CBS: Bryant Gumbel to leave morning show - "Pursuing Other Interests"

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[visagoth]

CBS: Bryant Gumbel to leave morning show

By Jon Friedman
CBS, a division of Viacom (VIAB) , Thursday said Bryant Gumbel is stepping down as co-anchor of "The Early Show" program to pursue other interests. Gumbel established himself by co-anchoring "The Today Show" of NBC before joining CBS. Viacom is a significant investor in MarketWatch.com, publisher of this report. Viacom shares rose $1.15, or 2.4 percent, to $48.50 on Thursday.

[anniegetyourgun]

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow....

[Clemenza]

Viacom shares rose $1.15, or 2.4 percent, to $48.50 on Thursday.

Following Gumble's announcement, of course.

[codebreaker]

Who's next for the morning show..

[MarineDad]

AMEN! Now I just hope FOX doesn't have any designs on this bozo (a la Whorealdo).

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Thanks Vis, as you'll see I posted this just after you did. Wanted to make sure the whole world rejoiced in the news! Ironic, isn't it, that this story breaks on the day of my post regarding his bias on the Mideast situation. Behold the power of Free Republic!

[visagoth]

Maybe Stephanopolisugus... bwahahaha.

Seems all these media dipsh**'s can do is Wash, Rinse, Repeat.

[sitonit]

AMEN! Now I just hope FOX doesn't have any designs on this bozo (a la Whorealdo).

You may be onto something. They need a liberal minority show. I do believe we will be hearing an announcment soon!

[Moonman62]

He would have been "stepping down to spend more time with his family," if he hadn't dumped them a while back.

[Wphile]

They should cancel it altogether. Sheesh...what a bunch of drivel. I watched some of it last week for the first and last time. I can't believe Americans have the time or desire to watch anything remotely resembling a show such as this. What an absolute waste of time. The only show worse, I think, is THE VIEW. I watched that for about 5 minutes once. Man, talk about inane.

[mombonn]

Bryant Gumbel is stepping down . . . to pursue other interests.

What's her name?

[governsleastgovernsbest]

For those who might be interested, here's a link to the thread describing Gumbel's blatant anti-Israel bias on display on this morning's show:

Bryant Gumbel Goads Jordan for its Moderate Stand

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Will Michael Moore be his replacement?

[kjam22]

Will Michael Moore be his replacement?

Probably Charles Barkley.

[AppyPappy]

I hope his next career involves jaywalking and dump trucks.

[Stand Watch Listen]

A bit more info

(CNSNews.com) - Bryant Gumbel, the CBS correspondent known to many conservatives for wearing his liberalism on his sleeve, is leaving the CBS Early Show to "pursue other interests," he announced on Thursday. "After more than 17 years of hosting a morning news program, I feel it's time for me to move on and do something else with my life," Gumbel said in a statement. "As I prepare to begin a new chapter in my personal life" (he recently emerged from a bitter divorce and is engaged to marry), Gumbel said, "it makes sense to me to turn the page on my professional life as well." CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves called Gumbel "A uniquely talented individual who will excel at any challenge or opportunity put before him." It was not immediately clear if Gumbel will leave CBS altogether, or if he is just leaving the early news program.

[Lazamataz]

I thought he was leaving to spend more time with his family!

[Notwithstanding]

Yippee! Our CBS station is a UHF channel, thus The Early Show is the only morning news that comes in clear with our rabbit ears. I want to smack the TV about 10 times every morning when His Arrogance snarls his way through his editorial and snitty snotty leftish reportage.

[rintense]

He'll show up on either CNN or MSNBC. But knowing FOX lately, don't be surprised if he shows up there either.

[visagoth]

I find is funny that all these media screwups always 'Leave to pursue other interests...."

What is really means is:
Boss to media whore: Resign or be fired.