she asked andy about his surprising first job in television. >> andy cohen paying bills in his office. what don't you do at this desk? >> i don't clean it. >> cheers, i had to get in the mood. thank you for doing this. this is the perfect thing to do. drink first thing in the morning with annie cohen. all good. except before we get to this fabulous, fun part of your life. a lot of people may be surprised to know that you were a true newsman. >> yeah, i was at cbs news for ten years. it was great. i learned so much. and i think it formed everything i'm doing now, weirdly, in edit rooms and telling stories. >> you started as an intern, and you didn't so much like the fact that you got assigned to the consumer unit. >> didn't. i was at the consumer unit of the morning show, which i felt was like a double loser indemity. and so -- but i quickly realized, this is really exciting. in the doors at cbs news and doing interesting work, and it was exciting. >> yeah. >> and with regard to your love of pop culture, did that start with your love of "all my children," which i used to watch too, and

thanks. >> this is the perfect thing to do, drink first thing in the morning with andy cohen. >> we could probably just have a conversation here about food and latinos are very passionate about it. >> you know my favorite i guess mexican/latino food is? it's a drink called a margarita. >> oh, that's a good one. easy to make, too. >> i think i'm getting a reputation. i'm always talking about it. my parents must be proud. >>> new signs that housing is making a comeback. that's coming up in the next hour. is it done? [ john ] no. ♪ were you just... no. are you supposed to be driving that in here? no! yo! teresa here? ♪ no. so is it okay if i stay out just a little bit longer? so...okay... so no. did mom say we could eat all that? [ john ] yes. [ male announcer ] in a world filled with "no," it's nice to finally say "yes." the new line of oscar mayer selects. the tastes you love and no artificial preservatives. it's yes food. >>> now to must see/must avoid. we have new at the box office, premium rush, a thriller set on the streets of new york city. a bike messenger's last delivery of the

alex talks to andy cohen about his frustration on president obama about the issue of gay marriage. they have names like idle time books and smash records and on small business saturday they remind a nation of the benefits of shopping small. on just one day, 100 million of us joined a movement... and main street found its might again. and main street found its fight again. and we, the locals, found delight again. that's the power of all of us. that's the power of all of us. that's the membership effect of american express. [ wife ] a beached whale! lawn clippings! a mattress. a sausage link. mermaid. honey!? driftwood. come on, you gotta help us out here a little. [ male announcer ] febreze eliminates odors and leaves carpets fresh. ♪ [ male announcer ] febreze. eliminates odors and leaves carpets fresh. ♪ >>> today's office politics, alex interviews andy cohen, host of "watch what happens live" and creator of the "real housewives" series. he has gone from a cubicle at cbs to the top of 30 rock. we asked about president obama coming out in support of gay marriage. >> were you su

andy cohen from bravo would like a side ponytail. he would love that. >> not really a pony tail. he's funny. >>> powerball jackpot now up to $305 million. no one matched the winning powerball numbers last night. here are the numbers, 4, 13, 39, 46, 51 and the powerball number is 1. the next drawing is wednesday. >> so bummed about that. 2/lost. >>> this morning, ready-pack apple slices sold at mcdonald's, burger king and grocery stores, have been recalled. the company shipped the apples to mcdonald's burger king in d.c., virginia, west virginia. so far no reports of people getting sick. >>> so far, you can shop tax-free in maryland. just in time to go back to school shopping. shoppers won't have to pay the 6 pb% sales tax, however, accessories like jewelry, purses and belts are not included. it also does not include school splice. tax-free weekends next saturday the 18th. >>> this weekend, lots of parents are going back to school shopping besides buying regular school splice, some kids might want some high-tech devices, like ipads, laptops. experts say those can be a good investm

. >> the andy cohen and the creator of the real housewives series. the one question that president obama refused to answer. but first, alex asked him just how real the housewives are. >> success of the whole housewives series which is phenomenal. first off, that has exceeded your whilest expectations. >> yes. absolutely. >> you never could see it going here. with regard to the orange county housewives. that's one that i know the most. and watching a woman like vickie. >> yes. >> how do you sit there and watch what they are saying back and forth and look at someone like that who is clearly delusional about maybe this brookes guy in her life and everybody says, do you ever go after the show and have a little chat, heart to heart like big brother or son? >> not at all. not my rule to get involved in how they make the decisions they make. it is just not my job. >> but, is it truly reality or is it encouraged reality or scripted? people always wonder. >> people do. it is reality. and the reason that we get what we get is we cast women who are willing to p

cohen and host ryan seacrest. in january, tmz reported, rob lowe was in the running. and now? new speculation at multiple sources reported that strahan is likely to score the gig. and strahan's isn't the first to be speculated to be first on the list. "los angeles times" reported, "saturday night live," seth myers was a top contender. >> if we can recapture the magic that they carried on for ten years. i think people are really excited to see if the show can deliver again. >> reporter: my personal favorite, our very own sam champion. >> sam champion from "good morning america." [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> i made a wrong comment, "fifty shade of grey" on the list. still on the list. i was looking at the wrong list. apologies for that. [ female announcer ] now get high speed internet at home on our newly expanded advanced digital network, a connection you can count on. introducing at&t u-verse high speed internet with more speed options, reliability and wi-fi hot spots t

he's now reportedly in croatia commiserating with andy cohen and kelly ripa. it has got to be humiliating for him. >>> some couples' news -- jennifer aniston and fiance, details about their engagement last friday. >> lay it on me. >> got down on one knee, happened at blue hill in greenwich village. it was his 41st birthday. and aniston reportedly welled up at the sight of the ring. one source telling "people" magazine, they looked like a long-term couple in love. >> how about that? >>> we got another love story. you ready. you done? jimmy kimmel. >> in love. >> in love. he proposed -- his girlfriend, molly mcnierney, co-writer on the show, "jimmy kimmel live" and celebrity news site people.com reporting 44-year-old kimmel proposed to her, on vacation at kruger national park in south africa. kimmel was previously married for 13 years, he has two children. they're scheduled to, did they announce the wedding date? no, i don't see it here. >> oh! >> anyway. >> i think they're actually getting married on the show. >> can you imagine how funny that wedding is going

he reportedly, he threw his boyfriend off the ship, with andy cohen and kathy -- kelly ripa. it has got to be humiliating for him. some couples' news -- jennifer aniston and fiance, details about their engagement last friday. >> lay it on me. >> got down on one knee, happened at blue hill in greenwich village, his 41st birthday, and aniston welled up at the sight of the ring. one source telling "people" magazine they looked like a long term couple in love. >> how about that? another love story. you ready. you done? jimmy kimmel. >> in love. >> in love. he proposed -- his girlfriend, molly mcmearny, co-writer on the show, jimmy kimmel live,elrity news site people.com reporting 44-year-old kimmel proposed to her, on vacation at kruger national park in south africa, kimmel was previously married for 13 years, he has two children. they're scheduled to, did they announce the wedding date. no, i don't see it here. >> oh! >> anyway. i think they're getting married on the show. >> can you imagine how funny that wedding is going to be? imagine like the speech? >> i want to be the ring

cohen and host ryan seacrest. in january, tmz reported, rob lowe was in the running. now spelation as sources report that strahan is likely to score the gig. and strahan's isn't the first to be speculated to be first on the list. "los angeles times" reported, "saturday night live," seth myers was a top contender. >> if we can recapture the magic that they carried on for ten years. i think people are really excited to see if the show can deliver again. >> reporter: my personal favorite, our very own sam champion. >> sam champion from "good morning america." [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> i made a wrong comment, "fifty shade of grey" on the >>> this morning on "world news now" -- serious threat. tropical storm isaac is picking up strength and storm watches and warnings are posted right now in the caribbean. >> as isaac possibly strengthens into a hurricane today the biggest concern today is in florida and next week's republican national convention. it's thursday, august 23r

he reportedly, he threw his boyfriend off the ship, with andy cohen and kathy -- kelly ripa. it has got to be humiliating for him. some couples' news -- jennifer aniston and fiance, details about their engagement last friday. >> lay it on me. >> got down on one knee, happened at blue hill in greenwich village, his 41st birthday, and aniston welled up at the sight of the ring. one source telling "people" magazine they looked like a long term couple in love. >> how about that? another love story. you ready. you done? jimmy kimmel. >> in love. >> in love. he proposed -- his girlfriend, molly mcmearny, co-writer on the show, jimmy kimmel live, and celebrity news site people.com reporting 44-year-old kimmel proposed to her, on vacation at kruger national park in south africa, kimmel was previously married for 13 years, he has two children. they're scheduled to, did they announce the wedding date. no, i don't see it here. >> oh! >> anyway. i think they're getting married on the show. >> can you imagine how funny that wedding is going to be? imagine like the speech? >> i want to be

cohen and host ryan seacrest. in january, tmz reported, rob lowe was in the running. now speculation as sources report that strahan is likely to score the gig. and strahan's isn't the first to be speculated to be first on the list. "los angeles times" reported, "saturday night live," seth myers was a top contender.>> ifc that they carried on for ten years. i think people are really excited to see if the show can deliver again. >> reporter: my personal favorite, our very own sam champion. >> sam champion from "good morning america." [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> i made a wrong comment, "fifty shade of grey" on the >>> this morning on "world news now" -- serious threat. tropical storm isaac is picking up strength and storm watches and warnings are posted right now in the caribbean. >> as isaac possibly strengthens into a hurricane today the biggest concern today is in florida and next week's republican national convention. it's thursday, august 23rd. >> announcer: from abc

cohen, and "american idol" co-host, ryan seacrest. tmz reported rob lowe was in the running. and now, overnight, as multiple sources say strahan is likely to score the gig. and strahan isn't first to be speculated to be first on the list. "the wall street journal" says "saturday night live" writer seth meyers could be on the list. >> i think people are really excited to see if the show can deliver again. >> reporter: my personal favorite, our very own sam champion. >> sam champion, from "good morning america." >> reporter: sam, bringing the sunshine. "the l.a. times" says strahan would become bicoastal. working in new york and going back to l.a., for his weekend gig as a fox sports analyst. he's going to be busy. >> sam is filling in for josh on "good afternoon america" today. he doesn't have time for kelly. i'm not kidding. he really does, george. >> all sorts of tv mysteries there. >>> which one of these three will get a second crack at the mirrorball trophy, when the all-star season of "dancing with the stars" kicks off september 2

. >>> plus, the one question that andy cohen asked the president that he refused to answer. >>> and the movie "sparkle" is out. whitney houston's last performance. that and more at the top of the hour. >> thanks. and i love that chelsea clinton may be running. another female role model. >>> we will talk about how to turn survivors of sexual assault into leaders of how to end -- face it with puffs facial tissues. puffs has air-fluffed pillows for 40% more cushiony thickness. face every day with puffs softness. like the elephant on my chest... he thought he was having a heart attack. she said, "take an aspirin, we need to go to the hospital." i'm on a bayer aspirin regimen. [ male announcer ] be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. i'm very grateful to be alive. aspirin really made a difference. you'll inevitably find yourself on a desolate highway in your jeep grand cherokee. and when you do, you'll be grateful for the adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts your speed when approaching slower traffic. and for the blind spot monitoring that helps rem