Pat Kiernan
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Patrick Kiernan (born November 20, 1968) is a New York City
news anchor, appearing as the morning anchor of NY1
since 1997. Kiernan has become widely known in New York City for his "In the Papers" feature, in which he summarizes the colorful content in New York City
's daily newspapers, replete with his deadpan humor. Kiernan is usually on air between 5 AM until 10 AM, weekdays, sometimes being replaced by Kristen Shaughnessy.
Kiernan began his news career at CKRA-FM
in Edmonton while a business student at the University of Alberta
. In 1996 Kiernan moved to New York City
where he has enjoyed success not only in the news industry, but also in films- he recently made cameos as himself in The Interpreter
(2005) and in Night at the Museum
(2006). Kiernan has been featured in publications including New York
("Morning Star", February 5, 2001) and the New York Post
("Dream Job: Pat Kiernan", October 3, 2005). In addition to his morning anchor position, Kiernan also serves as a correspondent for Business News Network
in Canada and appears weekly on live Swedish program Söndagsparty With Filip & Fredrik which broadcasts live from New York. He was on air on the Morning of the September 11th attacks, and remained on air for the morning and parts of the afternoon, managing to have a phone conversation with fellow NY1 anchor/reporter Kristen Shaughnessy, who was in the vicinity of the World Trade Center.
Pat has also hosted several game show
s, all produced by Michael Davies
: Studio 7
, which aired on The WB Television Network
in the summer of 2004; two seasons of The World Series of Pop Culture
, which began airing on VH1
July 10, 2006, and July 9, 2007 respectively. Pat is also the off-screen "questioner" of the US version of Grand Slam, which premiered on GSN on August 4, 2007.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
news anchor, appearing as the morning anchor of NY1
NY1
NY1, New York One, is a 24-hour cable-news television channel focusing on the five boroughs of New York City. In addition to news and weather forecasts, the channel also features human-interest segments such as the "New Yorker of the Week" and the "Scholar Athlete of the Week", and specialty...
since 1997. Kiernan has become widely known in New York City for his "In the Papers" feature, in which he summarizes the colorful content in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's daily newspapers, replete with his deadpan humor. Kiernan is usually on air between 5 AM until 10 AM, weekdays, sometimes being replaced by Kristen Shaughnessy.
Kiernan began his news career at CKRA-FM
CKRA-FM
CKRA-FM is a radio station licensed to and serving Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting at 96.3 FM. The station is owned by Newcap Broadcasting, and launched a classic hits format as "96.3 Capital FM" on March 28, 2008...
in Edmonton while a business student at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
. In 1996 Kiernan moved to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where he has enjoyed success not only in the news industry, but also in films- he recently made cameos as himself in The Interpreter
The Interpreter
The Interpreter is a 2005 political thriller film starring Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, and Catherine Keener. It was the final film to be directed by Sydney Pollack.-Plot:...
(2005) and in Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum is a 2006 fantasy adventure-comedy film based on the 1993 children's book The Night at the Museum by Milan Trenc. It follows a divorced father trying to settle down, impress his son, and find his destiny...
(2006). Kiernan has been featured in publications including New York
New York (magazine)
New York is a weekly magazine principally concerned with the life, culture, politics, and style of New York City. Founded by Milton Glaser and Clay Felker in 1968 as a competitor to The New Yorker, it was brasher and less polite than that magazine, and established itself as a cradle of New...
("Morning Star", February 5, 2001) and the New York Post
New York Post
The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions...
("Dream Job: Pat Kiernan", October 3, 2005). In addition to his morning anchor position, Kiernan also serves as a correspondent for Business News Network
Business News Network
Business News Network ' is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel. BNN broadcasts programming related to business and financial news and analysis. As of December 2010, the station is based from 299 Queen Street West in Downtown Toronto and is owned by Bell Media...
in Canada and appears weekly on live Swedish program Söndagsparty With Filip & Fredrik which broadcasts live from New York. He was on air on the Morning of the September 11th attacks, and remained on air for the morning and parts of the afternoon, managing to have a phone conversation with fellow NY1 anchor/reporter Kristen Shaughnessy, who was in the vicinity of the World Trade Center.
Pat has also hosted several game show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
s, all produced by Michael Davies
Michael Davies (television producer)
Michael Davies is a British producer of television game shows in the United States. As president and CEO of Embassy Row, a New York-based television production company that is a unit of Sony Pictures Television, he was the executive producer of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire...
: Studio 7
Studio 7
Studio 7 is an American game show that aired on The WB during the summer of 2004.Studio 7 was hosted by NY1 anchor Pat Kiernan. Each episode featured seven contestants, mostly college-age, who lived together in New York City for the four days prior to the taping. During this time, they were given...
, which aired on The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
in the summer of 2004; two seasons of The World Series of Pop Culture
The World Series of Pop Culture
The World Series of Pop Culture was a VH1 game show tournament program sponsored by Alltel Wireless, based on Entertainment Weekly's Pop Culture Quiz. Sixteen teams, comprising three people each, compete to determine which team, collectively, knows the most about elements of popular culture...
, which began airing on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
July 10, 2006, and July 9, 2007 respectively. Pat is also the off-screen "questioner" of the US version of Grand Slam, which premiered on GSN on August 4, 2007.
External links
- Pat's Papers Official Website of Pat's NY1 feature "In The Papers"
- Official Twitter
- Official Facebook Official Facebook page
- NY1 News Profile