CBS Demographic Shrinks Again

We played devil’s advocate with the tipster who sent this to us: “Perhaps Katie Couric — or her legs — can save CBS?”

To which our tipster replied: “Katie would have to do a Sharon Stone to get anyone to notice…”

‘Skeleton Woman’ Dead in Front of TV for Years [Telegraph UK]
Good Night and Good Luck [Cracked]

Earlier: Our Take on the Whole Katie Couric Deal

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Our Take on the Whole Katie Couric Deal

And now, a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the Wonkette sausage factory. As always, IM screen names are pseudonyms.

Wonk 1: Maybe this is more Gawker or FishBowl territory, but perhaps later we should weigh in on the Katie Couric thing.
Wonk 2: yeah, you’re welcome to do a post, but i really have no take on it.
Wonk 1: Am surprised — you have no take on this major media event?
Wonk 1: Of course, maybe there’s not much to say — other than that TV people make BUTTLOADS of $$$
Wonk 2: ha — i think it’s a pretty bad idea
Wonk 1: Oh, to put Katie on at nite? At least guys can have a nice pre-bedtime wank.
Wonk 2: it’s a bad idea because the point of Katie Couric is that she a) talks like a teenager and it’s kinda weird and b) you can see her legs!
Wonk 1: EXACTLY
Wonk 2: but desk = ratings doom
Wonk 1: Yeah, they may have to make that an open desk, visible legs.
Wonk 1: Or maybe a split screen set-up: face on one side, legs on the other
Wonk 2: see-thu desk, like glass-bottom boat
Wonk 1: Brilliant! We should be TV production execs.
Wonk 1: And I think we have just written our post on this, btw.
Wonk 2: ha, i’d say so

Couric Confesses Move to CBS, America Feigns Shock [Gawker]
Katie Couric Announces Departure on Today [FishBowlNY]

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Gossip Roundup: Brian Lamb and Spiked Eggnog

• Washington Whispers: Brian Lamb to anchor the CBS Evening News? “Some folks have been drinkin’ the spiked eggnog again,” he says… Scooter Libby “given a hero’s welcome” at Cheney’s Christmas party… Sen. Hagel doesn’t mind running against his pal, Sen. McCain, in ‘08… Next month “is the first opportunity for sensitive documents to be FOIA’d” from Clinton’s library. [USN&WR]
• Liz Smith: Clinton is spending more time in Harlem. [NYP]

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