Couric Makes it Official: I‘m Leaving ’CBS Evening News’
- Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:51pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Katie Couric just made it official: she is leaving the “CBS Evening News.”
The announcement came in an exclusive interview with People Magazine:
“I have decided to step down from the CBS Evening News,” Couric tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’m really proud of the talented team on the CBS Evening News and the award-winning work we‘ve been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I’ve done for 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning. In making the decision to move on, I know the Evening News will be in great hands, but I am excited about the future.”
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“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,” she says, adding that other details, including when and where the show will air, are “still being discussed.”
Couric’s full interview will be available in the latest edition of People, which hits newsstands Friday.
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Comments (164)
bandi9
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:20pmTo: Lost in the Flyover—great line
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 5:26pmCouric sorry to say that you didnt have a choice in the matter. You got FIRED lil missy. Perhaps Al Jezeera has a spot for an aging female.
Report Post »T-2
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:19pmHopes she joins Current TV then it’ll be one less channel i have to surf to.
Report Post »Voice-O-Reason
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:18pmDon’t let the door hit-cha where the good Lord sit-cha.
Report Post »smak
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 6:21amclever!
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:13pmCouric’s career peaked with her on-air colon exam. We got to see the real Katie.
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:13pmYou didn’t step down Katie…YOUR WERE FIRED!…BECAUSE YOU ARE THE WORST ANCHOR EVER!
Report Post »shorthanded12
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:09pmI am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,” Yep you sure are Katy.
Report Post »New sitcom coming to a tv near you. “Little Burqa on the Praire” Sponsored by Al Jazera, Nararated by Katy Couric.
CloudNine
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:08pmBorrrring!
Report Post »clearwinner
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:08pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,”
Report Post »hard core porn would be good for Katie-did, because she su*ks!!!!
Lloyd Drako
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:07pmCouric was great on Today, lackluster on CBS Evening News.
But for exposing Sarah Palin’s ignorance of geography, history and world affairs on national TV, we’re indebted to her.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:30pmToo bad she didn‘t expose Obama’s ignorance on economics, geography, military, foreign policy, or just about any subject that requires common sense.
Report Post »streetrodder
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:01pmAnd the 57 states Barry talked about.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:50pmTo bad she didnt expose obamma as the biggest racist in politics. I am so happy we do not have to consider experience when elections come around.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:06pmMaybe she can get a job down on Seventh Avenue….
Report Post »janedough1
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:14pmAsking only workman’s wages I come looking for a job, but I get no offers….
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:40pmJane Dough,
Report Post »I thought the reference might have been lost….
teddrunk
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:04pmKatie leaving CBS? Well don’t let the door hit you on the a ss on the way out.
Report Post »Ken
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:02pmCareful Katie, you don‘t want no dirty door knob hitting you where the sun don’t shine!!!
Report Post »noleftturn
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:04pmOne down, lots more to go.
Report Post »jacobstroubles
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:03pmBig Deal… she should have left sooner.
Report Post »Hopefully we’ll never have to listen to her again.
trooper
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:03pmSounds like she has another job at the watch display at Wal-mart.
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:02pm“…multi-dimensional storytelling…” I think she means, in libspeak, she wants a place where she can cook up more lies like was done after the Giffords shooting, without being called to account. Even CBS has some kind of standard for integrity, albeit small.
Report Post »mcFirst
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:02pmi actually never caught one show over her reign. like what time was she even on.
no cred in my book. so who was the boob that signed her, that is the boob we need to be roasting.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:58pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,”
Well – Is SHE LEAVING OR NOT?
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:08pmShe’s moving from news to Sesame Street.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:25pmAt least she admits she never reported the news, just told left wing stories.
Report Post »Ken
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:00pmNope, she’s going to be on that muslim version of Cosby.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:58pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling” Translation: They canned me because my ratings sucked. :-(
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:57pmon your way to hell, maybe?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:57pmYour fan will miss you I’m sure.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:56pmOh. No. Now what will I do at 6:PM? heh! Same as I always do: watch Fox news.
Report Post »Whatsizface
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:00pmWho is this person? Was she on TV or something? Maybe a figure skater?
Report Post »integrican
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:56pmThey miss quoted Couric!!!!! She actually said : “I have decided to step down from the CBS Evening News, after they said they weren’t going to renew my contract”
Catie, YOU ARE UNQUALIFIED!!! Cutesy and bubbley just doesn’t cut once you hit 40!!!!
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:24pmShe wishes she was 40. She is 54 and no matter how much plastic surgery she gets you can’t cover the ugliness of being a lying progressive.
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:54pmFired!
Report Post »70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:05pmThese leftist haven’t done any research on their own ever. Its all been provided by Soros and his union buddies. Its sad when your qualification for a high paying gig in the 4th pillar is being perky.
Report Post »godfather
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:33pm@70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
Do have any evidence to back that claim? And no, Glenn Beck is not a reliable source.
Report Post »Issachar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:43pmTwo words: Dan Rather LOL…
Report Post »70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:48pmYou mean that she used the hufo post and media matters talking points. Both receiving funds from scary dude. The main stream media referring to things the exact same way as they were first by Soros funded media. This is going to be the proof that puts the MSM down. Its like they have been cheating on their final exam from BIG brother Soros. All someone has to do is go back through the stories and connect the dots just like most of America has. You will find the same phrases from the liberal media at the same time.
Report Post »Couric is a no talent unimaginative hack. Her claim to fame sticking a tube up her but and that is how she will be remembered.
MidWestMom
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:53pmSo what?
Report Post »michael48
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:05pmWHO’S leaving WHAT??????
Report Post »Bigliardi
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 9:06amDoesn
Report Post »bassist237
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:53pmLeaving for Al-J ? Good move.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:59pmthen let Al Jazeera have her, might make people understand the delusional mentality the liveal left on TV has had for so many years; hopefully someone with some integrity and guts will take their place and do some GOOD for a change – do what is right.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:01pm^______^______^
Report Post »Buh Bye you little progressive propagandist. Gee Katie maybe if you did your job instead of being a propagandist you wouldnt be on your way out. Maybe if you put the country and truth first your ratings would have gone up instead of down. Wouldn’t surprise me if she ended up on Al-J or over there with Olberdou…. Im sure Podesta has a job for you over at the Ctr For american Progress.
etecs
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:05pmIf she leaves and no one watches CBS Evening News will it matter?
She had no audience….. Thus she will not be missed……
Report Post »Lost in the Flyover
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:05pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,”
Hmmm – sounds like she is moving to MSNBC
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:07pmNow if Couric has said something like:
“I am leaving effective immediatly, and all the dark secrets of liberalism and the administration are now online for all to behold, across the world and not involving wikileaks either…”
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:07pmActually she is leaving CBS. There are no more journalists in any of the MSM outlets.
Report Post »mill
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:13pmI really dislike Katie couric on tv. As I have never met her…I have to say on TV.
the way she acted on the Today show was what FIRST turned us off.
Is there a black hole for people like her?
Report Post »en2deep
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:16pmNo one will even notice she’s gone.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:19pmCenter for American Progress
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:22pmI see a talk show in her future…… Oprah is leaving and there will be an afternoon slot open. I don’t want to be mean but I hope it is a miserable failure.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:23pmI lost all respect for her and that Nicole Wallace when they tried to play GOTCHA with the wonderful, real and decent SARAH PALIN. SARAH has done beautifully well since then. I have no idea what ever happened to “CHARLIE” but after making a total A out of himself..I’ve never heard about him again.
THE STRENGTH of the AMERICAN PEOPLE is that we’re not idiots. WE can tell the difference between real and faux…fooled by our desires for our country (hence the OBAMA debacle) but you don’t get to fool us twice. I think she still owes Palin an apology. I’m also happy not to have to see Nicole Wallace all over FOX any more. NOW if they could just get rid of KARL (hot-shot) ROVE and Huckleberry Red Neck Progressive RINO we’d be in great shape over there…well…there‘s still O’Reilly but except for his love affair with Obama, he has his good moments! :)
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:24pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,”
Like she didnt tell enough creative stories at CBS? How much bigger lies do you need to tell??
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:24pmKatie who? If she is any good, waterboard her for the truth, teach her how to tell the truth and not spin stories…then she might be able to apply to Fox. I am sure Fox can teach her some usefull skill like setting flowers on the set for Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachman. She might be able to fill the jellybean jar for Beck…
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:28pmAdios, you leftist elitist has been.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:34pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,” As though the NEWS wasn‘t an adequate vehicle for ’storytelling’.
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:35pmStory telling? Ok youve been doing that for years.
How about leaving to go to a place where you can report the news honestly.
What a joke.
Report Post »Run Silent
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:37pmGood you Couric! Just don’t let the door hit you were the Good Lord split you!
Report Post »firstHat
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:40pmnah! she‘s going to take Glenn’s spot on Fox and we can all watch and see what a REAL fail and bad ratings look like :-)
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:48pmLOL .. CBS has news?
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 3:57pmIs she going to work for the little mosque on the prairie?
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:00pm“I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling,”
Storytelling? STORYTELLING!? How ’bout LIES?
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:19pmWell atleast she admits she “story telling ” lmao…
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:32pmI never watcher her, I sure won’t miss her.
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:35pmKatie who?
Report Post »Issachar
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:35pmNot that I watch the Communist Broadcast System – good, buh-bye now, and don’t let the door knob hit you in the (__^__) on the way out!
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:42pmShe’s going to be the new host of “Glenn Beck”.
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:50pmAl-J – Wouldn’t want her. Her time at CBS can be summed up in two words … Epic Failure.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 5:00pmComing soon: The all new “Storytelling with Katie” New Format! Lots of Dimensions!
Report Post »Check your local listings….
Professional Infidel
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 6:40pmNothing from nothing, still equals nothing!
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 2:24amMaybe Harry Reid can get her a gig at the Annual Cowboy Poetry Festival.
Prez Poll Ended… West Wins Big…
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