View Full Version : Who takes over for Peter Jennings?
TOTC
09 Aug 2005, 01:45 PM
The last of the "Big Three", Peter Jennings of ABC News, died from cancer earlier in the week.
Who replaces him?
DoctorD
09 Aug 2005, 02:04 PM
I don't know. All that time I could use watching network TV is taken over by reading BigSoccer.
gocaps
09 Aug 2005, 02:12 PM
Is this a question of who we think it will be or who we think it should be?
Will - Gibson will get it.
Should - Anyone who watches Countdown with Keith Olbermann on a regular basis knows that it's the best cable news show (and last night was no exception - their Jennings segments were the best of any network's, including ABC's). It's basically a traditional newscast, but Olbermann's style is unique enough to bring a fresh spin to things. He's a superb writer and an engaging on-air personality.
He's probably not a big enough name, but Olbermann deserves a shot at an anchor chair.
servotron
09 Aug 2005, 04:27 PM
May I make a nomination for a completely CGI 20 years younger Peter Jennings?
quentinc
09 Aug 2005, 04:29 PM
May I make a nomination for a completely CGI 20 years younger Peter Jennings?
Me too.
However, I like Charles Gibson, when he's filled in.
Crimen y Castigo
09 Aug 2005, 04:37 PM
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/imsc/bball_sp05/Ron%20Burgundy%20Pic.jpg
skipshady
09 Aug 2005, 05:03 PM
He's probably not a big enough name, but Olbermann deserves a shot at an anchor chair.I'm sure he has network ambitions and NBC just installed Brian Williams so he'd be going elsewhere. I wonder if timing will be his biggest hurdle.
Lithium858
09 Aug 2005, 08:36 PM
However, I like Charles Gibson, when he's filled in.
Yeha, I agree. I think he has a cool voice too.
Speedball
09 Aug 2005, 08:47 PM
Heather Mitts
The Double
10 Aug 2005, 12:16 AM
Why don't we give Lil Jon a chance?
skipshady
10 Aug 2005, 12:36 AM
Why don't we give Lil Jon a chance?
Okay!
Iceblink
10 Aug 2005, 01:57 AM
1. They'll probably have a reality show in which people vote for the new anchor.
2. This has worked perfectly for other things in the past, and it has already provided us with an obvious choice for the new anchor.
http://www.penduluminc.com/MM/images/Dec99%20columns/jesse.jpg
scaryice
10 Aug 2005, 05:13 AM
Or alternatively...
http://i.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030801/161845__rub_l.jpg
antifan
10 Aug 2005, 05:24 AM
Seriously, why not hire Lou Dobbs? His is the only serious cable news show worth a crap.
antifan
10 Aug 2005, 05:25 AM
Why don't we give Lil Jon a chance?
WHAT?
Motterman
10 Aug 2005, 08:18 AM
http://www.comic-mint.com/media/client/kent-brockman-d1377_sml.JPG
Crimen y Castigo
10 Aug 2005, 11:44 AM
1. They'll probably have a reality show in which people vote for the new anchor.
2. This has worked perfectly for other things in the past, and it has already provided us with an obvious choice for the new anchor.
http://www.penduluminc.com/MM/images/Dec99%20columns/jesse.jpg
Winner.
gocaps
10 Aug 2005, 02:46 PM
Seriously, why not hire Lou Dobbs? His is the only serious cable news show worth a crap. :eek:
Dude, he's nuts. Personally and professionally. He'd be terrible.
antifan
10 Aug 2005, 02:51 PM
:eek:
Dude, he's nuts. Personally and professionally. He'd be terrible.
Hey, Dan Rather made it work... for a while. :D Seriously though, why do you think he's nuts?
Mr. Bee
10 Aug 2005, 02:52 PM
Someone a bit more lively