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Why Katie Couric's CBS Talks Broke Down

5:26 PM PDT 5/4/2011 by Alex Ben Block

CBS Television Distribution executives felt the anchor had her eye on news and not a talk show; CBS still can match an offer, but she is now likely headed to ABC.

CBS Television Distribution has pulled its offer to launch Katie Couric in a syndicated talk show, and it is now extremely unlikely they will ever come together on a deal.

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