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Hey everyone. I was going through my old video clips that I have collected over the last few months but had not gotten a chance to use them. Tonight post are just some light moments from CNN.
TJ Holmes and Randi Kaye share a story about a bear rescue.
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Tonight I thought I would share some great moments from CNN this past week.
Last Friday was Kyra Phillips last day of filling in for Kiran Chetry while Kiran was out on maternity leave. With the rising cost of airline tickets and new luggage charges, master of the prop, Ali Velshi brought out one of Kyra's suitcases to get the point across.
John began and ended Friday's American Morning letting the viewers know it was Kyra's last day on American Morning. Only Kyra would add her own flare to the fist bump.
Monday morning was Kiran Chetry's first day back on the job after her two month maternity leave. The end of the show had some cute pictures of Kiran's two beautiful children. Phebe posted the first pics of baby Christopher and he has certainly grown since those pictures were taken
Thursday morning John Roberts learned how freeing not wearing pantyhose is to women. Seems that Kiran, Heidi Collins and Tony Harris have a good laugh.
You know we are living in a dot.com world when people are introduced as a web address. Ali Velshi and Poppy Harlow had a cute moment during Issue #1's Quick Vote segment.
I did check and as of this posting no one has bought that site domain name.
Every afternoon edition of CNN News Room ends with the closing bell on Wall St. Before the closing bell a piece aired on people who spend $15 on a single cup of coffee. Betty Nguyen, Don Lemon and Stephanie Elam discussed the idea out this "expense"
What would a week be hear at ATC with a Daily Show with Jon Stewart clip regarding something that aired on CNN. Jon was covering the coverage of the Midwest floods. Gary Tuchman, Don Lemon and Susan Roesgen all made appearances.
CNN Exclusive with Angelina Jolie
Earlier this week, Christiane Amanpour received the International Documentary Association (IDA) Courage Under Fire Award. Below are excerpts from an IDA press release:
Christiane Amanpour will receive the International Documentary Association Courage Under Fire Award. The award is reserved for individuals who put themselves in harm’s way in order to bring important stories to the public. Amanpour will be feted during the 2007 IDA Distinguished Achievement Awards Gala Benefit at the Directors Guild of America Theatre in Los Angeles on December 7.
“Our members want to express their admiration for Christiane Amanpour who has consistently brought the world honest and thorough first-hand reports from dangerous places where history was happening,” says IDA President Diane Estelle Vicari. “We appreciate her integrity, her commitment to showing and telling the public the truth, and the exceptional courage that she has shown in the face of personal danger.”
This is only the fourth time that IDA has presented a Courage Under Fire Award in the 25 year history of the organization. The previous three awards went to filmmakers for specific documentaries that put them in harm’s way. It is only the second time that IDA has presented an award to a television journalist. Former CBS-TV news anchor and correspondent Walter Cronkite received an IDA Career Achievement Award in 1992.
“IDA is committed to encouraging filmmakers and journalists to inform the public about the critical issues of our times,” says IDA Executive Director Sandra Ruch. “Christiane Amanpour has brought light to some of the darkest places in the world. We hope that this tribute will inspire other journalists and filmmakers to follow her example.”
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This week there will be several CNN favorites showing up on other networks:
 | Wednesday, 12/12 | Larry King will be on The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. Originally broadcast 3/1/2007. |
 | Friday, 12/14 | Anderson Cooper will guest co-host Live with Regis and Kelly |
 | Friday, 12/14 | Stephanie Elam will appear on Tavis Smiley on PBS |
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Friday night, another new Special Investigations Unit debuted: Iran: Fact & Fiction. This program, anchored by Campbell Brown, examined the relationship between the US and Iran over the last decade.
The program included several reports from Frank Sesno. Along with analysis from Trita Parsi, Joe Klein, David Gergen, and Aneesh Ramen.
The relationship between the two countries has been complicated. Below are a few of the highlights that the program touched on:
The program has some excellent reporting by Frank Sesno and doesn't attempt to place blame of the current tension between Iran and the US on any one particular party.
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Mystery Journalist
This week's Mystery Journalist was Michael Ware.
Thanks to Cyn for the great picture this week!
