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Who will replace Connie Chung?
Atlanta Journal Constitution ^ | 3/26/03 | CAROLINE WILBERT

Posted on 03/26/2003 5:53:20 AM PST by dcretiree

CNN has canceled "Connie Chung Tonight," which was launched last summer and has been criticized for its tabloid style.

The network offered host Connie Chung the opportunity to stay at the network in another capacity, but she declined, according to CNN spokesman Matt Furman.

This is the second show that new CNN President Jim Walton has canceled as he moves the network toward a more serious, hard-news tone. He also recently canceled "Talk Back Live."

"This is simply an effort to further distinguish ourselves in a crowded market," Furman said.

For now, Chung's 8 p.m. time slot will air Iraq war coverage anchored by Aaron Brown. The network has not named a permanent replacement for the time slot.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cable; chung; cnn; fired; liberal
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Who might replace Chung? Since MSNBC's already snatched up Jesse "the MIND" Ventura, it might not be too late for CNN to rival with Macho Man Randy Savage . . .
1 posted on 03/26/2003 5:53:20 AM PST by dcretiree
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To: dcretiree
watch Chris Matthews show up at CNN...just a hunch
2 posted on 03/26/2003 5:54:24 AM PST by cactusSharp (( if pc skills named us,I'd be backspace delete))
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To: dcretiree
Who will replace Connie Chung?

A more significant question might be, "Who gives a $hit?"

3 posted on 03/26/2003 5:54:53 AM PST by CholeraJoe (OO-OOH Can't anybody see? We've got a war to fight.)
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To: dcretiree
Michael Moore might be available.
4 posted on 03/26/2003 5:54:56 AM PST by ClearCase_guy
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To: cactusSharp
If they can get Saddam healed up, I hear he might need a new job. He'd fit right in. There's Aldouri the combover guy at the UN too.
5 posted on 03/26/2003 5:55:34 AM PST by Credo
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To: dcretiree
I really don't care for the CNN Point of view.

I stick with FOX
6 posted on 03/26/2003 5:55:42 AM PST by Zavien Doombringer (If I could get a degree in trivia, I would have my Doctorate!)
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To: dcretiree
Is this breaking news?????

This is strange for FR.....right?
7 posted on 03/26/2003 5:55:42 AM PST by peeve23
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To: dcretiree
Dare I say it? Bill Clinton.

You know this has been mentioned at least once behind CNN closed doors.

8 posted on 03/26/2003 5:55:42 AM PST by ladtx ("...the very obsession of your public service must be Duty, Honor, Country." D. MacArthur)
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Who might replace Chung?

Answer: nobody. Being ignored is the worst insult.
9 posted on 03/26/2003 5:57:46 AM PST by plain talk
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To: dcretiree
Who will replace who?
10 posted on 03/26/2003 5:57:51 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (eif eit smells eits french)
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To: dcretiree
Maury Povich is trading in?



11 posted on 03/26/2003 5:58:03 AM PST by Sabertooth
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To: dcretiree
I wonder what happened to Cross Fire, lets hope is is being pulled too.
12 posted on 03/26/2003 5:58:10 AM PST by MattMa (Hoping Fritz Mondale will run for President agian. NOT!!)
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To: dcretiree

Who will replace who?

13 posted on 03/26/2003 5:58:28 AM PST by new cruelty
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To: CholeraJoe
Congratulations on the very astute reply.

My sentiments exactly!!!

Thanks for a nice hearty laugh.

14 posted on 03/26/2003 5:58:30 AM PST by jos65
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To: dcretiree
Who will replace Connie Chung?

There's bound to be an unemployed potted plant somewhere interested in the job.
15 posted on 03/26/2003 6:00:03 AM PST by mountaineer
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To: dcretiree
Maybe CNN could run a test pattern for the hour I am sure that would draw more viewers.
16 posted on 03/26/2003 6:01:32 AM PST by Trueblackman
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To: CholeraJoe
Yup...that's what I said when I read the title of the thread.
17 posted on 03/26/2003 6:01:32 AM PST by Neets (Mess with me and you'll be introduced to my big ole can of MOAB.)
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To: ClearCase_guy
Michael Moore might be available.

He's already been canned by two networks - NBC and FOX.

18 posted on 03/26/2003 6:01:55 AM PST by YourAdHere (Christy will win Survivor)
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To: dcretiree

I, for one, would be thrilled if they filled her time slot with an hour of classic Warner Bros. Looney Toons.

19 posted on 03/26/2003 6:02:30 AM PST by Fintan (Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity.)
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To: plain talk
Nobody, a good choice,

Some music to dine by would be an inprovement.

20 posted on 03/26/2003 6:03:32 AM PST by TYVets (A Hillbilly with an attitude after 9/11)
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