The Huffington Post reports that CBS news personality Katie Couric’s CBS Evening News ratings have hit a historic low:
Last week, the CBS Evening News marked a new low in the ratings, recording just 5.39 million total viewers for the previous week.
This week, the Katie Couric-led broadcast sunk even lower than that, reaching a new new low of 5.34 million total viewers for last week…
Ouch, Katie, ouch!
Hey Moonlight fans!
If you’re going to be in New York City Sunday, you might want to check out the Moonlight panel at NY Comic Con. The dreamy Alex O’Loughlin will be there.
Thanks to my buddy Seto at Warner Bros. for the heads up!
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Ah, the excitement of reality shows.
The exotic locations.
The interesting people.
The fun of working in “The Business.”
Oh, an being treated like a sweatshop worker.
Reuters has more via Truthout:
TV “Sweatshops� Under Fire
Steve Gorman reports for Reuters: “Tuesday’s news that a dozen former workers on major US reality shows like ‘American Idol’ had filed state labor complaints shows the campaign to end what many describe as sweatshop conditions on these programs…
Photo: What, working with Jeff Probst on Survivor isn’t reward enough? Television personality Jeff Probst arrives at The Alliance for Children’s Rights 15th Anniversary Awards Gala held on March 10, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.
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The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS news “anchor” Katie Couric could be bye-bye from the Eye as early as President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2009.
CBS News executives and people close to Katie Couric say that the “CBS Evening News” anchor is likely to leave the network well before her contract expires in 2011 — possibly soon after the presidential inauguration early next year. Ms. Couric isn’t even halfway through her five-year contract with CBS, which began in June 2006 and pays an annual salary of around $15 million.
http://online.wsj.com/article
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I knew this would happen the day they hired her. She lacked and lacks the skills and abilities to be a convincing journalist, let alone what once was the nightly TV news program of record.
Her fluffy approach on the Today show and cutesy-pie perkiness worked at 7 a.m. but not at 6 p.m. on an actual news program.
God only know what her next gig might be. Perhaps she can host a kids show or be a host selling cosmetics on the Home Shopping Network. You know, something more to her ability level.
If I were a CBS suit, I’d pull the plug on her now, bring back Bob Schieffer, and start looking to poach someone decent from MSNBC or CNN who has actually reported on real news prior to being plunked down as a news reader in Uncle Walter’s hallowed seat.
Photo: Come January 2009, news personality Katie Couric may have a lot more time to work on her bowling game. Katie Couric, Katie Couric & Friends Bowl to “Strike Out Colon Cancer� for EIF’s NCCRA, May 9, 2007.
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This has unmitigated disaster written all over it.
CBS’s untalented and ill-prepared main “anchor,” Katie Couric, is scheduled to moderate a debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hillary Clinton agrees to April 27 debate
Hillary Clinton has agreed to a Sunday, April 27, primetime debate in North Carolina, which would be “CBS Evening News” anchor Katie Couric’s first turn to moderate a presidential debate.
Couric struggles to report and read the news when it is plopped in front of her on a teleprompter. Then you ask her to control Hillary the Harridan in a debate?
This has freakin’ train wreck written all over it.
I’ll watch just because I won’t be able to avert my eyes from the disaster.
CBS, please bring back Bob Schieffer!
Photo: Television news personality Katie Couric attends the project ALS Tomorrow Is Tonight 10th anniversary celebration at the Waldorf Astoria on October 16, 2007 in New York City.
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Bad news for virtual post-Armageddon Kansans: CBS’s Jericho is dead.
A blurb from The Hollywood Reporter:
CBS cancels ‘Jericho’
CBS has nuked “Jericho.” Producers have been told the show is ending its run on the broadcast network, sources said. CBS will air the season finale on Tuesday with an ending that helps give closure to fans.
No more faux irradiated Kansas to kick around anymore on the TV schedule.
Photo: Jericho back in happier times. Actress Ashley Scott\attends the “Jericho” First Season DVD launch party held at Crimson Hollywood on October 2, 2007 in Hollywood, California.
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I’m laying in bed listening to CBS’s CSI: NY tonight.
Then it strikes me.
Gary Sinise doesn’t so much act as growl.
GRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Or maybe mumble while lowly growling.
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
All his lines come out the same way: kind of a low monotonish grumble.
At least he’s not constantly taking his sunglasses on and off like his colleague David Caruso on CSI: Miami.
Photo: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Gary Sinise, CBS Summer 2006 TCA Press Tour Party - Arrivals, July 15, 2006.
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Soap operas have been produced pretty much the same way since the early days of TV in the 1950s.
Once in a while, a technology comes along that might change them–a bit. Things like videotape come to mind.
But according to My Gal Chrissy at CBS, the Eye Network has embarked on bringing the soap opera–and Guiding Light–into the 21st Century in more ways than one.
Here’s the CBS release:
Daytime Drama Takes On New Contemporary Format To Give Viewers A Realistic View Of Life In Springfield
GUIDING LIGHT will premiere the first episode, which was produced as a result of a new production model that will revolutionize the way daytime dramas are created, on Friday, Feb. 29 on the CBS Television Network. With transformations throughout the entire show, these changes will bring a more current and realistic look to the series.Â
In the episode, viewers will see “Jonathan Randall� (Tom Pelphrey) hit yet another rocky point in his tormented life. A troubled young man, out seeking revenge for his unhappy childhood, he got involved with spoiled, rich “Lizzie Spaulding� (Marcy Rylan), with whom he had a baby girl, though he eventually married his true love, Tammy. A series of dangerous circumstances culminating in Tammy’s death forced this now upstanding father to fake his and his daughter’s deaths, but Jonathan has returned to Springfield to finish up where he had left off and marry Lizzie.
“Guiding Light made the leap from radio to television in 1952 and now it makes another leap,” says Barbara Bloom, Senior Vice President of Daytime Programming, CBS. “By making the show’s production more relevant, and yet continuing the phenomenal storytelling that has kept it the longest-running drama in broadcast history, Guiding Light is taking down the barriers and pushing the show ahead.  Executive Producer Ellen Wheeler along with GL’s cast and crew, have been fearless, and our fans are going to be able to experience their favorite characters like never before.” Â
GUIDING LIGHT’S new production model includes permanent sets inside its New York City studio. Once having only eight sets to work with, the show now has forty, which also have four walls and a ceiling, where previously each set had two or three walls and the tops remained open exposing hundreds of lights and wires.
Direction has also been changed. Hand held cameras move around with the actors, shooting them from all angles, bringing the audience closer to each character. These changes give the sets a more realistic feeling, as well as changing the way the actors react in a situation. Editing has changed as well. It now takes place almost simultaneously as filming – all done within the confines of a small digital booth.
A production suite with monitors, directors and producers is a thing of the past. GUIDING LIGHT has also decided to break out of the current mold of filming location shoots only once or twice a year. The show has adopted the town of Peapack, New Jersey to shoot all of its exterior scenes, some of which have already aired, thus adding to the realistic look of the show. These scenes will total approximately 20% off the production.
“These changes will allow us to tell our stories in a more intimate way, while giving our characters’ struggles, relationships and issues more of a real-life feel,â€? said Ellen Wheeler, executive producer of GUIDING LIGHT. “The show will have a more organic feel, along with more authenticity, and we’re thrilled to be able to bring this to our fans.”
Photo: Executive producer Ellen Wheeler (center) and cast of “Guiding Light, ” winners Outststanding Drama Series
34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Press Room, June 15, 2007.
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Ok, maybe you’re like me and you’re not a fan of Survivor.
But I bet you are a fan of good looking people in swimsuits!
Cori at CBS fills you in on the details!
ESCAPE THE COLD WEATHER THIS WINTER AND WARM UP WITH THE HELP OF THESE HOT CONTESTANTS FROM “SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA – FANS VS. FAVORITES” WITH AN EASY-TO-VIEW ONLINE SWIMSUIT CALENDAR AVAILABLE AS A WIDGET
CLICK HERE: http://www.clearspring.com
Survivor’s Sexy Swimsuit Calendar is available as a widget that you can share with friends and upload to your favorite place, including your desktop or Facebook page, to name a few. In addition to beautiful pictures, the calendar contains fun facts about your favorite contestants and video links to Survivor content from various interviews and websites. The calendar will be updated regularly throughout the life of the broadcast so you can keep track of all things Survivor in one convenient location.
SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA — FANS VS. FAVORITES airs Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
As a former Kansan, I feel some obligation to watch the Kansas-based CBS drama, Jericho.
Alas, I just can’t watch everything I want to watch on TV, even with my new DVR.
But the reviews of the show are good and it is an interesting premise.
My Buddy Jeff at CBS has more on tonight’s new episode.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR HAWKINS WHEN HE RECEIVES A CALL INFORMING HIM THAT HE’S ONE DAY AWAY FROM BEING CAPTURED BY MAJOR BECK, ON “JERICHO,� TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Don’t Miss the Last Three Shocking Minutes of this Week’s “Jericho� for an Event that Will
Forever Change the Lives of Several Rangers…
Click Here to Preview a Clip from Tuesday’s Night’s Episode
“Oversight” — Hawkins receives another call from his mysterious new contact, John Smith, who continues to know his every move, and who informs Hawkins that he is one day away from being caught by Major Beck, on JERICHO, Tuesday, March 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
This just in from the Late Show with David Letterman: Dave welcomes America’s most famous pantsuit wearer, Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, on the eve of Super Tuesday.
Photo: Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton departs a taping of “The Late Show with David Letterman” at The Ed Sullivan Theater on August 30, 2007 in New York City.
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My man-crushee, Sen. Barack Obama, continues to be dreamy–and on my favorite talk show host’s program, Late Night with David Letterman.
He’s cute, he’s smart, and he’s funny.
That’s why he’ll be our next President!
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No great insights, I just thought Lucy Liu’s outfit was simply awful. Looks like Hefty has a new collection of pink trashbags.
Photo: Actress Lucy Liu arrives at “Late Show with David Letterman” at the Ed Sullivan Theater on January 8, 2008 in New York City.
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The Peopleschoicemidnightstar Awards has had to call an audible.
It appears because of the WGA strike, the show had to change its format. So, schlocky awards will be given out, I’m betting, with even great schlock than usual.
My Gal Phoebe at CBS has the lastest on tonight’s big show:
“THE 34TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS” GOES GLOBAL
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 — On the heels of the new format change announcement, the production team of THE 34th ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS has been traveling the globe to film over 25 acceptance speeches and these winners will be revealed on the show hosted by Queen Latifah, to be broadcast tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Crews have spanned the world bringing the coveted crystal statue to the USO tour in Kabul, Afghanistan, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tenn., the Daytona International Speedway in Orlando, Fla., as well as additional locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Palm Springs, Calif. and Sydney, Australia. In some cases the Crest + Scope “Smile Bright in the Spotlight” trophy presenter, Yomarie Tejada, was on hand to let the winner know that they are the people’s choice. Celebrities were met on their sets, at home, on tour, outside, with our troops and in a variety of other settings.
This year, fans logged over 10 million votes for their favorites. Three categories, Favorite New TV Comedy, Favorite New TV Drama and Favorite User-Generated Video, are still open for voting until 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 8th at www.pcaVOTE.comIn addition to featuring this year’s winners, clips of memorable “Choice Moments” from the past 33 “People’s Choice Awards” ceremonies will be incorporated into the show. . .
Visit www.pcaVOTE.com to learn more about the sweepstakes and a new year-round online community created especially for entertainment fans.
Photo: Apparently the Queen was just getting warmed up last night for tonight’s awards gig. Actress Queen Latifah at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 7, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
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Talk to the hand, Mike not home.
“If I am elected President and Iran gives us any guff, I will slap them down with my gi-normous hands!”
Photos: Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee greets supporters and signs autographs prior to his appearence on “Late Show with David Letterman” on January 7, 2008 at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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