jrogo 141 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Couldn't find a CBS News Streaming topic so I thought I'd start one so we can keep track of any changes. Today 9/6, CBS News announced John Dickerson would be anchoring a new show, CBS News Prime Time, at 7PM ET, which was previously branded as "Newshour" and featured a rotating group of anchors. John will anchor from Studio 57, the show will be live Monday - Thursday. Prime Time will go up against ABC News Live's Lindsey Davis and NBC News NOW's Tom Llamas. The graphics are what you'd expect and inline with CBS News' new graphics. Johns style is certainly different compared to his competition. Tonight was Prime Time's debut, below is the first couple minuets. TVNewser has more: https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/john-dickerson-tapped-to-anchor-cbs-prime-time-streaming-newscast/513632/ Edited September 7, 2022 by jrogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1396 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 If he doesn't work on Face the Nation, put him on Mornings. It he doesn't work on Mornings, put him on streaming. If he doesn't work on streaming, ....? I'm sure he's probably a nice guy, but he just doesn't have that on-screen presence that clicks with viewers. If he's their idea for a marquis show on the streaming channel, then the streaming channel must be in a lot more trouble than it looks. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewsTV 72 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 4 hours ago, C Block said: If he doesn't work on Face the Nation, put him on Mornings. It he doesn't work on Mornings, put him on streaming. If he doesn't work on streaming, ....? I'm sure he's probably a nice guy, but he just doesn't have that on-screen presence that clicks with viewers. If he's their idea for a marquis show on the streaming channel, then the streaming channel must be in a lot more trouble than it looks. I think it's a good idea, the rotation of anchors at this time of 19 pm is huge in streaming... And he's a familiar face, good for a match against Llamas and Linsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 136 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Not a fan of the opening graphic or music. They’re both kind of a departure from the CBS streaming look debuted earlier in the year. As for the show itself. Not sure why CBS executives thought this was a good move. The show is as dry as his personality. Bring back News Hour and give me Jericka Duncan. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnewsjunkie 885 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I’ve come up with a tagline: “John Dickerson: He’s not Chuck Todd.” Hopefully these were just first day jitters, but there’s much to be improved upon to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 2696 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 When the relaunch was first announced, the 7pm hour was going to be anchored by a rotation of different correspondents and established anchors. Dickerson was among those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 365 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 hours ago, C Block said: If he doesn't work on streaming, ....? By then Norah's next contract will be up, he will cost much less and won't do any worse in the ratings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYPhillynews 102 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tyler said: Not a fan of the opening graphic or music. They’re both kind of a departure from the CBS streaming look debuted earlier in the year. As for the show itself. Not sure why CBS executives thought this was a good move. The show is as dry as his personality. Bring back News Hour and give me Jericka Duncan. Right, You would think CBS executives would want someone young and vibrant to go against Lindsey Davis and Tom Llamas at that hour. Instead…., Just goes to show CBS doesn’t have the leadership or decision makers needed to be competitive in today’s news business. It’s almost as if they’ve conceded to being in 3rd place forever. Edited September 7, 2022 by NYPhillynews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 365 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, NYPhillynews said: It’s almost as if they’ve conceded to being in 3rd place forever. They're still hoping to find the next Walter Cronkite... Someone older and more seasoned to go up against all the trendy TikToking Whipper Snappers the other networks have (every pun intended) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 424 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I actually have liked John on everything he's done and think he's a great politics reporter. Hope he does well on this new program. Who does have CBS News have for a younger and vibrant personality? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 136 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Newsjunkie24 said: Who does have CBS News have for a younger and vibrant personality? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnewsjunkie 885 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Newsjunkie24 said: I actually have liked John on everything he's done and think he's a great politics reporter. Hope he does well on this new program. Who does have CBS News have for a younger and vibrant personality? He’s certainly earned his pay as a political reporter, but he was just a little bit awkward on his opening night. I’m sure he’ll improve with time. Personally, he isn’t my favorite choice (I would’ve preferred Elaine Quijano), but I’ll admit that having someone of his caliber certainly helps their streaming effort. Again, even at his worst, he’s miles better than Chuck Todd. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 2696 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Newsjunkie24 said: Who does have CBS News have for a younger and vibrant personality? Tom Hanson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 209 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It could've been Josh Elliot until he gave himself a promotion on-air at CBSN and then was promptly demoted to the parking lot 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbsgeo 12 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 They could have also put Lilia Luciano. She’s young, she has anchored CBS News streaming shows before and just recently she announced she was now going to be based in New York. She could have competed well against Linsey Davis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 424 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 17 hours ago, Georgie56 said: Tom Hanson. I know of him from his time on Channel One News back in the early 2010's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 2696 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) With Prime Time with John Dickerson running Monday-Thursday, the Friday 7pm hour is CBS News Weekender. Edited September 19, 2022 by Georgie56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 943 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 3:16 AM, C Block said: If he doesn't work on Face the Nation, put him on Mornings. It he doesn't work on Mornings, put him on streaming. If he doesn't work on streaming, ....? I'm sure he's probably a nice guy, but he just doesn't have that on-screen presence that clicks with viewers. If he's their idea for a marquis show on the streaming channel, then the streaming channel must be in a lot more trouble than it looks. John is a solid political reporter and analyst. That role best suits him moreso than anchor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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