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September 6, 2006 8:56 AM

Ms. Couric Goes to Washington

Posted by Greg Kandra
Katie is in Washington today, seeing the sights and interviewing someone. I think it's President Bush. (Memo to Katie: while in town, don't forget to call your parents. It's a local call, and they'll be tickled to hear from you and learn what you've been up to, especially since news about you has been, you know, so scarce.)

We're hoping to hear from one of Katie's producers later today, who might have some news to pass along. And maybe some pictures, too.

Meantime, we have some incriminating pictures from last night's after-show party, which we are saving for an appropriate time...
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by deidrelee-2009 September 7, 2006 10:08 PM EDT
Please, please ---- this is a serious news half hour..I do not care what Couric wears, I resent the cutsie little suggestion that the view send in suggestions for a sign off...give me the news, as Bob did. He is a man of grace and a certain amount of elegance Couric will never have. Why in the world did Couric think she should show up at Bob's farewell? That seems to be typical of her...jump in when she is not wanted. I did not watch the show and have no plans to ever watch this news spot, which from what I hear on TV seems to have become on of those television magazine shows. Bring back a REAL NEWS REPORTER...
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by boogie_dave September 7, 2006 9:40 AM EDT
I enjoyed watching CBS news for many years then why the program suddenly stops "CC" the news.

Please bring back closed captions! I can't hear you at all and need closed captions to "hear" you. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by anwa1 September 7, 2006 2:04 AM EDT
That wasnt an interview with the President. That was like one of his phony journalistic commercials.

C'mon...how can Ms Couric let him get away unchallenged about Iraq and the war on terror? Like, what Mr. President did going into Iraq initially have to do with the war on terror?

Softball questions like this interview had....even bush looked bored.

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by cmsgt928 September 7, 2006 1:29 AM EDT
boy that was a real hard hitting interview with that poor excuse of a president.... I was waiting for her to do a Monica Lewinski with him
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by nyoko-2009 September 7, 2006 12:55 AM EDT
Hey CBS

I am soo tired watching you guys for the last 30 years. You put soo much spin in the news , from walter conkrite to Dan rather to Connie Chang and now Katie.
WHY on earth couldn't you put honest to goodness some real news. We do not need pretty faces or *** makes up , cute or not...People just want to know the truth and the whole truth....no gimmicks. You make up the news to be viewed to collect revenue from your ratings, which is definitely not gear to telling the true news.
We do not need one announcer to bounced us around to 3 different reporter to get the real news in 3 seconds (finally). Just ell us the new by an expert who knows that part well, pretty or ugly does not matter. CNN have always put a pretty face on reporting things (like about indonesian gov) which is totally wrong. Yours the same. You rush the reporting of US planes shot down but never show the technical part how and why it could be shot down, you rush one news to another only to end with a lenghty news on someone baby (who cares?) then joke nd talked wbout it for 2 minutes while the real world shaling news or interview with Israel prime minister is only 5 seconds, bah ..it stinks. I think you need to hire me to manage you news room.

thanks
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by September 7, 2006 12:28 AM EDT
CBS has gained one additional viewer for the evening news!

Katie - I love you and your charming personality. Yes - there has been lots of press about you recently...mainly because you are laying a phenomenal foundation for females in a primarily male dominated role. Yes - your broadcast is different than that of NBC, ABC, etc. but different is good, not to mention healthy.

Keep your chin up - I'll continue to watch you and your transformation and oh...and for when you begin interviewing Hillary for '08!

(PS - I love the humor on the website - it's great and I'll be returning!)

XOXO
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by lgillham September 6, 2006 11:55 PM EDT
Katie is a refreshing change to "traditional" evening news. I hardly watch evening news because the same things are being told day in and day out no matter who tells it. I can watch CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, or CBS for 15 minutes once a week and find out the news for the past two weeks and the future two weeks. I find it amusing that many are making comments about her looks, others are focused on the news chosen, but yet she hardly did anything different from all the other news channels! (other than being a woman in a man's world) It's same song and dance on every channel for days on end.
I'm sure there is more out there to be told. Katie, please find that "new" stuff and report it. I'll be watching!
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by mafalcaro September 6, 2006 10:32 PM EDT
baby your the greatest.sighn off by saying[where is this contest anyway]
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by sewebb137 September 6, 2006 8:44 PM EDT
Upon first learning that Katie Couric was selected to anchor the CBS evening news, my wife and I wondered if she would be the Republican hack that she appeared to be based on her previous utterings. It was our hope that we would see real news. Instead, we were treated to inane articles about Tom Cruise's newborn, baby pictures of Prince Charles, and rehashed "revelations" about the resurgence of Taliban forces in Afghanistan. In an effort to appear unbiased, the new segment "freespeech" purports to offer varying viewpoints (unchallanged by debate from any opposition) on a myriad of topics. Your first guest, decrying "smackdown hype" rhetoric which can be applied to all political parties, is to be followed by none other than Rush Limbaugh, the "Prince of Hypocraacy". To even suggest that Limbaugh, a fat, bigoted, pompous junkie is suitable for a prime time news program is nothing short of irresponsible broadcasting, and only supports my contention that, in fact, CBS news is nothing more than a spinoff of Fox news. When you get back to some one like Bob Scheifer, then I'll return to CBS. Until then, look for me on ABC or NBC. Balanced and unbiased, indeed!
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by retlaw25 September 6, 2006 7:31 PM EDT
I have always enjoyed you on Today and was looking forward to your appearance on the evening news.
I was a little disappointed on your first broadcast when you showed a reporter on an assignment with the enemy?
I would have really appreciated a visit with our veterans and showing that we appreciate what they are doing and bringing up the good things they are doing.
I do not believe thar I have ever seen one item in our media giving credit to our troops and servicemen and women.
This to me is unamerican at its worst and I guess we can call your first broadcast a review of Tokyo Rose???
Walter Curtis mwcurtis@bellsouth.net
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by acb46 September 6, 2006 6:36 PM EDT
I have never been a news watcher, or, for that matter, a *TV* watcher. In fact, I chucked the set two years ago. I do, however, spend a fair amount of time online. Thanks for creating a place for people like me.

And a special thanks to Greg - I am really enjoying your sense of humor!
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by jonbigwheel September 6, 2006 6:08 PM EDT
I have always watched the Evening News and now, it's even better with Katie.

I am, however, a little disappointed in the comments that people feel are relavent to discuss. I mean, talking about Katie's dress and make-up, making rude comments about her qualifications to be a "serious" news anchor and that she should look better for 15 million.

Do us all a favor, and post those comments to the Yahoo messege boards where the other neanderthals are.
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by tonypache September 6, 2006 5:51 PM EDT
Ms. Couric,

I have never liked the way you present on TV. However, I decided to watch your first news show and give you tha chance to prove me wrong. You didn't, you simply confirmed my idea that you are not qualified at all to be a serious news anchorwoman. Do the American people a favor: stick to presenting your goody-goody, superflous news about cake recipes and fashion and leave the serious stuff to real journalists. You were a complete disaster, you looked fake and you are not credible. I will stop watching CBS news for as long as you are the presenter. Thank you.
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by azitgos September 6, 2006 5:47 PM EDT
Katie,

You were excellent. I am sure there was a lot of pressure on you before and during the show. After the show, I would have partied like no tomorrow. I miss you on the Today Show though, its not the same and never will be. I have never watched CBS until now! Keep up the excellent work!
Kyle
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by andrewhu-2009 September 6, 2006 5:40 PM EDT
I really enjoyed Katie's broadcast. I like that fact that she smiled and appeared herself. you don't have to come across as a hard-nosed, stern person to be a respected news reporter (i.e.Campbell Brown). I hope everyone can get over this hype and allow Katie to do her job. I know she will do terrific. best wishes, Katie.
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by lorihoeks September 6, 2006 5:08 PM EDT
This is an evolving broadcast and I think it's off to a good start. As everyone knows, starting a new job is stressful...once we gain our confidence, all in due time, most of us find our way. Katie will do the same. Give her a break, people. Remember your first day on the job?? Her first night on air is no different. Let this all unfold and then make your comments on her dress, hair, make-up...whatever. How could you hear what she had to say? Most appear to have been too hung up on her appearance, which no male anchor has ever been scrutinized for. Sad in this day & age.....stereotypes still exist.
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by rdmiller1954 September 6, 2006 4:59 PM EDT
An entertaining program on what seemed to be a slow news day.

I was intrigued by multiple requests for viewer input on what we want to see. By now, I would think CBS has a pretty good idea of what they want to present anyway. But let's see what happens.

A technically strong effort. More to come, we hope.

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by toniwhite65 September 6, 2006 4:55 PM EDT
i couldn't watched the entire 22 mins since most of the news could have been from entertainment tonite what a waste of time...as a person of color who CARES ABOUT TOM AND KATIE BABY .....asked someone of color is that news...also if you planning on airing (RUSH l) opion who will surely lost the few people's of color who watched cbs....rush is famous and for what ...PILLS,MARRIAGES, RACIAL AND BIOGTRY....WHY WOULD I WANT TO LISTEN TO HIM ON THE NEWS..OR SEE HIM.....GIVE ME GOOD AND INFORMED VARIETY NOT CRAPE....
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by grinch6969 September 6, 2006 4:47 PM EDT
I tuned in to see Katie Couric do the news. What I saw was some terrible makeup and outfit. Getting 15 million should afford better. Dress like you did on the Tonight show. You looked very old,old old with the makeup. Dont look like like a man wearing jackets. Lets see some leggs and cleavage. As far as a closing line who cares something will come, don't force it. Again dress like a mature *** lady.
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by petersoall-2009 September 6, 2006 4:38 PM EDT
katie, you are the best. I watched everyday for the last 15 years and will continue to do so. Best wishes for a great first night. However I will miss you during the olympics. a friend from salt lake city utah. Allan
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