12 Year Later, Money Trail Still Ruffling Feathers - Posted August 27, 2008
Perhaps the greatest indication of the impact of Brian Ross's investigative work at the Conventions occurred today when Denver police arrested one of his producer/reporters. Ross' investigative unit has been following the Money Trail since the 1996 political conventions. The unit heads to high priced, low profile parties put on by donors... [TVNewser]

Another Strong Week for Nightline - Posted August 14, 2008
ABC's Nightline again topped CBS' Late Show with David Letterman last week. The ABC News program beat Letterman in the A25-54 demo but lost in Total Viewers. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno came in first in both measurements. This is the fifth week in a row Nightline has either beaten... [TVNewser]

Friend Tells CBS John Edwards is the Father of Rielle Hunter's Baby - Posted August 12, 2008
This morning on CBS' The Early Show, Maggie Rodriguez spoke with Pigeon O'Brien, a friend of Rielle Hunter. O'Brien told Rodriguez that Edwards lied to ABC's Bob Woodruff when he explained the timeline of the affair. RODRIGUEZ: She told you it started in February or March of 2006. O'BRIEN: Yes. RODRIGUEZ: He says it... [TVNewser]

What Will Nightline's Scoops & Growth Mean For the Newscast? - Posted August 11, 2008
The LATimes' Meg James writes about the latest Nightline scoop and what it might mean as ABC considers wooing Jay Leno. "The company will make the decision based on what's best for the company," said ABC News president David Westin. "I am hopeful that 'Nightline' will continue to prosper. It's important for... [TVNewser]

Edwards Affair: ABC's Ross Followed The Money - Posted August 10, 2008
ABC's Brian Ross was a guest of Howard Kurtz' today on Reliable Sources. Ross talked about how the ABC News investigative unit was able to piece together the details that led to John Edwards admitting his affair with Rielle Hunter to ABC's Bob Woodruff on Friday. KURTZ: But would you have been... [TVNewser]

Woodruff Returns to China For ABC Special - Posted August 6, 2008
ABC's Bob Woodruff, whose career as a journalist began in China, returns to the country for tonight's ABC Primetime special, "China Inside Out". TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio talks with Woodruff about the special. "Woodruff was a lawyer when he first went to China in the mid 1980s," writes Battaglio. "He was... [TVNewser]

Woodruff Returns to China For ABC Special - Posted August 6, 2008
ABC's Bob Woodruff, whose career as a journalist began in China, returns to the country for tonight's ABC Primetime special, "China Inside Out". TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio talks with Woodruff about the special. "Woodruff was a lawyer when he first went to China in the mid 1980s," writes Battaglio. "He was... [TVNewser]

ABC Roundup: Secrets, China, Adoption - Posted July 16, 2008
> The season premiere of ABC's "Primetime: Family Secrets" was the top program (except for the All Star game) in the 10 o'clock hour last night in both Total Viewers and A18-49 demo. The show drew 7 million Total Viewers up from last summer's debut of 5.8 million. > Two... [TVNewser]

Bob Woodruff Back to Anchoring - Posted July 12, 2008
Bob Woodruff's new show, "Focus Earth with Bob Woodruff," debuts tonight on the Planet Green network. His featured guest is former Pres. Bill Clinton, who discussed a range of topics concerning climate policy in the US, including his thoughts on how Sens. McCain and Obama differ on the issue. The show premieres... [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]

Morning Reading List, 04.14.08 - Posted April 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You think Anderson Cooper is the next anchor of the CBS Evening News, but one reader writes in, "Dude, you know who's perfect to take Katie's chair? GWEN IFILL. She should... [FishBowlDC]

LA Press Club--Get Your Nominations In Today! - Posted April 9, 2008
Los Angeles Press Club is still accepting entries to the 50th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Members are given an extension to Thursday evening, April 10 at 7 PM. Download the form here. 2008 marks a milestone in the long history of Los Angeles Press Club. We are gearing up for our... [FishBowlLA]

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]

Morning Reading List, 10.26.07 - Posted October 26, 2007
Good morning Washington. You guys are old school. You have a landline at home. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the No. 1 Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, October 21 in all categories across the nation... [FishBowlDC]

Knight International Journalism Award Winners Named - Posted August 24, 2007
From the release: The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has named Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas and Burmese investigative reporter May Thingyan Hein as the 2007 Knight International Journalism Award winners. They will be honored along with Founders Award recipient Tom Brokaw at the 10th annual ICFJ Awards Dinner at the Ronald Reagan... [FishBowlDC]

Woodruff Named Guest of Honor For 19th Annual Roast for Spina Bifida - Posted August 24, 2007
From the release: ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, nearly killed by a roadside bomb while reporting in Iraq, will be the guest of honor during the 19th Annual Roast for Spina Bifida on Monday, Oct. 29 in Washington, D.C. A who's who of media and political leaders will gather to roast Woodruff... [FishBowlDC]

Woodruff To Cuba - Posted April 27, 2007
From AP: Bob Woodruff of ABC News is headed to Havana this weekend for his first overseas reporting trip since being severely injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq last year. He'll be accompanied by cameraman Doug Vogt and sound technician Magnus Macedo, the team with him on the fateful Iraq trip. Woodruff,... [FishBowlDC]

Radio / TV Correspondents' Dinner: The Photos - Posted March 29, 2007
Swinging times were had at last night's 63rd Annual Radio & Television Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. The 2,000+ audience dined on New Orleans Cajun Salad, Texas Rubbed Tenderloin of Beef and Mississippi Mud Pile, while washing it down with Stone Cellars Chardonnay and Stone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. The evening's... [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]

Lee Woodruff: Bob Still Hits His Head On Things - Posted March 12, 2007
"Bob can read a teleprompter better than he can read a newspaper." That was one of the quotes from yet another media event held in honor of Bob Woodruff. Over a breakfast of fresh seasonal fruit, poached egg and banana crepes (organized by Ladies' Home Journal on the Upper West Side) 20... [FishBowlNY]

Woodruff: 'I'm Not Going Back To Iraq' - Posted March 9, 2007
We heard the same story a few weeks ago at ABC HQ, with one key difference. Bob Woodruff, while receiving a Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award from the Radio-Television News Directors Foundation yesterday, said he will not go back to Iraq: "I think for the first time I'm going to tell my wife... [FishBowlNY]

Woodruff To Deliver Keynote Address at ICJ - Posted February 28, 2007
From the release: ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff will give the keynote address at the International Center for Journalists' 10th Annual Awards Dinner on November 13. Tom Brokaw, the former NBC Nightly News Anchor, will receive the Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism at the event, to be held in the... [FishBowlDC]

Documentary Not all About Woodruff - Posted February 26, 2007
ABC may be advertising the Bob Woodruff documentary airing tomorrow as all about Bob, his tragedy and comeback, but Woodruff sees it as a chance to call attention to veterans and the care they're getting -- or not.He calls the government to task in the hour-long show for not giving enough... [TVNewser]

Bob Woodruff Almost His Old Self - Posted February 26, 2007
ABC News this morning gave reporters a sneak peak of the documentary about Bob Woodruff's near-death and recovery and how his family -- as well as the other soldiers and Marines who've been through the same, usually with much less positive results -- have dealt with it. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)--... [TVNewser]

Bob Woodruff: 'I Saw My Body Floating' - Posted February 26, 2007
Last year, Bob Woodruff spent 27 days as co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight. His 28th day — January 29, 2006 — was one he can't remember too well. Nor can he remember the 36 days spent in a coma recovering from injuries he and cameraman Doug Vogt suffered from a... [FishBowlNY]

Roger Ailes To Be Honored For His Contributions To Press Freedom, First Amendment - Posted January 10, 2007
Well, here's some news the left-wing media will have a field day with. The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation is set to honor Fox News chief Roger Ailes along with Philip Balboni of New England Cable News and a pair of journalists — Kimberly Dozier of CBS News and Bob Woodruff... [FishBowlNY]

Woodruff's Return - Posted January 9, 2007
Thirteen months after almost losing his life in Iraq, the AP reports that Bob Woodruff gets what every newsman wants: a prime-time special. Airing on February 27, the show will detail the ABC-News correspondent's story through interviews with "witnesses to the explosion and the medical team that saved his life on... [FishBowlNY]