History of CBS Mornings in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2025

CBS Mornings is a morning television program broadcast on CBS, having debuted on September 7, 2021. It airs live weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EST. The show is hosted by Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson, with Vladimir Duthiers as Features anchor, and originates from studios in Times Square, New York City, at the headquarters of Paramount Global.

November 2016: CBS This Morning Viewership Peak

In November 2016, CBS This Morning (CTM) reached its peak viewership, coming within a million viewers of Today during the sweeps period.

November 2017: Charlie Rose Fired

In November 2017, Charlie Rose was fired from CBS This Morning due to multiple sexual harassment allegations, leading to a decline in the program's audience.

July 2018: Nine Network Stopped Showing ABC's Good Morning America

In July 2018, the Nine Network in Australia stopped showing ABC's Good Morning America.

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January 2021: Shawna Thomas Hired

In January 2021, CBS hired Shawna Thomas as the new executive producer of CBS This Morning.

May 2021: Relocation Announcement

In May 2021, CBS announced that CBS This Morning would move to a new studio at One Astor Plaza in Times Square, previously home to MTV's Total Request Live.

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September 7, 2021: CBS Mornings Debut

On September 7, 2021, CBS Mornings debuted on CBS, airing live weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EST, hosted by Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers from Times Square.

March 2022: Weather Channel Partnership

In March 2022, CBS News established a partnership with The Weather Channel to provide weather forecasts for CBS Mornings, with Jim Cantore and Stephanie Abrams frequently appearing.

January 5, 2023: Live Broadcast in Los Angeles

As of January 5, 2023, CBS Mornings airs live at 4:00 a.m. PT on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, followed by a simulcast of KCAL-TV's morning show and a tape-delayed west edition at 7:00 a.m.

March 27, 2023: Vladimir Duthiers Promoted

On March 27, 2023, Vladimir Duthiers was promoted to featured host on CBS Mornings.

September 4, 2024: CBS Mornings Plus Announced

On September 4, 2024, CBS announced the addition of a third hour, CBS Mornings Plus, to begin on September 30, co-anchored by Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz, primarily on CBS News 24/7.