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In case you missed it -- CNN Abruptly Drops Connie Chung
Associated Press ^ | 3-26-03

Posted on 03/26/2003 4:10:51 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

NEW YORK -- Connie Chung is out at CNN as the centerpiece of the cable news network's star-driven, prime-time lineup.

"Connie Chung Tonight" had been criticized in some circles for its emphasis on crime and personality stories but had drawn strong ratings in a nondescript time slot.

Her show was temporarily replaced by a news program when the Iraq war began last week. A CNN spokeswoman says when Chung asked management Tuesday when it would be back on, she was told it had been canceled.

CNN said Chung declined to stay on in another capacity.

Chung has been a major figure in broadcasting over the past 30 years. CNN hired her away from ABC News last year.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cnn; conniechung
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1 posted on 03/26/2003 4:10:51 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
We heard. But, it's nice to hear again...:-)
2 posted on 03/26/2003 4:12:30 AM PST by Types_with_Fist
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
A CNN spokeswoman says when Chung asked management Tuesday when it would be back on, she was told it had been canceled.

If she hadn't asked, when would they have told her? Would they have told her? Geez.

3 posted on 03/26/2003 4:13:15 AM PST by BlessedBeGod
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To: Types_with_Fist
Yes, we had heard--but if it's set to music, it'll become a #1 with a bullet on all the charts.
4 posted on 03/26/2003 4:14:10 AM PST by Catspaw
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To: Types_with_Fist
Excellent..
..every since the Newt Gingrich mom interview I haven't been able to stand the b**ch.
5 posted on 03/26/2003 4:14:20 AM PST by evad ("We'll put a boot in yer ass...it's the American way"..Toby)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Hee hee!

I so seldom watch CNN and that inane bimbo that this is the first I've heard of her ouster.

SCHADENFREUDE!
6 posted on 03/26/2003 4:15:11 AM PST by martin_fierro (But it's "Jackson" if you're nasty.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
We'll they got rid of the dumb brunette at night, now on to the dumb blonde in the morning.
7 posted on 03/26/2003 4:17:40 AM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Has Connie Chung ever said one intelligent thing ever?!
8 posted on 03/26/2003 4:20:20 AM PST by ricpic
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
First Donhue and now Chung. Life is good.
9 posted on 03/26/2003 4:22:13 AM PST by jimbo123
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Just between you and me...Doesn't it suck to be Connie Chung right now?
10 posted on 03/26/2003 4:30:44 AM PST by billorites
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Just thought I'd toss this out because I've been wondering and this looks like the thread for it: Anybody know what happened to Nackman on MSNBC? He hasn't been on his own show for two months. Just curious.
11 posted on 03/26/2003 4:31:28 AM PST by Types_with_Fist
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
If a tree falls in the forest, does it make any noise?
12 posted on 03/26/2003 4:58:45 AM PST by ReleaseTheHounds
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
When I lived in NY, I noticed that as the presidential election season approached, the media, including the NYTimes, would become less liberal, more impartial, even slightly conservative. This would continue right up until the last 60 days before an election. Assumedly, their intention is to woo back moderates, so that they will have them back under their control during the crucial final days in October and November. Alternatively, they are willing to move more to the center during safer times, but can't bare to stay in the center during the election season.
CNN has probably discussed this rather successful formula with the NY Times.
13 posted on 03/26/2003 5:16:18 AM PST by TaxRelief
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Chung has no discernable talent whatsoever. She'll probably be recycled somwhere else however.
14 posted on 03/26/2003 5:25:13 AM PST by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: Types_with_Fist
Jerry Nachman is reportedly very ill.
15 posted on 03/26/2003 5:53:15 AM PST by surrey
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To: evad
"Mom, you have got... to stop.... talking to ...Connie...Chung!!"
-Chris Farley as Newt Gingrich in a 1995 SNL skit titled "Connie Chung and Newt Gingrich's mom"
16 posted on 03/26/2003 6:14:02 AM PST by southern rock
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To: jimbo123
First Donhue and now Chung.

Oh, woe is me, what shall I ever do. Sniffle, snuffle. < /sarcasm >

17 posted on 03/26/2003 6:15:27 AM PST by ladtx ("...the very obsession of your public service must be Duty, Honor, Country." D. MacArthur)
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To: Semper Paratus
But the dumb blond has nice legs (zip zip).
18 posted on 03/26/2003 6:18:03 AM PST by JusPasenThru (Eliminate the ninnies and the twits...)
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To: Types_with_Fist; surrey
About Jerry Nachman:

http://www.sacticket.com/24hour/entertainment/tv/news/story/730078p-5331661c.html

Poor guy.


19 posted on 03/26/2003 6:19:04 AM PST by EllaMinnow ("Dark days are coming for the Dark Side")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
What's a "Connie Chung", and why would anybody want to drop one, abruptly even? Seems to me they'd break....
20 posted on 03/26/2003 6:20:40 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
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