Katherine Anne "Katie" Couric is notable as an American journalist who became well-known as co-host of NBC's Today. In 2006, she made a highly publicized move from NBC to CBS, and on September 5, 2006 she became the first solo female anchor of the weekday evening news on one of the three traditional U.S. broadcast networks. She currently serves as the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, having replaced Bob Schieffer on September 5, 2006. Schieffer served as the interim anchor following the departure of long time anchor and managing editor Dan Rather on March 9, 2005.
Her older sister, Senator Emily Couric (Virginia), was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2000. She died on October 18, 2001.
CNN president, Reese Schoenfeld, banned Couric from the air after hearing her high-pitched, squeaky voice.
Graduated from Yorktown High School in Arlington, Virginia in 1975.
High school cheerleader.
Graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979.
Named one of People Magazines 25 Most Intriguing People of 2001.
Aunt of Jeff Wadlow.
Member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
In May 2003, Jay Leno hosted NBCs morning talk show "Today" (1952) Show. In a May sweeps promotion, "Today" (1952) host Katie Couric, in turn, hosted "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .
Read poetry aloud at the bedside of her friend, Jenifer Estess as Jenifer battled with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig s disease). Jenifer died of the disease on December 16, 2003.
After 15 years of co-hosting NBCs "Today" (1952) , she announced that she will be leaving NBC to accept a position at CBS. She will become the first solo woman anchor of a nightly news program in September 2006 when she starts her new job at CBS.
After her late husband, Jay Monahan, died from colon cancer in 1998, Katie was continually raising awareness of colon cancer and did a live colonoscopy on NBCs "Today" (1952) in 2000.
In June 2006 she bought a $6.3 million Posh Hamptons Pad. She also owns a $3.2 million Manhattan apartment and a weekend getaway in upstate Lithgow, New York.
She drew high ratings when 8.4 million people tuned in to watch her farewell episode on NBCs "Today" (1952) .
Seventh cousin of Lance Armstrong , Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff.
Daughter of John Martin Couric, Jr. and wife Elinor Tullie.
Best friend of Wendy Walker , since 1979. Godmother of Wendys son, Walker.
Release of the book, "Katie: The Real Story" by Edward Klein.
Release of the book, "Katie Couric" by Sherry Beck Paprocki.
Release of her book, "The Brand New Kid".
Release of her book, "The Blue Ribbon Day".
Engaged to New York financier John Molner (September 2013).
Joining Yahoo as a global anchor [November 25, 2013].
Katies father had French, English, Scottish, and German ancestry (the surname "Couric" is French). Katies maternal grandparents were both from German Jewish families.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 34, a daughter Elinor Tully Monahan on July 23, 1991. Childs father is her now late 1st husband, Jay Monahan.
(June 21, 2014) Married for the 2nd time her boyfriend of 3 years John Molner following a 9-month-long engagement.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 38, a daughter Caroline Couric Monahan on January 5, 1996. Childs father is her now late 1st husband, Jay Monahan.
I could announce one morning that the world was going to blow up in,three hours and people would be calling in about my hair!,To be successful, you have to be brave enough to try and fail.
You have reporters there, day in and day out, covering a story - and,then you have an anchor parachute in. You hope whoever that anchor is,brings something to the table.
You can learn something new every day if you have a really positive,attitude.
Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees. Get out of your comfort zone even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes fraught with barricades bumps and uncharted terrain. But it is on that road where your character is truly tested And have the courage to accept that you’re not perfect nothing is and no one is — and that’s OK.
Sometimes I think change is a good thing. .
