“Katie Couric, one of broadcasting’s most respected and popular journalists, is joining CBS News, it was announced today by Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation, and Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports.” Here is the press release.
More: “As part of the multi-year agreement, Couric will become Anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC beginning in September. Couric also will contribute to 60 MINUTES, the most successful program in television history and its most respected news magazine, and will anchor CBS News primetime specials as well.
With the appointment, Couric becomes the first female solo anchor of a network evening news broadcast.” The rest…
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