Posted on 08/27/2006 1:31:00 PM PDT by wagglebee
Walter Cronkite will introduce Katic Couric on the new CBS EVENING NEWS next week, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned. Cronkite is just one of many superstars, and broadcast legends, that will help the former TODAY host splash onto the nightly news scene.
"It's going to be a who's who of Americana," a top CBS source said on Sunday.
Cronkite will do the introduction of Couric on opening night only, the source said.
CBS brass dismiss the suggestion that adding Cronkite is an attention-grabbing stunt.
"This is a bold statement of continuity and 'trust,' a commitment to the quality of the CBS EVENING NEWS," a top insider explained.
But there are signs mainline print media are prepared to pounce on the all-star nature of Couric's rollout.
VARIETY editor Peter Bart in a column on Monday warned: "I realize media companies need to overhype everything, whether it's a new 'Pirates' movie or another faux 'American Idol'... but all this may be doing a disservice both to Couric's credibility and to network news... Will Couric actually tell us what's happening in the world or will she preside over a sort of mini-'Today' show, complete with its well-worn couch?"
Kurt Andersen in NEW YORK will applaud the coming Era Of Couric:
"Making Couric the anchor and de facto face of CBS NEWS is a very smart, potentially even visionary choice... the real brilliance is that she's the first network anchor to have a quick, smart, mischievous sense of humor as a major part of her personal persona," Andersen explains.
"She has all the serious-news experience the job requires, but it's her lack of old-fashioned TV news 'gravitas' - that perpetual default to po-faced, grown-up solemnity that any moron can fake - which makes her special.... If it's possible to rejuvenate TV news, Couric is among the last best hopes."
Developing...
Walter Commukite crowns Commuric Queen of Communists BULL Sh*t!!!!
And who will be watching..blue hairs who watch the CBS news because they have been doing it for years..and people in comas who cant change the channel
Politics aside, I have NEVER understood the appeal of Perky Katie. I've never been impressed by her as a TV personality. Would someone please inform me what some people find so special about her???
Where is the BARF ALERT ?
Another reason not to watch!
I just assumed the title would give it away.
Walter who???
Wow, this will obviously appeal to the over 90+ age group that they are targeting. Good move, keep it up cBS!
If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears, what sound does it make?
She will play to her super-left audience and everyone else will just ignore her.
Old Walt could make her an Empress and Super Plenipotentiary of Mars for all his words mean. Just like the left to attempt to create something where nothing exists.
...that perpetual default to po-faced, grown-up solemnity that any moron can fake - which makes her special....
I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TELEVISED TRIP UP HER... NEVER MIND.
The liberal Walter Cronkite, introducing the liberal Katie Couric. WOW! Maybe CBS should bring in the liberal Rudy Giulinai and make it a trio of leftwingers.
Don't sell Comrade Cronkite short, he is still more than happy to assist in destroying America if the opportunity presents itself.
What is this, a daytime drama?
I'm afraid I'm gonna miss the coronation ceremonies. More pressing matters require my attention - clean up the dog poop in the back yard.
Yeah, I might see if I can schedule a root canal or something.
Yah, real brilliant. Been there, done that. Has anyone at CBS ever seen SNL's "Weekend Update" in the 70's and 80's ?
Quick, smart, mischievous sense of humor indeed .......
According to Katie, AMERICA wants her on for an HOUR. 30 minutes just isn't enough!
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