Couric & Co.
September 12, 2006 9:35 AM

Giving Paws

By
Greg Kandra
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We get a lot of emails. I counted over 3,000 as of Friday, most dealing with Katie's hair, makeup, wardrobe or sign-off.

But this one really caught my eye.

Katie, The dogs in my neighborhood are very upset as their owners now wait until CBS News is over at 7:00 PM for their evening walk! Their eyes are turning yellow! Dogs (and owners) who used to do the evening "duty" an hour earlier, are now clogging these suburban streets...until after sign-off. It now takes an exra 20 minutes or so to meet, greet and sniff everyone ...
It's all part of our effort to get a leg up on the competition.


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by md69421 September 15, 2006 11:56 AM EDT
Katie, I have two suggestions for your "sign-off"...

"I'm Katie Couric...Good night, and good news to you, America."

"I'm Katie Couric...Until tomorrow, America...Good night."

P. S. to Katie: For those who have derogatory comments of you...That's just jealousy rearing its ugly head. When someone creates a buzz such as you have, that's just a sign that you have come into your own. Enjoy it, and congratulations on your new position!

Mia D.
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by gingerp55 September 14, 2006 11:46 PM EDT
Dear Mrs Katie
I watch you ever night,you are a very interesting woman to watch,you make all woman lift our heads when we walk down the road. I have only one question,why do you sit on the desk at the end of your news cast? It just doesnt look right,from my point of view.
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by lmppc September 14, 2006 5:18 PM EDT
I agree- who ever heard other people commenting on what tie or suit Dan Rather was wearing? Seems silly and ridiculous to me. Don't let them make you into 'Entertainment Tonight' or 'Oprah'. I love Oprah but you know what I mean. News is news and entertainment is entertainment. They both are important and need a voice.
You are a news anchor doing your job. To the bloggers who are commenting on you clothes, hair, etc--get a grip people! :-)
I'm a big fan, Katie- then and now. Keep up the good work! Be resilient and stay flexible and continue to do what works. After all, that is what got you there. :-)
One more comment- I enjoy the website and the 'behind the scenes'. It's cool to see that part of the news and opens a small window in what goes on to make a news broadcast. PLus it's convenient to get those updates during the day/lunch while I'm at work. I do TiVo your broadcast and I've NEVER done that before for any newscast, other than our local news occasionally. I don't watch our local CBS station because I don't care for their 'FOX news' type approach. I watch you and Letterman on CBS. :-) I enjoy both. Thanks for your hard work.
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by tonymidgett September 14, 2006 2:22 PM EDT
Katie, in reference to your sign off each night. I feel that what you have been saying reflects on your character and true feelings for the Americam public. I would "stick" with the sign off "I'm Katie Couric: I hope to see you tomorrow.
Tony Midgett
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by lindaeure September 14, 2006 1:52 PM EDT
Katie,

I never thought I would get over your leaving the Today show; however, now that you are back - and actually at a better time for me, you have never been better.

I'm a little frustrated by some of the previous comments concerning your attire, your makeup and your hair. We are here for you - what's on the inside and not the outside. We all already know what a wonderful and sincere and honest person you are; therefore, the fussy stuff is not an issue.

You are doing a super job and you have turned an NBC die hard for the evening news to a CBS faithful viewer.

Keep up the good work.
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by markittentn September 14, 2006 11:25 AM EDT
Katie,
I loved you on the Today show and you are doing great on the CBS Evening News!!
For your sign off how about:
Live well, Laugh often, Love Much!
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by kba0011 September 14, 2006 4:26 AM EDT
Here is my suggestion for your evening sign off-if you are still looking for one:

"I'm Katie Couric...here's wishing you good news. "

Good, right?
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by dskullr September 14, 2006 12:49 AM EDT
I loved your 1st night sign off..
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by alefromga September 13, 2006 11:15 PM EDT
Hi Katie, You have been a favorite of mine for a long time. You are doing a great job on CBS news and I look forward to seeing you each evening. The new format makes the news even more interesting.CBS is indeed my favorite evening news station and it keeps getting better. Take care and God bless you.
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by judygko September 13, 2006 10:50 PM EDT
Katie, I have been watching you the past 15 years in the morning and you are now all I will watch in the evening. You are doing a great job! I like what you are saying at the close of your newscast.....there is nothing to change. You have given women and girls something to strive for, along with the other wonderful female newscasters. I have to say, in my humble opinion, that there something with your eye make-up that is totally different, and makes you look more angry(sinister) than serious. What you had on in the mornings was perfect and still would be for the evenings. Nothing else should change. You will now eat dinner with my family, rather than breakfast!
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