Katie Couric’s interview of Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin, is now legendary.  Things did not go well and Palin was unhappy with the line of questioning.  Aside from the famous “I can see Russia from my house” comment, Palin seemed uncomfortable and ill-prepared for the role of Vice President of the United States.  I do believe that it was a turning point in the McCain/Palin presidential campaign and I’m sure Palin wishes she could do it all over again.

While the stakes aren’t quite as high, Couric has left the door wide open for a second interview.  When asked about the possibility …read more

Katie Couric came on to the scene years ago, replacing Deborah Norville, on the Today show.  I remember being in either junior high or high school and not caring much about morning talk shows but I also remember the frenzy that followed her debut.  People really loved this young, fresh-faced co-host who had the biggest smile on television. 
Over the years, we’ve all watched her ups and downs as if she was a member of the family.  Her husband, Jay, passed away tragically to colon cancer and Katie underwent a colonoscopy on live daytime television to help spread the …read more

This morning, Senator Barack Obama spoke with Katie Couric on the Today show where he explained his feelings surrounding the revelation that his aunt is here from Kenya without proper immigration papers and the “low blow” he felt was dealt to his wife by the Republican party.
“I do believe there is a Republican or right-wing media outlet, or set of media outlets, that went after my wife for a while in a way that I thought was just completely out of bounds,” Obama said.  “Frankly, I would never have considered or expected my allies to do something comparable to the …read more

Talk show host, Katie Couric was on the Stand Up to Cancer special last night and I found the whole evening just really touching.  Katie lost her husband, Jay Couric, to colon cancer 10 years ago and she has been very active about raising awareness ever since (she even underwent a colonoscopy on live television a few years back – remember that?!).  The night was capped by a performance of “Just Stand Up” which is a song to benefit the cause performed by some of the world’s most successful female singers including Carrie Underwood, Fergie and Beyoncé.  Watch …read more

Newly married, Ellen Degeneres, will be working the phonebank during the live telecast of the upcoming Stand Up to Cancer benefit on September 5, 2008.  E! describes it as “the Oscars, the Emmys and the Grammys rolled into one.”
It sounds great (I will be definitely watching) and it’s fantastic that it’s for a very worthy cause!  Many other stars are expected to attend including new mom Jessica Alba, cancer survivor, Christina Applegate, Charlize Theron and Katie Couric, who lost her husband, Jay, to colon cancer. 
Make sure you try to watch it and donate money if you can!
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