Gayle King may be Charlie Rose’s angel on CBS’s revamped “The Early Show.” Sources say network honcho Chris Licht, creator of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” plans to re-tool the low-rated “Early Show” into a more politically focused program. “Gayle was a regular on ‘Morning Joe,’ ” a source said. “[Licht] sees Gayle as a Mika [Brzezinski] for Charlie who would be the Joe [Scarborough].” Sources say CBS is close to a deal with Rose to lead the morning show that lags far behind ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today Show.” CBS hosts Marysol Castro, Chris Wragge, Erica Hill and J
eff Glor will likely be dropped. Sources say a dealbreaker for Rose would be losing his interview show on PBS, while others worry about his lifestyle. “Charlie’s never woken up before 10 a.m.,” a source said. “He’s one of New York’s great night owls.” King, known for her friendship with Oprah, hosts a show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and sources say Oprah’s “circle will be involved.” A CBS rep said, “We decline to comment on rumor and speculation.”
‘Early’ eyes Rose, King
