Olbermann Or Couric?

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

I'm curious as to the ratings Katie is currently pulling in on an average basis, in comparison to ABC & NBC.

More importantly, I wonder how they compare with Keith's hourly show. I know that because he's on Cable, he has a lower viewership than a Network like CBS.

Ultimately, I'm curious as to how someone like Keith would do ratings wise if his show were on a Network. It wouldn't be the same, because the network would cut it down to 1/2 hour. They'd eliminate Oddball and the Musto segments.

But would his ratings surpass Couric's, and especially given her $$$$$$$$$ Salary, would he be a better bargain for CBS, than the clearly overpaid and underqualified Katie?

[Eric J in MN]

1. She gets about 7 million viewers while

he recently got 673,000.

So she has about 10 times the viewers.

[orpupilofnature57]

8. Viewers with probably 1/10 the intelligence.

[babylonsister]

2. Nice dream. I don't think CBS can afford to voice a liberal,

or at the very least balanced p.o.v. I think this country thirsts for it though.

[Cooley Hurd]

3. An experiment worthy of a try...

...although I doubt anyone at CBS News has the testes to try it.

[Dem_4_Life]

4. I keep telling more people about KO

and getting him a few more viewers here and there which doesn't add up to Katie's numbers but every viewer counts for KO especially if his show increases in viewers than decreasing.

[orpupilofnature57]

5. Katie is the Vichy French , Keith is the French resistance.

[Kingshakabobo]

6. I honestly believe he would wipe up the floor with......

....the other two networks. I think his brutal honesty would be a refreshing change for the masses. I think it would only alienate the backwash 30%ers.

Sadly, the network big-shots don't have the balls....

[Benhurst]

7. The network news divisions have become house organs of

large corporations which don't want the truth getting out. GE, for instance, is one of the largest merchants of death in the world.

[orpupilofnature57]

9. Which is why the Evil Elf gets all the top people on mtp, a waste

He let Dick lounge without being disturbed once.

[The Brethren]

12. I wish they'd grow

a spine as well. Their lose and their viewers because Olbermann is outstanding.

[Divernan]

16. The network "big-shots" are corporate hacks, and corporations

do not want KO's influence spreading to the masses. It's like expecting the Roman Emperors to cancel the bread and circuses and substitute philosophy classes.

The news divisions at the networks are there to provide light entertainment and generate some advertising income. It's not that they're afraid to take a chance on KO, it's that they loathe his approach and message.

[Kingshakabobo]

17. I don't disagree....... nt

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

10. Do You Think They'll Ever Pull The Plug On Katie?

Or will they be happy and content if she continues to pull in Bland 3rd place ratings on a consistent basis?

[Perky]

13. They will pull the plug within a year.

Unless she gets a sccop and does a really heavy duty interview.


She has to be seen as a credible journalist.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

15. She Could Interview george During The Impeachment Trial.

That would be a scoop.

[patricia92243]

18. I think they would either lower her pay or let her go, I doubt she would

accept a paycut so she will probably be history - and soon.

[Perky]

11. Never Going to happen.

Prime Time is about making money. There is not an opinion oriented show on any of the networks..because they do not make any money.

Truth be told most american could care less about KO or O'Rielly

[Red Zelda]

14. KO is sucking viewers away because...

of NEWS! Katie has no clue. She does, however, have overpriced shoes.