“Nightline Lite: Less Filling, More Popular”

By Brian 



“Call it Nightline Lite. Less filling, more popular,” Gail Shister writes in a feature about ABC’s recent late-night ratings uptick.

Former Nightline EP Leroy Sievers is somewhat critical of the retooled show: “Is it a mix I’m comfortable with? No. On the other hand, they went to Guantanamo and Afghanistan. It’s the show ABC wanted, and clearly there’s an audience for it. I give them credit for what they’ve done even though it’s not the show we would have done.” More…

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