Less Free Speech on the CBS Evening News
It’s only three months in and Katie Couric & Co. and switching gears yet again on the CBS Evening News in an attempt to boost ratings. The biggest change being the reduction of their “Free Speech” segments, which from what I’ve heard wasn’t all that “free”. If I were an executive at CBS I would sit down and outline a long-term vision instead of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. But hey, that is too logical, right?
Anyway, enjoy the latest gems from Katie…
“I think the most frustrating part . . . has been trying to come up with something that’s new and different without alienating your core audience. It’s been such a delicate balance, and I think we’ve probably erred on the side of caution a little bit.
“I think some people expect us to change everything right away. And I know it’s hard for me to be patient, but that’s what I’ve had to be.”
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Some changes have fared better than others. “Free Speech,” a once-daily commentary segment, is airing less frequently after a mixed reception.
[Quotes via The Tennessean]
