Tikit Barber, Meredith Viera and Matt Lauer by Virginia Sherwood/NBC
Tiki Barber may have broken the New York Giants’ all-time rushing record, but he’s finding his most rewarding breakthrough with his post-NFL career as a coanchor on Today and Football Night in America."It’s fabulous and fulfilling in many different ways," Barber said Oct. 22 at the 2007 Quill Awards in New York City. "I’m growing and learning as I go, just like my football career. You start out small and start seeing where your dreams go. That’s what I’m trying to do."Today, which recently added an additional fourth hour of programming, has gotten some competition from ABC’s Good Morning America, which is creeping up in the ratings. However, Today weatherman Al Roker is not worried about their position."I think there’s an ebb and a flow," Roker told TVGuide.com. "But at the end of the day, we’re still No. 1, so it’s good competition." — Reporting by Rob Moynihan
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Robin Roberts by Judi Bottoni/ABC
Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts begins chemotherapy Thursday to treat breast cancer, but still plans to work as much as she can. "Part of the reason I am coming forward is in case you tune in and it looks like Kojak is sitting next to Diane, you’ll understand why," Roberts said today on GMA. Roberts had surgery Aug 3. Following chemotherapy, she will have radiation treatment.
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Robin Roberts by Ida Mae Astute/ABC
Robin Roberts is expected to return to her coanchor job on Good Morning America on Monday, 10 days after undergoing surgery to treat breast cancer. “She is still awaiting her test results, but is feeling great and looking forward to getting back to work,” GMA spokeswoman Bridgette Maney tells TV Guide. The ABC newswoman is not yet undergoing further treatment, the type of which should be determined by the results of her medical tests. — Reporting by Ileane Rudolph
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Robin Roberts and Diane Sawyer by Ida Mae Astute/ABC
Robin Roberts’ Good Morning America coanchor Diane Sawyer was right by her side after her surgery to treat breast cancer. "I woke up in the recovery room with sweet Diane gently tugging on my big toe," Roberts said on GMA’s website. "I am incredibly grateful that my surgery went well Friday," says Roberts, who expects her final test results later this week. "The best medicine for me is to be at home surrounded by family and loved ones." Her friend and GMA weather guy Sam Champion tells TV Guide that before her surgery, Roberts "took each one of us aside and told us about the diagnosis. It was very much like her to make sure we were not scared or worried. Much more time in that conversation was spent making sure I understood the situation and that I felt she would be alright!" — Reporting by Ileane Rudolph
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Robin Roberts by Donna Svennevik/ABC
After announcing on July 31 that she has breast cancer, Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has undergone a successful surgery."She has already left the hospital and is home resting. The tests following her surgery take some time to process, so when we have more information, we will update you. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Robin at this time," said Good Morning America spokeswoman Bridgette Maney in a statement.Prompted by the passing of her close friend GMA film critic Joel Siegel — who lost his battle with colon cancer on June 29, 2007 — Roberts visited her doctor after discovering a lump during a self-exam and learned she was in the early stages of breast cancer. She warned viewers that they will "probably notice that I will have my good days and bad days," ABC reports. But an early diagnosis is keeping her positive and urging others to be aware. "I can't stress enough how important it is to get screened and checked for all cancers." — Reportin...
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Mike Wallace by Dan Epstein/CBS
60 Minutes leads the news and documentary Emmy nominations with 12, including nods for its Mike Wallace tribute, Ed Bradley's story on the Duke U. rape case, and Katie Couric's piece on toxins at Ground Zero.... DIY will launch in January 2008 Today Show Tips, a half-hour series cohosted by NBC's Natalie Morales and DIY's Amy Matthews, and featuring "best of" home-improvement segments from Today.... Bianna Golodryga is officially a correspondent for Good Morning America.... Standoff creator Craig Silverstein has inked a three-year deal to stay at Fox, where he will exec-produce K-Ville.... Who is TV's coolest star? Choose from our list and vote (bottom right).Message to Supernatual fans: We love you, you know that, but unless you cut out the "funny stuff" (re: the polls), your show risks being shut out entirely.
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The entire second hour of Monday's Good Morning America will be dedicated to the work and contributions of recently passed film critic Joel Siegel, ABC has announced. On hand for the tribute will be current GMAers as well as faces from the past, including former anchors Charles Gibson, Joan Lunden and David Hartman, and weatherman Spencer Christian. Assorted film stars and heavyweights will also share their thoughts on Siegel's long career.
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ABC's Good Morning America has announced a May 18 kickoff for its annual summer concert series, broadcast live every Friday from New York City's Bryant Park. The schedule thus far is as follows:May 18: Rascal FlattsMay 25: FergieJune 1: DaughtryJune 8: Robin ThickeJune 15: Brad PaisleyJune 22: Miley Cyrus as Hannah MontanaJune 29: Patti LaBelleJuly 6: Norah JonesJuly 20: John Mayer with "a special guest" July 27: SugarlandAugust 3: John Legend
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ABC, which on Monday ran an extended World News with limited commercial interruption, will continue its coverage of the shootings at Virginia Tech, the deadliest shooting rampage in American history, tonight with an hourlong edition of Nightline, originating from Blacksburg, Virginia. Then, on Tuesday's Good Morning America, Robin Roberts and Chris Cuomo will anchor from Blacksburg, and David Muir will report from the Virginia Tech campus. Charles Gibson will anchor Tuesday's World News from Blacksburg, an area he covered as a reporter earlier in his career.
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Presidential contender Hillary Clinton speaks to voters in a town-hall-type setting on Monday's Good Morning America.... The New York Post "hears" that Lisa Rinna and hubby Harry Hamlin may join Broadway's Chicago. Gee, ya think?.... The John Waters-hosted 'Til Death Do Us Part drew 1.2 million viewers on Monday, giving Court TV a 27 percent improvement in that 10 pm hour versus a year ago.... Contestant auditions for National Bingo Night begin March 24 at the ABC affiliate in Denver, Colorado, and the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville.
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