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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. (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. (AP Photo/CBS)

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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!

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