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CBS Saturday Morning
Also known as
  • CBS News Saturday Morning (1997–1999)
  • The Saturday Early Show (1999–2012)
  • CBS This Morning Saturday (2012–2021)
  • CBS Saturday Morning (2021-present)
GenreNews program
Directed byKelly Casse
Presented by
Theme music composerGottfried Reiche & Antfood
Opening theme"Abblasen" with CBS' five note jingle by Antfood
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerBrian Applegate
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time84 minutes
Production companyCBS News
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1997 (1997-09-13) –
present

CBS Saturday Morning is a Saturday morning television program that broadcasts on the American television network, CBS. It is currently anchored by Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson.

Although the program's name has changed several times throughout its existence to align with changes to its weekday counterpart, its format has evolved separately from, and more gradually compared to CBS' weekday morning programs.

Scheduling

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The program airs live from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, although local air times for the Saturday broadcast vary significantly from station to station, even within the same time zone. In some markets, the local CBS affiliate may opt to pre-empt the Saturday program either partially or outright – usually to carry extended weekend morning local newscasts – and may instead air it on a digital subchannel or a sister station, or refuse to carry it at all.

Most CBS affiliates in the Central Time Zone carry the Saturday edition live from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Central Time, unlike its morning counterparts, which air their Saturday editions on a tape delay; it is the only morning program that airs live in both the Eastern and Central time zones, whereas the Saturday edition is aired on tape delay in the remaining time zones.

History

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CBS News Saturday Morning (1997–1999)

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CBS debuted its first Saturday morning newscast on September 13, 1997, alongside the relaunch of its Saturday morning children's programming lineup as Think CBS Kids. Titled CBS News Saturday Morning, the program was originally anchored by Russ Mitchell and former New York congresswoman Susan Molinari, who left in 1998, followed by Dawn Stensland-Mendte in 1998–1999.

For its first year, the program was broadcast live one hour later than the Monday through Friday version of the original CBS This Morning, starting at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time; however, it was based out of the same studio at the CBS Broadcast Center that was home to the weekday broadcast. The program moved to the 7:00 a.m. Eastern time slot (uniform with the weekday broadcast) in September 1998. Many CBS stations aired CBS News Saturday Morning/The Saturday Early Show in varying time slots; however, some affiliates (such as KENS in San Antonio, Texas and WREG-TV in Memphis, Tennessee) opted to pre-empt the Saturday edition in favor of airing local morning newscasts, while some chose to carry the network's Saturday morning children's program block afterward if their newscast ended before 9:00 a.m. in order to make up for the pre-emption of the national program, something that remains the case with the current iteration of the program.

By 1999, the program had launched a series of musical performances under the "Second Cup Café" banner (no relationship to the Canada-based Second Cup café chain, which has had some American franchises from time to time), which continued through subsequent versions of the program.[1][2]

The Saturday Early Show (1999–2008)

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Production of the Saturday edition moved to the General Motors Building in late 1999, when the weekday and Saturday programs were relaunched under The Early Show brand. Russ Mitchell continued as co-host alongside Thalia Assuras (1999–2002), Gretchen Carlson (2002–2005), and Tracy Smith (2005–2007). Jeff Glor and Chris Wragge rotated as co-hosts alongside Maggie Rodriguez in 2007. In 2008, when Rodriguez moved to weekdays, correspondents Betty Nguyen, Kelly Cobiella and Kelly Wallace rotated as co-hosts.

The format allowed for news and weather cut-ins, however not every affiliate provided local updates, usually due to a lack of a staff normally assigned for a weekend (or at least, a Saturday) morning newscast on stations that did not offer local updates. Alternately, an informal conversation segment among the anchors appeared during the time allocated to the cut-ins, and graphical weather information for various U.S. cities during the weather cut-ins on stations that did not provide local updates. Weather anchors Ira Joe Fisher and, initially, Lonnie Quinn, would provide voiceovers for some of the forecasts, while chatting with people in the audience outside the studio's building; afterward, the graphics ran only set to music.

The Early Show on Saturday (2008–2012)

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In 2008, The Saturday Early Show began to be branded as simply The Early Show, in line with the weekday edition. Around that time, the program began to be anchored by WCBS-TV anchor Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, running until the weekday shake-up at the end of 2010.[3] On January 8, 2011, Russ Mitchell returned to co-anchor with Rebecca Jarvis while WCBS-TV chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn continued as weather anchor and CBS Morning News anchor Betty Nguyen served as news anchor, co-anchoring one Saturday a month.

CBS This Morning Saturday (2012–2021)

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The program relaunched as CBS This Morning Saturday on January 14, 2012, after the relaunch of the weekday program as the revived CBS This Morning. Although Russ Mitchell left the program, being replaced by Jeff Glor alongside the continuing Rebecca Jarvis, the Saturday edition did not initially see the same format changes as the weekday program, with Betty Nguyen initially continuing as the program's news anchor, and Lonnie Quinn as weather anchor until late 2012 (and weather segments continuing with substitute hosts until March 2013). Couches were also moved temporarily onto the main set where the hosts would introduce certain segments, while the weekday program's "EyeOpener" was not introduced to the Saturday edition until June 14, 2014.

After Glor was named anchor of the Sunday edition of the CBS Evening News, the program started using various male correspondents, including Anthony Mason, Chip Reid, Jim Axelrod, Maurice DuBois, James Brown, Byron Pitts, Ben Tracy, Charles Osgood, Lee Cowan, Major Garrett, Seth Doane, John Dickerson, John Miller and Tony Dokoupil, rotating every other Saturday. Eventually Mason became the permanent Saturday anchor, initially alongside Jarvis, then Vinita Nair, Alex Wagner, and later both Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson.

Following a divisional restructuring in May 2019 that resulted in his departure from the CBS Evening News, Glor rejoined CBS This Morning Saturday on June 22, 2019, replacing Mason who had moved to the weekday program. At that point, CBS News executives noted that the program was referred to internally as "SATMO" (as in "Saturday Morning"), possibly a holdover from the earliest iteration of the program.[4]

Like the weekend editions of other network morning shows, the program retained a greater focus on human-interest pieces than on weekdays, though it still concentrates primarily on the news of the day during the first half-hour. It has retained some of the common features of the morning show genre which were removed from the weekday show, though some with an atypical approach, including the aforementioned "Second Cup Café" music feature (later renamed "Saturday Sessions"), which has increasingly focused on independent artists. Cooking segments were eventually replaced by "The Dish", which features profiles of chefs and restaurateurs.[5]

An exception to the usual Saturday format occurred on February 2, 2013 (the day before Super Bowl XLVII), when the weekday anchor team hosted from New Orleans (where the game was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome), an edition that was branded as simply CBS This Morning (instead of CBS This Morning Saturday) and was formatted similarly to the weekday program, including "EyeOpener" segments at the top of both hours.

CBS Saturday Morning (2021–present)

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On August 31, 2021, alongside the announcement of a revamped weekday morning program CBS Mornings, CBS announced that the Saturday program would be retitled CBS Saturday Morning, effective September 18. (The September 11 edition, which followed the weekday relaunch on September 7, aired as CBS This Morning Saturday, but was partially pre-empted in most areas by 9/11 memorial coverage.[6]) As with the weekday program, production was relocated to the newly-christened Studio 1515 at ViacomCBS' headquarters, One Astor Plaza in Times Square.[7] Despite the name and studio change, the program otherwise maintains the same format as it had for most of its run as CBS This Morning Saturday, and Glor, Jacobson and Miller remained hosts until Glor left in 2024.[7]

Both the rebranded CBS Mornings and CBS Saturday Morning tie in more closely with CBS Sunday Morning, including use of the latter's sun logo and a version of the "Abblasen" trumpet fanfare, alongside CBS' five note mnemonic by Antfood.[7]

In October 2025, it was reported that Saturday Morning would be integrated with the staff of the weekday CBS Mornings and be relaunched as part of a larger series of staff cuts by Paramount Skydance, with Miller and Jacobson expected to leave the program.[8]

On-air staff

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Current anchors

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Former on-air staff

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Anchors

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News anchors

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Various substitute news anchors were used for the Saturday editions from 2005 to 2009.

  • Tracy Smith (2002–2005)
  • Jeff Glor (2009–2010)
  • Betty Nguyen (2010 and 2011–2012)

Weather anchors

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References

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CBS Saturday Morning

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CBS Saturday Morning is an American morning television program that broadcasts on from January 14, 2012, with its current format scheduled to conclude on November 22, 2025, ahead of a revamp. As the weekend counterpart to the weekday , it delivers two hours of news coverage, original reporting, interviews with cultural figures, and lifestyle features from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET. The program originated as CBS This Morning: Saturday, launching on January 14, 2012, following the revamp of CBS's weekday morning show. It rebranded to CBS Saturday Morning on September 18, 2021, coinciding with a move to a new studio in (at 1515 Broadway) in and an emphasis on in-depth storytelling. Over its run, the show has featured rotating anchors, including , who joined as co-host in January 2019 and earned an Emmy Award for his contributions. From 2021 onward, and have served as primary co-hosts, focusing on profiles of artists, innovators, and news-makers. The format emphasizes a blend of hard news, human-interest stories, and entertainment, distinguishing it from more entertainment-focused weekend broadcasts on other networks. Signature segments include Saturday Sessions, a performance series showcasing musicians in an intimate studio setting, which celebrated its 500th edition in 2023, and The Dish, exploring culinary history and trends. The program has received acclaim for its Emmy-winning journalism and ability to attract high-profile guests, contributing to CBS News's reputation for substantive morning programming. In October 2025, amid widespread layoffs at parent company , CBS Saturday Morning underwent a revamp as part of a broader restructuring under new leadership, with its current format set to end on November 22, 2025. Co-hosts and Jacobson, along with Brian Applegate, were let go, with the show's staff and format integrating into the weekday production. Reports indicated the decision stemmed from declining ratings and cost-cutting measures.

Broadcast Information

Scheduling

CBS Saturday Morning aired live on from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time each Saturday, with most affiliates carrying the program live from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. CT. For the and other western markets, the broadcast was typically tape-delayed to air from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PT, though exact times varied based on local station decisions. Local CBS affiliates occasionally pre-empted portions or the entirety of the program to accommodate extended local morning news, sports, or other programming, leading to varied air times across markets—for instance, some stations broadcast it as early as 5:00 a.m. or as late as 8:00 a.m. In cases of pre-emption on the main channel, select affiliates aired the show on digital subchannels to ensure availability for viewers. Internationally, the program was accessible via streaming on Paramount+ in select regions, but it did not have a dedicated broadcast distribution outside the . Over its history, the program's scheduling underwent several adjustments to align with network strategies and competitive pressures in morning television. It originally launched as CBS News Saturday Morning in September 1997 in the 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET slot, interrupting the children's programming block. In September 1998, it shifted to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET to match the weekday morning news format. Following its rebranding to The Saturday Early Show in 1999, the program returned to the 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET time period, a slot it maintained through its iteration as The Early Show on Saturday (2008–2012). In January 2012, with the launch of CBS This Morning Saturday, it moved to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET, a slot retained through the September 2021 rebranding to CBS Saturday Morning to expand its reach and compete more directly with rivals like ABC's Good Morning America Saturday. The two-hour format remained in place until the program's final episode on November 22, 2025, following the October 2025 announcement of its cancellation as part of a network revamp.

Production

The production of CBS Saturday Morning was managed by the division since the program's inception as a weekend counterpart to CBS's weekday morning broadcasts. The show was produced in-house by , with executive oversight from the network's news leadership in . Throughout its evolution, the program utilized various studios reflecting CBS's broadcast infrastructure changes. From 1997 to 1999, under its original title CBS News Saturday Morning, production occurred at the on West 57th Street in . In 1999, coinciding with the launch of The Saturday Early Show, operations moved to Studio 58 on the ground floor of the General Motors Building at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, a street-level facility designed for public visibility and integration with outdoor segments. This location served the program through its rebranding to The Early Show on Saturday in 2008 and CBS This Morning Saturday in 2012, until the end of that era in 2021. Upon relaunching as CBS Saturday Morning in September 2021, the show shifted to the newly built Studio 1515 on the second floor of the ViacomCBS headquarters at 1515 Broadway in , enabling closer alignment with weekday production. In September 2025, following the closure of the Times Square facility amid corporate restructuring, production returned to Studio 57 at the , a historic originally designed for morning news formats. Executive production was led by key figures within , including Brian Applegate, who served as from February 2019 until his departure in October 2025. Applegate's tenure focused on enhancing original reporting and cultural segments, building on the show's integration with broader resources. The production process relied on live feeds from global correspondents for and field reports, often coordinated in real-time with the weekday team to share footage and expertise. This logistical synergy allowed for efficient , such as shared editorial staff and remote production units, minimizing duplication across weekend and daily programming. The 2025 Paramount Global layoffs significantly impacted the show's production scale, with approximately 100 positions cut across , including key personnel for CBS Saturday Morning. These reductions, part of a company-wide effort to trim over $2 billion in expenses following the merger, led to an overhaul of the program, including the cancellation of companion streaming segments and scaling back specialized units like race and culture coverage. Reported shifts post-revamp emphasized efficiencies, such as reduced on-location shoots and streamlined live feed operations, though specific budgetary figures for the show remained undisclosed.

History

CBS News Saturday Morning (1997–1999)

CBS News Saturday Morning debuted on September 13, 1997, marking CBS's first dedicated Saturday morning newscast and positioning it as a direct competitor to established public affairs programs like NBC's and ABC's This Week. The program aired for two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, replacing part of CBS's traditional children's programming block to fulfill educational content requirements while emphasizing news coverage. The inaugural episode featured co-anchors , a seasoned correspondent since 1992, and , a former Republican congresswoman from New York who had resigned her seat earlier that year to join the network. In a notable debut highlight, Mitchell and Molinari introduced each other through profiling segments, with Molinari traveling to to cover Mitchell's background and vice versa, setting a tone for the show's focus on personal journalism. The format was structured as a , drawing inspiration from the long-running , with an emphasis on in-depth reporting, extended interviews, and occasional commercial-free segments to allow uninterrupted storytelling. Despite initial buzz around Molinari's high-profile transition from politics to broadcasting, the program struggled with viewership from the outset. Molinari departed after less than a year in mid-1998 amid dismal ratings and critical backlash, leaving Mitchell to anchor solo temporarily before Thalia Assuras joined as co-anchor. Persistent low audience numbers, which failed to compete effectively with rivals, prompted to rebrand the show as The Saturday Early Show in late 1999, shifting toward a broader morning news and lifestyle format to attract more viewers.

The Saturday Early Show (1999–2008)

In September 1999, the program formerly known as CBS News Saturday Morning was rebranded as The Saturday Early Show to better integrate with CBS's new weekday morning program, , expanding its scope from hard news to include lifestyle advice, health features, and entertainment interviews. Later that year, production relocated to a new studio in the General Motors Building at and 59th Street in , developed in partnership with , allowing for a more dynamic set design with street-level visibility for live audience interaction. Russ Mitchell served as the primary anchor from the program's 1997 launch through 2007, delivering news segments with a focus on national and international stories. In April 2002, Gretchen Carlson joined as co-anchor, contributing to the show's softer segments on family, consumer trends, and celebrity guests, which helped differentiate it from purely journalistic formats while maintaining core news reporting. This transition emphasized a balanced mix of informative and engaging content, such as weekend travel tips and home improvement advice, to appeal to a broader family audience. Throughout the 2000s, The Saturday Early Show competed directly with NBC's Today and ABC's , consistently ranking third in the Saturday morning time slot with viewership typically in the 1.5 to 2 million range during peak periods, such as extended coverage of national events like the 2000 presidential election recount and post-9/11 recovery updates. Milestones included live remote broadcasts from key locations, like disaster sites or political conventions, which occasionally boosted audiences by 20-30% over average weeks, though it never closed the gap with rivals averaging over 3 million viewers. The show's format evolution was credited with stabilizing its niche, but quantitative metrics showed limited growth amid intense competition. The era concluded in when rebranded the program as The Early Show on Saturday to unify branding across the week, introducing updated graphics and segment structures as part of a network-wide refresh aimed at improving cohesion and appeal. This change reflected ongoing efforts to address stagnant ratings, with some affiliates noting positive internal feedback on the streamlined look, though overall viewer metrics remained challenged at around 2.5 million for the morning block.

The Early Show on Saturday (2008–2012)

In 2008, the Saturday edition aligned more closely with the weekday through shared branding and promotional efforts, as the network relaunched the morning franchise with updated sets, graphics, and a push for cohesive identity across the week. This integration sought to leverage cross-promotion, with weekend broadcasts occasionally featuring weekday elements like recurring segments to unify the audience experience. The program featured dedicated Saturday anchors and starting that year, who handled primary hosting duties while incorporating contributions from weekday personalities such as Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez for special reports or rotations. Wragge and Hill focused on a mix of national news, features, and weekend-oriented content, including seasonal tips on and during summer activities. This era emphasized stories tailored to Saturday viewers, such as family-oriented advice and event previews, distinguishing it from weekday emphases while maintaining network consistency. Amid ongoing network restructuring to revitalize morning programming, the Saturday edition grappled with ratings that placed it third behind competitors NBC's Today and ABC's . In late 2010, as part of a broader anchor overhaul driven by these challenges, Wragge and Hill transitioned to co-anchor the weekday starting January 3, 2011, prompting a shift on Saturdays. returned to co-anchor the weekend edition alongside beginning January 8, 2011, bringing veteran experience from prior stints on the program. The Saturday edition occasionally posted gains, such as a 28% year-over-year increase to 2.03 million viewers in October 2009, but sustained third-place struggles underscored the need for further changes. These efforts reflected ' wider push to address declining morning shares through talent realignments and content refreshes. By November 15, 2011, CBS announced the cancellation of The Early Show amid a comprehensive overhaul, with the weekday version ending January 7, 2012, and relaunching as CBS This Morning on January 9. The Saturday edition followed this transition, adopting the new CBS This Morning Saturday branding to align with the revamped hard-news focus of the franchise. Former Saturday anchors like and integrated into weekday roles, facilitating smoother personnel shifts across the morning lineup.

CBS This Morning Saturday (2012–2021)

CBS This Morning Saturday premiered on January 14, 2012, as the weekend counterpart to the revamped weekday program, shifting away from lighter entertainment formats toward a greater emphasis on in-depth news reporting and analysis. This rebranding aligned the Saturday edition with the weekday show's "newsier touch," prioritizing substantive coverage of national and international stories over traditional morning show banter and lifestyle segments. The program featured a rotating roster of anchors, including as co-host from its launch until March 2013, when she announced her departure during a broadcast to pursue opportunities at ABC News. joined as co-anchor in June 2019, teaming with and to deliver weekend editions focused on and extended interviews. contributed through rotations, particularly during major events such as election cycles, where she provided on-air analysis as ' chief Washington correspondent. Over its run, CBS This Morning Saturday achieved notable milestones, including viewership gains that narrowed the gap with competitors ABC and ; by the third quarter of 2021, it was the only broadcast morning program up year-over-year, with a 13% increase in total viewers and 5% in adults 25-54. The show expanded its investigative segments, incorporating original reporting from ' dedicated unit to explore topics like crises and policy impacts, enhancing its reputation for substantive journalism. In the 2020–2021 period, the program adapted to the through remote anchoring and flexible rotations to ensure continuity amid health protocols and studio limitations in New York. These adjustments, combined with anchor lineup stabilizations like Glor's integration, paved the way for the full to CBS Saturday Morning in 2021, further unifying CBS's morning lineup under a streamlined identity.

CBS Saturday Morning (2021–present)

CBS Saturday Morning premiered on September 18, 2021, as an independent weekend program distinct from the weekday , relocating to the newly built Studio 1515 at the in , . The relaunch featured co-anchors , , and , who delivered a two-hour broadcast emphasizing original reporting and in-depth storytelling. This shift allowed the program to cultivate its own identity while sharing production resources with the weekday show, including access to the state-of-the-art studio equipped with advanced LED walls and immersive graphics. Throughout its run, the program distinguished itself through segments like Saturday Sessions, which showcased live musical performances from acclaimed artists and earned an Emmy nomination in 2023 for outstanding music and sound design, and , focusing on culinary innovators and cultural profiles. It integrated elements from , such as collaborative reporting on major events including the 2022 midterm elections and the 2024 presidential race, but maintained a standalone focus on feature-driven content like artist interviews and human-interest stories without fully merging operations. Critical reception praised the show's rapport among anchors and its commitment to substantive interviews, with viewers noting the fresh, professional approach to news packaging. Viewership for CBS Saturday Morning remained competitive, averaging around 1.9 million total viewers in key periods like October 2022, when it outperformed NBC's Saturday Today in total audience for the first time in nearly two years, and holding steady at approximately 1.66 million viewers into 2023 while rivals experienced declines. The program received acclaim for its balanced coverage and engaging format, contributing to its stability amid broader morning news trends. By 2024, however, early indicators of fiscal pressures emerged, including the departure of co-anchor in September as part of Paramount Global's cost-cutting measures, alongside subtle reductions in production elements like segment variety to manage budgets ahead of larger network-wide adjustments.

2025 Revamp and Relaunch

In October 2025, initiated a series of layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees across its operations, including nearly 100 positions at , as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy following its merger with . These cuts directly impacted CBS Saturday Morning, prompting a major overhaul of the program to streamline operations and reduce redundancies. The layoffs led to the departure of key personnel, including co-anchors and , who had been central to the show's format since its 2021 relaunch, as well as Brian Applegate. Additionally, scaled back its Race and Culture Unit, which had contributed specialized reporting to the program and other network coverage. As part of the restructuring, CBS News announced plans to integrate the production staff of CBS Saturday Morning with that of the weekday CBS Mornings, aiming for a unified team to handle both formats and potentially introduce a new branding or streamlined structure. The overhaul also included the cancellation of two companion streaming programs associated with CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News, which had aired on the CBS News 24/7 platform to extend weekday content. As of November 2025, CBS Saturday Morning continued to air new episodes weekly, with broadcasts on November 1, November 8, and November 15 featuring ongoing coverage of , travel disruptions, and cultural features, though under transitional staffing amid the changes. November 22, 2025, marked the final episode for co-anchors and Jacobson. The anticipated revamp is expected to shift the program's content focus toward greater alignment with weekday segments, emphasizing integrated reporting on national and international stories while reducing standalone weekend production costs.

Program Format and Content

Structure and Segments

CBS Saturday Morning airs as a two-hour program on Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET, delivering a blend of national and coverage, in-depth interviews, and feature stories focused on , , and topics. The typically opens with a summary highlighting breaking developments and original reporting, followed by extended interviews with newsmakers, policymakers, and experts, which allow for deeper exploration of current events. This leads into feature reports that provide context on regional and human-interest stories, often incorporating segments like Eye on America, which spotlights community issues and personal narratives from across the U.S. Recurring segments form a core part of the program's architecture, offering consistent viewer touchpoints for specialized content. , which profiles Award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, sharing stories about cuisine, innovation, and personal journeys in the culinary world, typically airing mid-episode to transition from news to lifestyle elements. Saturday Sessions closes many episodes with live or pre-recorded musical performances by emerging artists, emphasizing the show's commitment to cultural spotlights and providing an uplifting finale. updates and arts profiles are integrated as ongoing features rather than fixed slots, with reports on medical advancements, wellness trends, and interviews with artists evolving from earlier cooking-focused segments to more diverse cultural explorations over the years. Time allocations emphasize a balanced flow, with the first hour dedicating approximately 30-40 minutes to hard news and interviews for timely context, while the second hour shifts toward longer feature reports and segments, fostering a magazine-style depth without rigid commercial interruptions dominating the narrative. For special events, such as elections, the structure adapts by extending news summaries and incorporating real-time updates from correspondents, potentially shortening or omitting lifestyle segments to prioritize comprehensive coverage.

Notable Features and Coverage

CBS Saturday Morning has distinguished itself through its emphasis on cultural and artistic profiles, alongside breaking news and in-depth explorations of human interest stories that highlight resilience and societal impact. The program regularly features segments like "Saturday Sessions," which showcase live music performances from emerging and established artists, and "The Dish," where acclaimed chefs share recipes tied to their personal narratives, underscoring themes of culinary innovation and cultural heritage. Additionally, "Saturday Stories" delves into global tales involving , , and human experiences, often focusing on international perspectives that enrich viewers' understanding of diverse traditions. Breaking news coverage on the show integrates timely events with contextual analysis, such as reports on travel disruptions from flight cuts during government shutdowns or advancements in embryo testing for traits like height and intelligence, providing viewers with immediate insights without the intensity of weekday broadcasts. Profiles of influential figures often center on journeys of perseverance, including stories that illustrate paths to success in America; for instance, a 2025 segment highlighted Yia Vang, a Hmong who rose from displacement to become a celebrated chef, framing his restaurant as a tribute to his family's sacrifices. Similarly, the program has covered historical turning points, such as a October 2024 exploration of how pivotal presidential decisions shaped U.S. policy and society, drawing connections to contemporary issues. Memorable episodes have amplified the show's impact through targeted storytelling, particularly in 2024 and 2025. During the 2024 cycle, CBS Saturday Morning contributed to broader election reporting by analyzing key races and voter sentiments in weekend slots, offering reflective segments on democratic processes amid the high-stakes contest between and . In 2025, chef profiles gained prominence, exemplified by a December 2024 feature on Suzanne Cupps, whose work at a New York dining destination was showcased for its role in elevating local cuisine, inspiring viewers with stories of community transformation through food. Artistic spotlights, like the May 2025 interviews with painter Ya La'Ford and illustrator Josh Vides, emphasized innovative styles and collaborations that blend everyday objects with cultural commentary, resonating with audiences seeking uplifting content. The program's differentiators include weekend-exclusive investigations and international reporting that prioritize depth over daily urgency, such as exclusive access to historical archives or global cultural exchanges not replicated on weekday editions. This approach avoids overlaps with ' faster-paced format, instead fostering a relaxed yet informative tone suited to Saturday mornings.

On-Air Personnel

Current Anchors

As of November 2025, CBS Saturday Morning is co-anchored by and , who lead the two-hour broadcast focusing on original reporting, breaking news, and cultural profiles. Miller and Jacobson will host their final episode on November 22, 2025, ahead of the show's revamp and integration with production. Miller, a national correspondent for since 2003, brings extensive experience in , having previously reported for and local affiliates like in New Orleans. She earned a in from , where she studied abroad in and , and a in urban from for Social Research. Dana Jacobson, a CBS News correspondent since 2015, complements Miller with her background in sports and news anchoring, following a nine-year tenure at ESPN where she covered major events like the Super Bowl and NCAA tournaments. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in English and communications, Jacobson has also served as a substitute anchor for CBS This Morning and contributed to CBS Sports programs. The co-anchoring dynamic between Miller and Jacobson emphasizes seamless collaboration, with Miller often spearheading segments on and human interest stories, while Jacobson handles real-time updates and lighter features. This partnership has sustained the program's reputation for balanced, viewer-driven content amid the 2025 revamp's integration with staffing. Since the November 2025 episodes, the duo has led key coverage including the impacts of federal shutdown-induced flight delays on holiday travel and ethical debates surrounding for traits like height and intelligence, drawing on integrated resources from the weekday team for enhanced reporting. During the ongoing transition to the revamped format, which merges production with , no interim anchor changes have been implemented, allowing Miller and Jacobson to maintain continuity.

Former Anchors

The Saturday morning program began with Russ Mitchell and Susan Molinari as co-anchors of CBS News Saturday Morning from September 1997 to June 1998. Molinari, a former U.S. Congresswoman, brought a unique political perspective to the broadcast, emphasizing legislative insights and bipartisan analysis that differentiated the show from lighter weekend formats, though her tenure ended abruptly due to network decisions amid challenges in audience adjustment to her transition from politics. Mitchell, a seasoned CBS correspondent, anchored solo after Molinari's departure and continued through 2007, establishing a tone of straightforward news delivery and investigative segments that built viewer trust during the program's formative years; he departed to take on the news anchor role for the weekday edition of The Early Show, allowing for a focus on expanded reporting opportunities. From 1999 to 2008, under the banner of The Saturday Early Show, Mitchell co-anchored with a series of partners who contributed to evolving the format toward balanced news and lifestyle coverage. Thalia Assuras served as co-anchor from 1999 to 2002, enhancing the show's international reporting with her background in global affairs and helping stabilize viewership during the post-relaunch period; she left to pursue freelance journalism and other CBS projects. Gretchen Carlson co-anchored from 2002 to 2005, introducing segments on women's issues and family topics that softened the program's news-heavy tone while maintaining credibility, before departing for a role at Fox News. Tracy Smith joined as co-anchor from 2005 to 2007, bringing investigative depth through features on culture and health, which boosted segment engagement; she transitioned to national correspondent duties at CBS. Rebecca Jarvis anchored from 2006 to 2008, infusing business and economic analysis that appealed to weekend audiences seeking practical insights, prior to her move to ABC News. During from 2008 to 2012, and served as co-s, rotating with occasional fills by Harry Smith, who brought his veteran weekday experience to deepen news discussions during high-profile events. , known for her energetic delivery, co-anchored from 2008 to 2012 and shaped the show's dynamic mix of breaking news and human-interest stories, departing for to expand her national profile. anchored alongside her during this era, contributing a conversational style that improved audience retention, before shifting to weekday co-anchoring on in 2011 and later to local New York news. , while primarily a weekday , rotated into slots from 2008 onward, adding to political coverage; his involvement waned as he exited entirely in 2011 for . The era of CBS This Morning Saturday (2012–2021) featured rotating lead anchors who emphasized in-depth journalism. Jeff Glor joined as a special correspondent in 2012 and became a full co-anchor in 2019, delivering authoritative news segments that elevated the program's investigative focus, including coverage of major elections and crises; he departed in September 2024 amid layoffs, marking the end of his five-year anchor tenure. contributed as a lead fill-in anchor and business specialist from 2011 to 2013, shaping economic reporting with data-driven features that informed viewer decisions during the post-recession recovery; she left for ABC News to anchor their business coverage. Anthony Mason co-anchored from 2013 to 2018, fostering a collaborative tone through interviews with cultural figures that broadened the show's appeal beyond hard news, before transitioning to weekday .

Reporters and Contributors

The supporting on-air team for CBS Saturday Morning includes a rotation of news anchors and correspondents who provide in-depth reporting on national and international affairs, often filling in for main anchors or leading specific segments. , a correspondent since 2009, has contributed to weekend broadcasts, including rotations on morning shows, with her reporting featured across platforms on topics like politics and breaking news; she co-anchors weekend mornings for CBS New York and previously anchored the Sunday edition of CBS Weekend News from 2016 to 2020. Other national correspondents, such as Nikole Killion, have delivered on-the-ground reports for the program, covering beats like coverage and domestic policy during her tenure starting in 2018. Weather coverage on CBS Saturday Morning is handled by specialized meteorologists who integrate forecasts with climate discussions. Jeff Berardelli served as the primary weather contributor from 2012 onward, providing expertise on events and climate change impacts, with notable reports on hurricanes and extreme temperature shifts. In January 2025, John Elliott, a for New York since 2007, expanded his role to include weekend national broadcasts like CBS Saturday Morning, focusing on East Coast weather patterns and storm tracking to enhance weekend coverage. Regular contributors bring specialized insights to health, culture, and other beats, enriching the program's mix of news and features. , M.D., joined in May 2013 as a medical contributor, appearing on CBS Saturday Morning to discuss topics like cancer research and public health crises, including surges. , a medical contributor since 2017, has provided analysis on infectious diseases and , with segments on developments and trends. For culture and arts, Anthony Mason has served as senior national correspondent since 1986, contributing profiles of artists and musicians that align with the show's emphasis on cultural figures. , who joined as a special contributor in 2023, focused on human interest stories involving global cultures and social issues until her departure in October 2025. Prior to the 2025 revamp, CBS News emphasized diversity in its reporting team through the Race and Culture Unit, established to review content for inclusivity, incubate diverse stories, and produce features on underrepresented communities; this unit supported CBS Saturday Morning's coverage of topics like racial justice and cultural representation, with about eight staffers contributing to such segments. However, sweeping layoffs at Paramount Global in October 2025, affecting nearly 100 CBS News employees, led to the unit's disbandment and a reduced pool of contributors, scaling back specialized roles in favor of streamlined operations. These changes, part of broader cost-cutting, also impacted international and niche reporting, though core correspondents continue to rotate for the relaunched format.

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