Meredith Vieira to replace Katie Couric on Today show

[FergieTCat]

It could have been worse -- it could have been Star Jones.

 

[Annie68]

It could have been worse -- it could have been Star Jones.

YIKES! Can you imagine ?! I can't stand that woman!!

 

[Robinrs]

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OMG!! Good one!!!

Hey, if this is the concensus HERE what is the general opinion? I'm sure NBC had to do some intense marketing research before coming up with this decision, I just don't get it. I think this will be as big a flop as replacing Jane Pauley with Debra (gasp!!!) Norville??????

 

[LisaNJ25]

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Great Icon Miss Kelly lol

 

[beattyfamily]

I was so bummed to hear that MV would be Katie's replacement. I like all the other women on the Today show and would have loved for one of them to take Katie's place, like Ann (although I can see why she didn't take it/get offered it) or Campbell Brown.

Oh well, I think it's a big mistake and I'm already thinking of switching when Katie's gone.

 

[PaulaSue]

I like Ann MUCH better too!

 

[cats mom]

I'm not thrilled with Meredith as a replacement, but I'm surprised so many have thrown Campbell Brown's name out as a possible replacement.

Guess it's somewhat subjective because I for one would switch in a heartbeat if Campbell was the choice. I just have never liked her.

I may have to stick it out for awhile and see how Meredith does, but only out of loyalty to Matt.

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

Big mistake....HUGE!!!! I don't really like her. I would much rather have Cambell or Natalie Moralis (sp?).

Wonder how long it will take for the ratings to go down. They might even fall behind CBS.

 

[mom2of2]

NBC offered Katie 20Million to stay yet she signed with CBS for 15Mill
I hope that Katie doesn't go the way of Bryant (remember he left for the same thing) and fail. What then? no 20Mill, no 15mill and no job and we are stuck with Merideth Viara at 7am
Wonder what Matt and Al really think??

Over on the View side guess they will be trying out new replacements again. Last time didn't they try out Rachel Campos from the Real World? I could have the name wrong.

 

[budbeerlady]

Darn, I was hoping it would be Campbell!!!! I am not a big Meredith fan, she doesnt seem personable enough to me to fill the spot on Today. But I really miss Solodad Obrien on my weekend Today.

 

[momof2inPA]

I would choose Ann first, then, Meredith. They should fire that awful chick who does the style segments.

 

[Patty3]

I agree, Ann should have gotten the job. I don't like Merideth on the View and don't think she should be replacing Katie.

Now to find a new morning show

I agree with you!

 

[CJK]

I don't watch the View very often, but when I have, I've found Meredith quite charming. I guess I don't understand what people don't like about her?
I'm fairly neutral re: Katie too. I wish them both well on their new phases of their lives.

 

[Imzadi]

Meredith is okay on "The View" But she makes me want to

watching her try to be "sincere" on "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" Give me a break! Glad I'm not a morning person & have to be subjected to watching her.

 

[barbeml]

I wonder if we'll see a "third" Meredith personality on Today.

We get the crude and vulgar MV on The View and the nauseatingly phony syrupy sweet MV on Millionaire.

Don't care for Katie or Meredith. Can't believe there isn't better talent out there.

 

[MBeds]

Ann -
Meredith -

 

[CPM]

Not that I would ever be up early enough for the Today Show, but I like MV. I think she's down to earth, a good Mom and all around person. Now one of these galmour queen news achors they always groom.
I know someone that lives in her neighborhood and she said MV is one of the sweetest people she knows. She would do anything for anyone.

I will miss her on the View. They better find a good replacement for her over there or that show will go right down the tubes. Everyone I talk to can't stand watching Star & Joy. And, Elizabeth is "just there".

 

[CPM]

I don't watch the View very often, but when I have, I've found Meredith quite charming. I guess I don't understand what people don't like about her?
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I don't either. She seems real to me.

 

[OceanAnnie]

I haven't seen enough of MV to form an opinion of her. I've only seen a few snippets of the view. Is she a little "formal"? I can't think of another word. She didn't seem as relaxed as Katie.

I like Katie. And I like Ann, Natalie and Campbell. I think it would've been a good fit for any of the other women already on the show.

I did skim an article stating it was a big mistake for Katie to leave. The author stated something to the effect that the evening news doesn't matter as much as it used to (and that Star Jones should've gone to NBC! LOL!). I thought that was a pretty interesting statement. I don't know how true it is.

I don't watch the evening news very often. But I do watch some of the morning news daily. I get most of my news from the internet.

I will miss Katie! She could be annoying at times, but I like her. She has a bubbly personality. Great for morning TV.

 

[lbgraves]

I will also miss Katie. I've watched the Today show for years & have enjoyed her & Matt's personal approach to so many of the hard news stories like Columbine. This morning Matt, Ann, & Al were sitting on the couch getting ready for the next hour and Matt looked around & asked if Katie left already. LOL! She had gone outside for an interview. I like MV on the view but can't see her in a news role, even though she use to do that. I don't like her on WWTBAM.