CBS preps 'Early Show' alternative

RoseCBS' alternative due to its low-rated "Early Show" will start Jan. 9, the web introduced Tuesday. Chris Licht, who grew to become an associate of the news division from MSNBC, will professional produce the program, which will feature Gayle King, Erica Hill and Charlie Rose.Adding Rose happen to be rumored for the days, because the NY Times' John Stelter broke news in the Hill and King hirings Friday.Rose continues his focus on PBS furthermore to adding for the as-yet not named CBS program King will leave her show at OWN and may still lead for the internet "as her schedule allows," according to a disagreement within the Discovery/Harpo partnership. This program, at this time, is always to put Rose and Hill at 7 a.m. and King at 8, nevertheless the schedule remains fluid.Licht continues within the publish as veep of programming for CBS News among the show's correspondents will probably be John Burns, Rebecca Jarvis, and Rob Glor. Licht mentioned he wouldn't be searching to ape "Today" or "Hello America," which have be similar over recent several days as well as the demo gap involving the two has simplified. "There exists a first-rate team before and behind the digital camera,In . he mentioned. "Our goal is easy: create a broadcast having its own identity that delivers audiences something truly different every morning.In . Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com