Interesting tidbit in the middle of Jacques Steinberg’s chat with Jeff Zucker: “During the first week on the job for [new Today EP Jim Bell] Mr. Zucker jarred some on the Today staff by reporting to the control room each day and helping produce the show as if he had never left five years ago. He was back again, though only for a half hour, last Wednesday. Asked if he risked coming off as a micromanager, Mr. Zucker said: “You wouldn’t be taking advantage of my expertise if I shied away for fear of casting any shadow.” Thus far, his efforts have yet to widen the tight lead Today has held over Good Morning America in recent months.”
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