Katie Couric Gets US Air Capt., Goes Prime Time, Hosts A Grammy Special.... and Angers Inauguration Day Viewers

Katie Couric seems to be on a roll.
First... she snags the exclusive from Matt Lauer with US Air Capt. Chesley Sullenberger. While Lauer and NBC said they had the interview for last Monday (although it was delayed), CBS now has the interview that will air on Feb. 8, on '60 Minutes' right before the Grammy Awards. FROM THE NYTIMES.COM Soon after NBC began publicizing that appearance it was abruptly canceled, at the request of the pilots’ union, which expressed concern that it might affect the investigation into the landing, which was executed so well that all 155 people on board survived. Asked on Friday why the captain had since decided to pass over “Today” for “60 Minutes,” a Sullenberger family spokesman, Alex Clemens, said, “The five members of the crew spoke with each other and made a joint decision of how they would like to proceed.” In a statement, NBC said: “What Captain Sullenberger did in the cockpit on Flight 1549 was heroic and admirable. Unfortunately, people close to him have not acted nearly as admirably.”

Then, word came that Couric would get a special edition of 'CBS Evening News' in prime time this week on Jan. 28. FROM THE CBS RELEASE
"This is a unique opportunity to showcase the CBS Evening News and give viewers who might not be able to sample the broadcast the chance to see the outstanding work being done by Katie and the CBS News team," said Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports.
"I am extremely proud of the tremendous work by Katie and our entire team and the primetime broadcast is yet another platform to bring our distinct reporting and franchise news series to a wider audience," said Rick Kaplan, Executive Producer of the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC

And now... word from CBS that Couric will host a Grammy artist special on Feb 4. TVNewser.com (one of my regular reads) has the info.
The special is being produced by the news division with "48 Hours Mystery" EP Susan Zirinsky in charge. "Couric has an innate ability for getting people to reveal themselves in a uniquely intimate way," says Zirinsky. "This broadcast highlights her talent and showcases a new side of these celebrated artists like Justin Timberlake."
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Meantime... I am still intrigued by what Couric said about George W. Bush on the Barack Obama inauguration day. Several readers posted on my site angry comments. Several more have added their feedback. What did she say? Does anyone have a clip? Here are the comments.
SunflowerPipes said...
This article reminds me that we have come so far in so little time. Obama is an inspiring leader and I was grateful to be present at his inauguration. I have seen a lot of comments stating that as Americans people should not have booed Bush. I think that they have forgotten what it means to be Americans. I practice dissent were I believe it is needed. There is no doubt that Bush has broken the law and betrayed the trust of the country on many occasions. Look no further than the justice department for evidence of this. I am enclosing a link to the footage I took of Bush being booed at Obama's inauguration. People look like they are just ready for Bush to go and I feel as they do. Bush Booed During Inauguration LinkCheers
H said...
Hey SunflowerPinHead:There is difference between dissent and out and out rudeness. You can express a dissenting point of view without being rude or nasty. In fact, when expressing dissent in a dignified way, you are more likely to be heard from people who might be open to your point of view. Besides people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, meaning what the heck do you know about federal law b/c I think you should provide an explanation (of your own, not some media outlets) giving the so-called crime of Bush. When you can sit down and read a law book, interpret it appropriately, and then justify what you are saying using that source as a citation then maybe I would be open to what you are saying, but since you don't know that booing is not dissenting, I wonder if you could analyze federal law--no actually, you sound so ignorant that I'd be surprised that you could even read it. Look up dissent in the dictionary, and try not to sound like a rebellious teenager. You are a good example of what is wrong with American
H said...
dissent-1 : to withhold assent 2 : to differ in opinion(note the definition says absolutely nothing about being immature, rude, or booing)
Anonymous said...
PRES. BUSH WAS OUT OF OFFICE AND ON AIRPLANE TO TEXAS. KATIE WAS STILL TALKING BAD ABOUT HIM AND THE JOB HE DID. I WAS NO LOVER OF PRES. BUSH, BUT KATIE NEEDS TO BE FIRED FOR THE THINGS SHE SAYS.
Anonymous said...
KC ...it's too bad you have to try and "boost" yourself by taking others down. A professional wouldn't have to do that. You may want to consider another career!
Anonymous said...
After today's coverage of the inauguration her ratings should go right back down. Anonymous said..

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