Connie Chung Tonight Explained

Genre:Newsmagazine
Presenter:Connie Chung
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Runtime:45 minutes
Network:CNN

Connie Chung Tonight is an American television newsmagazine hosted by Connie Chung. The hour-long series premiered on CNN on June 24, 2002.[1] At first the show was live, then previously taped in a move the network hoped would improve the program's flow.[2] The series focused less on hard news than some other CNN programming.[3]

Although it achieved moderate audience ratings, Chung's show was suspended with the start of the 2003 Iraq War,[4] and Chung's role shifting to reading news headlines. When CNN generally resumed regular programming, they did not bring Connie Chung Tonight back to air. The program was canceled in March 2003,[5] and Chung did not return to air on the network, despite still being under contract with CNN.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: CNN's New Star Format Put to the Test. Jensen. Elizabeth. June 24, 2002. Los Angeles Times. 2009-11-03.
  2. News: Chung Stumbles Into a New Game Plan . 2002-10-30 . Lisa de Moraes . . Washington, D.C. . 0190-8286 . 1330888409.
  3. Web site: CNN shelves Connie Chung Tonight . . 27 March 2003 .
  4. Web site: CNN Kicks Out 'Connie Chung Tonight' .
  5. News: CNN Announces Cancellation of 'Connie Chung Tonight' . Wall Street Journal . 26 March 2003 .
  6. News: Connie Chung to Leave CNN. Jensen. Elizabeth. March 26, 2003. Los Angeles Times. 2009-11-03.