Cable News Ratings for November 10, 2006

P2+ Total Day
FNC – 773,000 viewers
CNN – 522,000 viewers
MSNBC – 296,000 viewers
CNBC – 151,000 viewers
HLN – 210,000 viewers

P2+ Prime Time
FNC – 1,246,000 viewers
CNN – 911,000 viewers
MSNBC – 432,000 viewers
CNBC – a scratch with 112,000 viewers
HLN – 473,000 viewers

25-54 Total Day
FNC – 248,000 viewers
CNN – 186,000 viewers
MSNBC –133,000 viewers
CNBC – a scratch with 46,000 viewers
HLN – 98,000 viewers

25-54 Prime Time
FNC – 323,000 viewers
CNN – 261,000 viewers
MSNBC – 174,000 viewers
CNBC – 62,000 viewers
HLN – 215,000 viewers

Morning programs P2+ (25-54)
FOX & Friends – 704,000 viewers (302,000)
American Morning – 400,000 viewers (209,000)
Imus in the Morning – 342,000 viewers (140,000)
Robin & Co. – 167,000 viewers (88,000)
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Reuters writes that the alleged person behind the letter, which contained a white powder, to Keith Olbermann and others has been arrested. (via TVNewser)

A California man suspected of mailing threatening letters containing a suspicious white powder to celebrities and U.S. politicians has been arrested and could face federal charges on Monday, the FBI said.

Investigators identified Chad Castagana, 39, of Woodland Hills, California, as the person suspected of sending more than a dozen threatening letters to media outlets and the homes of public figures in various cities, the FBI said in a statement on Sunday evening.

According to a federal search warrant, among those who received threatening letters were Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show;” talk show host David Letterman; Keith Olbermann of MSNBC; Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, who is set to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, both Democrats.

Radar Online’s Tyler Gray notes, rather dismissively, Greg Gutfeld’s appearance on FNC…

A plastic anchor introduces him as being a … something … for Daily Gut then promptly has his ass handed to him by a well-rehearsed Gutfeld.

Between tank and gun footage, Gutfeld compares liberal bloggers to terrorists, saying:

The New York Post’s Liz Smith notes that Keith Olbermann made GQ Magazine’s “Men of the Year” issue as a “Renegade”…

The New York Daily News’ Richard Huff interviews Daryn Kagan…

Starting today, she’s taking those skills to her own Web site - darynkagan.com - where she’ll be focusing solely on stories of inspiration. The project will include a daily Webcast, anchored by Kagan, with reports such as one on a double amputee training for a triathlon.

“I believe in creating what you seek,” Kagan said. “I was seeking inspiration.”

The Web site will offer a variety of profiles. Some are of people who do charity work, while others tell of those who have bounced back from tragedy.

“There are plenty of stories,” Kagan said. “It’s all I can do to keep up with them.”

Each day she’ll have a story between three and five minutes long that will appear the instant someone visits the site. There also will be inspirational information submitted by visitors to the site.

Broadcasting & Cable’s J. Max Robbins divides the election night coverage into two categories; “winners” and “losers”. And, according to Robbins, CNN was the winner and FNC and MSNBC the losers…

Fox News tried to spin CNN’s performance as evidence of the rival network’s liberal bias, which drew Democratic partisans looking for tales of their party’s resurgence. True, CNN did pick up a couple of wins during the 2004 Democratic National Convention before returning to a distant second place, behind Fox. But CNN’s coverage was simply more energetic and comprehensive than its competition, and the Nielsens reflect that. Brit Hume, who anchored the night for Fox, told the New York Observer the day before Election Day that he was “no longer as interested in politics” as he once was. Anyone who caught Hume’s performance—or that of his pals on the Fox News All-Stars panel—could see the sense of deflated resignation—a turn-off to any viewer, regardless of party affiliation.

Broadcasting & Cable’s John Eggerton writes about CNN teaming up with the Weinstein Compnay for the movie “Bobby”…

CNN has created a “Bobby” branded microsite on CNN.com/politics, where viewers and surfers will be encouraged to talk about the “people, ideals and issues that inspire and instil hope in their lives.”

Everyone who posts will be automatically entered in a contest for a chance to win a trip for two to Washington, D.C.

The Spectrum Online’s Rebecca Reeves and Brianna Sieber write about Anderson Cooper’s appearance at University of Buffalo…

During a question and answer session, a volunteer of the Peace Corps asked why Cooper didn’t cover more stories on the overwhelming problems of HIV and AIDS in Africa.

Cooper responded that while he personally believes it is a crisis that needs to be addressed, the only stories that get reported on are those that people will watch. Unfortunately, Cooper said, people in the US aren’t interested in these topics and won’t watch shows on them.

Sophomore psychology major Stella Kanchewa came to see Cooper speak due to what she said was his impartial and straightforward reporting.

“I came because I respect his objective news casting,” Kanchewa said. “I feel like a lot of the news that’s given to us is partisan and one-sided, and we deserve better than that.”