Couric To CBS: So Many Questions…

There are some obvious questions, like who will replace Katie on Today? Then there are the more interesting questions for media writers to investigate…

> When is Katie Couric‘s contract actually being signed?

> How does Brian Williams feel about his colleague-turned-competitor?

> How much time is Diane Sawyer spending on the fifth floor at ABC News this week?

> How do CBS correspondents feel about the inevitable changes to the Evening News? Bob Schieffer emphasized the correspondents… When Katie emphasizes interviews, will the reporters feel squeezed?

> When is Katie’s first day at CBS? Who’s in charge of creating the format of her program?

> Who are the five producers Katie is bringing with her to CBS? How will they adjust at their new network?

> Does Katie have a first piece in mind for 60 Minutes?

> Who are the 60 Minutes “higher-ups” that “are worried that Ms. Couric’s not worth the money?”

> Does CBS have an internal goal for its Q3 and/or Q4 2006 evening news ratings? What is it?

> “CBS has left Schieffer on five days a week just long enough to acquire a loyal core of people who seem to watch his newscast regularly,” a tipster notes. How will they feel about the change?

> Can anyone get ahold of Tom Touchet?

> How much time will Jeff Zucker spend in Today’s control room in the next three months?