Moonves: "Now, there is nothing that Katie Couric is saying that everybody doesn’t know already."

[bellcurve]

Anderson Cooper's talker is a syndicated project, in association with Telepictures/Warner Brothers(the people behind Tyra, Ellen, and TMZ). From the reports I'm reading, they are specifically targeting this to affiliates that need a post-Oprah replacement.

[Sylph]

Anderson Cooper is as personality-less as it gets. I like him, but he lacks a crucial something, a sizzle, to be something a bit more than what he is now. You can't not have a personality and be a great reporter. And to have a personality you need to stop saying crap like not wanting to discuss private life because that's a way of keeping neutrality. That ain't foolin' no one.

[bellcurve]

That REALLY bothers me for some reason.

He has the nerve to go on Ellen and other outlets and say, "Gay teens shouldn't be bullied. It's a problem that should be handled," yet this guy can't be bothered to come out of the closet, even though everyone knows already anyway. What the f*ck is that?!

[Sylph]

[DaytimeFan]

Where's Katie going to go if she doesn't stay at CBS? CNN? CNBC?

She doesn't have that many options, she's old and without the chops of others.

[Sylph]

I really wouldn't know. To whom does she appeal? And how much is that group going to pay to have her?

[alphanguy74]

I have to admit, that bothers me as well. Ellen flat out asked him if he was bullied in school, and I thouhgt.."Here's your chance".... but he sidestepped it.

[Sylph]

Shepard Smith signed a new deal, if anyone wanted to know...

http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/shepard-smith-inks-new-deal-with-fox-news/