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David Carr Remembered by “Carpetbagger” Comrade Paula Schwartz: “The smartest guy in the room and the kindest”
I asked Paula Schwartz, who worked with Dave Carr on the Carpetbagger column, to share a few words about our friend. Here they are:
I...
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Watch David Carr’s Interview with the “Citizenfour” Filmmakers Hours Before His Death
Dave Carr, a friend and a colleague, died tonight at age 58. He was found in the New York Times newsroom around 9pm, a...
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CBS Newsman Bob Simon of “60 Minutes,” One of the Greats, Dead at 73
One of the great newsman in TV history, Bob Simon of "60 Minutes" fame, died tonight in a car accident on the West Side...
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Tom Hanks to Sub for Brian Williams on Letterman Tomorrow Night: How NBC Anchor Became Forrest Gump
Remember Forrest Gump? He was everywhere in history. Now Brian Williams has become a real life Forest. And so the actor who played Forrest...
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Media Casualty Month: Brian Williams, Rosie, Jon Stewart, Steve Kroft– Who’s Next?
Now is the winter of our discontent. In short order, the New York media world has been rocked by changes and scandals that are...
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Rosie O’Donnell Explains Her View Exit, Marital Split, Compares Brian Williams to Lance Armstrong
In her first public appearance since she announced her marital split from Michelle Rounds and her exit from The View, Rosie O’Donnell looked chipper...
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Directors Guild: Women Rule with 4 Main Prizes, “Birdman” Director On Oscar Track
Four women scored big time last night at the Directors Guild Awards. They scooped up prizes for Best Documentary, Best Directed TV Drama and...
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Brian Williams Out at NBC (At Least for Now) Lester Holt Takes Over Nightly News
Brian Williams has sent this note to his colleagues at NBC. He says it's for the next few days. But really, there's every reason...