Diane Sawyer to Replace Charles Gibson As 'World News' Anchor

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=8471429

Charles Gibson, who has served as anchor of "World News" since May of 2006, announced this morning that he will step down from the post at the end of this year and retire from full-time employment at ABC News.
"Good Morning America" anchor Diane Sawyer, 63, will serve as the next "World News" anchor, beginning in January.
"It has not been an easy decision to make," Gibson, 66, said in an e-mail to the "World News" staff. "This has been my professional home for almost 35 years. And I love this news department, and all who work in it, to the depths of my soul."

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It will be strange to see yet another face behind the desk that will always belong to Peter Jennings. I thought Charlie Gibson did a wonderful job, and I am interested in seeing how Sawyer does. I have never found her to be quite as professional as others (like Jennings and Gibson), but that might just be her "morning news" personality. I wish her the best of luck with the position and hope to see Gibson on many special assignments.
From ABCnews.com

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I have been switching between ABC and NBC in the past few months. In the past I watched ABC Evening news exclusively. With this announcement, I will probably now stick with NBC. However, I still like ABC's coverage of politics and will continue to watch them during presidential speeches, special reports, etc.

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Good for her. Charlie Gibson has always irritated me.

People who can afford to age incredibly well.

Best wishes to Charlie and his shaky head in the future.

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Actually, that's what Diane Sawyer looks like when the cameras aren't on her.

Updated On: 9/2/09 at 05:00 PM

The av is what Charlie Gibson looks like when the cameras aren't rolling.

danmag, that totally looks like Jackie Hoffman!!!

"I hope they get a journalist- not an actress. Kelly Ripa?"

Unfortunately, NEWS has become entertainment. I think it's pretty doubtful that the likes of Huntley and Brinkley or Walter Cronkite would stand a chance in today's news market. They wouldn't be nearly telegenic or entertaining enough. They'd actually want to report the news which seems to be a no-no these days unless you're willing to put your own spin on it.

There was a time when I wouldn't miss an evening newscast...now I couldn't care less. Couric, Gibson, Williams are all cut from the same cloth and can't hold a candle to those who came before them.

Yes, I know I sound like a cranky old fart...but lord, sometimes it's simply painful to watch.

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Updated On: 9/2/09 at 07:51 PM

Diane's also a lesbian.

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