The decision comes as NBC News, which has been the leader in news programming among the networks for many years, faces a growing challenge from ABC News. “Dateline,” which once was a strong ratings performer for the network, has experienced sharp ratings declines in recent years.READ MORE
Mr. Phillips, 52, joined NBC from ABC 15 years ago and immediately became the co-anchor on “Dateline,” paired at that time with Jane Pauley. The current co-anchor is Ann Curry, also of the “Today” show. Ms. Curry will continue on “Dateline” as a solo anchor, NBC executives said yesterday.
I didn't think Dateline was even on anymore. In fact, isn't it just Chris Hansen's pervert show now? Why do they need Stone Phillips for that? Future anchors, this is a warning for you, don't get seemingly tied to just one thing.
Stone is supposedly from Waxahachie, Texas. That's north of Waco. I'm sure he will surface elsewhere.
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