Apr 10
Katie’s Kaput…Or Is She?
When the new president is inaugurated next January, another big change may take place: CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric might just be moving away from the big desk.
Or maybe not.
The Wall Street Journal reports that after two years of record-low national ratings, Couric is likely to leave the show, possibly just after the election is wrapped up. That’s about two years sooner than her current, $15-million-per-year contract is set to expire.
CBS News, on the other hand, says not so fast. A spokesperson for the network told reporters, “We are very proud of the ‘CBS Evening News,’ particularly our political coverage, and we have no plans for any changes regarding Katie or the broadcast.”
“We like being third place and are delighted that the ratings with Couric are lower than they were with interim anchor Bob Schieffer,” the spokesperson did not add.
As for Couric, she says she’s “working hard and having fun.” “My colleagues continue to impress me with their commitment to the newscast, and I am very proud of the show we put on.”
Should she stay or should she go? Do you watch her? Have you tried? Do you care?
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April 10th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Hi
You know, at this point it might be best for her to throw in the towel, she has taken such a beating over the time she has been in this job. Folks seemed to decide, even before her first broadcast, that she wasn’t right for the job. Sigh
I have watched ABC’s World News tonight for years, so I didn’t switch to CBS when she took over the broadcast, but on the few occasions that I have tuned in, I didn’t see anything wrong with the way she handled things. Shrug. I suppose it’s a matter of perspective.
Have A Good Weekend Nice Man
Always, Carly
April 11th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Fifteen million!?!?!! Jeez Louise! I don’t care if she stays or goes. I don’t watch her. Like Carly, I’ve watched ABC for years. I’ve tried, on occasion, to watch other networks but couldn’t seem to make a connection with their anchors. Same way with the local news. If I don’t like the way they come across I change the channel.
Robin in Texas