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Article: Eye Network sets sights on Russert, Lauer to succeed Dan Rather.
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- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)
- Article date:
- November 29, 2004
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Byline: Gail Shister
NBC's Tim Russert is locked up through 2012, but many inside CBS feel he'd be a terrific successor to anchor Dan Rather.
"People love him here," says a high-ranking CBS executive, speaking on condition of anonymity. "He's a big deal, a very likable news guy. He could anchor from where he is," in Washington.
"Meet the Press" moderator Russert, 54, reportedly is on CBS' wish list of outsiders to replace Rather, 73, who vacates "Evening News" after 24 years March 9. (Also on the list: "Today's" Matt Lauer and ABC's Diane Sawyer.)
"Matt and I worked it out _ he'll do Monday and Friday, and I'll do Tuesday, Wednesday ...