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March 31, 2005
Another Fine Journalist Leaves TeeVee: Farewell Ted Koppel
Jacques Steinberg in the NYT reports that Ted Koppel has chosen not to renew his contract when it expires in December. Reading between the lines, its clear that Koppel was frustrated that ABC and Disney have no respect for "Nightline," the half hour news program he has hosted for the last twenty-five years. It's sad to see him go, but not unexpected. The rumor has been floating around on the media pages of newspapers for months. I fervently hope ABC doesn't throw out "Nightline," leaving only "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in their late night repertoire. Jimmy was funny as the Sports Guy for Kevin & Bean on K-ROQ; but I find him irritating as a late night host.
More info:
"Ted Koppel to Leave 'Nightline' and ABC News"
Posted by cj at March 31, 2005 12:48 PM