Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Is This Man Replacing Katie Couric?

CBS sources tell TMZ Scott Pelley is the future anchor

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 5, 2011 8:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – Drumroll please: Katie Couric's replacement at CBS Evening News will be ... Scott Pelley. At least, if TMZ is to be believed (and remember, the gossip site did scoop the world on Michael Jackson's death and the Obamas' dog). CBS network sources say Pelley, a veteran journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent, is the personal choice of CBS News Chairman Jeff Fager to take Couric's spot behind the anchor desk. Pelley has been a rumored replacement in the past.

TV's 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley attends the 67th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards at the Waldorf Astoria June 16, 2008 in New York City.
TV's 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley attends the 67th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards at the Waldorf Astoria June 16, 2008 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
In this image taken from video and provided by CBS, 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, left, interviews Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in Dillon, SC, Saturday, March 7, 2009.
In this image taken from video and provided by CBS, "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, left, interviews Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in Dillon, SC, Saturday, March 7, 2009.   (AP Photo/CBS)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
My TakeCLICK BELOW TO VOTE
6%
17%
6%
27%
6%
38%
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 7 comments
susan58
May 6, 2011 7:11 PM CDT
What happened to Harry Smith? He has been a loyal employee and he is a credible news broadcaster. I love every night that he substitutes for Katie. Please give him the job.
Avatar_Jack
Apr 5, 2011 1:37 PM CDT
Of course we should wonder, has Ms Couric’s failure at CBS to bring in an audience been a reflection of her own brand failure or a more systemic trend in declining cable viewership and apathy? http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2011/04/katie-couric-the-end-of-the-overpaid-anchor/
novatom
Apr 5, 2011 12:11 PM CDT
Bring back Bob Scheiffer!

 
Katie Couric • CBS • CBS News • CBS Evening News • Scott Pelley

 
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   World History Project   |   POPSUGAR Tech   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment   |   NewsOne