Broadcast Television
Roseanne Barr: Wrong for 'The View,' Right for BBC
May 3rd, 2007 1:37 PM
Michelle Malkin noticed that comedian Roseanne Barr wrote recently on her blog that she's too biased against Israel to be hired for the Barbara Walters daytime gab-fest. Here's what Barr wrote: In reality, I could never host that show, or any network show, because I have opinions that are not sanctioned by the powers that be who refuse to allow even one dissenting voice over the airwaves of…
Rosie O'Donnell Leaves 'The View
April 25th, 2007 11:16 AM
Update at bottom of post: Other bloggers react to Rosie announcement.Controversial daytime television host Rosie O'Donnell just confirmed rumors on "The View" today that she will be leaving the show."I can't come to terms," O'Donnell said, referring to an ongoing contract dispute that she had been having with ABC, the owner of the show.Despite her departure, O'Donnell will be a "frequent guest…
Bob Schieffer Behind Katie Couric's Troubles
April 24th, 2007 1:54 PM
Roger Friedman, gossip blogger for FNC has an interesting item about the anti-Katie Couric piece that I blogged about yesterday. According to Friedman, the piece was done partly at the behest of Couric's predecessor, the seemingly avuncular Bob Schieffer.That wouldn't surprise me, but before I get into why, here's Friedman:
[O]ne of Couric's frequently
mentioned enemies is Bob Schieffer, the…
Couric May Be Ousted from Anchor Desk
April 23rd, 2007 11:05 AM
CBS's $15 million experiment of hiring Katie Couric has not
paid any dividends. Six months into her tenure as anchor of the
"Evening News," Couric has actually fallen in the ratings from her
predecessor, Bob Schieffer, sparking talk within the network that the
former NBC star will soon be shown the door.
Besides ratings, CBS insiders and TV observers quoted by
Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Gail…
NYT: VT Shootings 'Tough' on NBC? Media Self Absorption Reigns
April 19th, 2007 4:20 AM
If one were to contemplate all the horrible results of the actions of this murderous psychopath in Virginia, if one were to wonder how hard and emotional have become the lives of the survivors of those whom this sick individual killed, it would seem axiomatic that the Mainstream Media would be the last group such a reflection would see as a recipient of the "tough decisions" resulting from the…
Montel Williams Ditches Soldier Who Wouldn't Complain About Treatment
April 4th, 2007 1:40 PM
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In the post-Walter Reed world, the MSM is on the prowl for stories that fit the template -- troops suffering at the hands of an indifferent military health bureaucracy. Yesterday's episode of the Montel Williams show demonstrates what happens when a soldier doesn't stick to the victimization script.Have a look at this article from the Grand Junction [Colo.] Sentinel, which…
Conan O’Brien Announces Cast of NBC Movie About White House Troubles
March 22nd, 2007 5:25 PM
If soon-to-be-Dr. Al Gore’s testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday wasn’t funny enough for you, Conan O’Brien’s satirical cast of a new NBC, made for television movie about problems facing the White House is sure to give you a chuckle.The video is here courtesy of YouTube (h/t Allah at Hot Air), and a list of the cast follows after the break for those of you who prefer your comedy in writing.…