Dan Abrams Explained

Dan Abrams
Birth Name:Daniel Abrams
Birth Date:20 May 1966
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Education:Duke University (BA)
Columbia University (JD)
Occupation:Television presenter, businessman
CEO, Abrams Media
Relatives:Ronnie Abrams (sister)
Partner:Florinka Pesenti
Children:2
Parents:Floyd Abrams (father)

Daniel Abrams (born May 20, 1966)[1] is an American media entrepreneur,[2] television host,[3] and author.[4] [5] [6] He is currently the host of the prime-time show Dan Abrams Live on NewsNation, on Reelz,[7] and The Dan Abrams Show: Where Politics Meets The Law[8] on SiriusXM's[9] P.O.T.U.S. channel. He is also the Chief Legal Analyst of ABC News.[10]

Abrams was the host of Live PD on the A&E cable network and created and hosts Court Cam, a Law&Crime production on A&E.<ref>O'Connell. Michael. October 24, 2019. Dan Abrams Gets Another A&E Series, 'Court Cam'. The Hollywood Reporter. March 9, 2020. He was formerly an anchor of Nightline. Abrams also worked as the chief legal correspondent and analyst for NBC News and general manager of MSNBC and was a substitute anchor for the same network.[11]

Early life

Abrams received a J.D. from Columbia Law School.[12] [13]

Career

Television and broadcasting

Early career

Abrams started his career working at Court TV, where he covered the O. J. Simpson case,[14] the International Criminal Court from the Netherlands, and the assisted-suicide trials of Dr. Jack Kevorkian from Michigan.[15]

MSNBC and NBC News

After leaving Court TV, Abrams was a general assignment correspondent for NBC News from 1997 to 1999 when he was named Chief Legal Correspondent.[16] Abrams then began hosting his own show at MSNBC, and The Abrams Report began in 2001.[17] [18] Abrams hosted The Abrams Report until he accepted a managerial position at MSNBC.[19] Abrams held the position of General Manager of MSNBC from June 12, 2006, until October 2007.[20] He left to concentrate on his program Live with Dan Abrams, which replaced Scarborough Country due to Joe Scarborough's move to mornings. This show would eventually be revamped and renamed Verdict with Dan Abrams,[21] which aired until August 21, 2008. MSNBC announced on August 19, 2008, that Air America Radio host Rachel Maddow would take over that time slot beginning September 8, 2008,[22] and Abrams became a substitute anchor on the Today show. Shortly thereafter Abrams launched his own media company consisting of Mediaite and other sites.[23]

ABC

In March 2011, Abrams left NBC to become the Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and a substitute anchor on Good Morning America.[12] ABC announced in June 2013 that Abrams would become the network's Chief Legal Affairs Anchor, as well as an anchor of Nightline.[24] He stepped down from his full time role as Nightline anchor in December 2014 to focus on his expanding media businesses, and returned to his freelance role as the network's Chief Legal Analyst.[25]

A&E

He was also co-host of Grace vs. Abrams, in which Abrams and legal commentator Nancy Grace debated high-profile crime cases.[26] In 2019, Abrams signed on to produce and host Court Cam, a new show that took viewers inside America's courtrooms.[27] Live PD was canceled on June 10, 2020, in the wake of protests against police brutality following the murder of George Floyd and the destruction of the video footage of the killing of Javier Ambler.[28]

NewsNation

In 2021 Abrams joined NewsNation to host a nightly prime-time show called Dan Abrams Live.[29]

Reelz

In 2022 Abrams was host and executive producer for , a new show on Reelz following the same format as A&E's cancelled Live PD.[7] [30]

Abrams Media

Gossip Cop

See main article: Gossip Cop. On July 29, 2009, Abrams and Michael Lewittes launched Gossip Cop, about celebrity gossip. The site rates gossip rumors on a 0–10 scale.[31] In 2019 Gossip Cop was acquired by Gateway Blend.[32]

Geekosystem

Geekosystem, launched in 2010, covered "geek" culture, following developments in science, technology, as well as internet memes and Internet culture. [33]

Styleite

Abrams's foray into fashion, Styleite, debuted on March 25, 2010.[34] Functioning for fashion the way Mediaite did for journalism, Styleite launched with both news and opinion content, as well as a fashion version of the "Power Grid," which ranks designers, models, writers, and others in the style business based on influence and following. Abrams rebranded Styleite as Runway Riot in 2015, appointing model Iskra Lawrence as managing editor.[35] RunwayRiot.com is marketed as a fashion site for "plus-sized women."[36]

SportsGrid

Launched in May 2010, SportsGrid offers a mix of sports news, video clips and other media tracking both sports and the media world surrounding it. Like the other Abrams Media properties, the site features a Power Grid "tabulated by using a specially developed algorithm that pools a variety of metrics, including TV ratings; Web traffic and circulation counts; attendance; number of Twitter followers; on-field performance for players and coaches; and franchise values."[37] In 2013, SportsGrid was acquired by Anthem Media Group in a stock and cash deal.[38]

The Mary Sue

In 2011, Abrams Media started The Mary Sue,[39] a partner site to Geekosystem with the goal of "highlighting women in the geek world, and providing a prominent place for the voices of geek women."[40] In 2014, Abrams folded Geekosystem into The Mary Sue.[41] On November 17, 2021, The Mary Sue was acquired by GAMURS Group.[42]

The Braiser

In May 2012, Abrams launched a site focused on the personalities and lifestyles of chefs. Rather than recipes or techniques, The Braisers topics consisted of chefs who "have gone from being food icons to becoming mainstream celebrities," according to an interview Abrams gave to The New York Times in late April.[43] It was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award in 2014.[44] By 2015, The Braiser had gone on "a short hiatus" with plans for a relaunch,[45] but had not returned as of 2019.[46]

Law&Crime

In 2016, Abrams started LawNewz, a legal news website which also live streams trials as part of its online network.[47] The new live trial network, promoted as the new Court TV, launched on February 24, 2017, with A&E Networks taking a stake in the site.[48] [49] In 2017, LawNewz was rebranded to Law&Crime.[50] [51] [52] In October 2023, Abrams sold Law&Crime to video content startup Jellysmack.[53]

Ambo TV

On October 15, 2018, Abrams launched a Christian TV streaming service, Ambo TV,[54] "dedicated to broadcasting Christian sermons with an in-studio discussion." It was announced that the service would be available to the public in November 2018.

Whiskey Raiders

In December 2020, Abrams launched Whiskey Raiders, a site that uses a proprietary algorithm to rate whiskeys on a scale from 50 to 100.[55] Abrams purchased Jay West's spirit review site, t8ke.review, as part of the launch. In September 2022, Abrams Media launched sister sites Gin Raiders, Tequila Raiders and Rum Raiders.[56]

Writing

In March 2010, Abrams published the Washington Post bestseller Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers and Just About Everything Else.[57] [58] In 2018, he released his second book, Lincoln’s Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to The Presidency.[59]

Abrams’ third book, Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy, was published on May 21, 2019.[60]

Abrams' fourth book, John Adams Under Fire: The Founding Father's Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial, was published on March 3, 2020.[61]

Abrams' fifth book, Kennedy's Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby was published in 2021. It tells the story of the trial of Jack Ruby, who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald.[62]

Personal life

In June 2012, Abrams had his first child with girlfriend Florinka Pesenti,[63] who was part of the winning team on The Amazing Race 3.[64] They had a daughter in 2021.[65] [66] [67]

Abrams was a co-owner with David Zinczenko of the restaurant The Lion in Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood.[68]

In 2021, Abrams purchased Laurel Lake Vineyards on Long Island's North Fork,[69], which he relaunched in Summer 2021 under a name inspired by his two children, Ev&Em Vineyards.[66] [67]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dan Abrams Biography (1966–). 2012-02-12. 2020-10-16. Biography.com. https://archive.today/20201016143438/https://www.biography.com/media-figure/dan-abrams. 2020-10-16. live.
  2. Web site: The Five Spot: Dan Abrams. Broadcasting Cable. 17 February 2020. Jan 8, 2021.
  3. Web site: Dan Abrams To Host & Executive Produce New Courtroom Series For A&E Network. Denise. Petski. Oct 24, 2019. Jan 8, 2021.
  4. News: Hardcover Nonfiction Books – Best Sellers – Books – March 29, 2020 . The New York Times. Jan 8, 2021.
  5. News: Hardcover Nonfiction Books – Best Sellers – Books – July 22, 2018 – The New York Times. The New York Times. Jan 8, 2021.
  6. Web site: Dan Abrams Books. Jan 8, 2021. January 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210127214622/https://info.harpercollins.com/danabramsbooks/. dead.
  7. News: WSJ News Exclusive | 'Live PD' is Coming Back on TV This Summer as 'On Patrol: Live' . . 8 June 2022 . Flint . Joe .
  8. Web site: Dan Abrams Launching SiriusXM Show. October 25, 2018.
  9. Web site: Law&Crime Founder Dan Abrams to Host New Show 'Where Politics Meets the Law' on SiriusXM. 25 October 2018. LawAndCrime.com.
  10. Web site: Stephen. Battaglio . Veteran legal analyst Dan Abrams will join NewsNation with a prime-time show. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719143617/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-07-19/dan-abrams-joins-newsnation-veteran-legal-analyst. live. July 19, 2021. Los Angeles Times. July 19, 2021 . September 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: Running from Cops. Topic. en. 2019-05-07. August 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230806181945/https://www.topic.com/runningfromcops. dead.
  12. News: Dan Abrams' Biography. ABC News. June 2, 2011. October 15, 2016 . December 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161201213835/http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/good-morning-america-legal-analyst-dan-abrams-biography/story?id=13741219. live.
  13. Book: Cohan, William D.. The price of silence: the Duke lacrosse scandal, the power of the elite, and the corruption of our great universities. 8 April 2014. 978-1-4516-8179-6. First Scribner hardcover. New York. 852226555.
  14. Web site: Charlie Rose . A conversation about the O. J. Simpson case . 1997-01-26 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130329211349/http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/5743 . 2013-03-29 .
  15. Web site: Schneider. Keith. Dr. Jack Kevorkian Dies at 83; Backed Assisted Suicide. The New York Times. June 23, 2016. June 3, 2011.
  16. Web site: Unattributed. America's Top 50 Bachelors : People.com. People. 23 June 2016.
  17. News: Chicago Daily Herald. CNN, cable are the big winners in election coverage. Ted. Cox. 2000-12-14. 4.
  18. Down By Law. Time. 2000-12-25. James. Poniewozik. 2008-08-08. 2008-04-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20080407085756/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998834,00.html. dead.
  19. News: Abrams. Dan. NBC News. Farewell, but not goodbye. June 20, 2006.
  20. Web site: Johnson. Peter. Dan Abrams goes from legal anchor to head of MSNBC. Yahoo! News. June 23, 2016. June 19, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20060619030345/http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20060613/en_usatoday/danabramsgoesfromlegalanchortoheadofmsnbc. June 19, 2006. dead.
  21. News: Howard. Kurtz. The Washington Post. MSNBC's Abrams Quits His Day Job. September 24, 2007. May 21, 2017.
  22. News: August 19, 2008. The New York Times. Rachel Maddow to Replace Dan Abrams on MSNBC. Carter. Bill. May 21, 2017.
  23. Web site: Dan Abrams' Mediaite to Launch Tech News Site and Other Verticals . December 8, 2009 .
  24. News: Dan Abrams Named Nightline Anchor and Chief Legal Affairs Anchor for ABC News. ABC News. June 19, 2013.
  25. Web site: Barr. Jeremy. ABC's Dan Abrams stepping aside as 'Nightline' co-anchor. 2020-06-04. Politico. December 18, 2014 . en.
  26. Web site: Rodney Ho. Radio and TV Talk. Nancy Grace/Dan Abrams square off on new A&E show starting March 29. 2020-06-23. ajc. en.
  27. Web site: Court Cam: A&E Launching New TV Show with Dan Abrams (Live PD). 28 October 2019.
  28. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Live P.D.' Canceled By A&E Amid Ongoing Protests Against Police Brutality . . 10 June 2020.
  29. Web site: Dan Abrams to Host NewsNation Live Show; Adrienne Bankert to Anchor 'Morning in America'. 19 July 2021.
  30. Reelz sets premiere date for new version of 'Live PD' . .
  31. News: Gossip Cop Patrols Celebrity 'News'. The New York Times. Carr. David. July 29, 2009. May 21, 2017.
  32. Web site: At Gateway Blend, Kasey Grelle digs in to acquisitions. 13 February 2020.
  33. News: January 20, 2010. HuffPost. Geekosystem, Dan Abrams' New Geek Site, Set To Launch. Shea. Danny. May 21, 2017.
  34. News: March 15, 2010. New York. Dan Abrams Launched His Fashion Website. May 21, 2017.
  35. Web site: Styleite to Re-brand as RunwayRiot, a Plus-Size Site With E-Commerce. Steigrad. Alexandra. October 5, 2015. May 21, 2017.
  36. Web site: Model Iskra Lawrence Wants You to Stop Calling her 'Plus-Size'. Gilbert. Kylie. May 21, 2017. May 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170518144355/http://www.shape.com/celebrities/videos/model-iskra-lawrence-wants-you-stop-calling-her-plus-size. dead.
  37. News: Sports Business Journal. Fisher. Eric. Website to Provide Sports Power Rankings. March 29, 2010. May 21, 2017. August 10, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100810213631/http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/65291. dead.
  38. Web site: Anthem Media Group Acquires Rotoexperts and Sportsgrid to Boost Fantasy Sports Television Launch. Sportsgrid.com. August 1, 2013. July 13, 2015. July 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150713231437/http://www.sportsgrid.com/uncategorized/anthem-media-group-acquires-rotoexperts-and-sportsgrid/. dead.
  39. Web site: Ownership Policy . The Mary Sue . 21 December 2022 . en . 26 April 2022.
  40. News: GAMURS Group Acquires The Mary Sue. GAMURS Group. 2012-07-04. 2022-12-13. en-US.
  41. Web site: Tomorrow Geekosystem Joins Forces with The Mary Sue for a Better Tomorrow. The Mary Sue. June 11, 2014. July 13, 2015.
  42. Web site: Mediaite Staff . Announcement: Mediaite Sister Site The Mary Sue Acquired by GAMURS Group . . 10 February 2023 . en . 17 November 2021.
  43. News: The New York Times. Stelter. Brian. May 21, 2017. From Mediaite's Founder, a Site for Blanket Coverage of Celebrity Chefs. April 30, 2012.
  44. Web site: The Complete 2014 JBF Award Nominees. Jamesbeard.org. March 18, 2014. July 13, 2015.
  45. Web site: Now Hiring Associate Editor for The Braiser. 2015-08-19. Mediaite. en. 2019-10-11.
  46. Web site: The Braiser Mediaite. en. 2019-10-11.
  47. News: Kludt. Tom. Dan Abrams launches LawNewz website. June 14, 2016. CNN. January 19, 2016.
  48. News: Lukas I.. Alpert. 2019-03-03. A+E Networks Takes Stake in Dan Abrams's Live Trial Website. The Wall Street Journal. 13 November 2017. 0099-9660.
  49. Web site: Court TV is basically being resurrected online. Mashable. February 24, 2017. March 31, 2017.
  50. Web site: Reid. Nakamura. 2019-03-03. A+E Networks Partners With Dan Abrams to Rebrand LawNewz as Law&Crime Network. 13 November 2017.
  51. Web site: 2019-03-03. LawNewz Relaunches as Law & Crime With A+E Networks Investment. Law & Crime. 13 November 2017.
  52. Web site: Law & Crime Expands Reach With Launch On TuneIn. lawandcrime.com. 20 December 2018.
  53. Web site: Fischer . Sara . Exclusive: Jellysmack acquires Law&Crime Network . Axios . 13 October 2023.
  54. News: Swanson . Ian . Mediaite founder Dan Abrams to launch Christian sermon streaming network . 16 October 2018 . . 15 October 2018 . en.
  55. Web site: Abrams Media Gains Taste for Bourbon with New 'Whiskey Raiders' Site. 7 December 2020.
  56. Web site: Steinberg . Brian . The Bar Is Open: Abrams Media Opens New Sites Devoted to Tequila, Rum, Gin . Variety.com . September 12, 2022 . 13 October 2023.
  57. News: Book World Bestsellers — July 17, 2011. The Washington Post. August 5, 2011. May 21, 2017.
  58. News: BOOK WORLD Bestsellers — July 17, 2011. The Washington Post.
  59. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0041.213/--lincoln-s-last-trial-the-murder-case-that-propelled-him?rgn=main;view=fulltext
  60. News: Hardcover Nonfiction Books – Best Sellers – June 8, 2019 – The New York Times. The New York Times. 2019-11-23. en-US. 0362-4331.
  61. News: Hardcover Nonfiction Books – Best Sellers – March 22, 2020 – The New York Times. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-06-23. 0362-4331.
  62. Web site: Kennedy's Avenger: Original – HarperCollins.
  63. Web site: The Doting Dad Side of Dan Abrams. The New York Times. Michelle. Green. July 15, 2015.
  64. Web site: French star Omar Sy could be a big hit in the U.S.A.. Daily News. Griffith. Carson. Adam. Caparell. June 21, 2012. New York City. October 30, 2016. April 23, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130423123353/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/obama-likes-french-star-omar-sy-ready-hit-u-s-article-1.1099480. live.
  65. News: The Doting Dad Side of Dan Abrams . . 15 July 2015 . Green . Michelle .
  66. Web site: New owner rebrands Laurel Lake Vineyards. March 23, 2021 .
  67. Web site: Dan Abrams Renames North Fork Winery After His Children. 23 March 2021.
  68. News: Dan Abrams and Dave Zinczenko, Friends and Partners. The New York Times. Peter. Stevenson. 2010-12-10.
  69. Web site: Laurel Lake winery to be sold to Dan Abrams of ABC News. 9 February 2021.

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