Revamped 'CBS Evening News'

SOURCE nypost.com
The revamped 'CBS Evening News' saw a temporary increase in ratings after Norah O'Donnell's departure, but experts predict the spike will not last. Critics describe the new anchor team as 'stodgy' and the program remains behind ABC and NBC in ratings. The new format focuses on in-depth storytelling and cost-cutting measures.

Key Points

  • Temporary ratings bump post-Norah O'Donnell's exit
  • Program still in last place behind rivals
  • Focus on bringing more enterprise reporting to the broadcast
  • Challenges in adapting to new format and audience habits

Pros

  • Focus on in-depth storytelling
  • Efforts to lower the overhead with cheaper talent
  • Potential for good journalism

Cons

  • Critics view the new anchor team as 'stodgy'
  • Program remains behind ABC and NBC in ratings