Connie Chung Tonight

Connie Chung Tonight was a short lived CNN show that aired from 2002 to 2003. Each show was shown at eight to nine at night and was an hour long with interviews with various people about a wide range of topics. The show was cancelled because of criticism that the show focused on crime too much. Connie Chung was frequently mocked on Mad TV. CNN changed her show from live to pre-taped to make it flow better. Although it did moderately well in the ratings, her show was suspended once the 2003 Iraq War began. During the war, Connie Chung's only role was to read some headlines. Once CNN resumed regular programming, Chung requested CNN to put her show back on as soon as possible. The network responded by cancelling it, even though her contract had not yet expired. In an interview, CNN founder Ted Turner called the show "Just awful."

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CNN - 2002 - 2003 - Crime - Connie Chung - Iraq War - Founder - Ted Turner

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