Couric Leaving CBS News

American Voices • television • Entertainment • ISSUE 47•17 • Apr 28, 2011

Katie Couric told People magazine that, after five years as anchor of CBS Evening News, she was leaving the position. What do you think?

“I know I should be celebrating, but there are still so many women left on TV." ”
Andrea Leeds –
Laboratory Supervisor
“Yeah, the evening crowd just never took to her, probably because of that nightly sign-on phrase, 'Smile wide, America, it's news time!'" ”
Diego Garcia –
Jig-Builder
“I'm not surprised. She’s seemed pretty bored during the past year or so. Or maybe I was bored. Ever since I got to fly a helicopter for my 40th birthday nothing is exciting anymore." ”
Drew Blistan –
Hand Stamper

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