Good Bye Dan Rather

[fred flintstone]

Dan is about to be history. It looks like his spot at 60 Minutes was only a temporary face saving move. No more frequency for Kenneth.

Dan Rather says in talks to leave CBSNEW YORK (Reuters) - Dan Rather, once one of the most powerful men in U.S. television news, says he is preparing to leave the CBS network after more than four decades as an anchorman and reporter.Rather, whose reputation was tarnished by a reporting scandal in 2004, said in an interview published on Thursday on trade magazine Television Week's Web site that he was in talks to leave CBS News when his contract expires in November."Finishing details are being worked out for me to leave CBS News after 44 years," he said, adding that the situation would be resolved soon.Both CBS Corp. and CBS News officials declined to comment on earlier reports on Thursday that the veteran reporter would leave the flagship news magazine show "60 Minutes" in November.But the jackals were out and Vanity Fair media columnist Michael Wolff said a Washington Post story saying CBS executives had decided there was no future role for Rather was an effort to drive him out "in the lowest possible manner."Rather, 74, did not return calls for comment.The newsman has been reporting for "60 Minutes" since he stepped down as anchor of the main CBS evening news last year after 24 years. His final months were marred by a reporting scandal that tarnished his reputation.FULL STORYhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060615/tv_nm/media_rather_dc_5

 

[Mark_Giardina]

Honestly I had the feeling that Rather was on his way out shortly after he was relieved of his duties as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. This 60 minutes contributor, I always believed, was just a ruse by the network to placate the man until his contract expired this year. Besides why pay Rather all those millions when Katie is coming on board. Even CBS has to watch its payroll. I will also predict that eventually Mike Wallace will be shown the front door of 'Black Rock'. I mean the guy is almost 90 years old and despite his desire to stick around until he drops, the network eventually will have to make room for someone younger if CBS wants to attract a younger audience.

 

[azumanga]

I will also predict that eventually Mike Wallace will be shown the front door of 'Black Rock'.

Didn't he announce his pending retirement not long ago?

 

[Jul]

From www.philly.com :

After 44 years, Dan Rather will leave CBS by the end of the month, at the latest, industry sources said Friday. His departure could come as early as next week.

For more info: http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/14836522.htm