"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
“It’s odd and more than a little out of touch that even while CBS has announced a restructuring that introduces an additional layer of women executives, the leading editorial decision makers will mostly be men.”
It appears as if O'Donnell purposely sought out an exit from the anchor chair. What does that idea say about the importance of the network newscast in 2024?
Norah O'Donnell will now anchor "major cross-platform interview specials" while serving as a contributor to 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, and other network news programs.
"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."