Report: Brian Williams to Lose Anchor Chair, Remain at NBC
Citing sources “with knowledge of the plan,” CNN’s Brian Stelter reports that NBC has finally reached an agreement with suspended Nightly News host and conflict zone Zelig Brian Williams.
Report: NBC May Find "New Role" for Brian Williams
According to a new report from CNN’s Brian Stelter, NBC executives are currently exploring ways to retain skilled entertainer and questionable truth-teller Brian Williams, even if he steps down as anchor of NBC Nightly News.
Brian Williams Uses Bullhorn to Stop Jon Stewart from Mocking His Fire Alarm Snafu
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was forced to address the nation yesterday with the addition of a faulty fire alarm, which blared loudly in the background for nearly two-thirds of the broadcast. Even though Williams remained largely unfazed by the disturbance, the incident served as fodder for Jon Stewart on…
Tonight on NBC Nightly News: A Very Persistent Fire Alarm
Poor Brian Williams. His valiant attempts at delivering a report about American Airlines' bankruptcy filing on NBC Nightly News were stymied by a fire alarm that would. Not. End.
Jon Stewart Criticizes GE, Obama Over Tax Issues
Tonight, during Jon Stewart's "I Give Up!" segment, the Daily Show host discussed the news that GE paid no federal income tax for 2010, despite $14.2 billion in profits. Stewart also took aim at President Obama and NBC News.
Brian Williams Stops By 30 Rock
On tonight's 30 Rock, a fake rumor that Liz was pregnant started circulating. (In reality, though, she was just covering for Avery, who needed to secure a promotion.) How'd everyone find out? Why, from Nightly News' Brian Williams, of course!
Brian Williams' Junk Was Touched by the TSA
On tonight's Late Show, Brian Williams stopped by to chat with David Letterman about his holiday vacation. What did we learn? Williams' junk was felt up—multiple times!—by the TSA. Also: Williams never ceases to be hilarious. Watch inside.
Did LObsTr's Gawker.TV Comment Prod Jon Stewart into Calling his BFF Brian Williams?
Last week, commenter LObsTr had directly challenged Stewart in following through with his rage concerning the three big networks ignoring coverage of the Senate being deadlocked on the Zadroga Bill by calling out Brian Williams on the lack of coverage.
What Does George W. Bush Like to Read on His iPad?
Former President George W. Bush's interview with Matt Lauer airs on NBC tomorrow night, but tonight's Nightly News gave us a tech/gossip-focused preview. Apparently, Bush has an iPad—he likes to read gossip on it! Find out what inside.
Brian Williams Makes the Best Cameo Ever on 30 Rock
When he's not anchoring the NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams likes to make cameos. In the last week, he's appeared on both The Daily Show and Saturday Night Live. His cameo on tonight's episode of 30 Rock? LEGENDARY. Video inside.
Zach Galifianakis Crashes Nearly Every NBC Set on SNL
Yesterday, we wondered if it was possible for Zach Galifianakis to not be funny. If tonight's SNL is any indication, the answer is a definitive "No." Inside, video of Galifianakis "dropping by the set" of a host of NBC shows.
Brian Williams Slams Mark McGwire on NBC Nightly News Over Steroid Admission
NBC Nightly News took an uncharacteristically personal turn tonight, as anchor Brian Williams opened the broadcast with the news that Mark McGwire admitted past steroid use today in a letter to his former team. Inside, video of Williams' surprising statement.
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Brian Williams: Regular Guy, Likes The Shins
NBC News daddy Brian Williams is profiled in the March/April Men's Vogue, and we have to admit that even our dirty hearts were touched. It made us think that Williams is that anchor we've been waiting for—someone to really love. He's like the anti-Couric!
'NBC Nightly News' Tries Advertising Monogamy
Monday night's broadcast of NBC Nightly News featured a modern incarnation of old-school advertelevision — the entire broadcast was "underwritten" by consumer electronics concern Philips, resulting in fewer commercials, thus longer segments. The show only had to stop for three commercials, totaling a scant 1:15…
NBC "Breaks" Story on Internet Booze, Toy Sales
We got all excited about Lea Thompson's promised blockbuster expose on online liquor sales for last night's NBC Nightly News, but somehow we missed the actual segment. This is what particularly intrigued us: "When we Googled online alcohol we were stunned to see a toy site come up, through which, with the click of a…
