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Janice · 07-08-2007, 09:17 PM

http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2.htm

MAG: COURIC 'SLAPPED' STAFFER

MAG: COURIC 'SLAPPED' STAFFER

Sun Jul 08 2007 19:44:52 ET

CBS EVENING NEWS anchor Katie Couric is being accused of slapping an editor -- after he injected a word she detested into a script!

"The stress has caused her to blow up at her staff for small infractions on the set," charges NEW YORK magazine reporter Joe Hagan, in a story set for publication on Monday.

"During the tuberculosis story in June, Couric got angry with news editor Jerry Cipriano for using a word she detested— 'sputum' —and the staff grew tense when she began slapping him 'over and over and over again' on the arm, according to a source familiar with the scene. It had seemed like a joke at first, but it quickly became clear that she wasn’t kidding."

A top CBS executive tells the DRUDGE REPORT that no formal complaint has been filed against Couric over the incident.

"I sort of slapped him around,” Couric admits to the magazine. “I got mad at him and said, 'You can’t do this to me. You have to tell me when you’re going to use a word like that.' I was aggravated, there's no question about that.' But she says she has a good relationship with Cipriano. 'We did ban the word sputum from all future broadcasts. It became kind of a joke."

A CBS insider says Couric slapped the staffer in a playful manner.

"Look, it wasn't serious, whatsoever."

The magazine fronts the nearly 6,000-word expose with the headline: "I have days when I'm like, 'Oh my God, What did I do?' KATIE COURIC'S IMPOSSIBLE YEAR"

Developing...

catlover79 · 07-08-2007, 10:43 PM

If I had to work with Katie Couric, I'd slap myself!!!

Brian Damage · 07-09-2007, 10:14 AM

What a train wreck this has become. Couric may be a whole lot richer, but she has got to be absolutely miserable. I'd be damned if a personality would slap me. You slap me, getting ready for trouble!

TVFactFan · 07-09-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

What a train wreck this has become. Couric may be a whole lot richer, but she has got to be absolutely miserable. I'd be damned if a personality would slap me. You slap me, getting ready for trouble!

He probably didn't mind being abused by a sexy woman-LOL-LOL

friendsfan77 · 07-09-2007, 11:49 AM

What a silly thing to "slap" someone for. I don't care what stress or pressure you're under. You do not take it out on people who don't deserve it. Period.

TJL · 07-09-2007, 12:55 PM

She will probably be gone by the end of the year.

AB · 07-09-2007, 05:40 PM

I bet she is under some terrible stress, but that doesn't excuse her behavior.

Dr. Thong · 07-09-2007, 06:05 PM

Who does she think she is, Naomi Campbell??

Janice · 07-09-2007, 07:12 PM

Would this be classified as a bitch slap?

catlover79 · 07-09-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Would this be classified as a bitch slap?

YES!!

HugeTVFan · 07-10-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

YES!!

catlover79 · 07-10-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HugeTVFan

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-15-2007, 04:24 PM

when did this happen

07-08-2007, 09:17 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Katie Couric Slapped Staffer http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2.htm MAG: COURIC 'SLAPPED' STAFFER MAG: COURIC 'SLAPPED' STAFFER Sun Jul 08 2007 19:44:52 ET CBS EVENING NEWS anchor Katie Couric is being accused of slapping an editor -- after he injected a word she detested into a script! "The stress has caused her to blow up at her staff for small infractions on the set," charges NEW YORK magazine reporter Joe Hagan, in a story set for publication on Monday. "During the tuberculosis story in June, Couric got angry with news editor Jerry Cipriano for using a word she detested— 'sputum' —and the staff grew tense when she began slapping him 'over and over and over again' on the arm, according to a source familiar with the scene. It had seemed like a joke at first, but it quickly became clear that she wasn’t kidding." A top CBS executive tells the DRUDGE REPORT that no formal complaint has been filed against Couric over the incident. "I sort of slapped him around,” Couric admits to the magazine. “I got mad at him and said, 'You can’t do this to me. You have to tell me when you’re going to use a word like that.' I was aggravated, there's no question about that.' But she says she has a good relationship with Cipriano. 'We did ban the word sputum from all future broadcasts. It became kind of a joke." A CBS insider says Couric slapped the staffer in a playful manner. "Look, it wasn't serious, whatsoever." The magazine fronts the nearly 6,000-word expose with the headline: "I have days when I'm like, 'Oh my God, What did I do?' KATIE COURIC'S IMPOSSIBLE YEAR" Developing...

07-08-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
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07-09-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
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07-09-2007, 06:05 PM	#8
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07-09-2007, 11:49 AM	#5
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	What a silly thing to "slap" someone for. I don't care what stress or pressure you're under. You do not take it out on people who don't deserve it. Period.

07-09-2007, 05:40 PM	#7
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07-09-2007, 07:12 PM	#9
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07-15-2007, 04:24 PM	#13
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