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For the first time in the history of NBC Nightly News, tonight's airing of the broadcast will be the FIRST and not the LAST and ONLY airing of the evening. Beginning tonight at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, the NBC Nightly News Netcast will be available for road warriors with laptops, for people stuck at the office and for all the folks at home with busy lives who would normally watch if it weren't for the distractions and responsibilities that life throws their way. It's a new era and its time has come. While I'm just old enough to believe there's a certain magic that comes with that moment when our studio digital clocks hit exactly 6:30:00 eastern time each night (when the three network evening newscasts come on the air), not everyone is able to give us their attention at that exact time. And so here we boldly go. It means that our very best work will be available for even more people to see. I suppose it also means that some of our real clunkers will air an embarrassing number of times.
Tonight we'll update folks on the extent of the damage in Indiana... this was a terrifically powerful super-cell that descended on Evansville and killed 20 people, including five members of one family. We'll look at the President's comments on torture today (not the first time he's made them) and we'll have an update on the troubles in France. The violence spread tonight and one of our producers has pronounced this "Chirac's Katrina." That may be an apt description. Also tonight, more post-Wilma troubles in Florida, and our series, "The Boomer Files," in conjunction with Newsweek magazine, on baby boomers turning 60.
Special thanks to those of you who watched my interview with former President Carter (and wrote to tell me) on C-SPAN. Thanks as well to the folks at C-SPAN, who run a terrific operation. Having been a huge fan and loyal viewer for years, it's a rare treat to be just as impressed upon seeing an operation from the inside. The same goes for the folks who work there. At the age of 81, I think the President is sharing opinions more freely these days, as he did in discussing John Kerry, Bill Clinton and how he could have changed the history of the Supreme Court had he been handed a vacancy.
And my thanks to the people of my original hometown (I have two, having moved at the age of 10) Elmira, New York... who put on a great event this weekend. I apparently talked way too much, as I woke up Sunday without a voice and will be lucky to make it through the broadcast tonight. It's nothing that tea, honey and antibiotics can't cure. I do know that seeing all my childhood haunts (special thanks to Frieda Falletta, who let me in to see our old ranch house, which sure seemed bigger when I was a kid) and seeing some great old friends was a sentimental journey. It's a great town to be from. With me on the trip was Tommy Hilfiger, who has never forgotten his roots. He's been extraordinarily generous toward Elmira. I remember his first store, which he named "People's Place," where he re-sold jeans he bought from street vendors in New York -- evidently at enough of a profit to have made something of himself... to the tune of a $5 billion global entity. His charitable foundation has never forgotten the neediest cases in Elmira, where he is justifiably and truly a Favorite Son. Great people come from small towns.
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WHY THE NAME OF THE PRODUCTS (95???) THAT ARE POISONING OUR PETS ARE NOT MENTIONED? wHAT BRANDS CAN WE SAFELY BUY????
alberto hernandez, richmond, VA (Sent Mar 21, 2007 11:46:21 PM)
I would like to say thank you for running a short blurb on the other Female in the news who died yesterday. This one was a female Marine who lost her life fighting for what she believed in, stationed somewhere in western Iraq. These are the true hero's in our society, I salute you.
Vincent P Ferndale Mi (Sent Feb 9, 2007 9:55:46 PM)
i like nbc news keep up the good work and going on line.
(Sent Dec 7, 2006 7:08:07 PM)
i enjoy your news program i think brian williams is doing a great job.
i do have a news story i want to pass on to you.
may i send it.
Editor's response: You can use the "E-mail Us" link on the Nightly News cover page to send information you might not wish to have published in the blog. The address is nightly@nbc.com.
Thanks for your interest.
Lisa Greensboro, NC. (Sent Nov 10, 2006 5:15:45 PM)
HI MR. WILLIAMS, I JUST SAW YOU REPORTING ON THE MILITARY PAYCHECK LOAN PROBLEMS. I WANT TO ASK YOU TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THE ISSUE. I BELIEVE THE BIG PROBLEM IS THE MONEY WE PAY TO OUR SOLDIERS. HERE IN COLUMBIA, S.C. AT FORT JACKSON, WE HAVE MANY MILITARY FAMILES ON FOOD STAMPS. THE SOLDIERS DO NOT GET PAID ENOUGH AND THEIR FAMILES ARE HUNGRY. COULD THAT PROBLEM, IF YOU FIND IT TO BE TRUE, BE THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE USE OF THE EARLY PAYCHECK LOANS?
I FIND YOUR BROADCAST TO BE UP TO DATE AND VERY INTERESTING. I ALSO THINK YOU ARE A CARING PERSON WHO KNOWS HE CAN HELP.
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MS KETTERING (Sent Sep 14, 2006 7:31:28 PM)
This is the best idea to have this program on the internet. It is great for people on the road for business. I myself go out of town frequently. If I miss a program i can go on the internet.
.Estelle Spinos (Sent Dec 11, 2005 11:08:12 AM)
I am now watching NBC Nightly News because it is available on the Internet. I'd love to be able to watch missed version of Countdown. Keep it up!!!
T, Redmond, WA (Sent Nov 10, 2005 12:00:56 AM)
I just cannot express how excited I was to find out about the online re-broadcast of NBC Nightly News. But I can express why. I am a college freshman, away from home for the first time, and I have as of late been so sad to be "out of the loop." I am convinced that people are paid to disconnect me from newspapers and television; it's a vast conspiracy that involves a lot of video games, I think. I can't say that I watched NBC Nightly News religiously back home, but my mom would always have it on, and along with other sources I would receive news...somehow. By the way, I'm majoring in journalism, so you can imagine how my frustration has been augmented.
It was by complete accident that I stumbled accross NBC's website yesterday, from which I read that NBC Nightly News--the very show I craved the most (well, second to "Monk," maybe), would be broadcast to my very laptop! I was so pleased to be part of this historic first rebroadcast of NBC Nightly News, I congratulate you, I thank you, I commend you.
Thanks again.
Derrick Clements, Provo, Utah (Sent Nov 9, 2005 1:31:30 AM)
I grew up watching NBC Nightly News. I was very excited to learn about the Netcast. I think this was a great idea. To Brian and all the other wonderful staff at NBC Nightly News> KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
Rebecca, High Point NC (Sent Nov 8, 2005 11:22:47 PM)
I too would watch your cast - if you supported other browsers/operating systems (linux/mac and mpeg4/quicktime). Obviously it would also be nice to bring along on a portable video device (ipod/psp etc.) Keep up the good work.
Scott Thatcher, Boston, Ma (Sent Nov 8, 2005 10:53:56 PM)
*CORRECTION* It looks like the alternative version IS working for me on the second night, so I am required to post a retraction of last night's comments. Still hope a version is available for portables in the near future.
Keith Claussen, Davenport, IA (Sent Nov 8, 2005 10:41:35 PM)
I've been watching NBC (I was 12)since the first broadcast of the TODAY show in 1952. I remember the excitement my mother felt to be seeing NYC LIVE that morning. We were in the Chicago Suburbs, so she knew Dave Garroway. I loved it immediately. It's become a lifelong addiction, the pace, the content, the polish and the policies of NBC as the BEST in broadcasting. Still is...Brian Williams-and the first time we saw him, REALLY watched him work for hours was the crash of the jet plane into the ocean just off Long Island - Brian is an amazing, graceful, fully tactful yet hard hitting, really brilliant newsman. He's in news for the right reasons, we've heard him talk about how he loves it, the work, how impossible it would ever have been for him to do anything else...Thank you, NBC.
Susan Bell Rochow (Sent Nov 8, 2005 4:07:25 PM)
I have digital cable, which has a built-in TIVO feature, so I already watch you guys after hours.
I find TV news to have "sizzle" value, particularly breaking news, even though the content is sometimes relatively bland, not in-depth, and non-confrontive.
Ed Swarbrick, Richmond, Va. (Sent Nov 8, 2005 4:06:48 PM)
I happen to watch NBC news regularly. It just so happens that I missed it on Monday night. It was great to be able to catch the Netcast today. Thanks for your forward thinking in providing this service.
Darryl Wolford, Apex, NC (Sent Nov 8, 2005 4:01:49 PM)
I was really glad to see that NBC is taking the plunge and putting one of their best shows on the net. However, I am disappointed to see that it seems to require Windows, leaving us Mac users out in the cold.
Justin Heideman, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Sent Nov 8, 2005 2:22:02 PM)
I would love to watch Nightly News (as i don't have time on TV) Online, however the Video is Unavailable to those of us who do not use Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer. I appreciate the idea but until everyone can watch Nightly News online its still a useless feature to many people.
Matthew Baker, Casper, Wy. (Sent Nov 8, 2005 1:08:52 PM)
While I agree this is a big step forward, I will be much more impressed when I can watch the Nightly News on something other than a computer that is running Microsoft Windows.
Dameon D. Welch-Abernathy, Port Orchard, Wash. (Sent Nov 8, 2005 1:05:38 PM)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this. I can't watch the Nightly News at 6pm because of my little boys. Thank you for providing this option.
Pam, Shoreline, WA (Sent Nov 8, 2005 12:25:32 PM)
Brian,
Thanks to you and your colleagues at NBC for this great step forward. I have been watching NBC for as long as I can remember back into the 50's. In my present job I am on the road quite a bit and it is nice to know that if I miss a broadcast, I can catch it later on the internet.
Richard Robison, Baton Rouge, LA (Sent Nov 8, 2005 11:05:56 AM)
I've been waiting for this for a long time. Living in the Central time zone, I'm often on the road or still at work when the Nightly News airs at 5:30. Thanks for providing this option!
Cale, Nashville, Tennessee (Sent Nov 8, 2005 10:55:43 AM)
Thank you sooooooooo much for making Nightly News available via the web. There have been too many nights I went without :)
I also emailed my siblings who are studying at Stanford, Berkeley, and UC Irvine I know they don't have too much time to spare on TV but were excited about this!!!
Way to lead the pack!!!!!!
Yesenia, Ventura, CA (Sent Nov 8, 2005 9:21:22 AM)
Great step forward... Now I can listen to the News early in the morning over a cup of coffee with my favorite news anchor.
Do Geehan, Westerly , RI (Sent Nov 8, 2005 8:03:26 AM)
I thank you Brain for your newscast and the concern about all prospects for all aspects of the American life. Your report last night on 'Baby Boomers' was a little over rated. Remeber, that not all baby boomers can live in retiremnet villages, buy expensive toys and travel the world. Some of us are just lucky to have our house paid for, went in debit to our eye brows for our childrens college education and will never probably never buy another new car. Keep up the good work. I have been watching NBC since the early 50's.
mike, burton, mi (Sent Nov 8, 2005 7:32:16 AM)
My heart skipped a beat at the first glimpse of your blog - the words “FIRST, LAST and ONLY” in caps drew my attention; I had to read word by word before I could breathe a sigh of relief!
For viewers of Brian Williams across the globe, to have an access to his newscast irrespective of the time is indeed a dream come true. Millions more will now get to see the wonderful job of Brain and his team.
Swetha, Chennai (Sent Nov 8, 2005 3:14:02 AM)
This is not a good situation at all. The video content is only available to Windows users with IE and WMPlayer. CENSORSHIP! You shut out millions of viewer this way. I don't want to see this sitting in front of an old PC, I want this on the go. This needs to be downloadable to an iPod, PSP, whatever. Bad move, NBC. Don't let MSN call the shots.
Keith Claussen, Davenport, IA (Sent Nov 8, 2005 1:47:36 AM)
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