Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit'
Katie Couric alleges she was "gaslit" by her former '60 Minutes' boss after being reassigned key interviews she had pitched.
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Katie Couric has claimed that '60 Minutes' reassigned interviews she pitched with Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton to other journalists. Couric specifically alleges that Anderson Cooper "stole" her story regarding Lady Gaga, leading her to feel "crazy." Coverage from the New York Post, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly emphasizes Couric's accusation that she was gaslit by her former boss.
Yahoo and TV Insider further highlight her description of the situation as a "bald-faced lie." Future developments depend on whether the former boss or CBS provides a response to these claims of story reassignment and professional gaslighting.
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Quick answers
Who did Katie Couric claim took her Lady Gaga interview?
Couric alleges that Anderson Cooper "stole" the story.
Which other high-profile interview was reportedly reassigned?
According to coverage from Yahoo, Couric also mentioned an interview with Hillary Clinton.
How did Couric describe the treatment she received from CBS?
She stated she was "gaslit" and described the situation as a "bald-faced lie" that "made her crazy."
Coverage (7)
- Katie Couric claims ex-’60 Minutes’ boss rejected pitch for Lady Gaga interview New York Post · 1d ago
- Katie Couric Says “60 Minutes” Once Reassigned Her Interviews with Lady Gaga and Hillary Clinton: 'It Made Me Crazy' Yahoo · 1d ago
- Katie Couric Recalls Feeling ‘Crazy’ After Losing Lady Gaga Interview She Pitched For Women First · 1d ago
- Katie Couric Slams ’60 Minutes’ After Anderson Cooper ‘Stole’ Her Story TV Insider · 1d ago
- Katie Couric Says CBS Gaslit Her Over Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton Interviews: ‘It Was a Bald-Faced Lie’ Yahoo · 1d ago
- Katie Couric recalls getting pushed out of Lady Gaga 60 Minutes interview that she pitched: 'It made me crazy' Entertainment Weekly · 1d ago
- Katie Couric calls out former '60 Minutes' boss, says she was 'gaslit' USA Today · 1d ago broke it first
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