If you're talking about Brit Hume, I find it hard to believe (although I'm not questioning your integrity).
I would find it easier to believe that he was quoting that as something someone else said.
Nope...it's the way he started his panel segment, tonight. I think he immediately realized "theatrics" was quite harsh, so he changed it to "dramatics". If I were forced to pic a favorite media critter, it would be Brit. I was disappointed.