Sunday’s Plan for Meet the Press
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: NBC, News,
Although plans for Meet the Press’ future is still unclear, NBC has announced how it will address Tim Russert’s recent passing on tomorrow’s show.
This Sunday, veteran journalist Tom Brokaw will make another special appearance to helm the weekly program. (The former Nightly News anchor was also the one who informed the viewers Friday about his colleague’s death.) During the Father’s Day edition, Brokaw will spend the hour paying tribute to the highly-respected political analyst.
On a side note, Russert’s personal physician, Dr. Michael Newman, confirmed that his patient died as a result of a heart attack. Ironically, the 58-year-old - who was known “to have asymptomatic coronary artery disease” - reportedly passed a stress test back in April and even worked out on a treadmill earlier Friday morning.
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Meet the Press’ Tim Russert Dies After Heart Attack
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: NBC, News,
Tim Russert, host of Meet the Press, died Friday. He was 58 years old.
While his network has not officially released the details, the New York Post claims the journalist died after suffering a heart attack at NBC News’ Washington Bureau. Russert worked there as the bureau chief.
Time recently named Tim one of the ‘World’s Most Influential People’. The magazine praised the news analyst for being one “among the most astute, discerning and relentless pursuers of truth in the nation.”
Russert joined the NBC News family back in 1984 and was Meet the Press’ moderator since 1991. No immediate announcement has been made about the fate of his program.
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Will Katie Couric Be Leaving CBS?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: CBS, Gossip, News, Ratings,
According to the Wall Street Journal, Katie Couric‘s highly-scrutinized run at CBS may be ending much sooner than expected. (Or much later than some had hoped.) Sources says the anchor may leave her contract over two years shy of its 2011 expiration date.
Despite great first-week ratings, the former Today show host has faced a large uphill battle since her 2006 start. The 51-year-old has also faced endless criticism for her journalistic style. Through it all, Couric has tried to plow through her job with that trademark perky smile.
If the speculation is true, CBS Evening News may be looking for its next anchor around January 2009, right after the presidential inauguration. Although it’s doubtful a new seat filler could pull the network out of its ratings hole anytime soon, an early departure could help the broadcasting company’s pocketbook. Couric is currently receiving approximately $15 million annually.
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