Margaret Sullivan expresses concerns over the appointment of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief, marking a significant departure from CBS's roots.
The network, once dubbed the "Tiffany Network", was home to renowned journalists like Walter Cronkite and innovative programs like 60 Minutes.
CBS was a place where the variety-show host Ed Sullivan could break down racial exclusion by inviting outstanding Black entertainers to his Sunday night program
The appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief is the latest turn in the network's decline, which has been painful to watch for those who admired CBS in its heyday.
Author's summary: Weiss' appointment marks a departure from CBS's roots.