 Although, the character could be based on any number of individuals with this type of show.The character has appeared on the episodes "" (original air date November 6, 2005), "" (original air date October 31, 2006), "" (original air date February 6, 2007), "" (original air date August 10, 2008), and "" (original air date June 28, 2009).Episode eight of "The Newsroom", "The Blackout Part I