Steve Capus

Profession

Producer

NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt

Matt Lauer: We Did Not Handle Ann Curry's Today Exit Well

With the Today show struggling in the ratings, co-host Matt Lauer is finally speaking out about Ann Curry's controversial departure last year. "I don't think the show and the network handled the transition well. You don't have to be Einstein to know that," Lauer told The Daily Beast.

Mon, Mar 11, 2013

Matt Lauer: We Did Not Handle Ann Curry's Today Exit Well

The Biz: Why NBC News Hired Chelsea Clinton

Some critics have called NBC the Nepotism Broadcasting Company after the news division announced that Chelsea Clinton will serve as a special correspondent for its "Making a Difference" segments. The daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton joins a roster that includes former President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna Bush Hager, a correspondent for Today, and Sen. John McCain's daughter Meghan, a contributor to MSNBC.

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

The Biz: Why NBC News Hired Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton Joins NBC News

Chelsea Clinton will become a full-time correspondent for NBC News, according to The New York Times. The former first daughter will begin her duties immediately and is expected to work on the "Making a Difference" segment of NBC Nightly News which spotlights people who volunteer to improve the lives of others in their community.

Mon, Nov 14, 2011

Ratings: Rock Center Meets Low Expectations

NBC kept ratings expectations low for Rock Center with Brian Williams — and met them. Well, maybe they surpassed them a little bit.

Tue, Nov 1, 2011

Ratings: Rock Center Meets Low Expectations

NBC and CNN Execs Poised to Fight for Anchor Campbell Brown

While NBC trots out its stars for the Television Critics Association press tour, the networks execs are trying to decide on the future of weekend Today co-anchor Campbell Brown. When Browns contract expires at the end of the month, she will have an offer from CNN waiting for her. The cable news channel is trying to lure Brown with a substantial raise and a nightly program.But NBC News has the right to match CNNs salary package. Insiders believe Brown has already made up her mind to leave, but NBC News president Steve Capus is making a last-ditch effort to keep her. He has the backing of NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker. Brown, who is also a frequent substitute for NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, has been with the network since 1998.  Reporting by Stephen Battaglio

Wed, Jul 18, 2007

NBC and CNN Execs Poised to Fight for Anchor Campbell Brown

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