CBS preps 'Early Show' alternative

RoseCBS' alternative because of its low-ranked "Early Show" will begin Jan. 9, the internet introduced Tuesday. Chris Licht, who became a member of this news division from MSNBC, will professional produce this program, that will feature Gayle King, Erica Hill and Charlie Rose.Adding Rose have been rumored for days, as the NY Times' John Stelter broke news from the Hill and King hirings Friday.Rose continues his work on PBS additionally to adding towards the as-yet un named CBS program King will leave her show at OWN and can still lead towards the internet "as her schedule enables," based on an argument in the Discovery/Harpo partnership. The program, right now, would be to put Rose and Hill at 7 a.m. and King at 8, however the schedule continues to be fluid.Licht continues in the publish as veep of programming for CBS News one of the show's correspondents is going to be John Burns, Rebecca Jarvis, and Shaun Glor. Licht stated he would not be searching to ape "Today" or "Hello America," that have be similar over recent several weeks and also the demo gap between your two has simplified. "You will find there's first-rate team before and behind your camera,Inch he stated. "Our goal is straightforward: develop a broadcast using its own identity that provides audiences something truly different each morning.Inch Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com