Katrina: A “Career-Maker” For Williams

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is a career-maker for Brian Williams, Sunday’s New York Times declares.

“His presence in New Orleans from the start of the story, as well as his authoritative, frequently passionate reporting on the toll of the disaster, had colleagues, competitors and outside analysts suggesting that the hurricane story may have provided him a defining moment as a network reporter and anchor,” Bill Carter writes.

“Brian made a connection with the audience this week,” senior VP Steve Capus says. More…

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