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Olbermann & Patrick are Reunited
Very possibly the best SportsCenter duo in the history of the network, Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann will once again share the screen thanks to NBC. Bob Costas will host the NFL show that includes Cris Collinsworth, Jerome Bettis, Tiki Barber and Peter King. Can't wait for this. Great times but makes me think of my favorite SportsCenter anchors, teams and hosts. There were many but who's your favorite?
From the article
By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY
Dan Patrick, the longtime ESPN anchor, will this season join NBC's Sunday night NFL studio show – where he'll reunite with Keith Olbermann, his on-air ESPN SportsCenter partner between 1992 and 1997.
Patrick will also join a big cast on a show wrapped around NBC's Sunday primetime game.
He'll be the show's third co-host – along with Olbermann and Cris Collinsworth – on a show hosted by Bob Costas that includes analysts Jerome Bettis, Tiki Barber and reporter Peter King.
Said Olbermann Monday: "My concern is that we didn't have enough people on the show. We really needed that 19th guy."
Patrick, who left ESPN last year and now hosts a syndicated daytime radio show, had a contract that prohibited him TV work until this September. His NBC deal will also include working on NBC's Olympic coverage, starting with the 2010 Winter Games.
Monday, NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol and Patrick both said the idea for Patrick joining the NBC show came from Costas.
Said Patrick: "If Bob didn't sign off on this, there's no way I'd walk into the room." Very possibly the best SportsCenter duo in the history of the network, Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann will once again share the scree... more -
Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann Reunite on NBC this Fall
Sportscasting and where it has gone in the last twenty years was influenced greatly by this duo and their antics on ESPN's 11 PM Sportscenter broadcast. I am very pleased to report that the National Broadcast Company has decided to get the band back together for Football Night in America. Sportscasting and where it has gone in the last twenty years was influenced greatly by this duo and their antics on ESPN's 11 PM Sport... more
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NBC’s Totalitarian Olympics: More on Restrictions; Online Video Only After TV Broa...
And here I was rejoicing that finally we could do away with the lame soft-focus athlete stories and parochial commentary from NBCU with this Olympics: Yes, the company will have 2,200 hours of live competition from Beijing available online on NBCOlympics.com, but with some heavy restrictions... And here I was rejoicing that finally we could do away with the lame soft-focus athlete stories and parochial commentary from NBCU wit... more
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What networks aren't talking about in Iraq
The three major news network are not talking about some very major news stories that are happening in Iraq right now.
Major networks spend only 2 minutes per week on Iraq war coverage. The three major news network are not talking about some very major news stories that are happening in Iraq right now. ... more -
NBC has trouble identifying black people
Amidst a segment on the morning show concerning the omnipresence of Barack Obama, an odd thing happened. When the show got to a segment on Obama's influences, they showed Stevie Wonder and then they mentioned Jay-Z. The only problem is that the picture they showed was not of Jay-Z, it was in fact New Jersey rapper, Joe Buddens.
Joe Buddens doesn't look anything like Jay-Z. Is it so much to ask for a little more attention to detail? This little faux pas of course was overlooked because a large percentage of the Today's Show audience probably wouldn't be able to identify either of them, but the point still remains.
Maybe it was a simple mistake, but it just goes to show how important it is to check the facts, and then check them again... and then check them one more time. After all Jay-Z is as mainstream a figure as they come and Joe Buddens... exactly. Amidst a segment on the morning show concerning the omnipresence of Barack Obama, an odd thing happened. When the show got to a segmen... more -
Tom Brokaw to Take Over "Meet the Press"
NBC moved quickly to stanch speculation about who would succeed Tim Russert as moderator of “Meet the Press,” announcing Sunday that Tom Brokaw, former anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” would fill the role for the rest of this election year.
Tom Brokaw hosted a special edition of “Meet the Press” on the Sunday after Tim Russert’s death. He will become the regular moderator through the election.
“I volunteered,” Mr. Brokaw said in a telephone interview from his ranch in Montana. “A number of people had suggested it. Steve Capus and I talked about it over the weekend. I looked at my calendar and manipulated a couple of personal things, and I told him I can get us through the election.” NBC moved quickly to stanch speculation about who would succeed Tim Russert as moderator of “Meet the Press,” announcing Sunday that T... more -
Rihanna Rocks the Today Show
Rihanna impressed fans on NBC's "Today" Show in Rockefeller Center, New York City, June 20,The Good Girl Gone Bad became the latest artist to grace the shows annual Summer Concert Series.Enjoy Rihanna's performances of the Today Show:"Please Don't Stop The Music".Be sure to check out RiRi’s blinging microphone ! Rihanna impressed fans on NBC's "Today" Show in Rockefeller Center, New York City, June 20,The Good Girl Gone Bad became the latest ar... more
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Tim Russert dies at 58
Tim Russert, who became one of America's leading political journalists as the host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died Friday, according to the network. He was 58.
The network said he collapsed at work Friday. He was taken to Washington's Sibley Memorial Hospital where he died, the hospital confirmed.
Colleague and former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw broke the news on the network Friday shortly after 3:40 p.m., saying Russert had just returned from a family vacation in Italy to celebrate the graduation of his son, Luke, from Boston College.
Russert joined the network in 1984 and quickly established himself as the face of the network's political coverage, eventually becoming senior vice president and Washington bureau chief of NBC news.
In 1985, Russert supervised live broadcasts of the "Today" show from Rome, negotiating an appearance by Pope John Paul II -- a first for American television.
Russert, who also served as a political analyst for cable network MSNBC, took the helm of "Meet the Press" in 1991, turning the long-running Sunday-morning interview program into the most-watched show of its kind in the United States.
Tim Russert, who became one of America's leading political journalists as the host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died Friday, according t... more -
Tim Russert has died from a heart attack
"Tim Russert, NBC journalist and political heavyweight host of "Meet the Press," has died after collapsing at NBC's Washington news bureau, a source said. He was 58 years old.
Russert, who rose from the inside world of politics where he was former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo's press secretary and one-time chief of staff to the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, was able to successfully cross over to political journalism and rise to become one of its leading lights.
In his role as host of the seminal Sunday morning political program "Meet the Press" - which he took over in 1991 - he became renowned for his hard-nosed interviews where he frequently cornered some of Washington's cagiest political figures with tough questions.
Russert joined NBC News in 1984. In April 1985, he supervised the live broadcasts of the Today program from Rome, negotiating and arranging an appearance by Pope John Paul II - a first for American television. In 1986 and 1987 Russert led NBC News weeklong broadcasts from South America, Australia and China.
In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people."
THIS STORY IS DEVELOPING... STAY TUNED. "Tim Russert, NBC journalist and political heavyweight host of "Meet the Press," has died after collapsing at NBC's Washington news bu... more -
A Genius Outside the Academy
The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of the most influential people in Hip Hop. A powerful and fiery orator. The Hip Hop Caucus tour featuring Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. Yearwood is a minister, community activist, military chaplain, and one of ... more
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Priceless Movie Sets Destroyed In Fire
A fire at Universal Studios on Sunday destroyed a set from "Back to the Future," the King Kong exhibit and a video vault containing more than 40,000 videos and reels.
Los Angeles County fire Captain Frank Reynoso says the blaze broke out just before dawn on a backlot stage at the 400-acre property. The fire has been contained.
Officials say the iconic courthouse square from "Back to the Future," has been destroyed, and the famous clocktower that enabled star Michael J. Fox's character to time travel has been damaged.
NBC Universal President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Meyer says 40,000 to 50,000 videos and reels were damaged in the video vault, but there are duplicates in a different location.
A fire at Universal Studios on Sunday destroyed a set from "Back to the Future," the King Kong exhibit and a video vault containing mo... more -
Katrina Bowden - 30 Rock Interview Clip
Katrina and the rest of the 30 Rock cast will be back this Fall for season 3.
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30 Rock
Returning for it's 3rd Season this Fall with Tina Fey, Tracey Morgan, Katrina Bowden, Jack McBrayer and perhaps Alec Baldwin.
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Katrina Bowden - Wikipedia
"30 Rock" returning for third season this Fall.
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Katrina Bowden - IMDB
"30 Rock" returning for third season this Fall.
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Jimmy Fallon To Replace Conan O'Brien Next Year
Sources close to "Late Night" on NBC insist that Jimmy Fallon has been offered and has agreed to take over "Late Night" after Conan O'Brien moves out West to take over "The Tonight Show" next year. Official word will be released on Monday from NBC.
I liked Fallon on SNL, but I always saw him as more of a talk show host, so I'm looking forward to what he has to offer to "Late Night." Sources close to "Late Night" on NBC insist that Jimmy Fallon has been offered and has agreed to take over "Late Night" after Conan O'... more -
John McCain gets owned on Meet The Press
Its funny how much shit politicians talk. Heres a rare moment when a journalist actually calls John McCain out on his bullshit. Much props Tim! Its funny how much shit politicians talk. Heres a rare moment when a journalist actually calls John McCain out on his bullshit. Much p... more
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Melora Hardin - IMDb
Very excited to see that Melora will be working with Kate Flannery! But it's a drama...thoughts?
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Inside Late Night: Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage
Take a look at how the recurring Late Night with Conan O'Brien segment, "Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage" is produced, from idea conception to rehearsal and final script tweaking. Take a look at how the recurring Late Night with Conan O'Brien segment, "Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage" is produced, from idea con... more
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