Posted on 06/27/2006 7:42:36 AM PDT by ncountylee
Emulating the "listening tour" of Hillary Clinton when she first ran for the Senate, the newly minted anchor of the "CBS Evening News," Katie Couric, will soon embark on a listening tour of her own. Executive Producer Rome Hartman says, "It's an attempt to hear from regular folks on a whole broad range of things that help us make decisions on how we can better serve our viewers."
The general manager of the CBS affiliate in Denver, Walt DeHaven, said in a press release that when Couric visits his city, "She intends to meet a diverse cross section (of people) so that she can really get to the heart of the community."
In order to be in the presence of the first female permanent anchor of a broadcast evening news program, one must fill out an application. From those applications, "100 people from all cross sections of the community will be contacted and given the opportunity to participate" in the July 13 forum.
I suppose this is good public relations, though Couric is already one of the most recognizable faces in the country. What I don't get is DeHaven's comment that Couric's visit will help her "understand what Coloradans feel is important, what issues our community faces and how she can help bring significant news stories to television viewers, not only in Denver, but nationwide."
By the time one ascends to the anchor chair at a broadcast network, shouldn't it be assumed that the person already knows what news looks like and what the public needs to know? Does a surgeon ask a patient for advice before operating? If our children say they want cereal for dinner, instead of a balanced meal, do we agree to their tastes, or tell them to eat their vegetables?
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Tell the truth, for starters!
Sher reads the freaking news.. Is it me, or do we idolize the WRONG people in this Country?
Tell her to perk up.
Ah... here's where you make your first mistake.
Why do I doubt that supporting the military or the Second Amendment will make her list?
Oh no she will definately have her smart glasses on for this. Otherwise how would we know how serious and engaged she is?
"She intends to meet a diverse cross section (of people) so that she can really get to the heart of the community."
The wealthy white liberal slumming routine.
Look for photo ops of Katie cruising homeless shelters, county fairs, and NASCAR races, like she’s visiting the zoo.
Bring treats, Katie. We’re hungry.
How far the media have fallen. Network anchor was one of the most acclaimed position in the news business. It was only awarded to someone with a long journalistic history and credibility. Real newsmen must be spinning in their graves seeing Katie put in the anchor position. Its the equivalent of giving Oxy-Clean spokesman Billy Mays the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
Not just any old run-of-the-mill treats either Miss Katie. Doughnuts. We want some doughnuts out here in the 'eartland.
This is really sad, when CBS finally gets rid of Dan, the spin mechanic, and let a good commentator do the news for them they turn it over to a dingbat.
Our Katie Couric, that perky one
You won’t believe what she’s done
Just look and you’ll see
She shows her butt right on TV
We are sure it will win the sweeps
Though, of course, it gives you the creeps
Children all watch…they’re filled with glee
It’s Katie’s colonoscopy
The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain
So Katie’s now the butt of their jokes
Inside her each doctor pokes
They cannot believe their eyes
The viewer’s getting a big surprise
They say she has made history
Something like this you’ll never see
One screams out, “I can’t concur
Most Democrats are just like her”
The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain
They stitch her up…it’s finally done
She’ll take time off out in the sun
People say each time they pass
Hey, we know your head’s in your ***
The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain
The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain
OH please, please come to Montana. it would be a PLEASURE to have you listen to me and the many like minded conservatives that are in this area. I'd like to be on tv and let the world know that our President is a good man, our troops are great, the USA is the best place on this earth to live and GOD does matter. Phew, I feel better already :):):)
Would this 'Listening Tour' consist of pre-screened people who will pack the audience to make America look like cBS wants it to look?
...ok it's an attempt....meaning Kattie has to do a prearrange "road tour" to get credibility. In others words, we spent all these millions and we're going to make this work or our stock options ain't gonna be worth spit. "Kattie has to sell herself big time....?????....ah sh** we're in trouble."
Doogle
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