Koppel Maybe Prepping For 'Meet the Press' Russert Role
Ted Koppel, possibly angling to get back into the news game by taking the late Tim Russert’s role on “Meet the Press,” has formally dissolved his ties to Discovery Communication.
Koppel had six months left on his contract, but sources said he’s better off if he’s disentangled from any network or cable contract.
Koppel had not made any formal statement about the Russert slot, but TV sources said it’s a well-known desire for the former host of “Nightline” for 25 years.
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