TV’s Fiercest Ratings Battle: ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ vs. NBC’s ‘Today’
CRAIG CUTLER FOR VARIETY
AUGUST 12, 2014
Brian Steinberg, Variety's Senior TV Editor
Like most duels, this one starts at dawn.
About 5,000 people, some of them dressed in purple wigs or stars-and-stripes hats, have lined up outside Rumsey...
July A “Cool Period” For News/Talk/Sports
“The heart of summer has once again proven to be a cool period for News/Talk/Sports listening,” said Nielsen
Alix Michaels to Co-Host New FAB 94.3 Morning Show
The new FAB 94.3 morning show debuts Monday, August 25
Fox News’ Shepard Smith Sorry He called Robin Williams Death ‘Act of Cowardice”
Fox News’ host Shepard Smith, talking extemporaneously Monday night about the tragic suicide of the Oscar-winning actor/comedian, theorized about Robin Williams’ state of mind, saying perhaps he felt like a coward.
‘Mr. Wonderful’ Kevin O’Leary Leaving CBC News, Joining CTV/Bell
After five years as a co-host of The Lang & O'Leary Exchange and commentator on CBC News Network, Kevin O'Leary has made the decision to move on to pursue new opportunities.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 12th
Born this date were actors George Hamilton, Peter Krause, Casey Affleck and Bruce Greenwood, along with country singers Buck Owens and Porter Wagoner.
Camosun College's CKMO-FM increased its power, Cousin Brucie did his last show on New York's KNBC, Red Skelton debuted nationally on Rudy Vallee's NBC radio show, and Elvis was granted copassionate leave from the US Army to be with his dying mother.
Also dying this date were Loretta Young, Merv Griffin, sportscaster Ernie Johnson Sr., and Japanese one-hit-wonder Kyu Sakamoto.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 12th INSIDE.
Robin Williams on Johnny Carson Show
Robin Williams and Bette MIdler were the last two guests Johnny had on his show before he signed off with the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.... come Inside for MORE
