Sad News: Dan Rather Is Leaving CBS News - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

musicradio77 · 03-07-2005, 12:53 AM

Beginning this Wednesday, Dan Rather is stepping down as anchorman for CBS News. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, it's your last chance to see it.

Mr. Television · 03-07-2005, 01:37 AM

I'm not really a big fan of his but it will seem strange without him being there. Do you know who is taking his place?

Miss Golden · 03-07-2005, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I'm not really a big fan of his but it will seem strange without him being there. Do you know who is taking his place?

Bob Schieffer who hosts Face the Nation and is about as old as Dan Rather is being called his interm replacement, rumor has it CBS is dying to get Katie Couric whose contract is up at NBC in 2006, but I doubt if she decides to go bigger and better than the Today Show, she would choose the CBS Evening News considering it is dead last between the 3 networks in ratings, and the fact that nightly news viewership is not that high due to the Internet, Fox News, MSNBC, etc.

bandito · 03-07-2005, 08:15 AM

I don't think it will bother me if i never watch Dan Rather again.

Brent88 · 03-07-2005, 12:24 PM

This is very old news. We've known he was leaving March 9th for months now.

I for one say good riddance.

Steve M. · 03-07-2005, 12:25 PM

CBS News wanted Jon Stewart as a commentator!

snl75 · 03-07-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

This is very old news. We've known he was leaving March 9th for months now.

I for one say good riddance.

i agree if i worked for cbs news i would hope to be the one to help him pack his stuff he cant leave fast enough for me

ABlairican Pie · 03-07-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by snl75

i agree if i worked for cbs news i would hope to be the one to help him pack his stuff he cant leave fast enough for me

Why, what has he done?

Janice · 03-07-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

Why, what has he done?

Do you live on the moon Captain?

dlemond · 03-07-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Do you live on the moon Captain?

I do.

It's chilly here.

No sign of the captain as yet.

Dr. Jazz · 03-07-2005, 02:08 PM

I had a feeling this would happen. Soon as I saw a thread about Dan Rather leaving, I knew people would come in and trash Dan. The majority of people on SO seem to dislike Dan, but everybody is entitled to their opinion & I'm entitled to mine. I know Dan Rather personally & corresponded with him over the phone for a few years when I worked in radio and I have nothing but respect for Mr. Rather. He was always a gentleman to work with & still sends me a Christmas card every year. I, for one am sad to see Dan go off the air. Say what you will about him, he's never been afraid to back down or ashamed his personal beliefs no matter what the public thought.

EricIdlefan · 03-07-2005, 02:23 PM

Sadly he ain't leaving the way Tom Brokaw did with class and at the top of his game.

ABlairican Pie · 03-07-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Do you live on the moon Captain?

Take me to yer green cheese.

Janice · 03-07-2005, 02:27 PM

From past experience, I've learned that the topic of Dan Rather is too controversial for this board. The issue of what happened with Rather and CBS is directly related to President Bush. It doesn't get more political than that, and politics are not allowed on Sitcoms Online.

In the interest of fairness to Dan Rather fans and detractors, I'm closing this thread. I don't want anyone starting another thread about it. Thanks.

03-07-2005, 12:53 AM	#1
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bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	I don't think it will bother me if i never watch Dan Rather again.
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03-07-2005, 12:24 PM	#5
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	This is very old news. We've known he was leaving March 9th for months now. I for one say good riddance.
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Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,077	Warning: post may be deemed "controversial" lol I had a feeling this would happen. Soon as I saw a thread about Dan Rather leaving, I knew people would come in and trash Dan. The majority of people on SO seem to dislike Dan, but everybody is entitled to their opinion & I'm entitled to mine. I know Dan Rather personally & corresponded with him over the phone for a few years when I worked in radio and I have nothing but respect for Mr. Rather. He was always a gentleman to work with & still sends me a Christmas card every year. I, for one am sad to see Dan go off the air. Say what you will about him, he's never been afraid to back down or ashamed his personal beliefs no matter what the public thought.

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03-07-2005, 02:27 PM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	From past experience, I've learned that the topic of Dan Rather is too controversial for this board. The issue of what happened with Rather and CBS is directly related to President Bush. It doesn't get more political than that, and politics are not allowed on Sitcoms Online. In the interest of fairness to Dan Rather fans and detractors, I'm closing this thread. I don't want anyone starting another thread about it. Thanks.