Heirs to the Throne?(National Broadcasting Company Inc.)(Katie Couric)

Broadcasting & Cable, February, 2006 by Robins, J. Max

By J. Max Robins Another story making the rounds is that NBC lawyers have told Couric's agent, CAA's Alan Berger, "not to put us through hoops" in the hopes of getting NBC to pony up more if Couric doesn't really plan to stay. NBC's decision to tap Nightly News anchor Brian Williams to host the Winter Olympics ceremonies only further cemented the probability that "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" will be a reality come September.

The news-talent speculation game is nothing new. But with talk of who might succeed Couric already rampant, it's clear that the bench of big-name players is shallow. Among the names bandied about, Weekend Today anchor Campbell Brown, Dateline: NBC co-anchor Ann Curry, and MSNBC anchor Natalie Morales...

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