Richard Leibner, Savvy Agent for Top Broadcast Journalists, Dies at 85
His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation from “60 Minutes” to anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and sent Diane Sawyer from “60 Minutes” to ABC.
By Richard Sandomir
TV Watch
Bruce Jenner, Embracing Transgender Identity, Says ‘It’s Just Who I Am’
Bruce Jenner has been such a standout in the transactional exhibitionism that is reality television that his coming out risked seeming crass. That didn’t happen.
By Alessandra Stanley
Bruce Jenner Says He’s Transitioning to a Woman
Mr. Jenner, the Olympic gold medalist, who ended months of speculation with the announcement in an interview on ABC on Friday night, said he preferred the pronoun “he” for now.
By Daniel E. Slotnik
Bruce Jenner to Be Interviewed by Diane Sawyer on ‘20/20’
Ms. Sawyer conducted the two-hour interview in early February, and it is scheduled to be broadcast on April 24.
By John Koblin
Prime Time
Sheila Weller chronicles the triumphs and setbacks of three powerful women in the male-dominated realm of network news.
By Kera Bolonik
The Paths They Took to the Top of TV News
In “The News Sorority,” Shelia Weller tells the stories of Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric and Christiane Amanpour.
By Janet Maslin
The Anchor as Buddy, Confessional but Chill
ABC hopes that David Muir’s blend of youth, approachability and off-the-cuff tweets will attract young viewers to “World News Tonight.”
By Jonathan Mahler
TimesVideo
David Muir’s Youth Appeal
Some highlights of Mr. Muir’s on-air style. The anchor will take the reins of ABC’s evening news in a move that executives hope will appeal to younger viewers.
Carrie Halperin
ABC Anchor Shift Signals Morning’s Triumph
The news division said it would give George Stephanopoulos responsibility for breaking news and elections, while Ms. Sawyer will focus on investigations.
By Bill Carter
The Caucus
Paul Takes On Clinton Over Her ‘Dead Broke’ Comments
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky invited Hillary Rodham Clinton to see what poverty is like for the people of Kentucky.
