CBS Saturday Morning in Limbo: Will Popular Morning Show Air Again?
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The future of CBS Saturday Morning remains uncertain as hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson presented the final episode in a reported farewell. The show's cancellation is linked to the dismissal of Miller, Jacobson, and executive producer Brian Applegate during a recent round of layoffs implemented by CBS News leadership. The 28-year-old program has been a staple on American television, broadcasting from 7 am to 9 am on Saturdays nationwide. However, the uncertainty surrounding its cancellation status raises questions about who will fill the hosts' positions. Reports suggest that Adriana Diaz, a former co-host of CBS Mornings Plus, may be considered to cover the vacancy on November 29. However, sources indicate that Diaz is not interested in taking on a full-time anchor role. Additionally, CBS is set to cancel CBS Mornings Plus, a program co-hosted by Diaz and Tony Dokoupil. In related news, Paramount is undergoing significant restructuring following its $8 billion merger with Skydance. The company has initiated a massive layoff, affecting approximately 2,000 employees – around 10% of its workforce. This move is part of Paramount's efforts to achieve $2 billion in cost reductions, a goal outlined in the merger agreement. As part of its restructuring, Paramount has already laid off around 1,000 employees in late October and plans to cut an additional 1,600 positions in connection with the divestitures of Televisión Federal in Argentina and Chilevision in Chile. Furthermore, 600 employees have opted for voluntary severance packages in anticipation of a shift to full-time office work. The layoffs at Paramount are not unexpected, given the company's history of corporate reorganizations. Employees have been preparing for such an event for several months, and the merger with Skydance was seen as a catalyst for significant cost-cutting measures.
