Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 1/1/09
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Tonight on 360° we're following breaking news out of the Middle East.
New airstrikes on Gaza as the death toll continues to rise. We'll have a live report from Israel.
And, golden parachutes for corporate execs heading out the door.
Millions of dollars in severance handed out .. even if the company is failing .. and get this.. the CEOs don't pay the taxes.
We're keeping them honest.
Tell us what you think about the continuing violence in the Middle East as well as the continuing disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street.
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Improper stuff aside, you all did a great job last night!
Anderson – did Kathy give you back your middens?
ouch the punch!
good night! thanks for a great start of the year!
Happy 2009, again!!
Good Night Anderson, Erica and bloggers! Happy New Year! Have a great evening!
Great Shot of the Day! That was a great show even with all the technical difficulties! Anderson...you should dance more! But, no offense to Kathy, I think we need a new co-host next year...one that wont physically abuse Anderson! 🙂
Good times indeed. I loved when Kathy punched Anderson. I thought it was cute.
You guys were great last night! Um, you had some interesting musical acts. Thanks for a great evening!
New years Day Shot..A unruly crowd, bleeps abound..And blurring the pics that cross the line? Yep, It takes New Years Eve to bring out the finer points of life..Night all
Thanks for the recap Anderson! LOL. Have a great New Year! Good night all!
I love kathy griffin I can't wait for the new season. I actually think that last night was calm for her
Anderson, Kathy, Erica and Don Lemon are some of my favorite people, couldn't have picked more interesting/ entertaining people
maybe next year all the same along w David Gergan, and Christian Amanpour
I bet she was a riot to work with!!..
Happy New Year Anderson, Erica and everyone! We had an awesome New Year's Eve here in Houston, lovely and we watched the New Year's with Kathy and Anderson during the party, yep we stopped to watch, and it was AWESOME! Loved you guys! Have a wonderful New Year folks!
I enjoyed the Times Square last night! Good job all.
anderson and staff--happy new year --lets pray and work for peace- last nights broadcast was lots of fun thanks!
Good night all. Great SHOT. I love the mishaps. Made the show!
Great first 2009 episode!
Stay safe!
Oh, I love the low lights! Good for you. What a riot.
HAPPY NEW YEAR COOPER,AND
GOOD NIGHT.
LOVE YOU.
show the guy that insulted and invaded erica's space with his tongue! ewwww
Did Anderson Hays Cooper really dance last night. The 'never in a trillion years', Anderson Cooper? And I missed it?!
Lol, I would have thrown a rock at the Jonas Brothers, too. 🙂
Ahh, thanks for clarifying the Urkel mystery ...still dont know him though..
I want to know how Hill and Cooper can keep a straight face with the Urkel story.
Wow the hour is almost up already!
Great show!
happy new year to all you bloggers out there!
And to Anderson, & Erica!
🙂
The rate that the year is moving – it will be a very busy news year!
Cheers to 2009!
Good night!
😉 cam_canada
Anderson, Happy New Year and good night. I saw enough of Griffin last night.
How do ppl not know who steve urkel is
Who’s Steve Urkel?
Minou....
I think you remember that actor Jaeleen White who play Steve Urkel the show Family Matters.
Can't wait to see the cringe-inducing bits, Anderson.
Good night all! Back to work tomorrow!
Where I come from DUI and adultery aren't "minor indiscretions."
Happy New Year, guys! I hope this is a great year for us all!
I hope no one tells the girls about the ghost....they may not be able to sleep combined with all the excitement and sadness to of their move(s).
Awwww, look at Kathy and Anderson Dancing...sooo cute..
Aw, you mean you're not going to show Kathy's "blue" comment? I can't imagine why. Heh. I bet you all were thanking your lucky stars the FCC can't fine cable.
I hope Kathy will be back next year – I love it!
LOL, Anderson and Kathy dancing...reminds me of high school .
The part you had to edit out of the replay was very funny.
I'm curious as ever as to whether CNN will roll the dice again next year with Kathy Griffin.
My pray for all the media is to do everything in their power to NOT cover anything with Obama's girls...It is just not safe and even a regular parent wouldn't want so much info out there...
Barack and Michelle signed up for this but respect to the girls is paramount and will stop watching any channel that crosses a line..
Ooh! I just thought of a new year's resolution for us all, and that is. Keeping Anderson Cooper Honest. Hey, gang, what do you say?
So, Anderson Hays Cooper, the man with the three last names - are you game. Who is 'keeping you honest'? Do you mind if your viewers challenge you on this. It could be a segment addition to replace the 'What Were They Thinking/Thinkin' one. LOL!
So...what say you?
That would be really cool to stay in a place like that
it's cool to see a story about ghosts acknowledged by a respectable show like 360 bit of a risk, I appreciate it
FIVE THOUSAND A NIGHT?! Are the rooms made of gold?!
Oh who would have thought that Charles Barkley and Urkel party together! I would have totally lost that bet. 🙂
Being that Charles was pretty open, honest and cooperative I think the American public will forgive him for this somewhat minor indiscretion.
Does anyone else think Cooper should dance more? I'm expecting break-dancing next....(Don't worry, I'm not holding my breath)
HAPPY NEW YEAR , I hope this will be a new year for occupied territories and remember the reason that Isreal is on offence is because is because millions of Palestinians are under occupation.Dont blame the rape victim for fighting off the rapists
Congratulations on your great show Anderson,
We would like to know what effect would have brought to our economy if the "bailout" moneys would have been distributed to us taxpayers. It is our money, right?
Much success bro!
Anderson, good show tonight. A really great mix of stories.
Hope you, your staff and all bloggers have a great 2009.
Sorry I am in the minority here, but I did not like your NYE special last night. Would have been great with just you and your CNN co-workers, but Kathy Griffin is just to much for my taste. I imagine Kelly Ripa will be jealous though, that Kathy got you to dance on TV.
Good night.
So does this end Barkley's run for governor in 2016? Glad my days of being young and stupid are over - I guess some people just never grow up.
Looks like Anderson does dance after all - has he been taking lessons from the floor crew?!
Whoever is in charge of publicity at CNN is rocking their job. The "Let's Go" commerical always makes me want to turn on CNN, and the CNN Heroes promo 'Dare to be Inspired' inspires me alone. Great job!
The situation in Gaza is isane. Think about how many people have been killed! They are innocent. It's sad to think about it. The violence needs to end!!
Business and confidence and sex...yes that was interesting...
I'm so glad those guys could go back and get their friend. That was gut wrenching to listen to him.