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They'll keep her in the anchor slot for at least a year.

Back in the day....

Bawawawa Walters and Connie Chung got an 'associate' within weeks, IIRC.

Walters may have been only a co-anchor during her short stint. But neither Walters nor Chung was retained at the anchor desk for more than a couple of months.

Even 3rd place for Couric will probably be acceptibe for a while, provided her numbers are in the same range as Rather/Sheiffer's. If she drops too low, I'm betting that her contact has an 'out' clause for CBS.

After a while, CBS might try bringing in a co-anchor (of the male persuasion) and see if that boosts ratings.

Even 3rd place for Couric will probably be acceptibe for a while, provided her numbers are in the same range as Rather/Sheiffer's. If she drops too low, I'm betting that her contact has an 'out' clause for CBS.

Les Moonves will take the hit on this one if (when) Katie tanks. He wooed, pursued and bought her. Moonves' only hope is if the entertainment division keeps everything afloat. If it doesn't, Redstone will poleaxe Moonves in a New York minute. Witness how he very publicly executed Tom Cruise and Tom Freston...