blackburn, among others. The annual "Summer Reading" interviews kick off this... [FishBowlDC]

From SNL and YouTube to CBS and CNN: Peabody Awards Handed Out To 36 - Posted May 18, 2009
36 awards were handed out today in New York City at the 68th annual Peabody Awards. The master of ceremonies, NBC's Brian Williams (a previous winner himself), said the Peabody is "considered one of the most important awards," and the wide array of winners represented all sectors of entertainment. In the... [TVNewser]

The Pre-Parties: Time, Fortune, People & CNN - Posted May 10, 2009
Pretty star-studded... Eva Longoria Parker, Jason Bateman, Jon Bon Jovi, Kal Penn, Kate Capshaw and Glenn Close. MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Carlos Watson, Time's Rick Stengel, CNN's Jonathan Klein, Dana Bash and John King, to name just some of the many jouros mingling around this party. Time guest Steven... [FishBowlDC]

Enchanted, Surprised, Troubled and Humbled at Time & People - Posted May 9, 2009
Larry Hackett and Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People Magazine and Time Magazine's Richard Stengel and Michael Duffy kicked off the WHCA Dinner weekend with a star-studded cocktail at the Hotel St. Regis. Taking a cue from our pal Jeff Zeleny, we've decided to summarize the fete in a four-part format. ... [FishBowlDC]

Where Are Your Fave DC Journos Delivering Commencement Addresses? - Posted May 4, 2009
Alissa Krinsky at TVNewser has compiled this thorough list of where and when your favorite journos will deliver commencement addresses this year. In alphabetical order... • MSNBC's Jonathan Alter: Western Connecticut State University (CT), May 24 • CNN's Wolf Blitzer: St. Bonaventure University (NY), May 17 • NBC's Tom Brokaw: Fordham University (NY), May... [FishBowlDC]

100 Days News Conference: Coverage Notes - Posted April 29, 2009
President Barack Obama's news conference tonight at 8pmET will mark his 100th day in office, and each network plans to carry it differently (and one, not at all). FishbowlDC has a detailed list, and WebNewser looks at how CNN and YouTube plan to cover it online. Also happening online — a... [TVNewser]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 29, 2009
UPDATED: As you know, TODAY marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of coverage, events and/or special reports for the event. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Last Night... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 28, 2009
As you know, tomorrow marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of expected coverage, events and/or special reports for tomorrow. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Tonight On ABC's... [FishBowlDC]

Celebrating The "Superior Species" - Posted April 27, 2009
Meredith Vieira is a BFOM: a "Big Fan of Matrix." The Today show anchor not only emceed this year's Matrix Awards, honoring extraordinary achievements by women in the communications industry, she is also a past winner. "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling," Vieira told TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Robert Gibbs Gives the Press Corps an "A" - Posted April 24, 2009
CNN's Wolf Blitzer spoke with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs for CNN's First 100 Days special that will air this weekend. During the conversation, Gibbs gave the press corps a top grade. "I'd give them a strong A," Gibbs told Blitzer. "You guys watch everyday. There are tough questions each and... [TVNewser]

Mary Matalin Signs With CNN - Posted April 23, 2009
Republican strategist Mary Matalin has signed on to serve as a CNN political contributor. She will appear on programs across the network including Anderson Cooper 360, State of the Union with John King, and The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Matalin will also appear twice monthly alongside her husband, Democratic... [FishBowlDC]

Anchor Chairs: The White House Seating Chart - Posted April 23, 2009
As part of a TIME photo essay — "Obama's First 100 Days: Behind-the-Scenes Photos" — the magazine features a pic of the seating chart used for February's White House press luncheon. The guest list included ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David... [TVNewser]

Anchor Chairs: The White House Seating Chart - Posted April 23, 2009
As part of a TIME photo essay — "Obama's First 100 Days: Behind-the-Scenes Photos" — Time.com features a pic of the seating chart used for February's White House press luncheon. The guest list included ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David Gregory,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.20.09 - Posted April 20, 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 91 covering the Obama administration and week 12 for us. Happy Birthday to Politico's Carol Lee. What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]

No Search Engine Needed To Find Wolf at Google - Posted April 15, 2009
CNN's Wolf Blitzer can be found in two Situation Rooms in DC these days. Cardboard Blitzer is a regular fixture in a conference room in Google's DC offices. Check him out with some Googlers above.... [FishBowlDC]

CNN's Not-Too-Shabby NCAA Pool Prizes - Posted April 7, 2009
First Place: Sarah Baker- winner of 2 Washington Wizards tickets, courtesy of Wolf Blitzer, and an $80 Amazon.com gift card Second Place: Molly Shiels - winner of 2 tickets to Boston Red Sox v. Nationals and a $40 Amazon.com gift card Third Place: Brian Rokus - winner of 2 tickets to New York... [FishBowlDC]

Dobbs, Denzel at 2009 Horatio Alger Association Awards - Posted April 6, 2009
Master of Ceremonies CNN's Lou Dobbs. Photos courtesy of our friends at Qorivs. CNN's Lou Dobbs was the Master of Ceremonies at the 2009 Horatio Alger Association Induction Ceremony at Constitution Hall this past Friday. Denzel Washington and ten others were inducted into the association Friday, including Reprise Records & 143 Records... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Biden, Beck, Baier... - Posted April 4, 2009
> On Tuesday, CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Gloria Borger will interview Vice President Joe Biden. The entire interview will air during the 6pm hour of The Situation Room on Tuesday. > ICN has information on some weekend programming changes on FNC. Glenn Beck airs at 5pmET, an "America's News HQ"... [TVNewser]

Cable News A-Listers Descend on DC - Posted April 3, 2009
Check out Fox News' Greta Van Susteren, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and CNN's Wolf Blitzer at the 2009 NTCA Cable Show in DC via Broadcasting & Cable. More from B&C here... Great Van Susteren Talks to B&C at the Cable Show from Broadcasting & Cable on Vimeo. (We're sure Fox News doesn't mind that typo... [FishBowlDC]

Bracket Challenge Trash Talk on "Top Line" - Posted April 1, 2009
The TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09 was a topic on yesterday's "Top Line" on ABC News Now, as Rick Klein began some trash talk at the end of an interview with John Berman (Klein's currently in the lead). Berman also revealed his overall goal — beat CNN's Wolf Blitzer. The conversation begins... [TVNewser]

Q1 2009 Ratings: CNN's Best Total Day Since '03 - Posted March 31, 2009
CNN had its best first quarter since the first quarter of 2003, in Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo in total day. CNN grew 17% in Total Viewers and 7% in the demo compared to last year. CNN was 2nd behind FNC during Q1 '09 in Total Viewers during total day and... [TVNewser]

Bill O'Reilly on Penn, Blitzer and Meghan McCain - Posted March 30, 2009
As Bill O'Reilly enters his 100th month as the host of the top-rated cable news show, The Hollywood Reporter asks him who will one day knock him off the top spot. "It's hard to speculate," says O'Reilly. "We're so far ahead now, and my competitors have been around long enough so... [TVNewser]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted March 30, 2009
Former AOL CEO Jon Miller to head up digital strategy for News Corp- WebNewser Rumors abound that Nielsen may Merge/Shutter AdWeek, BrandWeek, MediaWeek- FishbowlNY Bill O'Reilly on Sean Penn, Wolf Blitzer and Meghan McCain- TVNewser Anthony Hopkins might play Ernest Hemingway in a film about the last... [FishBowlLA]

Where Ed Henry Learned The Importance of the Follow-Up - Posted March 25, 2009
CNN's senior White House correspondent Ed Henry is talking about his question and President Obama's terse answer during last night's news conference. Henry asked Obama why he waited days to express outrage over the AIG bonuses. "Because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak," Obama shot back.... [TVNewser]

Tonight's News Conference Coverage Plans - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: CNN: Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown, Anderson Cooper... [FishBowlDC]

Networks and Cablers To Cover Obama's Prime Time Newser - Posted March 24, 2009
ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC will take President Barack Obama's second prime time news conference live tonight at 8pmET. It will also be covered on the financial news networks (CNBC, FBN and Bloomberg) and on cable news. Here's how the newser will affect the cablers: • CNN — Wolf Blitzer, Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09: The Competitors - Posted March 19, 2009
To celebrate the Madness that is March, we're holding the first ever TVNewser Bracket Challenge! All news networks were asked to participate — some chose to "pass" (an assist?). Here are the 2009 participants, and who they picked to win it all: • ABC correspondent John Berman (Pittsburgh) • CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer (Duke) &bull... [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]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted March 9, 2009
What we almost missed today... Bloomberg's Al Hunt presented Sen. Ted Kennedy with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award last night at the Senator's 77th birthday celebration at the Kennedy Center. DC journos in attendance included Wolf Blitzer, Cokie Roberts, Rita Braver, Ed Henry, Chris Matthews and Mark Shields. "Have... [FishBowlDC]

"Better-Than-Average Lunch" With the Anchors at the White House - Posted February 24, 2009
Not a bad guest list for lunch at the White House this afternoon... Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams, Katie Couric, Bob Schieffer, David Gregory, George Stephanopoulos, Wolf Blitzer, John King, Bret Baier and Chris Wallance. Oh, and President Obama, accompanied by senior advisor David Axelrod. And just what was served? Stephanopoulos Twittered,... [FishBowlDC]

Anchors Describe Obama Lunch on Web - Posted February 24, 2009
President Barack Obama met with 10 members of the press today over lunch at the White House — two from each network. The guest list consisted of ABC's Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos, CBS' Katie Couric and Bob Schieffer, NBC's Brian Williams and David Gregory, CNN's Wolf Blitzer and John King... [TVNewser]

February Ratings: For CNN, What Goes Up... - Posted February 24, 2009
When you broadcast the highest rated debate of all time on cable (and two other highly-rated debates), as CNN did last February, the viewership is bound to go down. And for CNN in February '09, it did. A lot. Among A25-54 demo viewers, CNN was down 44% in prime time (8-11pm,... [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]

Lunch: Andre Leon Talley -- Media Star! - Posted February 11, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE We missed Blythe Danner by a day. Too bad, I would have loved to have asked her what she thinks of her daughter's goofy -- but strangely compelling -- Web site, GOOP. It's the gospel according to Gwyneth, where she holds forth on all things great and small --... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Morning Reading List 02.09.09 - Posted February 9, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump! ... [FishBowlDC]

No Spin: O'Reilly's Super Bowl Prediction is Closest - Posted February 3, 2009
Every year, celebrities compete for the Scripps Howard Super Sage Award trophy, in which more than 100 stars of "movies, TV, sports, politics and pop culture" give their prediction for the Super Bowl's final score. Taking home the tvnewser award this year was Bill O'Reilly, who picked Pittsburgh to win 24-17 (they... [TVNewser]

January Ratings: CNN #1 in Total Day Demo - Posted January 27, 2009
CNN was the top cable news network during total day (M-Su) in the A25-54 demo during the month of January. CNN had the most growth as well year-to-year in the demo, up 39% compared to 2008. Anderson Cooper 360 was the top show in the demo at 10pmET, as was The Situation... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CNN, CBS, CNBC ... - Posted January 23, 2009
> The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer will begin airing an hour-long Saturday edition beginning tomorrow. The 6pmET program will include a compilation of interviews and stories from the prior week. > Tomorrow on The Saturday Early Show on CBS, former White House photographer Robert McNeely will give an exclusive... [TVNewser]

Jeffrey Toobin (and Mom) on Today's "Menu" - Posted January 22, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu we had generations of journalists, as CNN senior analyst Jeffrey Toobin (or, Jeffrey R. Toobin — check the podcast) and his mother, Marlene Sanders, joined us. Earlier we wrote about Toobin following in his mother's footsteps by participating in Inauguration coverage. Sanders covered the 1964... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FBN, CNBC, CNN... - Posted January 21, 2009
> Mediapost reports that BrandIndex, which tracks consumer perception of brands, finds Fox Business Network (and not "Fox Business Channel," as they write) to be the 15th-largest gainer of all brands. Four other TV networks, including CNN, were in the top 25. > CNBC's Jim Cramer gives his "State of... [TVNewser]

Wolf Blitzer Steals Space Heaters, And Other Assorted DC Media Madness - Posted January 19, 2009
• Tammy Haddad caught up with CNN's Anderson Cooper yesterday who's co-anchoring his first Inauguration. Cooper: "I spent 9 hours on the roof at the Newseum...and Wolf Blitzer steals all the heaters, this is a little known secret." • FishbowlNY's Glynnis MacNicol went to the Morning Joe/Daily Beast brunch, and got a... [TVNewser]

Blitzer: We Have "Some New Technology." Cooper: "Is This A Hologram?" - Posted January 17, 2009
The cable nets are filling time today leading up to the big day on Tuesday. Several correspondents are standing on a empty, cold National Mall. Here are some other notes: • Two of the three weekday Fox & Friends were in this morning (Doocy & Kilmeade); Neil Cavuto anchored a special... [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]

The Ticker: PBS, CNN, FNC... - Posted January 13, 2009
> Vice President Dick Cheney talks with The NewsHour's Jim Lehrer for an interview airing tomorrow night. The "extended" interview will be recorded earlier in the day. > CNN's Wolf Blitzer sits down with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today, for an interview airing during The Situation Room. Blair is... [TVNewser]

Blitzer's Final "Late Edition": Cheney, Pelosi - Posted January 9, 2009
CNN's Wolf Blitzer's final "Late Edition" this weekend will feature two high profile interviews — with Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Both interviews are being taped today. Blitzer has anchored "Late Edition" for 11 years. John King begins anchoring "State of the Union" next weekend. It's been a... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.09.09 - Posted January 9, 2009
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]

CNN's Inauguration Coverage - Posted January 8, 2009
CNN has announced Inauguration coverage plans, beginning on Tuesday at 5amET. Some notes: • Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper lead coverage beginning at 10amET from the rooftop of the Newseum. John King brings the "Magic Wall" into the Newseum as well. • American Morning broadcast's live from Capital Hill from 5-10amET. • Cooper and Campbell... [TVNewser]

King's New Show: "State Of The Union" - Posted January 8, 2009
In this morning's release about Sam Feist's new position with CNN was the news he would be overseeing "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" and "State of the Union with John King." The "State of the Union" name for King's previously unnamed Sunday show was first reported by Politico's Michael Calderone. Last... [TVNewser]

Gupta To Be Obama's Surgeon General? - Posted January 6, 2009
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz is reporting Sanjay Gupta has been offered the job of Surgeon General in the Obama administration, and he "has told administration officials that he wants the job." Gupta declined comment when contacted by Kurtz. At the beginning of CNN's Situation Room today, John King and Wolf Blitzer discussed... [TVNewser]

2008 Ratings: CNN Wins Demo At 5pm and 10pmET - Posted December 31, 2008
CNN had averaged a higher Total Viewer and A25-54 demo rating during 2008 in prime time than any other year in its history. It also topped FNC at 5pmET (The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer) and at 10pmET (Anderson Cooper 360) in the demo. On HLN, Nancy Grace had her best ratings ever... [TVNewser]

The Cafferty File is Empty - Posted December 19, 2008
We think that the templated toss to Jack Cafferty should have come out of Wolf Blitzer's scripts. At the end of the first section of The Situation Room today: Let's check in with Jack Cafferty with the Cafferty file. Jack?Oh, unfortunately, Jack Cafferty is not here today. He has the day... [TVNewser]

"Thanks, Jamie!" - Posted December 12, 2008
At the end of Jamie McIntyre's report today on The Situation Room, Wolf Blitzer said goodbye to the departing correspondent. Blitzer: "I want to thank you, Jamie, because after 16 years replacing me at the Pentagon way back when, you're about to get ready to leave CNN. We're showing our viewers some... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.09.08 - Posted December 9, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC street is this? Email us with your best guess and we'll include correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Is CNN Still Relying on "Sources"? - Posted December 8, 2008
Politico's Michael Calderone writes about the four-hour news block to be hosted by John King starting next month, including how Howard Kurtz's program, "Reliable Sources" will fit in. During Kurtz' online chat today on WashingtonPost.com, he addressed the issue. "'Reliable Sources' will continue as an hour-long media program at 10 a.m. eastern... [TVNewser]

King To Host Four-Hour Sunday Block, Blitzer Re-Ups - Posted December 8, 2008
CNN announced today correspondent John King will begin hosting a four-hour news block from 9am-1pmET on Sundays, beginning in January. According to the release, Reliable Sources, hosted by Howard Kurtz, will continue as part of the block. This means King not only takes over the two-hours of Late Edition previously hosted by... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Trimming Sails, Buying Toys, Saving Cars... - Posted December 4, 2008
> Which network executive said, "We're not going to trim our sails" less than a month before he...trimmed some sails? Click here to find out. > The Early Show and FAO Schwartz are teaming up for the "Early in Toyland" special, which will broadcast from the world-famous toy store this... [TVNewser]

The Afternoon Ticker: Wolf, MacVicar, Buffett... - Posted December 3, 2008
> Bill Gates is in the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer today (Part II tomorrow) with this cheery thought: "We're certainly going to have a fairly serious recession." > That other multi-billionaire, Warren Buffett has invited Fox Business Network into his annual business school summit in Omaha. Liz Claman gets... [TVNewser]

November Ratings: CNN #1 in Total Day Demo - Posted December 3, 2008
For the first time in seven years, CNN is the #1 cable news network among key viewers — the A25-54 demo. With an average of 370,000 viewers CNN has broken Fox News' seven-year win streak in the demo for total day viewing. FNC averaged 356,000 and MSNBC averaged 291,000. The Situation Room... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.08 - Posted December 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]

Mumbai Aftermath: How Cable News Covered the Story - Posted December 1, 2008
The siege on Mumbai began Wednesday afternoon but didn't come to a conclusion until Friday night (ET). The news broke as Americans began the long Thanksgiving holiday, when the networks had already given many editorial and production employees time off. During that 36 hours, some cable news channels stuck with their holiday... [TVNewser]

Sen. Specter Responds to Possible Chris Matthews Run: "I'll be Prepared, Whoever My Opponents Are" - Posted November 30, 2008
On CNN's Late Edition today, Wolf Blitzer asked Sen. Arlen Specter about one of his potential challengers next year. Blitzer also spoke with New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez who's head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. BLITZER: ...you've seen these reports out there that Chris Matthews, the anchor for MSNBC, is think... [TVNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Honored - Posted November 24, 2008
FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin attended the National Press Club dinner at which CNN's Christiane Amanpour was roasted. From her colleague Wolf Blitzer: The most terrifying words a CNN producer could possibly hear is, "Christiane Amanpour is on the phone and her script is too long." More details and pictures, here...... [TVNewser]

Blitzer Roasts Amanpour - Posted November 21, 2008
CNN's Christiane Amanpour receives the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award tonight in Washington. Part of the evening's program will be a "roast" by colleague Wolf Blitzer, as well as Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. FishbowlDC's Patrick Gavin will be there, so look for... [TVNewser]

Big Day for Late Edition - Posted November 18, 2008
CNN's "Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer" had a big Sunday. The show won both the 11amET and 12pmET hours on cable news with 369,000 and 350,000 Total Viewers, respectively. Also, the 11am hour was the #1 cable news show of the day in the A25-54 demo. Guests on Sunday included Commerce... [TVNewser]

Palin and the Press - Posted November 13, 2008
FNC's Greta Van Susteren and NBC's Matt Lauer have joined her in her kitchen; CNN's Larry King and Wolf Blitzer got their long-awaited interviews yesterday; and this morning, the cable news networks carried both a live a news conference and Gov. Sarah Palin's remarks to the Republican Governors Association conference in... [TVNewser]

The Loser of the 2008 Election - Posted November 11, 2008
Remember when we all laughed at the quip that Joe the Plumber had done more interviews than VP presidential candidate Sarah Palin? Remember back in October how funny we all thought that was? Oh those were the days...there were just a couple of clips of Sarah Palin that the media played over... [FishBowlLA]

The Ticker: NYC, Miami, Mt. Kilimanjaro... - Posted November 10, 2008
> FBN's Eric Bolling is joining the network's 5pmET show "Happy Hour" as co-host. Bolling joins Cody Willard and Rebecca (formerly Gomez) Diamond for the show which originates from the Bull & Bear pub in The Waldorf Astoria hotel. > CNN's Wolf Blitzer gets a one-on-one with Gov. Sarah Palin... [TVNewser]

From "Best Political Team" To a "King of Comedy" - Posted November 10, 2008
Three days after TVNewser was in the CNN Election Center studio on Election Night, we were back in a drastically changed environment. Gone were the BPTOT, in was a studio audience. Temporary walls blocked off the studio from the rest of the newsroom. And the man at the helm was not... [TVNewser]

Jon Klein On Holograms: "One Day All TV News Will Be Done That Way" - Posted November 5, 2008
More than 27 million people watched the three cable news channels last night between 8-11pm. CNN, Fox News and MSNBC all set viewership records as the 21-month long presidential election came to a climax. CNN was the top rated broadcast in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Last night saw CNN's... [TVNewser]

"Cool" Technology and the "Calm Before the Storm" - Posted November 5, 2008
Multiple people throughout the CNN newsroom were using the phrase "calm before the storm," at 5:30pmET last night. The BPTOT was gathering on the edge of the newsroom as anchor Wolf Blitzer interviewed former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani. Conservative commentator Alex Castellanos and Democratic commentator Paul Begala compared ties (they... [TVNewser]

"Alright Jessica, You're a Terrific Hologram" - Posted November 5, 2008
Did anyone doubt that CNN's hologram would be the media story of the day? (Just Google "Hologram" and see what comes up). The folks at Slate sure didn't. They had some fun with Princess Jessica Yellin and Obi-Wan Wolf Blitzer. ... [TVNewser]

It's Official: Palin Ignores Sunday Talk Shows - Posted October 31, 2008
This Sunday, November 2, is the final Sunday before Tuesday's highly anticipated presidential election. Gov. Sarah Palin has thus far opted not to participate in what has become a campaign ritual: Interviews on the various Sunday talk show programs. Well, all of the major Sunday talk shows -- NBC's "Meet the Press,"... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.31.08 - Posted October 31, 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]

CNN's Election Night Plans - Posted October 30, 2008
CNN's Election Night in America coverage kicks off at 6pmET on Tuesday, with Wolf Blitzer leading the BPTOT and Campbell Brown and Anderson Cooper anchoring as well. John King will work the "Magic Wall," throughout the night, while Soledad O'Brien and Bill Schneider handle exit-polling data (on "two 103-inch interactive plasma screens"). Lou... [TVNewser]

Press Club To Honor Amanpour - Posted October 30, 2008
CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour will receive the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award, its highest honor for excellence in journalism. The Fourth Estate Award is given annually to an individual who has achieved distinction for a lifetime of contributions to American journalism. The award will be presented... [FishBowlDC]

Charles Barkley Calls Fox News "Corrupt," Fox News Fires Back - Posted October 29, 2008
In an interview with Broadcasting & Cable, former NBA star and current TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley calls Fox News Channel "corrupt." "I watch CNN, they're not fucked up like Fox," Barkley tells Ben Grossman. "They are a mouthpiece for the Republican Party. I watch [Fox] a couple times when there is... [TVNewser]

Obama and the Media: ABC, NBC, MSNBC - Posted October 28, 2008
Just as Sen. John McCain (and his running mate) have been making the rounds on the networks and cablers recently, so will his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama. Charles Gibson will interview Obama tomorrow in North Carolina for ABC's World News. NBC's Brian Williams will interview Obama as well from the campaign trail, airing... [TVNewser]

McCain to Blitzer: "You Still Ask The Best and Toughest Questions" - Posted October 22, 2008
Sen. John McCain gave Wolf Blitzer a shout-out at the end of their interview today. "It can be a tough race, but we're working hard. And I'm confident of victory," said McCain. "And by the way, you still ask the best and toughest questions about it more than anybody. So I'm glad... [TVNewser]

Bohrman On Palin Snub: "They May Not Like Us...But I Think They Want to Talk to Our Viewers" - Posted October 20, 2008
Broadcasting & Cable's Marisa Guthrie caught up with CNN DC Bureau chief David Bohrman this afternoon. She asked him about the continued pass VP nominee Sarah Palin continues to take on CNN. On some fundamental level, they need to talk to our viewers. We have by the far the biggest group of... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.20.08 - Posted October 20, 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]

The Ticker: CNN, MSNBC, CBS... - Posted October 16, 2008
> Beet.TV caught up with CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Campbell Brown for video interviews about bias and the media. Check out Blitzer and Brown. > Chris Matthews made some big impressions at Hofstra University last night. Some thought it was like seeing Santa Claus, and others wished he would clean... [TVNewser]

CNN/TIME Politics '08: Blitzer Promises "Major Surprises" Come Election Night - Posted October 14, 2008
TVNewser caught up with Wolf Blitzer after his morning panel at the Time Warner Politics Summit. We asked CNN's lead political anchor how his BPTOT is holding up. "We're strong. We're pacing ourselves. It's going to be an intense 21 days," he said. As for what's in store for election night,... [TVNewser]

CNN/Time Politics '08: Who's the "Notorious Offender?" - Posted October 14, 2008
Howard Kurtz moderates a media bias/elitist panel with Bill Adair of the St. Pete Times, Dan Rather, author/journalist David Sirota, Free Press executive director Josh Silver and and WSJ columnist Dorothy Rabinowitz (not pictured). Dan Rather implored journalists to "not back down" when it comes campaigns and candidates who shut them out.... [TVNewser]

Anderson Cooper, Lewis Black and More at Time Warner - Posted October 13, 2008
TVNewser will be attending, "Politics 2008 — The Media Conference for the Election of the President," co-hosted by Time Magazine and CNN at the Time Warner Center, today and tomorrow (FishbowlNY will be there as well). After the conference kicks off with a welcome from Time Warner CEO Jeffrey Bewkes, TVNewser will... [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]

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]

Morning Reading List, 10.02.08 - Posted October 2, 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]

Cable News Snapshot: Pre-Debate Edition - Posted September 26, 2008
The lead in to tonight's debate on the cablers appears to be similar to the usual schedule, but with slight variations. First on CNN, Campbell Brown: Election Center is being called, "Debate Night in America," and is co-anchored by Wolf Blitzer. Jeffrey Toobin joked that tonight they were the "best political... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.08 - Posted September 24, 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]

Carol Cafferty Remembered - Posted September 7, 2008
Jack Cafferty was not on The Situation Room on Friday for The Cafferty Files, because his wife of 35 years, Carol Cafferty, passed away that morning. "Carol was everything to Jack," said Wolf Blitzer. See The Situation Room's tribute to Carol:... [TVNewser]

Anchors to Head to St. Paul Tomorrow? - Posted September 1, 2008
TV news insiders we talked to today expect television coverage of day two of the RNC to be at the level day one would have been, if not for Hurricane Gustav. That will include more cable news broadcasts originating from here and there's also the chance one or more of the... [TVNewser]

CNN's Historic Victory on Final DNC Night - Posted September 1, 2008
CNN accomplished something on Thursday that had never happened in its more than 28 year history. The 10pmET broadcast of Sen. Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the DNC was the top rated program on all of television, beating all broadcast networks as well as cable channels. "We're thrilled with the historic... [TVNewser]

Inside the Tent at ABC News - Posted August 29, 2008
As the Democratic convention ends and the Republican convention is about to get underway, the one constant will be the media — either en route to or already broadcasting from St. Paul. And one of the constants of the media presence is the set up — large tents and small trailers that... [TVNewser]

Snapshots From Invesco - Posted August 28, 2008
Some pictures from Invesco:Click continued for more... ... [TVNewser]

Convention Eve: CNN - Posted August 24, 2008
Here's a glance outside the CNN Grill, where the BPTOT will spend the majority of their time beginning tomorrow. At 8pmET Wolf Blitzer starts the Convention Kickoff (from the Convention floor):Click continued to see a sneak peek at the CNN special brew...... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.22.08 - Posted August 22, 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]

Slafka Celebrates 30 - Posted August 7, 2008
That was Wolf Blitzer booker Kristi Slafka celebrating her 30th birthday with friends Saturday night at Citronelle. ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.25.08 - Posted July 25, 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]

CNN Promotes McCain/Obama Weekend Appearance - Posted July 24, 2008
CNN sent out a press release about 45 minutes ago headlined: "Presidential Nominees McCain, Obama to Appear on CNN on Sunday, July 27." Here's how it breaks down: An interview Wolf Blitzer is doing with Sen. John McCain will air in the 11amET hour of Late Edition. At NoonET, CNN will... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.18.08 - Posted July 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Above, Luke Russert and James Carville spearhead XM radio's coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Remnick Takes On Blitzer, Kurtz - Posted July 17, 2008
On Wednesday's "The Charlie Rose Show", New Yorker Editor David Remnick criticized local boys Howard Kurtz and Wolf Blitzer for their critiques of the New Yorker's controversial Obama cover: ... [FishBowlDC]

Thursday Party for Sunday Talker - Posted July 17, 2008
TVNewser hears CNN's Wolf Blitzer will be celebrating his ten-year anniversary as anchor of Late Edition tonight at Marcel's Restaurant in Washington, DC. CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein, political director Sam Feist, DC bureau chief David Bohrman and executive producer Linda Roth will all be on hand to celebrate with Wolf.... [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]

Giving New Meaning to The Sit Room - Posted July 14, 2008
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer may look a little different this week, because Blitzer will be sitting, not standing, as is normally the case. Blitzer, who does five miles on the treadmill every morning, tore his hamstring while working out last week. He originally thought it was just pulled. Blitzer... [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]

CNN Announces Convention Plans - Posted July 11, 2008
As expected, the BPTOT* will be busy when the conventions begin at the end of August. Some notes from CNN's release: • CNN Grills will be in Denver and St. Paul, set up at restaurants outside the convention for live broadcasts and places to mingle. • The "magic wall" is making the trek to... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 04.17.08 - Posted April 17, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | JOBS Most of you are not excited to have the Pope town. Today's "Angry Journalist" rant of the day: "I'd like at least a SIMILAR salary that a few of the men in... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.15.08 - Posted April 15, 2008
Happy Tax Day Washington. Playbook tells us that "Patrick Henry, Ed's son, is 7." Here's your TV coverage of the Pope's visit. Here's the full text of Sen. John McCain's remarks to the AP annual meeting yesterday. Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks today. And be sure to check out TVNewser's ongoing coverage... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.01.08 - Posted April 1, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Justice Alito's bday, finally someone explains MoDo, Leon Harris likes baseball, The Deadline Club is out with its awards finalists, WRC's Vickie Burns is heading to WNBC in New York, it's the birthday of Redhead Fan Club favorite Jess Smith and don't forget to not fall for... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.10.08 - Posted March 10, 2008
Good morning Washington. IT'S CHUCK NORRIS' BIRTHDAY! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR The AP reports, "The Associated Press has named two veteran editors to leadership positions in a new regional editing operation for 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]

Morning Reading List, 03.06.08 - Posted March 5, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Alan Greenspan's birthday and, on this day in 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off from CBS. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS You think John King is hotter than Wolf Blitzer. REVOLVING DOOR CQ's Patrick Yoest ... [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, 02.05.08 - Posted February 5, 2008
Happy Super Tuesday Washington! Better yet, it's Bobby Brown's birthday! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | JOBS Most of you wake up a couple of times during the night. NEWSPAPERS "For news media, the emergence of Bill Clinton as a key public player in the... [FishBowlDC]

Obama-Rama, Complete with Ding-a-lings - Posted January 31, 2008
Presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign holds a Debate Visibility Rally , today at 2 at the Kodak Theater, and then the debates. Patrick McDonald, in the LA Weekly, has a terrific piece on Jeremy Bernard and Rufus Gifford, Obama's fundraisers/power brokers who are the New Gay paradigm. And as an added attraction,... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 01.18.08 - Posted January 18, 2008
Good morning Washington. Today in D.C. history, Marion Barry said "bitch set me up." Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | BOOKS | JOBS You think Ben Bradlee could take Robert Novak in a street fight. REVOLVING DOOR The Washington Business Journal reports, "The Washington Post... [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 Reading List, 12.18.07 - Posted December 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. Don Rumsfeld resigned a year ago today and Brad Pitt, Keith Richards and Christina Aguilera all turn a year older today. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think it is harder... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.07.07 - Posted December 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. It's Friday and you wanna know what? We like you (and won't you please learn to like Tony Cord, too?) Today, Johnny Bench turns 60, Larry Bird turns 51 and T.O. turns 34. And, 220 years ago today, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. But... [FishBowlDC]

Wolf Sells Out CNN - Posted November 27, 2007
Hotline's Last Call features this cell phone picture of Wolf Blitzer at the airport...with -- gasp -- a CNBC bag! (And, yes, all you smarty pants: We know why...)... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.13.07 - Posted November 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think The Washington Post's reaction to Tim Page was too harsh. "Mitt Romney Loses Coveted Endless Simmer Endorsement" Is that CBS's Matthew Felling hosting the Kojo Nnamdi Show today? Get ready for tomorrow's Meet the Press party...and Rush Limbaugh?!? New York Times presents, "Stray Questions for: P.J. O'Rourke" New York Post reports,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.03.07 - Posted October 3, 2007
Good morning Washington. An ABC release announced, "For the twenty-first time in twenty-three weeks, 'ABC's World News with Charles Gibson' was the most watched evening newscast among Adults 25-54. The ABC broadcast averaged a 1.9/8 and 2.39 million among key demo viewers, 220,000 more than NBC's 'Nightly News.' This marks ABC's greatest... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.27.07 - Posted August 27, 2007
Good morning Washington. Redskins? You're not really into it. An ABC release announced, "ABC News Digital increased unique visitors 19% to 9.9 million in July 2007 versus the same time last year, and ranked in ninth place in the Top 20 of general news sites, according to the Nielsen NetRatings." CNN announced in a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.23.07 - Posted July 23, 2007
Good morning Washington. This was a close race, with George Stephanopoulos and Wolf Blitzer running thisclose in Sunday Talk Show Host you'd most want to take home to mom. Sara A. Carter joins The Washington Times' National desk, covering the Pentagon. Carter is from the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in California and was... [FishBowlDC]

Michael Moore Feels Bad For Wolf-Bashing - Posted July 17, 2007
It's hard to put a finger on which party is the bigger "publicity whore" here: Michael Moore or CNN. From Moore's site: I have to admit, though, I do feel kinda bad taking it all out on Wolf Blitzer. It's not like he's the official representative of the mainstream media. I mean, he's... [FishBowlNY]

Call Her "She-Wolf" - Posted July 13, 2007
It was decided last night that, when Suzanne Malveaux fills in for Wolf Blitzer on this weekend's "Late Edition" on CNN, she should be referred to as "She Wolf."... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 06.25.07 - Posted June 25, 2007
Good morning Washington. According to the PEJ Talk Show Index for June 10-15, "That marked only the second time all year that immigration was the leading talk subject." Washington Post reports, "A graduate student who drove David Halberstam when the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist was killed in a car crash will be charged with... [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, 06.01.07 - Posted June 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think tanning is not so much sexy, but cancer causing. The Association of Health Care Journalists launched a new website. Check out Norah O'Donnell on the forthcoming cover of Pregnancy magazine. "NPR Joins Appeal of Online Music Royalties" A reader tell us, "please note that the white house transcript referred to... [FishBowlDC]

Wolf's Words of Wisdom - Posted May 11, 2007
From Hotline: CNN's Wolf Blitzer is addressing graduates at Franklin & Marshall College this weekend. Some of his advice: * "If you're passionate about something, go for it." * "Not to settle." * "If there are more experienced people who can help you, take advantage of that." * "My dad always told me 'Two heads are... [FishBowlDC]

Wolf Sits Down With New Hampshire Magazine - Posted April 26, 2007
Easily the most interesting Q&A exchange with Wolf Blitzer ever: RB: Name one difference between New Hampshire and Vermont. WB: I know Ben & Jerry's is a big one in Vermont. So New Hampshire is not Ben & Jerry's. I know they're both lovely states and they're next to each other. RB: True, Ben... [FishBowlDC]

Partying With The King - Posted April 19, 2007
King and his wife flank the Trumps The short hallway between the "Pool Room" and bar acted as a sort of cosmic, generational media portal last night at the Four Seasons, where a pair of cocktail parties — one celebrating Larry King's 50 years in broadcasting (a.k.a the "old people room"), the... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Snubs Larry King Party - Posted April 18, 2007
One of the more intriguing questions about tonight's Larry King 50th anniversary party in New York has already been answered. Beleaguered radio host Don Imus, a longtime friend of King's, was on the invitee list for tonight's bash, but don't expect to see him. "He's not coming," our inside source says. Here's who... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.20.07 - Posted March 20, 2007
Picking the next president is easier than picking the NCAA College Basketball Champ. "NPR Files For Streaming-Royalty Rehearing" Michael Murphy joins Fox News Channel's Washington bureau as the Senior Manager of Media Relations. He was formerly an account supervisor at Ketchum Public Relations in DC. Congrats to The Hill for scoring some front-page... [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]

Wolf In New York - Posted February 12, 2007
Wolf Blitzer is in New York today to speak at a Reuters event (he's a Reuters alum, apparently). Wolf explains: The reason I'm in New York is, I'm speaking tonight to some of my friends at Reuters, the wire service -- the first job I ever got in journalism was working for... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.30.07 - Posted January 30, 2007
Five minutes left to live and Ben Bradlee takes the cake, with exposing a dirty little secret in a close second. A Washington Post editorial opines, "Those who take pains to insert it when referring to him are trying, none too subtly, to stir up scary images of menacing terrorists and evil... [FishBowlDC]

Wolf Gets Cheney Interview - Posted January 22, 2007
From the release: In an exclusive television interview, Vice President Dick Cheney will speak with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The interview will take place the day after President George W. Bush's State of the Union address. Cheney will answer questions on the Iraq war, politics and the State... [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]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.03.07 - Posted January 3, 2007
You occasionally use WikiPedia. Yikes, are things really this ugly over at Fox News? Check out the Post's Blogger Summit. "Saddam: CNN #1 After Execution" How to pitch NPR's Morning Edition. ABC Radio is looking for a staff writer. NPR Digital Media is looking for an online producer. More jobs. And employers: Find your freelancers here. Check out the Tyndall... [FishBowlDC]

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