• Brian Williams Officially Bounced from 'NBC Nightly News', Replaced by Lester Holt

    The media has been contemplating the fate of fallen NBC anchor, Brian Williams, ever since he was suspended back in February. At that time, Williams admitted to "misremembering" the details of a story that he had covered, by inserting himself into the story itself. Unfortunately for Williams, after a thorough investigation the network came to the conclusion that Williams had lied his way through various reports which made it impossible to justify bringing him back to anchor NBC Nightly News.

  • Lester Holt Expected to be Named New Permanent Anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' Soon

    After months of speculation and circulating rumors, NBC News is reportedly very close to announcing that Lester Holt will officially be replacing Brian Williams as the permanent anchor of "NBC Nightly News." While the network originally suspended Williams more than four months ago for lying about his experiences in the field, they had reportedly hoped to be able to bring him back.

  • NBC reportedly Looking for a New Position for Fallen Anchor Brian Williams

    It has been four months since Brian Williams was suspended from anchoring NBC Nightly News and still there is no solid decision on his future with the network. Earlier this year Williams was caught "misremembering" his own war-time reporting and the network decided to make him sit out six months without pay while they scrambled to reassure the public that their reporters are indeed credible. While it still seems rather unlikely that Williams would reclaim his old seat anchoring the competitive evening news, NBC is still looking for a way to keep him in house

  • Fallen NBC News Anchor Brian Williams Lied On-Air on Numerous Occasions

    Brian Williams is already about ten weeks into his six-month suspension from NBC News and from the sounds of things, it's pretty unlikely that he will be returning to the anchor desk that made him a household name. While his embellishment over a story about a helicopter ride years ago got him into hot water, it's NBC's internal investigation of Williams' reporting that may end up being a total career killer. Richard Esposito is leading a team of at least five other NBC journalists and their digging into Williams supposed escapades has uncovered a serious pattern of lying.

  • Truth-Challenged Brian Williams Makes an Appearance with a Puppy in NYC

    Is Brian Williams getting ready to attempt a return to an anchor desk at NBC? Well his very public outing yesterday was nothing short of a PR handlers' dream. They always say that people love puppies and babies so it's probably no coincidence that Williams took a stroll with his family yesterday, while walking his daughter Allison William's new puppy named Moxie. Since being suspended from NBC News back in early February, Williams has stayed mostly out of the public eye. The timing of this pretty obvious photo opportunity is hardly coincidental

  • Lester Holt Likely to Be Named 'NBC Nightly News' Permanent Anchor

    When NBC decided to suspend Brian Williams in early February, it knew Lester Holt was, hands down, the best person to fill his shoes. Holt has worn a variety of hats during his 15 years with the network, is well-liked and is a consummate professional. He has not only maintained the ratings of 'NBC Nightly News,' but he seems to have made that anchor seat much his own. He will likely be named the permanent anchor. Holt, while on location in South Carolina, even managed to get the first interview with Feidin Santana, the man who videotaped Officer Michael Slager shooting unarmed Walter Scott as he ran away.

  • NBC News Chief Andy Lack May Not Bring Brian Williams Back After All

    We have already talked quite a bit about Andy Lack, the former NBC News chief who recently returned to try and dig out the network from beneath scandal and miserably low ratings. He has his work cut out for him on so many levels, from trying to pull 'Meet the Press' out of its third-place standing to completely transforming MSNBC back into a credible news network. He also has to eventually figure out what to do about Brian Williams and 'NBC Nightly News.' While it was originally believed that one of Lack's main functions would be to figure out how to bring Williams back after being suspended for six months for lying to the American public, that may no longer be the case.

  • 'NBC Nightly News' Struggles to Hold Top Spot While MSNBC Hits All-Time Ratings Low in First Quarter

    Perhaps NBC News was really wise to bring back Andy Lack to try and save the day because it is going to take someone with solid experience to right this ship. He was with the network from 1993 to 2001, and in that time solidified 'Today' and 'NBC Nightly News' and also groomed Brian Williams so Tom Brokaw could retire, leaving their evening news program in good hands. Lack knows how to maneuver through scandals and disastrous ratings, which is good since he is now dealing with both. 'Nightly News' struggles to hold the top spot, but MSNBC has hit an all-time ratings low during the first quarter.

  • A Morality Clause in Brian Williams's Contract Will Determine His Fate at NBC

    Brian Williams has always had the ability to tell a great story. It is one of the things that has endeared him to NBC viewers for the last decade. Williams would be sent out in the field to work, and then when he popped up as a guest on a late-night talk show, the stories would be epic. Now we know that his tales may not have been rooted in truth and it is that embellishment problem that has prompted NBC to suspend Williams for six months without pay. There is already a debate over whether or not he will ever return, and the fallen anchor's fate may be decided by a morality clause in his contract.

  • Brian Williams Suspended From NBC for Six Months Without Pay for Compromising Network's Credibility

    It was obvious that NBC was going to have to take some kind of action against Brian Williams. Last night, the decision was announced that the fallen anchorman has been suspended for six months without pay for compromising the network's credibility. In the last two weeks, he has apologized for "misremembering" whether or not he had been in a chopper hit by RPG fire in 2003. The network has been investigating various instances in his reporting where he has made himself a heroic part of various stories, and apparently the bottom line is that their top guy has been pretty dishonest on a regular basis.

  • Brian Williams Unwelcome at Emergency Meetings With NBC Top Brass to Decide His Fate

    "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams's future, not just with the network, but in the entire industry is hanging in the balance, and we are hearing that things are not looking too great for him. At first he had been included in the network's troubleshooting around issues with his credibility, but now it is clear that Williams has been completely frozen out of the discussion. He was also unwelcome at emergency meetings with top NBC brass to decide his fate.

  • Lester Holt Is Being Prepped to Take Over for Brian Williams -- Permanently

    As Brian Williams's credibility continues to crash and burn at NBC News, the network desperately needs someone to step up and reassure viewers that it is credible, and right now the best man for the job is Lester Holt. His on-air presence is calm yet rock solid. He has filled in for nearly everyone in his 15 years at the network, including Williams, and his way of delivering the news reeks of credibility and certainty. Holt is certainly the man who can keep "NBC Nightly News" afloat while the network decides what to do with Williams and what seems to be quickly turning into a repeated problem with "misremembering" particular events. Holt is being prepped to take over for Williams permanently.
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