The Unedited Truth: Why MSNBC Re-Airs 9/11 Coverage
Isn’t it ghastly? Will we be accused us of capitalizing on the nation’s grief? Is it still too soon?Those were just some of the questions we faced when deciding whether to replay NBC’s 9/11 coverage when I was General Manager of MSNBC back in 2006. As I watched MSNBC air that coverage for...
Media Decoder: A New Anchor, but the Same Ratings, on CBS
In his first week as anchor of the CBS Evening News, Scott Pelley drew a slightly smaller audience than Harry Smith did as the substitute anchor, and showed no growth from the audience that Katie Couric averaged during her last month on the air.
Rush Limbaugh: It’s Liberal Women’s Fault Weiner Cheated
"What is it about politicians" that makes them cheat? That's the question Rush Limbaugh sought to answer on today's show. "Did you ever think," he wondered. "That it's because of who they were raised by, who they were hanging out with?" That's right, everyone. Rep. Anthony Weiner can leave rehab now. Rush Limbaugh...
Katie Couric: Donald Trump Was ‘Just Acting Like A Jackass’ Attacking Obama
Katie Couric is now free from her evening news anchor shackles and appeared with Jay Leno last night to reveal some of her real thoughts on the behavior of Donald Trump and Sarah Palin. Who would have guessed that with Couric, of all people, the NBC censors needed to be ready...
Media Decoder: ABC Signs Katie Couric to a Multiyear Deal
Katie Couric has signed a multi-year contract with ABC for a new syndicated daytime talk show.
Report: Katie Couric Could Soon Be Part Of Women’s ‘All Star Team’ At ABC
ABC is reportedly "nearing an agreement" with ex-CBS News anchor Katie Couric with a sweetened syndication offer. Howard Kurtz reports the package is so lucrative for Couric, ABC--considered a longshot when Couric began exploring her options after the CBS Evening News--has now jumped to the front of the pack."Under the multi-year proposal now...
Report: Katie Couric ‘Closing In’ On Deal For Daytime Talk Show On ABC
Technically, Katie Couric's out of work this morning. But don't worry, she's going to be just fine. The now former anchor of the CBS Evening News, who wrapped up five years in that role Thursday night, is reportedly close to inking a new contract that with ABC as host of an afternoon talk show....
Media Decoder: Couric Sets Date to Leave ‘CBS Evening News’
Katie Couric will anchor her final newscast for CBS on May 19.
Media Decoder: Rick Kaplan, Producer for Couric, to Leave CBS
Rick Kaplan, executive producer for the "CBS Evening News," told staff members on Tuesday that his last day at the network would be this Thursday.
Rick Kaplan Out As Executive Producer Of The CBS Evening News
Mediaite has learned that Rick Kaplan, executive producer of the CBS Evening News, is leaving his post. Kaplan announced his departure in a meeting with staffers of the Katie Couric broadcast. "You have all made my life for the past almost five years fabulous," Kaplan said, according to people close to Kaplan.
Media Decoder: Couric Replacement to Stay on at ’60 Minutes’
CBS confirmed that Scott Pelley will succeed Katie Couric as the anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” and that he will keep working on “60 Minutes.”
