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AmericanErrorist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-31-05 09:15 PM
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Ted Koppel leaves ABC
Leading US journalist Ted Koppel, who has presented ABC's Nightline news show for the last 25 years, is due to leave his post at the station in December.

Mr Koppel was offered other work at the network after his contract expired but he chose to retire, ABC said.

The presenter's departure comes as US television stations face heavy pressure from the internet and cable channels.

His departure follows that of Tom Brokaw from NBC Nightly News and Dan Rather from CBS after 24 years.

Controversial anchor

"As much as I will regret his leaving, he is firm in his conviction, and I respect his decision," ABC News President David Westin said.

ABC's main anchor Peter Jennings is the only one of the top network anchors of the last two decades who retains his job.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4399213.stm
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flyingfysh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-31-05 10:07 PM
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1. ABC has been trying to replace Nightline by an entertainment show
Now they'll get their chance.
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freesqueeze Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-15-05 04:37 PM
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2. WOW, I Completely Missed This One
If a talking head announces his departure and no one hears ... does he wear a toupee?

The joke is that Ted, Dan and Peter think they are as relevant as ever.
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