Search Results for: blog tim russert dead at 58

Tim Russert’s Son Carries on Dad’s Legacy

If you watched even a single minute of Tim Russert’s emotional public memorial, which was broadcast live on MSNBC last month, then the announcement NBC brass just made regarding the late “Meet the Press” host’s son might not surprise you. NBC News is giving 22-year-old Luke Russert the chance to carry on his dad’s legacy—-on air. Earlier today NBC News President Steve Capus revealed that Luke will help cover the Democratic and Republican conventions for the peacock network. According to Capus, Luke’s official role will be that of convention correspondent focusing on “youth issues.” The job will reportedly be Luke’s … Continue reading →

Bozo the Clown Dead at 83

Posted on by

Another death this week in addition to former Senator Jesse Helms was Larry Harmon, better known as Bozo the Clown, the character that enchanted children for more than 50 years. Harmon died at his home Thursday due to congestive heart failure. The character of Bozo the Clown was originated by Pinto Colvig back in 1946; however, it was Harmon that made countless appearances as Bozo and eventually licensed the character (after having bought the rights to Bozo) to others. Bozo the Clown was seen on stations all over the country, played by other actors. All in all, Harmon trained over … Continue reading →

Where You Didn’t See Tim Russert’s Face Shortly After his Death

In the days following “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert’s shocking death earlier this month dozens of national publications honored the TV politico with cover stories and touching tributes. Noticeably missing from this mix was a legendary magazine that is devoted to Russert’s own medium—TV Guide. Were you as shocked as I was that while publishing giants such as TIME, Newsweek, and PEOPLE ran lengthy tributes and placed Russert’s jovial face on the covers of their magazines TV Guide decided to place reality TV star Denise Richards on its cover. And no, it wasn’t because editors didn’t have enough time … Continue reading →

Tim Russert Dead at 58

The hardest working man in television news has died. NBC political guru and host of “Meet the Press,” Tim Russert died at work this afternoon. According to reports, the famous TV journalist and political heavyweight collapsed while he was recording a voice-over at NBC’s Washington news bureau. He was 58 years old. The New York Times is reporting that an ambulance rushed to the studio and at one point Russert was reportedly briefly revived, but according to witnesses, the broadcasting giant apparently passed away either on the way or at a local Washington D.C. hospital. About an hour ago former … Continue reading →

In Memoriam 2008

Another year is coming to an end and of course, we’ve lost some iconic names in pop culture. Here are some of the people that passed away in 2008: January 11 – Mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, 88 15 – Actor Brad Renfro (The Client, Apt Pupil, 25, of an accidental drug overdose 17 – World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer, 64, of kidney failure 18 – Actress Lois Nettleton (“Crossing Jordan”), 80, of lung cancer 19 – Actress Suzanne Pleshette (“Bob Newhart Show”), 70, of respiratory failure 19 – Singer John Stewart … Continue reading →

Julianne Hough and “Meet the Press” Get Their Guys

The next time fans see Julianne Hough waltzing on a ballroom floor her partner might not be one chosen by “Dancing with the Stars” producers. Rather, the guy twirling the blonde beauty around will likely be her new husband. Hough recently revealed that she has found the man she hopes to waltz down the aisle with—-country crooner Chuck Wicks. “We definitely want to go there,” Hough tells PEOPLE of the rumor that she and her boyfriend of five months are planning to get hitched by the end of next year. “The minute we met it was perfect. The first date … Continue reading →

Election Day Coverage—Who Will You Be Watching?

T-minus 24 hours. Television news organizations have been preparing for Election Day 2008 with about as much anticipation as the politicians themselves. The event is like the Super Bowl, the Olympics and the Academy Awards all wrapped up in one broadcast. Several networks just announced plans to unveil major new tech toys to get poll results to the public as soon as possible. Tomorrow you will be introduced to a “magic wall,” a “launchpad” and watch as NBC and ABC turn two New York City landmarks – Rockefeller Center and Times Square – into virtual TV studios. Here’s what else … Continue reading →

Untainted Hollywood

Just call her the anti-Britney… and Paris… and Lindsay. Fourteen-year-old actress Dakota Fanning is as pure as they come in Hollywood and the “Charlotte’s Web” star says she intends to stay that way as long as possible. Given the sordid tales of other childhood stars, who have been in and out of rehab several times before they could get their driver’s license, I would say Fanning has already far surpassed expectations. During a recent promotional tour for her new movie “The Secret Life of Bees,” the teen star made a pledge to refrain from holding up 7-11s, having premarital sex, … Continue reading →

Tony Snow Loses Battle with Cancer

The insidious disease that has affected nearly all of us in some way, shape or form has claimed yet another life. This time it’s Tony Snow. A 53-year-old husband and father of three children, who rose to fame on national TV as a Fox News anchor and then as President Bush’s press secretary. According to reports, Snow died of colon cancer early this morning. The tall and lanky Kentucky native served as the first host of the television news program “Fox News Sunday” from 1996 to 2003. He later left that job to replace Scott McClellan as press secretary in … Continue reading →

TV Journalists Can be Hot Mamas Too

Nicole Kidman and Camila Alves aren’t the only hot mamas grabbing headlines this week. She might not have Alves’ figure or Kidman’s salary, but MSNBC Washington bureau chief Norah O’Donnell has something else that some women might envy—three beautiful and healthy children… under the age of two. Okay, maybe the last part is not as enviable as the first part… Truth be told, all three kids are not under the age of two. Actually, two of them are barely a year old while the other is less than a week old. Grace and Henry are O’Donnell and husband Geoff Tracy’s … Continue reading →