The Letterman Bump: Will Craig Ferguson, The Early Show Feel It?
David Letterman has had huge ratings this week: 5.7 million people tuned in Monday night for the follow-up show to last Thursday’s mea culpa mea culpa, which was teased before hand by news that he’d be...
View ArticleSay Anything: John Cusack Drops F-Bomb On CBS Early Show
Actor John Cusack found his way on the set of The Early Show this morning to discuss his role in the coming soon-to-be-released disaster 2012. After a quick discussion about the movie, host Harry Smith...
View ArticleHoward Stern Bashes Jay Leno On CBS: “A Thief” And “A Lapdog”
Well the CBS Early Show bookers got what they hoped for when they booked radio icon Howard Stern to critique Jay Leno‘s first night back at 11:35. It wasn’t so much of a specific review as a pass to...
View ArticleCBS News Lands Pick-Up Basketball Game, Interview With Pres. Obama
The network that talked to Pres. Barack Obama during a Duke-Georgetown game in January will have another hoops-related exclusive this week. CBS’ The Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith will interview...
View ArticleWhat Is Obama Doing Calling Out Rush And Beck Personally?
Harry Smith‘s exclusive interview with President Barack Obama took place yesterday afternoon. The walk-and-talk and in-game chat revealed an interesting exchange between anchor and President about talk...
View ArticleCBS’ Harry Smith About The Gulf: “There’s Reality On One Side And Then...
CBS announced this week that every week, ‘for the duration of the crisis,’ Harry Smith and Katie Couric will anchor from the Gulf Coast. We talked to Smith today about the decision by CBS News, BP’s...
View ArticlePresident Obama Hopes Rep. Rangel Can ‘End His Career With Dignity’ After...
In a clip released by CBS News of their exclusive interview set to air on Sunday, President Barack Obama speaks out on the Rep. Charlie Rangel ethics scandal for the first time, calling the allegations...
View ArticleSenator John Kyl: Illegal Aliens’ Kids Shouldn’t Be Citizens
Senator John Kyl (R-AZ) made some news yesterday during an appearance on CBS’ Face The Nation, when he told fill-in Harry Smith that Congress should hold look into denying citizenship to illegal...
View Article(Updated) Heads Roll At CBS’ Early Show: Rodriguez, Smith, Price All Gone
CBS’ repeatedly revamped and ratings-challenged Early Show will be clearing the decks yet again. The AP’s David Bauder reports anchors Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez, along with weatherman Dave...
View ArticleMedia Buyers Mixed On CBS’ Early Show Reboot
CBS needed to do something with its struggling morning show, but is the soon-to-debut duo of Chris Wragge and Erica Hill the answer? Maybe not. A survey of media buyers reveals a general consensus...
View ArticleStrangest Send-Off Ever? Mark Wahlberg Kisses Harry Smith’s Feet On CBS’...
It’s tough to say goodbye. And the departing co-host of CBS’ long-suffering and ratings-challenged Early Show, Harry Smith, has been getting a lot of nice farewells and attaboys as he wraps up service...
View ArticleRandom Shouting Man Hops Fence, Scares Harry Smith On CBS Early Show
On CBS this morning, a “nutty” fan of The Early Show hopped the fence to get as close as possible to host Harry Smith and substitute host Rebecca Jarvis. The unidentified man yelled a few inaudible...
View ArticleHarry Smith Signs Off At CBS’ Early Show
CBS debuts its yet-again-revamped Early Show on Monday, and that meant a moment of reflection and farewell for Harry Smith this New Year’s Eve. After two tours totaling 17 years on CBS’ early shift,...
View ArticleMemo To ABC: Don’t Fight It, Return Jake Tapper To This Week
During the holidays, most people get to see those who they enjoy the most and wish for opportunities to see these cherished friends more often throughout the year. Apparently this also describes the...
View ArticleJon Stewart Reviews Media Coverage Absurdities Of The Egyptian Revolution
The latest chapter of of the revolution in Egypt occurred last week with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak . Coincidentally, Jon Stewart and his team of minions at The Daily Show had the week off, so...
View ArticleJohn Ziegler: Why Kathleen Parker Was Doomed At CNN
On Friday, Parker/Spitzer co-host Kathleen Parker announced that she is leaving the show. In a guest column, John Ziegler, radio host, Palin confidante, and the filmmaker behind Media Malpractice: How...
View ArticleReport: Harry Smith To Leave CBS News; Joining NBC’s New Brian Williams...
Harry Smith, who was replaced in January as co-host of CBS’ Early Show in the struggling morning show’s most recent makeover, will leave the network and join NBC News, where TV Guide reports he will...
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