Uncle Dale's replacement...

[Don A]

Here's my speculation....

I think CBS is juyst trying to burn off Lobel's contract.

He was "let go" by ch 4 even though he was under contract.

I think Ch 4 hoped to negotiate an "out" (buyout).

Lobel and his agent probably insisted on getting paid the full amount of the 
contract.

CBS's response is..."If we have to keep paying you, we'll make you work!"

   ......hoping he wants out of this early morning gig...and will negotiate 
a buyout of his contract.


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