The Ticker: Lauer, FNC’s 10th, Miller…

> Update: 12:43pm: Dennis Miller‘s first contribution to Hannity & Colmes will air on Thursday, Sept. 21 (not this Wednesday as a tipster incorrectly said)…

> Mark McEwen appeared on the Early Show this morning. “This was his first trip since his stroke,” CBS says. The entire crew applauded McEwen live on the air. More…

> Matt Lauer interviews Debra LaFave (again) on Today and Dateline Wednesday. Lauer asked why garnered so much attention, and LaFave said “I don’t know.” He followed up: “Do you think it’s because you’re pretty?” She replied: “I think so. And sex sells…”

> Variety writes about investors’ loss of faith in Time Warner. One of the reasons on the list: “Slower advertising is putting the squeeze on Time Warner’s cable nets. CNN’s still challenged…”

> Liz Smith reveals the date for one of the FNC birthday parties: “Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes will host a celebration Oct. 4 on Sixth Ave. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Fox News…”

> Why is Elizabeth Vargas‘ bio titled “All About Elizabeth” on ABCNews.com?…