CBSNews.com has behind-the-scenes details:
“When the music ended, champagne corks popped in the studio. When Couric made her way out from behind the desk to greet the Evening News staff, a martini was thrust into her hand. She downed half of it before speaking.
‘I have to interview the president tomorrow, so I can’t have too much,’ Couric joked.
Evening News Executive producer Rome Hartman praised Couric’s performance and then tossed a verbal bouquet to the news staff for a smooth production.
‘We’ve all looked forward to this day, but this is really day one,’ Hartman said. ‘Imagine in six months what ass we will be kicking.'”
Advertisement