CBS News Roundup
An academic exploration of the enduring American overnight television news program, detailing its history, evolution, and broadcast significance.
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Program Overview
Broadcast Details
The CBS News Roundup is an American overnight news program produced by CBS News. It airs on the CBS broadcast network and the dedicated CBS News 24/7 streaming service.[5][6] The program is broadcast during the early morning hours, typically commencing at 1:00 AM ET on CBS News 24/7 and offered in a loop from 2:00 AM ET to 8:00 AM ET on the main CBS network.
Scheduling and Affiliates
While the program is designed to fill the overnight slot, many local CBS affiliates preempt portions of the broadcast loop. This is often to accommodate local programming, infomercials, or syndicated content. Consequently, affiliates may join the Roundup in progress, anywhere from five minutes to over an hour after its initial broadcast, before transitioning to the network's early morning news program, CBS News Mornings.
Format and Competition
The CBS News Roundup maintains a straightforward news style, distinguishing it from competitors like ABC's World News Now, which adopts a more irreverent tone. NBC has not aired a dedicated late-night newscast since 1998, relying instead on syndicated programming or its own streaming service content leading into Early Today.
Program History
Early Years: Nightwatch
The lineage of the CBS News Roundup traces back to October 3, 1982, with the debut of CBS News Nightwatch, the network's inaugural overnight news program.[1] Initially anchored by Christopher Glenn, Felicia Jeter, Karen Stone, and Harold Dow, the program later saw the addition of Mary Jo West. In 1984, production shifted from New York City to Washington, D.C., with Charlie Rose and Lark McCarthy taking over as anchors. Nightwatch featured a hybrid format, blending traditional newscasting with interviews and debates, and allowed local affiliates to insert their own news updates.
Transition: Up to the Minute
Following the cancellation of CBS News Nightwatch in early 1992, CBS launched Up to the Minute on March 30, 1992. Initially anchored by Russ Mitchell and Monica Gayle, the program transitioned to a single-anchor format after their departure in 1993, with Troy Roberts becoming the lead anchor. Production returned to the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, utilizing a newsroom set. The program's visual presentation and set often lagged behind other CBS News broadcasts, with its early 1990s graphics package persisting until 2005. It was the last major network news program to adopt high-definition broadcasting in November 2012.
Evolution: Overnight News
In September 2015, Up to the Minute concluded its 23-year run and was replaced by the CBS Overnight News.[2] This iteration largely eschewed a dedicated anchor, instead repackaging segments from the CBS Evening News and other CBS News programming. Anchors from the Evening News would introduce these segments, and other correspondents would link them from secondary studios. The program received a visual refresh in December 2019.[4]
Modern Era: CBS News Roundup
In April 2024, CBS announced a new late-night newscast, CBS News Roundup, as part of a broader rebranding of its streaming network to CBS News 24/7. The program premiered on May 29, 2024, replacing the CBS Overnight News on both the streaming service and the broadcast network.[5][6] Initially hosted by Matt Pieper and Shanelle Kaul, Jessi Mitchell assumed the sole anchor role in February 2025. The program is broadcast from Studio 57 at the CBS Broadcast Center.
Key Anchors
A Legacy of Broadcasters
Over its extensive history, the overnight news program has been helmed by a notable roster of journalists. The following individuals have served as anchors:
External Resources
Further Information
For more detailed information and specific episode data, consult the following external resources:
- CBS News Roundup on IMDb
Additionally, Wikimedia Commons hosts media related to the program.
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Important Notice Regarding Broadcast Information
This page has been generated by an Artificial Intelligence and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The content is derived from publicly available data, primarily from Wikipedia, and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the CBS News Roundup.
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