Fall TV fades as aging staples drift toward retirement
NBC and CBS face a crowded twilight for long running hits as Miami Vice and Cosby dip in quality while Cheers Family Ties and Dynasty linger on. Networks scramble to revitalize casts and concepts as new shows struggle to break through amid low overall viewership.
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CBS Names Harry Smith as New Morning Co Anchor
CBS picks Harry Smith and Kathleen Sullivan to co anchor CBS This Morning joining the ranks of CBS News veterans. Smith, largely unknown outside Denver and Dallas, aims for a casual style with curiosity while CBS bets on fresh faces and full news resources to win audiences against NBC Today and ABC Good Morning America.
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