Marketwatch.com media columnist Jon Friedman believes that CNBC anchor Erin Burnett would be a great selection to replace “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer.
“Burnett is getting to a point at CNBC where NBC may have to contemplate moving her to a higher plane. Burnett connects with all kinds of viewers whether she is being serious, playful, inquisitive or contemplative.
“Many media pundits try to place Burnett in competition with her colleague Maria Bartiromo. Bartiromo is firmly entrenched at CNBC. Perhaps she comes across as too serious for morning TV — and too identified with business news — to get a fair shake at general subjects or the often-fluffy fare that marks breakfast-hour TV.”
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I would not call Meet the Press a weighty vehicle ever since Tim Russert went feet-first and the Lantern Jaw replaced him.