CBS News Bombshell: ‘Saturday Morning’ Show Reportedly Axed in Cost-Cutting Measure
What To Know
- CBS Saturday Morning has reportedly been canceled as part of major programming changes under CBS News’ new editor-in-chief.
- The show’s talent and the executive producer have reportedly been informed that they’re being axed.
- These programming cuts come amid significant restructuring at Paramount Skydance, which recently began laying off thousands of employees.
The first major programming shift amid new leadership at CBS News is reportedly the cancellation of CBS Saturday Morning. The New York Post reported on Wednesday, October 29, that the network’s new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, is axing the program and its coanchors, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson.
Miller, Jacobson, and executive producer Brian Applegate have reportedly been informed of the situation, the outlet reported. CBS News’ parent company, Paramount Skydance, has not confirmed the cancellation yet and it’s unclear when the final episode of CBS Saturday Morning will air.
Weiss and CBS News boss Tom Cibrowski reportedly decided that the weekend morning show is “too expensive.” Ratings for the program have slipped this season, with 10% fewer total viewers and 20% fewer viewers in the 25 to 54-year-old demo.
In addition to getting rid of CBS Saturday Morning, Weiss and Cibrowski are reportedly ending CBS Mornings Plus, a show that aired for an hour at 9a/8c in certain markets on weekdays, and CBS Evening News Plus, an offshoot of CBS Evening News on streaming.
Paramount Skydance has made headlines this week due to its major restructuring, with 1,000 employees being laid off on October 29 in the first phase of a larger plan to lay off about 2,000 people. Weiss began as the new editor-in-chief earlier this month and has wasted no time making changes at CBS News.
Paramount CEO David Ellison, who took the position in August, sent a memo to employees amid the first round of layoffs. “We want to be as open and direct as possible about the reasons behind these changes,” he wrote, per The Hollywood Reporter. “In some areas, we are addressing redundancies that have emerged across the organization. In others, we are phasing out roles that are no longer aligned with our evolving priorities and the new structure designed to strengthen our focus on growth. Ultimately, these steps are necessary to position Paramount for long-term success.”
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O
I love CBS Saturday morning! I\'m finished with CBS!
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P
I think Bari Weiss is the worst thing that could happen to CBS. Her editorials in The NY Times were ghastly and highly partisan and filled with misinformation. She isn’t fit to run anything but a lemonade stand
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G
Total Disappointment. Loved the stories, much more interesting than the same old news.
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R
Just another reason not to watch CBS especially for the news and late night
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B
This has been my \"go to\" show on Saturday mornings. I love these two ladies. What a shame to cancel them!
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R
I guess I won\'t be watching cbs anymore. Hope they don\'t fuck up 60 Minutes, but I\'m not holding my breath.
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O
I actually enjoy CBS News talent - Dana, Michelle and I like Jeff Glor when he was with them. I especially like John Dickerson and I’m just sick about his departure. You’re supposed to do what you can to keep John Dickerson not do what you can to get rid of him. If they do anything to Jane Pauley on Sunday Morning, Tony Dukopil or 60 Minutes I’ll be through all together.
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C
I loved this show…one of the few I watched. CBS has lost a loyal viewer!
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T
I’m done with CBS. I’ve stopped watching most of the sitcoms that I used to love like “Ghosts” when they canceled Stephen Colbert, and now they’ve canceled my favorite Saturday morning program. I will find better use of my time. good luck to the two ladies who hosted it. I certainly enjoyed your show, especially the dish.
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C
Awful, just awful. My husband and I were disappointed when Jeff was removed from the program but still watched it every, single, Saturday morning. We also watched the nightly news and loved it until Nora left and they butchered that. Bye, bye CBS
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G
This show and these co-anchors are the highlight of my weekend. I am finding it hard to believe that politics are NOT the prime mover here. Shame on CBS, Paramount, and Skydance. I will find my entertainment and news elsewhere. I respect PBS and overseas news shows for objective reporting that I found here with the programming that you are nixing. I am so disappointed. Once again SHAME ON YOU!
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C
Stupid mistake
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G
Very disappointed hearing this news, I look forward to watching this show every weekend, and I especially love the anchors, it’s something that cannot be replaced. Very bad decision on CBS, and will only contribute to lesser viewers. I to will switch to another broadcast network.
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O
I will be sorry to see Dana and Michelle go. I enjoyed watching their show on the weekends. Good luck to them both. I’m sure they will have no trouble finding new positions because they are very talented.
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C
They are canceling one of the best produced news shows on tv. Understandably, it’s not the way people under 50 get their news and info anymore. Bari, don’t forget us folks over 50 who built CBS. Your knee jerk cuts will destroy the CBS brand forever with no way back. But, why should you care? Your boss just bought your company for 150 million and needs to find a way to pay for it. A little self serving?
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They could cut Bari Weiss first. That would be a great savings. CBS will no longer have my support in any form. Colbert, Glor, now Dana and Michelle. CBS cuts are jerk moves. Soon, CBS won\'t have anything worth tuning in for. If I was Nate, Tony and Gale I\'d start looking for a jump off point before Bari decides to axe CBS Mornings altogether.
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C
I have been a CBS news addict for the last 30 plus years. Morning, noon and night, that\'s my fix to start my days and before I go to bed at night.
I am very disappointed in the changes they are making. You don\'t let the very people who make these shows newsworthy go. I retired from telecommunications after 32 years and there is no way I would lay off my top techs.
That would amount to poor business decision.
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If their rating are down it’s because they fired Jeff Glor. I stopped watching regularly after that.
Networks are going nuts cancelling all our fav shows and the anchors that we’ve grown to love.
What’s going on??
It’s harder and harder to find intelligent and honest news sources!
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G
Read that besides the cancellation of Saturday Morning, Lisa Ling and excellent reporter Deborah Patta have been released. The latter because she questioned MAGA Hucklebee in interview. Is award winning CBS Sunday Mornings now on the chopping block? Unfortunately I am done with this network
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O
I am not happy!!! I look forward to this show every weekend.
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M
I feel the same. I\'ve basically left CBS
How sad!
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D
WE think it\'s a BIG BIG mistake to take the Saturday Morning show with Dana and Michelle off the air!!
We looked forward to their program every Sat. They were amazing journalists , intelligent women that had such great chemistry, not to mention their warm compassion. We learned so much from the segments they each showcased.
The world needs them right now. Please, please find some way to bring them back!
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C
I will really miss CBS Saturday morning with Dana and Michelle. The variety of subjects on each show is what kept me watching...so different from regular news.Bad decision CBS.
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R
Very disappointing! I really like the show. The top brass only care about their own pocket book and how much money they can make for themselves while cutting hundreds of others, especially near the holidays. Ellison and Weiss should take a pay cut!
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R
What a shame! I thoroughly enjoy the show and it\'s hosts! I no longer watch regular news but never miss the Saturday and Sunday CBS magazine shows.
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C
So, is ANYTHING going to replace it or will they put some garbage programming in its place? Like say, extend the \"local\" news to the time slot instead.
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B
This is very disappointing in a series of unwelcome moves by CBS
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P
Mistake!
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O
Such a foolish idea. CBS has to find or create something to fill the void and they’ll be hard-pressed to bring anything half as enticing.
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C
Not happy sat mornings I look forward 2 watching
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G
Bari Weiss is the best thing that could happen to this liberal media
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W
I want Dana & Michele BACK!! It has become HORRIBLE ‼️‼️
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T
Big Mistake - Dana and Michelle were the heart and soul of this show. So enjoyed watching them and their interacting with their stories and guests.
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T
Totally upset !! Absolutely look forward to Michelle & Dana💕💕. Nothing phony about these two lovely, talented, beautiful ladies. Wish them the best, CBS’s loss
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L
Very disappointed to learn CBS Mornings change and potential cancellation. I looked forward to enjoying my coffee while watching the stories shared by Michelle & Dana
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C
I hate to see this change - I WATCH THIS SHOW religiously every Saturday morning. The two hosts are suburb!! CBS IS GOING DOWN the TUBES!! I hope the whole station fails. I’m now changing as many of my options as I can to other stations. Bad mistake all around with all these firings!!!!
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D
I was upset when Jeff left but this is it for me with CBS. I look forward to this every Saturday morning with my cup of tea now, I’ll just have to find something else to watch on streaming TV.
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F
Like the show very much, have been watching a long time. Disappointed when Jeff Glor was released. I have found the show to be less political than its counterpart CBS Sunday mornings, a show I loved until the last few years where it’s become highly prejudicial. Lost its political compass leaning much too much to the left. I’m an independent and look for both sides. Not one side.
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P
The only thing worth watching on Saturday mornings is CBS Saturday Morning. Very disappointed to see it end. And the ladies did a great job.
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O
First Jeff Glor, now the 2 women. Will certainly miss the Saturday show. Guess CBS is going out of the news business. They shouldn’t be surprised when their rating plummet!
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C
Canceled Paramount+ before this latest for-profit massacre. Will never go back.
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G
What the f..ck….!! Cancel paramount!
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K
Boomers are working too.
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R
Blame Trump.
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M
I\'m really going to miss Dana and Michelle on CBS Saturday morning. Those two were the perfect match. I don\'t know why they didn\'t keep them as CBS . Saturday morning is the same format nothing has changed.
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J
Thank you Dana and Michelle for your show. I enjoyed watching you on Saturday mornings. I will miss you both as well as the show. I wish you much happiness and success in the future. God bless you both.
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K
It is sad that you take away a program that is so informational. The government has something to do about this. You can use the excuse of expense but we know it is our government who is controlling our news.
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R
I had been a long time NBC viewer but CBS Saturday Morning moved me to not only the Saturday morning broadcast but the weekday morning show as well. It is so sad that such a quality format is being cancelled and the Dana and Michelle are a huge loss. Sadly, I guess it’s back to NBC
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M
I am so unhappy that my favorite Saturday morning show is cancelled. In this age of streaming it is the Only show I look forward to on a specific day and time. What with so much sad news Dana and Michele bring us stories of fun, human interest, and my favorite The Dish. Please reconsider this cancellation and let them and their enjoyable show remain. I\'m sure there are ways to reach the younger audiences too with a new segment geared to that generation to bring them in and inform us in the 55 plus age group also. We love to learn.
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T
CBS Sat Morning was a tremendous escape from the ugliness of today’s environment. I don’t know where the new ownership is taking their product but I guarantee you they will regret their decisions, including their choice to take Colbert off the air.
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F
Sick of this new person deciding to cancel folks that give the news correctly. CBS keeps giving to Trump in so many ways. This household won’t be watching anything on CBS.
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B
We watch The Today Show every weekday, but come Saturday mornings, we can’t wait to turn CBS Saturday. Let me stand corrected - we SAVOR this show. The stories we’ve watched for years are always interesting and focus so much on the human element and connections; our souls feel rejuvenated by the end of the show. In a world full of angry news, CBS Saturday was a mental respite for us. And now, we expect that this delightful show will kicked to the curb and its replacement will become just another political news show that will be the mouthpiece for this unlawful administration. Why else would the Ellisons pay so much to get their hands on CBS? We are done with CBS and we know that we aren’t the only ones….
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G
I think that all of these massive cuts on CBS news. Monday through Friday mornings are not watched by your demographics because they are working, however the “baby boomers” have the time to watch. I have been told that this is still a very large demographic in the United States. Also Saturday Morning is something I particularly enjoy and unhappy that such a rash decision to cancel this show as well.
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G
Yet another huge mistake from CBS ! I have watched all of the daily morning shows for many years and Saturday is the absolute best. I was disappointed when Jeff Glor (my favorite) was let go, but these talented ladies have done a great job of continuing the excellent segments. No other show compares in quality and variety! I am angry and sad at the same time. Shame on you, Bari and CBS/Paramount.
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C
I’m sad to see the show go! CBS Saturday Morning offers culture, comfort and community along with daily news. When my grandkids come for a visit. They look forward to watching CBS Saturday Morning with me, they are 8 and 12. This show offers something for everyone generationally.
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O
yeah i think in the age of instant information and updates, appointment news TV is dead. Better off with a show that takes the daily top 10 trending social media \"news\", and one by one confirms it, debunks it or calls it half right half wrong.
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I have watched CBS Saturday Mornings for years and really enjoy the show. The anchors Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson are two of my favorite at CBS among others. The show starts my Saturdays. Please update as to where both will be going. 🥲🌞
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B
I watch CBS every morning and look forward to Saturday morning segment. I also watch and respect the journalism of the evening news and weekday mornings. It\'s very disappointing to see quality disappear. I will be moving to another network. Wish the staff luck in finding other employment.
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G
Saturday Morning, with Dana and Michelle is the only CBS morning show that we watch regularly. The week day morning show can\'t compete with the TODAY SHOW\'s (7am-10am) or Sunday\'s with Willie, but Saturday morning, with Dana and Michelle was our go to. When Jeff left Saturday Morning it did not present a void but canceling the show entirely, that does not make any sense. We know with such talent we will see them on another program.
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P
This will change my Saturday morning time to catch up on news and newsworthy reports. I will greatly miss this show and my Saturday morning companions. I wish them all the best and thank you for many Saturday mornings.
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B
I always watch that show. I like the interplay with the anchors and the stories are always different and interesting. So what are they replacing it with?
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G
Loved cbs Saturday and cbs mornings. Unfortunately I won’t stay loyal to cbs. Love Michelle and Dana but of course it doesn’t matter to cbs.
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R
Expecting old CBS to be gone, might as well change name to PSN
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O
First they ax Jeff Glor, then they just cancel the show entirely. Such bad decisions but it will free up my Saturday mornings for other activities.
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G
Very little of your story is actually true. Maybe fact check a little instead of regurgitating the Post’s gossip columnist.
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G
Maybe you can say what is untrue?
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Please if you are so intelligent and have done your research please tell us what is not true.
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L
What is the NEWS for - Real News Correct. Not garbage. What is wrong with all of you at CBS
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M
I will not watch anything with her!
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D
Cbs has know idea what real news is.The defeat of Orban in Hungary is one of the most important story of this year the implications could signal peace forUkaine strengthing theEU and nato .we have to here about soom man murdering his wife.who cares?
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So what , centralized costs caused this? if it were more privatized, then possibly might now have been casted out
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T
Bring back Dana and Michelle
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K
This has been my show for the last thirty five years. I like those gals well everyone on the show. CBS has been my channel since I moved from Dallas...
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R
I loved the Saturday morning show so much and really liked Dana and Michelle. WHY are they being cut?
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K
Not watching cbs. Weak leaders.
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M
Stop saying \"CBS News.\" That designation used to be THE most trusted news source in the country. There is no such entity anymore. You can call it Fascist Propaganda or simply state permitted TV, but not news.
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L
Nothing worth watching i presume since everything they\'ve touched so far has been crap. All the good things about CBS have been ripped out and its just the mouthpiece of Trump now. Soon even good shows like NCIS, Matlock, Elisabeth, Ghosts and the like will be destroyed also. Im already considering ditching TV all together and go back to reading a book, crochet and writing that memoir I always wanted to do.
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B
Thanks Vlad\'s wife
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K
I am very upset that Saturday morning show was canceled. It was so light-hearted.
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G
I think the reason viewership has slipped, is because people no longer trust the new news director, Bari Weiss. That’s the reason we have stopped watching, and now only watch PBS. What a sad devolvement of professional news reporting CBS has turned into.
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C
Sad, CBS is just another game player. The viewers do not matter. Only shareholders and current administration deserve to be pleased. Broadcast and cable TV are allowing themselves to die.
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M
Pro-Trump garbage.
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M
The new hosts of CBS Saturday Morning are terrible. I will not be watching. Very much enjoyed Michelle and Dana and was a loyal viewer. I wonder when Jane Pauley will be dismissed for making too much money or for CBS to claim they are being \"more inclusive\". Bari Weiss sucks and should be terminated.
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I love the new team. They have a good chemistry. I hope this show isn’t canceled, because my wife and I watch every Saturday. It’s informative and entertaining at the same time.
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D
I wont be watching cbs Saturday morning
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S
Don’t need to watch any more!
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E
Bring them BACK!! The new people are terrible. They are boring, no personalities and so blah!
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M
I do not like the new CBS Saturday Morning hosts. Please bring back Michelle and Dana!!!
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T
I am delighted to see Dana and Michelle go and I welcome Vlad. I\'ve been watching him in the weekday CBS morning show and find him interesting and entertaining with a great sense of humor. I look forward to his new place on Saturday morning. I\'ve been hoping there would be a change in the two previous hosts and now we have that. Thanks CBS.
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B
I am very disappointed that CBS Saturday Morning is going away! I always watch this and record it if I am away. Dana and Michelle are great hosts and the features are always informative. I never understood why Jeff Glor was released. I believe this is a bad mistake by the new owners and the “more alignment with our goals “ is rubbish! What are the goals, anyway?! CBS is our morning go-to and I am upset about these decisions
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B
I think it’s a huge mistake to cut the 2 on Saturday!! It’s the best thing! Better than the 4 Monday- Friday. Maybe
the top dogs need to redo their salaries. Saturday mornings r the best!!
I guess NBC is looking better
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S
Shame on them! I love the show. Won’t be watching from now on. This was a quality show with so much to offer!
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B
We have always watched CBS Sunday morning, we started watching CBS Saturday morning about 2 months ago. We really enjoyed the content of programming. Sorry to hear that it is cancelled. Good luck to all that is affected by this cancellation.
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G
I am sorry to see this program ending. I enjoy the programming and the stories. The music features at the end of the program should have been enough to keep the program on the air. This section has introduced many new artists to a larger audience. My fear is that the program will be replaced by silly hosts talking about the latest gossip of celebrities. Gone will be the thought provoking stories not heard anywhere else. Unfortunately there is no big market for this type of programming because it all comes down to dollars.
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S
I think it sucks! I have been watching this show for years. I along with otherss will be finding another Saturday morning channel to watch. Will you be stupid enough to cancel Sunday morning as well? If you do, I too will be done with CBS. I am a viewer that watches alot of regular TV
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S
Will miss Dana and Michelle, what a shame to lose such a great, informative, positive, and fun show. CBS has poor judgement🤨
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K
This is terrible this show was my start to a well needed weekend break. So very disappointed!!! Shame on you CBS
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J
Why not try to improve, not cancel. Very enjoyable show as is . I hope the anchors leave and find a better station to work at
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R
Good! Get the bias out of your news and we might start watching it.
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R
Won’t watch CBS morning since they can’t stand up to Trump Walter would be disappointed
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CBS selling out to Trump and the entire Skydance system should be dismantled
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D
I watch the Saturday Morning Show every Saturday to start my weekend. I totally enjoy watching Michelle Dana especially when they do the restaurants they talk about. It’s a great way to start my weekend and will be sorry to see that show end. On the other hand, letting go of Gayle King in my opinion is a great move. She sometimes sounds very self-serving and doesn’t show much compassion. Also, in my opinion, if it wasn’t for her relationship with Oprah she probably wouldn’t have gotten the job. Also the fact that she’s “rich enough” to go into space was a bit much and felt like a rub in the face for the average person who could never get an experience like that. So no loss to me that she’ll be leaving the Saturday Morning show.
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G
This is very upsetting news.
My husband and I watch Dana and Michelle every Saturday morning.
We will miss\"the dish\" in particular.
Please reconsider!!
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O
CBS Saturday was my go to for the end of the week. Sad to see first Jeff Glor go and now Michelle and Dana. This and CBS Sunday are pretty much all I watch on CBS. I won\'t be frequenting CBS when the Saturday show goes. $$ always win out.
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G
I will miss the Saturday morning show because it’s always had great special interest stories on people,food, and climate not to mention the great music that is showcased every week. One of the better morning shows out there - I still miss Jeff Glor but the ladies on currently do a great job.
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P
All CBS news should be canceled, I’m done with Paramount and have been . Time for real news from unbiased reporters. Get rid of cbs morning as well .
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G
Can not believe the stupidity of these firings and cancellations. Becoming fox and just keeping the inept people like no smarts Gayle king. Losing me as a viewer
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D
Cbs and paramount suck anyway. Cbs took away football games to air on paramount just to screw their audience.
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G
Very much enjoyed the Saturday morning show every week. Especially the cooking and restaurant segment. Wish the two ladies and the staff much luck in finding new jobs in this very difficult job industry.
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