"ESPN doesn't deserve to get Karl Ravech for a discount or for free. He worked there for a really long time, and shows his loyalty to that company. This to me feels like that's being exploited."
"This collaboration reflects Saga's commitment to investing in our present and future by working with outstanding local media properties as well as investing in our next generation of media professionals."
The network that pitched a return for Williams was interested in repurposing the content of the We Interrupt This Broadcast into a television series hosted by the anchor.
It ranked as cable's top adults 25-54 performance of the week (ending Jan. 1) outside of ESPN's football coverage and Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" and prequel series "1923".
"This collaboration reflects Saga's commitment to investing in our present and future by working with outstanding local media properties as well as investing in our next generation of media professionals."