Fox News Channel ads taunting rival networks draw return fire; CNN's Sanchez: 'You lie'September 18th, 2009 Rival networks fire back over Fox News rally adLOS ANGELES — Fox News Channel's competitors are firing back at the network over newspaper ads claiming Fox alone covered last weekend's protest in Washington, D.C. The ads placed Friday in the Washington Post and two papers owned by Fox's parent company include a headline saying other networks missed the story, including ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC and CNN.
NY's Cablevision names executive to oversee newspaper, TV operationsAugust 13th, 2009 NY's Cablevision taps media executiveBETHPAGE, N.Y. — Cablevision Systems Corp.
Competitions and CBS reruns dominate prime-time TV in Nielsen ratingsJuly 29th, 2009 Competitions and CBS reruns rule prime-time TVNEW YORK — Competitions and CBS reruns ruled prime-time television. Each of Nielsen Media Research's 11 most watched broadcast shows last week fell into one of those two categories, led by NBC's hit airing of "America's Got Talent" in three separate hours.
John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston to speak about their son's deathJuly 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - John Travolta's wife Kelly Preston is to speak publicly about the death of their son Jett for the first time. Jett died suddenly after a seizure at the age of 16 in January while he was on holiday with his family in the Bahamas, and Kelly, 46, is to speak about their loss at the California Governor's Conference for Women in October, People reports.
Jacko's funeral 2nd most-watched on TV after Princess Diana'sJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - King of Pop Michael Jackson's funeral attracted more than 31 million TV viewers, making it the second most watched funeral after Princess Diana's. According to the viewership on 18 networks, the live coverage, 1-4 p.m, attracted 31.14 million viewers, reports New York Daily News.
NBC's 'America's Got Talent' dominates prime-time top 10, while CBS wins overallJuly 7th, 2009 NBC's 'Talent' is a hit, but CBS wins ratings weekNEW YORK — NBC's got a hit so far with "America's Got Talent."
In its second week, "Talent" retained the top prime-time position as well as taking the No. 2 slot, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Obama's speech to students at Moscow's New Economic School given limited television coverageJuly 7th, 2009 Obama's speech not widely seen on TV in RussiaMOSCOW — President Barack Obama's speech to a graduating class of Moscow college students Tuesday was not widely available for the Russian people to see on television. Obama's speech at the New Economic School was being televised live on 24-hour news channel Vesti, but not on any of the main, more widely watched Russian TV channels like First Channel, Rossiya, or NTV.
ABC, NBC airing Farrah Fawcett specialsJune 26th, 2009 ABC, NBC airing Farrah Fawcett specialsNEW YORK — ABC and NBC are airing special tributes to Farrah Fawcett. ABC's "20/20" will air a Barbara Walters Special, "Farrah's Love," Thursday at 10 p.m.
Jackson's death forces quick shift of gears for TV networks, cable newsJune 26th, 2009 Jackson death causes media scrambleNEW YORK — Two broadcast TV networks were already planning dueling prime-time specials on Farrah Fawcett's death Thursday. Then Michael Jackson died.
Obama says a TV network he won't name is 'entirely devoted to attacking' the White HouseJune 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration."
Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.
President Obama gives access to ABC News to promote his health care planJune 15th, 2009 ABC News to air Obama interview on health careNEW YORK — ABC News will present a prime-time interview with President Barack Obama on health care issues next week. The special will air June 24 at 10 p.m.
Have plane, will travel: Obamas head to Broadway for dinner and a playMay 31st, 2009 First couple's NY date: a campaign promise keptNEW YORK — President Barack Obama made good on a campaign promise to his most important supporter Saturday night — his wife, Michelle. The president and first lady jetted to a date in New York late Saturday afternoon, aides and media in tow.
Have plane, will travel: Obamas Broadway-bound for date night after watching Malia play soccerMay 30th, 2009 Looks like a night on Broadway for first coupleWASHINGTON — His public schedule listed no official events, so President Barack Obama had plenty of time to devote to being a weekend dad and spouse. The president and first lady Michelle Obama watched daughter Malia's soccer game for an hour Saturday morning in the Palisades neighborhood, a short drive from the White House.
Obamas host night of spoken word, poetry at White House, including James Earl JonesMay 13th, 2009 Obamas host poetry night at White HouseWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free to speak their minds. To that end, she and President Barack Obama welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room on Tuesday.
Obama's Day: Meets employers on health care costs, honors top officers, hosts poetry readingMay 12th, 2009 Obama's Day: Health costs, top cops and poetryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues the theme of affordable health care today, a day after enlisting the help of the health industry in lowering future costs over 10 years. The White House says the president will participate in a round table with business leaders to discuss cutting employer health care costs.
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