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Does Katie Couric get to pick which news item opens the broadcast?

goodnewsfortheinsane — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:05:27 -0800

What kind of influence do US network anchors have on the news selection and editing process? My friend claims American network news anchors are effectively editors-in-chief; I'm willing to entertain the notion that they are in a position to exert influence over the process and carry more responsibilities than Dutch newsreaders (who are essentially mere presenters), but I don't buy that they can preside over every aspect of the process.

So which is it?

We take you now, to Washington!

phrontist — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:03:08 -0800

This is a recording of the CBS radio announcement of the Pearl Harbor bombings. I remember having a longer version of this exact clip, and right where this one ends an announcer with a classic American radio accent says "We take you now, to Washington". Where could I find that again? (I've googled, and all I can find is the abridged version). Perhaps some government archive? Part of the CBS website? I originally found it by googling, maybe 3 years ago.

Andy Sansone on Letterman

boost ventilator — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:29:22 -0800

Anyone know where I can find a clip of Andy Sansone attempting to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman on August 21, 2006? I thought it would be easy to find on YouTube or Google Video after my hearing he had flubbed his routine, threw down the microphone and walked off stage. ...and if so, do you think publicity stunt or genuine Must See TV? Here are a couple threads dealing with the incident.

Coming up: 60 Minutes (except on the West Coast)

sveskemus — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:13:03 -0800

So what's coming up next on the West Coast? I've just been watching the Chargers - Raiders game. Here in Denmark we get the pictures from CBS dubbed with Danish commentary.

Around the end of the game a graphic on screen read "Coming up: 60 Minutes (except on the West Coast)".

I've noticed this before and it strikes me as odd, especially since the game was between Oakland and San Diego and I would imagine there were more viewers on the West Coast than on the East Coast.

Why do they do this? What's coming up on the West Coast?

News station research question

brent — Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:33:11 -0800

How many TV stations are there nationwide? ABC, NBC, FOX etc. have different listings for each market and would therefore be a seperate station to work for. Bonus for who has the best looking news anchor in your market.