‘Today’ Show Doing Better Without Perky Katie
June 20th, 2006 11:11 AM
Two weeks certainly aren’t a large sampling, but since the much-heralded – and over-celebrated – departure of the perky Katie Couric, NBC’s “Today” show actually widened its average daily viewing margin over second-place rival ABC’s “Good Morning America.” As reported by the Associated Press (hat tip to Drudge): “‘Today’ beat second-place ‘Good Morning America’ of ABC by an average of 1.3 million…
Networks Think Inflation is Important Only When It’s Rising
June 19th, 2006 9:44 AM
The three broadcast networks have focused growing attention on inflation recently – 42 stories since early May. CBS anchor Bob Schieffer declared on June 14 “Well, it is back, inflation, that is.” The following day, ABC’s Bill Ritter cautioned, “everything from mowing the lawn to joining a gym could cost you more money.”Yet, when positive inflation news was announced just hours later by the new…
NBC's 'Today' Show: Secrecy on Bush Trip Added 'Dramatic Effect
June 16th, 2006 3:59 PM
In the past week, President Bush has visited Iraq, had his top political operative cleared of wrongdoing, and presided over the elimination of the terrorist mastermind Abu Musab Al Zarqawi. NBC’s Today show took note of this fact and the June 16 edition featured a segment on Bush’s upturn in fortunes. But if conservatives expected the media to be happy about Bush’s "good week," they were sadly…
Bozell Column: No TV Time For Heroism And Victories
June 13th, 2006 5:09 PM
Our media today seem absolutely allergic to good news, especially when it comes to Iraq. In the early morning of June 8, the story broke that American forces had killed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, our most infamous terrorist enemy in Iraq. This was terrific news, a time for rejoicing in America. A man who viciously caused the death of thousands, and killed Americans like Nicholas Berg by personally…
'Today' Blubbers for Baby Seals
June 12th, 2006 8:22 AM
Here's a strategy for pro-life activists: start talking up the fact that humans share 90% [or whatever the number is] of their DNA with seals. It might win you more sympathy from the MSM. For while the liberal media love to celebrate 'a woman's right to choose', they go all weepy at the prospect of baby seals biting the dust, er, ice.The Today show was at it again this morning with a segment…
NBC’s 'Today' Show: Zarqawi Supporters Going Through 'a Range of Emo
June 9th, 2006 3:27 PM
The media’s defeatist analysis of the death of Abu Musab al Zarqawi has now continued into a second day. Matt Lauer opened the June 9 Today show with this cheery greeting: "Good morning. What now? The day after the world learned of the death of Abu Musab Zarqawi. The question remains, who will take his place and will it spark revenge attacks?" Almost ten minutes later, at 7:09AM EDT, Lauer…
