Dobbs Returns to CNN.(Brief Article)

Multichannel News, April, 2001 by DONOHUE, STEVE

AOL Time Warner Inc. spent much of the last year shaking up the management at Turner Broadcasting System Inc. But last week it brought back one of Turner's original horses: CNNfa founder Lou Dobbs. Dobbs, who quit Cable News Network in June 1999 to launch Space.com, will return as the solo host of CNN's Moneyline News Hour business show on May 14.

Unlike his prior stint, during which he served as CEO of the business-news network, Dobbs won't have a managerial role. Moneyline's ratings began to dip to the benefit of head-to-head competitor Business Center on CNBC just before Dobbs jumped ship two years ago, and continued to fall after his departure. But Dobbs confidently predicted a quick turnaround. "I think it's pretty clear the management...

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