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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Quick update from the broadcasting "trades..."
It appears that Charlie Gibson was probably offered the job, but he and ABC couldn't come to contract terms.
Allegedly, he wanted a deal to take him through the 2008 Elections, but ABC wanted an initial contract of only two years, after which the Woodruff/Vargas team would take over -- so they, "agreed to disagree."
Of course, keeping Gibson on GMA also keeps heavy pressure on NBC and TODAY.
Regarding Katie Couric, the speculation is growing. If CBS could sign her, it might help their seriously flagging ratings, but also hurt the TODAY Show's number one ratings at the same time.
A potential "win, win" in CBS's eyes.
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I thought Gibson was campaigning pretty hard for the job - I also figured they would just keep him on GMA anyway, especially with Katie leaving the Today show.
Couric's contract is up in May; in every interview I've seen with her and Matt in the past month or so, she's been noncommittal about staying, and Matt has used "the show will go on theme." I would be surprised if she doesn't end up at CBS.
I'm not a Katie Couric fan, but it would be a pretty bold move for the people at CBS.