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Thursday Jul 02, 2009

CBS News Plans for Michael Jackson Memorial

CBS News sent us their plans for Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial Service at the Staples Center.

Monday, July 6

• THE EARLY SHOW (7:00-9:00 AM, ET) broadcast live from Los Angeles

• CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC (6:30-7:00 PM, ET) anchored by Couric from the Staples Center

Tuesday, July 7

• THE EARLY SHOW (7:00-9:00 AM, ET) anchored by Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith from the Staples Center

• CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC (6:30-7:00 PM, ET) anchored by Couric from the Staples Center

• 48 HOURS (10:00-11:00 PM, ET) anchored by Couric from the Staples Center

Former NBC Weather Guy Filling in on CBS

Sean_7.2.jpgTVNewser hears former Today show and MSNBC meteorologist Sean (it's pronounced Seen, don't call him Shawn) McLaughlin will be back in New York this weekend filling in for Dave Price on the "Early Show." McLaughlin will be on the show tomorrow, Saturday and Monday.

McLaughlin left NBC in Sept. 2006 and returned to Phoenix as chief meteorologist and news anchor at CBS affiliate KPHO.

Tuesday Jun 30, 2009

Katie Couric to Anchor Michael Jackson Special Tonight

Last week, after Michael Jackson died, the big three network news anchors were noticeably absent during prime time programs devoted to the news. Martin Bashir and Barbara Walters anchored specials on ABC, Ann Curry on NBC and Harry Smith on CBS. Charlie Gibson co-anchored GMA on Friday but only because Diane Sawyer was sick.

Well now CBS' "48 Hours" is producing a special anchored by Katie Couric called "Michael Jackson: Picking up the Pieces." It airs tonight at 10pmET/PT.

In a release, CBS says the broadcast will take a look at both Jackson's legacy and the investigation into his death.

Friday Jun 26, 2009

"Everyone Is Waiting For The Next Great Katie Moment"

Couric K.jpgAfter her now-famous interview of Gov. Sarah Palin, MarketWatch's Jon Friedman writes today, "I began to wonder fancifully whether she might finally put pressure on ABC's Charles Gibson for the No.2 position, behind perennial ratings leader Brian Williams of NBC. But it hasn't panned out that way."

CBS News Executives, Friedman continues, "resent the implication that she hit a plateau with the Palin interview."

"Katie delivers spectacular television and I think everyone is waiting for the next great Katie moment," says CBS News SVP of Communications Jeff Ballabon. "I don't think they're waiting for the next Brian or Charlie moment...

"We're in it for the long haul. That's the bottom line."

Thursday Jun 25, 2009

Statement from Walter Cronkite's Family

Following last week's reports about the health of legendary CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite, the Cronkite family sent us the following statement. Chip Cronkite, Walter Cronkite's son, tells us he and his sisters wanted to set the record straight about their father's health.

"In order to dispel false rumors, Walter Cronkite's family wants it known that he has apparently suffered for some years with cerebrovascular disease and he is not expected to recuperate. He is resting comfortably at home with family, friends, and a wonderful medical team. We thank you for your prayers and good wishes."

The family also sent the statement to the New York Post's Linda Stasi, who has a story in today's paper, as well as to Newsday's Verne Gay who has been covering the story closely.

Monday Jun 22, 2009

CBS News Looks at "Life After Debt"

Mason_6.22.pngTomorrow night, the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" will debut a three-part series called "Life After Debt." It's a follow-up to last year's "Life and Debt in America."

Tomorrow, correspondent Anthony Mason looks in to the new realities facing millions preparing for retirement. Wednesday, Mason explores the transfer of economic power from Wall Street to Washington, DC. And on Thursday, Mason reports on the strategies America's largest retailers are using to prepare for a new subdued consumer. Mason gets access to the meetings of the planning, testing, marketing and designing divisions of Sears and KMart.

Saturday Jun 20, 2009

CBS Newsers Remember Their Dads

McManus_6.19.jpgThis morning on "The Early Show", several CBS Newsers will pay special tribute to their dads in honor Father's Day tomorrow. CBS News and Sports president Sean McManus talks about his dad, legendary sports journalist Jim McKay; Evening News EP Rick Kaplan reflects on his dad, one of the first men to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day 1944; and chief White House correspondent Chip Reid will speak publicly for the first time about his father's death this past April and what it meant for Pres. Barack Obama to pass on his condolences during his news conference in London.

Friday Jun 19, 2009

Andy Rooney, Others Update Walter Cronkite's Health

Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist

Cronkite_6.19.jpgAiling legendary newsman Walter Cronkite "is not in good shape," says CBS's Andy Rooney, who visited his longtime friend at home yesterday.

"60 Minutes" commentator Rooney, 90, and Cronkite, 92, "CBS Evening News" anchor from 1962 to 1981, were fellow World War II correspondents. They see each other often, Rooney says.

"Walter's going to live," says Rooney, quickly adding: "for a while. He's dressed. He looks good. He's thinking pretty well. I know he's not active. He can't get around much. He's old, for goodness sake.

"He's gone downhill, but not in the last few days... I don't know whether he's going to die tomorrow, or not. I'm not a doctor."

Cronkite's chief of staff Marlene Adler, who did not return calls yesterday, says her boss is "suffering from the challenges of age. He's ill, but the angel of death is not standing over his bed."

Adler won't disclose any details of Cronkite's illness. "The family has asked that we keep everything private," she says. "I'm not going to go into his medical condition."

Cronkite goes out three or four times a week, always in a wheelchair, according to a close family friend. His memory is failing and his systems are slowly shutting down, but death is not imminent, the friend adds.

wallacerooney_6.19.jpgCBS's Mike Wallace, 91, says he hasn't seen Cronkite recently, "but I know he's had a tough time because of age. From this old man about another old man, I think that's what it amounts to. I love the man."

The fact that CBS updated Cronkite's obituary more than a week ago doesn't mean anything, Adler adds.

"It's normal at CBS to prepare things in advance." From time to time, Cronkite has given CBS updated information, "just to get prepared for the ultimate," Adler says.

Still, producers at CBS News weekend shows were advised today to be prepared for a possible Cronkite obituary at the last minute, says a network insider.

Thursday Jun 18, 2009

Walter Cronkite Gravely Ill

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Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist

TVNewser has learned legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite, 92, who once held the title of "Most Trusted Man in America," is gravely ill, according to multiple CBS News sources. The network began updating his obituary more than a week ago, a source adds.

CBS News executive Linda Mason, designated to speak on Cronkite's behalf, had no comment.

The avuncular Cronkite anchored "CBS Evening News" for 19 years, until 1981, when he was forced to retire. Dan Rather was named his successor. Cronkite maintained an office at CBS, where he was a special correspondent.

A native of St. Joseph, Mo., Cronkite made his mark as a World War II correspondent for United Press. He joined CBS in 1950 as a Washington correspondent. In 1962, he was named anchor of "CBS Evening News," then 15 minutes in length. The following year, it became network TV's first 30'minute weeknight newscast.

Cronkite's nightly sign-off -- "And that's the way it is..." - became part of the popular lexicon, and his gravelly voice was instantly recognizable. During his tenure, he led "Evening News" to first place in the Nielsen ratings.

Cronkite returned to "Evening News," in a manner of speaking, in September 2006, when he recorded the opening to the newscast with new anchor Katie Couric.

In an interview with this reporter in 2006, Cronkite was asked if he ever thought about death.

"When you get to be 89, you have to think about it a little bit. It doesn't prey on me, and it doesn't keep me awake nights. Occasionally, when I'm upset about something else, I think, 'My gosh, I don't know if I should do this or that because I'm not sure I'll be here that long to enjoy it.'"

"Hi, This Is Katie Couric, Jason's Radio Wife"

Katie Photo.jpgMinneapolis KMSP-TV/Fox entertainment reporter Jason Matheson may be Katie Couric's #1 fan. He's got a self-described "shrine" to her at his home, and, via iPhone, he wakes up each morning to the Walter Cronkite-voiced CBS Evening News opening credits.

Now, Matheson's adoration has been acknowledged. As Star Tribune columnist C.J. reports, Couric called in last week to the WFMP-FM radio show that Matheson also hosts.

"I found out you're a very nice, normal guy," Couric told him, joking that "I had actually the FBI and the CIA checking that. You came back clean."

"I'm just a simple little gay boy with a crush on Katie Couric," Matheson said.

"Get in line," Couric bantered. "For whatever reason, I have some gay fans. I am very flattered my gay friends enjoy my work. Gay, straight, I'll take anybody at this point, hermaphrodites."

Matheson then told Couric that hearing the Evening News credits on his iPhone brightens his mood. "That is sad," Couric teased. "I wouldn't tell anyone that."

Couric also sent Matheson an autographed photo, and taped some radio promos, saying in one, "Hi, this is Katie Couric, Jason's radio wife. Honey, can you pick up some bread on the way home?"


Previously

Shalev: "I'd Rather Be In Third And Growing Than In Second And Dropping"

Jon Stewart Gives Katie Couric Advice: "News Bingo" and "Win a Date with Katie"

Sean McManus on the CNN/CBS Partnership Talks, Bob Schieffer's Eventual Successor

McManus on CBS News' Success: "Quantitative, As Well As Qualitative"

Katie Couric at Princeton: "I Can See New Jersey From My House"

Confirmed: Amanda Holden to Guest Host The Early Show

"60 Minutes" Up Double Digits, Finishes As 13th Most-Watched Show, Best in Nine Years

Journalists Pedaling in the Name of Two CBS Newsmen

CBS Sunday Morning Has Best Season in Three Years

CBS' Face the Nation Gets Redesign

"America's Sweetheart Long Before Anyone Had Ever Heard of Barack Obama" Gets Roasted

Morley Safer: "I Would Trust Citizen Journalism As Much As I Would Trust Citizen Surgery"

McManus on NFL Extension: "Keeping the Best News and Sports Programming on CBS"

Katie Couric on the "Lost Generation"

"I Don't Enjoy My Job"

"Sunday Morning" in HD

CBS Evening News To Debut New Logo, Graphics Monday

Don Teague Officially Joins CBS News

Bob Schieffer On His Cheney Interview: "I've Never Done Anything That Had As Much Resonance"

Katie Couric Meets the Press

Prom "Rebel" and Stepdad Leave Interview Early

Couric Checks in From Afghanistan

Nothing Like Kicking Off An Overseas Trip ... With a Cocktail Party

Will The Real Justice Stevens Stand Up?

Katie Couric Accompanies SecDef On Middle East/Central Asia Trip

The Susan Boyle Effect - Talent Show Judge Joins The Early Show

The "Extra Poignancy" Added to John Dickerson's CBS News Move

Early Show To Get First Interview with The Anthonys

Logan: "I Don't Love Being in the Civilized World"

Julie Chen Expecting Her First Child

Katie Couric a Fan of Allison Iraheta

Rather v. CBS Has Its Day in Appellate Court

Will Katie Couric Be On Fox Tonight?

Rather Case Back in Court Tomorrow

Bob Schieffer on Bernard Goldberg's Criticisms. Helen Thomas on Being "A Liberal"

Flight Canceled, Early Show Grounded

The Missing Baghdad Tape: Update

Don Teague Turns up on CBS News

Pres. Obama Gives Condolences to Chip Reid on the Death of Reid's Father

With "Light" Unplugged, Will The Early Show Expand?

April Fools Virus Story Has 60 Minutes A Bit Fooled

With NCAA Lead-In "60" in Top 10 Again

Katie Couric's Big Apple Ratings

President Obama To Face the Nation

Obama Gives 60 Minutes Best Ratings of '09

Couric Talks Palin, Sexism, Future at CBS

Meg Oliver Leaving CBS News

Chris Wragge On The "Week Where I Don't Need A Plane Landing In The Hudson"

60 Minutes Creator Don Hewitt Hospitalized

Steve Kroft To Interview Pres. Obama for 60 Minutes

60 Minutes' Success, 40 Years Later

Did Chip Reid Just Say That?

"60" in Top 10 Again

Glor on the "Menu": "I Think We're Really Doing Some Very Cool, Different, Unique, Interesting Pieces"

Iseman Exclusive Moves to CBS

Senator Calls for FEMA Official's Resignation After CBS Report

Happy Birthday, Bob Schieffer

Ballabon: "I Will be a Nonpartisan Member of This Team"

Oscars Morning: Harry in Hollywood, Levy's Parents

Couric: "It's A Little Retro To Strictly Talk About Ratings"

Couric's Evening News Cuts Gap With ABC World News

Schieffer To Speak at Maryville Commencement

CBS News Goes Reporter-Less For Upcoming Series

Early Show Flies High Next Month

Glor Named Saturday Evening News Anchor

A-Rod: "How Could I Be Truthful With Katie Couric or CBS?"

Couric: "It's Not a Lot of Fun Being Pummeled in the Press"

CBS News Given Captain Sully "Veto Power"

Couric's Grammy Special Finishes Third

Joe Torre Today, Lil' Wayne Tonight

"Sully" Expected to Get Two-Part Treatment During Sunday's "60 Minutes"

Obama Today, Regis Tomorrow

After CBS Scooped NBC, Did ESPN Scoop CBS?

Putting the Sun in "Sunday Morning"

McManus Toasts Evening News Crew

Katie Couric's Prime Time Newscast: Second in Total Viewers, Fifth in Demos

Couric Anchors "First Ever Evening Newscast in Prime Time"

As Sunday Morning Turns 30, Charles Osgood Marks His Half At The Helm

Jobs, Peace, Wine Put "60" In the Top 10

Blagojevich...And Now, CBS

Katie Couric to Host Grammy Special

Hero Pilot Now Gives First Interview to CBS' Katie Couric, Not NBC's Matt Lauer

CBS Evening News Gets A Prime Time Slot... Against American Idol

CBS Lawyers Up For the Inauguration

Katie Couric: "Sometimes I'm Jealous of the Real Estate on the Cable Networks"

New Face On CBS' NFL Halftime Show: Katie Couric

Bob Schieffer: "Nobody Knows Where Journalism Is Going"

Couric Interviews Obama For Inauguration Special

Pitts Joins 60 Minutes

Katie Couric: CBS Evening News "Really Broke Out" During Election '08

CBS Cuts From Tel Aviv Bureau Just Before War

CBS Announces Inauguration Plans

Lara Logan Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Smith Takes on Coulter Over Victimhood

CBS Becomes First Front-Page Advertiser in the New York Times

60 Minutes Finishes Second for the Week

Bob Schieffer's Rhyme Reason

Couch Critic, And Mother of Rick Kaplan, Hazel Kaplan, Dies

Mason is Friedman's Choice For Broadcast Journalist of the Year

60 Minutes Devotes Upcoming Hour to Barack Obama

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