LESLIE MOONVES ON KATIE COURIC: No One Has A Gun To Her Head

CBS president and CEO Leslie Moonves is standing strong behind Katie Couric, even though her newscast was in third-place during the conventions.

“I’m a patient man,” he told B&C this week. “And no one has a gun to their head.  We all wish the ratings were better.  I think the conventions accentuated what a phenomenal talent she is. She is great on her feet.”

Moonves continues, “ She is a great interviewer. She’s great at passing the ball around. I think she did an extraordinary job, and I was extremely proud of her and our entire CBS News team during the conventions. I think we showed how good we were. I really do. Ratings notwithstanding, we’re doing a terrific job.”