Schieffer hands over the anchor desk
Cory Bergman August 31st, 2006
A year and half ago, Bob Schieffer unexpectedly took over for Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News anchor desk. Nobody anticipated it, but Schieffer became an instant hit (and a personal favorite of mine) due to his honest, credible, warm and conversational manner. Fast forward to tonight, and Schieffer officially handed the baton to Katie Couric. While it could have been a very awkward moment, it actually was very well-produced and, well, seemingly real. At one moment during the interview with Couric, Schieffer fought back tears as he spoke of his family. Then, as the interview ended, Couric walked off the set and Schieffer said a few closing words. “This was totally an unexpected adventure for me, but I’ve loved every minute of it,” he said. “In March of last year, you invited me into your homes, but what made me feel good is that you were kind enough to invite me back. I will always remember that.” Then the closing music came up, and Les Moonves and Sean McManus shook his hand, followed by the embrace of his family. A class act. Of course, Schieffer is not going away — he’ll be reporting from Washington. Couric takes over the desk on Tuesday.
9 Comments Add your own
1. Alyssa | September 1st, 2006 at 6:32 am
He is so great. I highly reccomend his books- especially
“This Just In: What I Couldn’t Tell You on TV”
2. Corey Spring | September 1st, 2006 at 11:06 pm
So I take it there is no CBS Evening News on Labor Day then?
3. sion | September 4th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
You’re right; Bob Schieffer’s departure from the anchor position was a class act. It was also the most genuine few minutes of programming in an otherwise over-produced world of infotainment. And heaven help Katie Couric; I hope she proves all her critics wrong and lives up to the hype. A big win for CBS news would be nice for all of us.
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