Tag Archives: ABC News

The Picture of Health Contest

Are you a health hero? Do you know a health warrior who deserves recognition? ABC News and Prevention magazine have teamed up to find the Picture of Health in a woman over the age of forty. The search is on for a woman who can teach the country a thing or two about healthy living. Maybe this year’s winner is an inspiration to others. Maybe she motivates friends and family to eat right and exercise. Perhaps she’s overcome a huge life or health challenge and is now stronger than ever! Finalists will be chosen by folks from Prevention magazine and … Continue reading →

Newsmen Making News

ABC News’ Charlie Gibson took a break from his anchoring duties recently to urge students at his father’s alma mater to be honest and fair. Gibson made the remarks during commencement ceremonies at the school. “It sounds old-fashioned, but I will tell you there are ethical imperatives in this life,” Gibson told members of the graduating class. “Compassion. Honesty. Fairness. Trustworthiness. Respect for others. If those things are not the bedrocks of your life, you will suffer for their absence in time. And I would wager you won’t much like yourself.” Gibson also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters … Continue reading →

Injured Journalist Plans Return To TV

ABC News has just announced that anchor Bob Woodruff will be returning to TV in his first broadcast since being severely injured in January by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. In previous blogs I had reported that there was speculation that it may be a while before Woodruff returned to his duties at the network (anchoring, reporting or otherwise). But, it looks like the news is better than first believed and in fact ABC has released a statement which details plans for a primetime special to air in spring 2007. In it the former “World News” … Continue reading →

Newscast’s New Name

A few weeks ago I blogged about Charlie Gibson’s departure from ABC’s “Good Morning America” and his new appointment as the sole anchor of “World News Tonight.” Now, weeks after beginning his new job, ABC has finally gotten around to changing the name of the newscast to reflect its new anchorman. “World News Tonight” is now officially “World News with Charles Gibson.” “He’s our anchor that’s provided us with stability and momentum, so it’s only right that the broadcast bears his name,” the show’s executive producer said. Gibson joked that his former ABC home would be renamed as well: “They’re … Continue reading →

Barbara Walters in Your Car

Did you see the Barbara Walters’ interview where George Clooney promises he will never marry again? How about Walters’ scoop interview with Monica Lewinsky, where she gets the former White House intern to reveal details of her relationship with then President Bill Clinton? What about the much-parodied interview with Katherine Hepburn where Walters asks the Hollywood legend what kind of tree she would be? If you missed any or all of the hundreds of interviews Walters has conducted for ABC News specials over the past three decades, don’t despair. The 74-year-old journalist just penned a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio, … Continue reading →