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Couric Celebrates First Newscast By Downing Martini

By Dylan on September 6, 2006 6:00 AM

couric_cbs_news_debut_terro.jpgVia CBSNews.com:

When the music ended, champagne corks popped in the studio. When Couric made her way out from behind the desk to greet the Evening News staff, a martini was thrust into her hand. She downed half of it before speaking.

“I have to interview the president tomorrow, so I can’t have too much,” Couric joked.

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