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TripperFan · 05-22-2007, 03:59 PM

Not sure if this thread belongs here, but since I couldn't find anywhere else appropriate:

Anchor Stone Phillips out at NBC News By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer
2 hours, 19 minutes ago

NEW YORK - NBC News is dropping "Dateline NBC" anchor Stone Phillips in a cost-cutting move when his contract expires at the end of June.

Phillips won't formally be replaced. His co-anchor, Ann Curry, will continue and other "Dateline NBC" reporters will serve as on-air hosts when the newsmagazine presents stories they're working on, the network said Tuesday.

"It's been a wonderful 15 years," Phillips said in a statement issued by NBC. "I'm profoundly appreciative of the many friends and colleagues, past and present, who have been a part of the `Dateline' family. This is a great news division with a bright future. I wish the people of NBC News all the best."

He didn't immediately return a call for further comment.

Phillips was teamed with Jane Pauley, who left NBC is 2003, for much of his time at "Dateline NBC." At its peak, the newsmagazine churned out as many as five episodes a week.

The newsmagazine is probably best known now for reporter Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" series nabbing suspected pedophiles. On NBC's fall schedule, the newsmagazine has only one permanent time slot — on little-watched Saturday night. It will be on three times a week in June.

NBC News has been restructuring to cut costs. Earlier this spring, it didn't renew the contract of "Nightly News" weekend anchor John Seigenthaler.

The Phillips move was similar in that the network is concentrating money on reporting and more versatile personalities. Seigenthaler, for example, was replaced by Lester Holt — who's also host of "Weekend Today." Curry is a newsreader on "Today" and reporter for "Dateline."

NBC News is a division of General Electric Co.

Bummer - I really liked Stone Phillips (even if he does have a strange first name. Guess it's no worse than "Rock".)

catlover79 · 05-22-2007, 04:03 PM

Wow, I'm sorry to hear this. I wish him all the best.

AB · 05-22-2007, 04:07 PM

I liked Stone Phillips too, & hate to see him leave the show. He's been such a good host, it won't seem the same without him. I'd rather they got rid of Chris Hansen, his stories are good but I don't care for his personality.

TVFactFan · 05-22-2007, 04:17 PM

Yeah that's the real world for you, when the numbers ain't looking right something has to happen-lol

Ireneparalegal · 05-22-2007, 04:18 PM

he's Hot!!!!!!!

TripperFan · 05-22-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

he's Hot!!!!!!!

Dynomite · 05-22-2007, 05:12 PM

I wonder if ABC News will have Stone Phillips back on 20/20?

catlover79 · 05-22-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

I wonder if ABC News will have Stone Phillips back on 20/20?

They should hire him. He's much less annoying than John Stossel.

Ireneparalegal · 05-22-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

They should hire him. He's much less annoying than John Stossel.

God, John Stossel and Stone Phillips are two hotties.

dawsongirl · 05-23-2007, 10:46 PM

He should replace Katie Couric on CBS.

PrettyinPink55 · 05-23-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

he's Hot!!!!!!!

Damn straight!!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-23-2007, 10:58 PM

man I am sad to see Stone Phippips leave NBC maybe he will Return to ABC

05-22-2007, 03:59 PM	#1
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,087	Anchor Stone Phillips out at NBC News Not sure if this thread belongs here, but since I couldn't find anywhere else appropriate: Anchor Stone Phillips out at NBC News By DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer 2 hours, 19 minutes ago NEW YORK - NBC News is dropping "Dateline NBC" anchor Stone Phillips in a cost-cutting move when his contract expires at the end of June. Phillips won't formally be replaced. His co-anchor, Ann Curry, will continue and other "Dateline NBC" reporters will serve as on-air hosts when the newsmagazine presents stories they're working on, the network said Tuesday. "It's been a wonderful 15 years," Phillips said in a statement issued by NBC. "I'm profoundly appreciative of the many friends and colleagues, past and present, who have been a part of the `Dateline' family. This is a great news division with a bright future. I wish the people of NBC News all the best." He didn't immediately return a call for further comment. Phillips was teamed with Jane Pauley, who left NBC is 2003, for much of his time at "Dateline NBC." At its peak, the newsmagazine churned out as many as five episodes a week. The newsmagazine is probably best known now for reporter Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" series nabbing suspected pedophiles. On NBC's fall schedule, the newsmagazine has only one permanent time slot — on little-watched Saturday night. It will be on three times a week in June. NBC News has been restructuring to cut costs. Earlier this spring, it didn't renew the contract of "Nightly News" weekend anchor John Seigenthaler. The Phillips move was similar in that the network is concentrating money on reporting and more versatile personalities. Seigenthaler, for example, was replaced by Lester Holt — who's also host of "Weekend Today." Curry is a newsreader on "Today" and reporter for "Dateline." NBC News is a division of General Electric Co. Bummer - I really liked Stone Phillips (even if he does have a strange first name. Guess it's no worse than "Rock".)
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05-22-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
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05-22-2007, 04:18 PM	#5
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05-23-2007, 10:58 PM	#12
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05-22-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	I liked Stone Phillips too, & hate to see him leave the show. He's been such a good host, it won't seem the same without him. I'd rather they got rid of Chris Hansen, his stories are good but I don't care for his personality.

05-22-2007, 04:17 PM	#4
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05-22-2007, 05:12 PM	#7
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05-23-2007, 10:46 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	He should replace Katie Couric on CBS.