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Rokerthon is back, with a special Blizzard 2015 edition

January 26, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Northeast is gearing up for what sounds like it may be a truly epic snowstorm (possibly among the largest in New York City history, as an example of its potential). Needless to say, media outlets are practically drooling over the idea of covering this latest “snowpocalypse” (The Weather Channel has named the winter storm Juno, even though few other news outlets use its naming conventions). NBC News is one of the outlets gearing up for cross-plaform coverage, including a digital redux of last year’s popular “Rokerthon,” which featured Al Roker setting a Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted […]

2015 State of the Union: Date, time, channels for President Obama address

January 16, 2015 Jeff Pfeiffer

President Barack Obama will deliver the 2015 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, and the American people, on Jan. 20 at 9pm ET. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) will deliver the Republican response. Again, various networks will feature live coverage of the Obama address and the response. Here’s where to watch; all times Eastern. ABC — Live coverage begins at 9pm on Jan. 20. George Stephanopoulos leads the coverage live from Washington, D.C. Following the address, ABC will carry the Republican response. World News Tonight Anchor David Muir will broadcast the evening news program from Capitol Hill and report throughout the night […]

TCA: Whitney Thore inspires in “My Big Fat Fabulous Life”

January 8, 2015 Barb Oates

Whitney Thore, whose web videos “fat girl” became viral hits, is the subject of a new TLC reality series titled My Big Fat Fabulous Life, premiering Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10pmET/PT. The refreshingly upbeat Whitney made a visit to the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour in Pasadena where she reinforced her message that size doesn’t matter when it comes to finding and doing things that make you happy. In her case, it’s her passion and love for dance. Whitney’s unapologetic approach to her body size is an inspiration. The series is a heartfelt look into her life — […]

TCA: National Geographic Channel’s lineup impresses with more smart TV

January 8, 2015 Barb Oates

Thank you National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild for staying true to your brand. At the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour in Pasadena today, network executives announced an impressive lineup of new specials and new series that continue to explore our world in breathtaking detail, as well as, help foster the “smart” in all of us. Despite fierce competition, CEO Courteney Monroe said that no matter what: “compelling content will always prevail.” Shows she credited for “currently working and resonating with our audience” are the network’s docuseries Ultimate Survival Alaska (airing Sundays), Wicked Tuna (returning Sunday, Feb. […]

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominations

December 15, 2014 Paul Hall

And so it goes – the latest Hollywood awards season news is out, the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominations are in for the 20th annual show, and there are some interesting selections. For the sake of full disclosure, I am a voting member of the group that annually hosts the awards, the BFCA (Broadcast Film Critics Association). Hosted by Michael Strahan (the Super Bowl champion, Fox NFL Sunday analyst, and Live! with Kelly and Michael host) the awards will air LIVE on A&E on Jan. 15th at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. As a personal aside … my mom loves […]

Jimmy Kimmel asks Eaten Alive’s Paul Rosalie for a make-good: “get eaten by another animal”

December 9, 2014 Barb Oates

Viewers of Discovery’s entertaining two-hour Eaten Alive special sounded off on social media when naturalist/author Paul Rosalie failed to be actually eaten by the snake. Jimmy Kimmel said it best last night when he had Rosalie on his show via Skype. “What a rip off. All I wanted to do was relax on my couch and watch a man get eaten by a snake,” Kimmel joked. In the last 15-minutes of the two-hour special, we did see the 20-foot snake make a few strikes at swallowing him (some great interior shots of the snake’s inner throat cavity were captured), but […]

George Stephanopoulos and ABC News land first Darren Wilson interview

November 25, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Last night, it was announced that a grand jury had decided not to indict Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson following the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown back in August. The incident sparked months of often-heated protests, and the announcement even more so, with national and international eyes tuned in to what would happen in the situation. Even President Obama weighed in. ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos conducted an exclusive interview with Darren Wilson today in the wake of last night’s announcement. Parts of the interview will air Nov. 25 on World News With David Muir (6:30pm ET) and […]

Esquire Network documentary series to chronicle Clay Aiken’s congressional campaign

November 5, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Clay Aiken, perhaps the most famous second-place finalist on American Idol (he was runner-up to Ruben Studdard in Season 2), came in second once again yesterday when North Carolina voters chose not to elect him to the House, opting to stick with incumbent representative Renee Ellmers. Had he won in the predominantly Republican 2nd Congressional District, Aiken, who ran as a Democrat, would have been the South’s first openly gay representative in Congress. The drama of Clay Aiken’s improbable congressional campaign will be chronicled in a four-hour documentary series for Esquire Network, set to premiere on the cable channel in […]

2014 midterm elections TV coverage

October 31, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Tuesday, Nov. 4, is the date of the 2014 midterm elections in the United States (do vote if you’re able!). With control of the Senate, as well as a number of governorships, at stake, this year’s midterms are of great interest to citizens and political junkies alike. Several news (and one non-news) outlets will be covering the 2014 midterm elections on Nov. 4. Here are some places to watch for analysis and results; all times Eastern unless otherwise noted. ABC — Nov. 4 at 6:30pm. This year, instead of separate digital and network election broadcasts, ABC News will feature one […]

Neil Patrick Harris to Host the 2015 Academy Awards

October 16, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Neil performed in the opening number of the 2010 Academy Awards and is ready for his Oscar closeup. “It is truly an honor and a thrill to be asked to host this year’s Academy Awards. I grew up watching the Oscars and was always in such awe of some of the greats who hosted the show,” said Harris. “To be asked to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, and everyone else who had the great fortune of hosting is a bucket list dream come true.” Harris can currently be seen starring opposite Ben Affleck and Rosamund […]