Russert to pen memoir

NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert has agreed to terms with Miramax Books for a memoir about fathers and sons, ending an intense bidding war.

The memoir, not yet titled, is scheduled to come in time for Father’s Day 2004.

“The book will share the lessons, anecdotes and advice given to Russert by his dad while growing up in Buffalo, N.Y.; about family, faith, patriotism, sports, politics, school, work, cars, relationships and more,” a Miramax statement said.

Russert’s representative, Washington attorney Bob Barnett, said that about 10 publishers competed for the book. Financial terms were not disclosed, but a source close to the negotiations said the deal was worth about $3 million.