Friday, January 07, 2005
What Would We Do If There Wasn't Coffee Shop Talk
Source: TV Newser It seemed to be a popular rumor on Thursday. "Zahn out, Heidi in at 8pm," an e-mailer declared. "Zahn out," a couple TVSpyers say. But the rumors of an 8pm shakeup are untrue, CNN president Jon Klein told TVNewser Thursday night.
"I have been thinking in general that Heidi is really strong on the air, and I'd like to find ways to use her more often in primetime in general," he explained -- "not on any specific show, but as a reporter on our primetime shows." He called Collins "bright, articulate, intelligent," but said "there's no specific plan other than to try to get her to do more reporting.
"Klein said he has been "taking stock" of CNN's many correspondents -- "trying to familiarize myself with them" -- and he hopes to highlight their abilities. "I think you're going to see a number of CNN correspondents appear more regularly in primetime, as part of our effort to enhance our storytelling," he said.
And what about the rumors that Paula Zahn Now may come to an end? "Paula Zahn is an extraordinary talent who we are going to be in business with for quite some time," Klein said. He said Zahn is "very important to us," and noted that she has "held down the fort" during tsunami coverage this week.
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