PBS names CNN's Christiane Amanpour as Charlie Rose's interim replacement

[brooklynite]

Politico:

PBS announced on Monday that CNN International correspondent Christiane Amanpour would be the interim replacement for Charlie Rose after he was fired and his long-running interview show was canceled over multiple allegations of sexual harassment.

“‘Amanpour on PBS’ adds to the long tradition of public-affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades,” PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger said in a statement.

Rose's eponymous program ran on PBS and Bloomberg TV, and he was also an anchor for “CBS This Morning.” All three broadcasters let him go on Nov. 21 after The Washington Post and other outlets published multiple, separate accounts of women who said that Rose had sexually harassed or assaulted them.

CNN International will continue to air Amanpour’s shows on weekdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST. “Amanpour on PBS” will begin airing on New York’s PBS station on Monday and will roll out to other stations beginning Dec. 11.

[Pachamama]

1. Excellent Choice....I like her...

Nice voice and she is very intelligent and isn't afraid to ask tough questions...

[hlthe2b]

3. She's smart, she's incisive, she is not afraid of a tough interview and she's female

So, she'll never last. (sorry, I'll try to lose the cynicism, but she showed all those skills and attributes in her last show--before it was canceled)

[Pachamama]

4. They are after all only calling her "interim"...

Sadly....I am afraid you are correct....

[Soxfan58]

2. Very well done PBS

[Arkansas Granny]

5. This is a good move on their part. I only hope that it will be made permanent.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

6. The best news heard today and it's still early! Anytime

Amanpour speaks I stop what I'm doing and listen not only because she is an intelligent, experienced talented journalist, but that she also brings to the table a diverse perspective which is refreshing.. .and always does her research, knows her topic well, is informative.

Now if only Sunday morning news programming on major networks would take a cue and have women and/or people of color (there are some talented folks out there) at the helm, now that would be a progressive step..after all it is 2017 not the 1950s, que no? Right?

[MikeydaDog]

7. Excellent choice. nt