Barbara Rolph

I am continually amazed that CBS continues to support Gayle King on this show, despite historically low ratings. I am offended by the recent attempted appropriation of some of the revered qualities of "Sunday Morning". Somehow CBS thinks that changing superficial components such as the set and naming will make a difference. Gayle King continually demonstrates her bullying "leadership", never missing an opportunity to shout her opinions, interrupting virtually everyone, always having the last word, not allowing her co-anchors to shine, with absolutely NO attempt to function as a serious journalist for CBS News. Yes, it is a morning show, so there is some latitude, but look at the competition, e.g. the "Today" show where hosts' personal opinions are rarely shared and where there is a wide spectrum of topics that are presented. It is obvious that she controls programming with an "iron fist", resulting in a terribly mediocre and unbalanced show. Add to this the fact that too frequently she is unprepared and obviously not knowledgeable about the subjects SHE selects for the program. What you are left with is "The Gayle King Show"-- that being the case, who is interested in being subjected to two hours of one uncharismatic person's opinions? Perhaps because of Gayle's association with her famous friend, which she trumpets ad nauseum, she continually projects "in your face" self-importance that is not rooted in reality. I am a fan of that friend and to repeat the well-known quote: "Gayle, you are no Oprah Winfrey". Perhaps it is because of this relationship that CBS is intimidated into keeping her on where any other media outlet would have fired her long ago. CBS News has such a revered and worthy legacy of excellent reporting. Gayle King's continuing presence is damaging this much-admired tradition. CBS: Wake up and give up on trying to revive this show! It cannot be resuscitated with King as its anchor!