CBS says Scott Pelley will take over as its evening news anchor, starting on June 6. The News show in 3rd place way behind both ABC and NBC offerings.
The network on Tuesday announced the expected selection of Pelley, the veteran “60 Minutes” reporter, to replace Katie Couric on the “CBS Evening News.” Couric is pursuing a syndicated talk show, but hasn’t said where she will be working next. The date for her final CBS broadcast has not been set.
Pelley is a Texas native who has worked at CBS for two decades.