Can Anthony Bourdain’s style of travel show rescue CNN from its decline?

- Jun 03, 2012 11:15 am

Skift Take

As appealing as Bourdain is, CNN’s current leadership has a knack for making terrible staffing decisions both in front of and behind the camera.

— Skift

CNN Worldwide, suffering poor ratings, is taking a chance on Anthony Bourdain’s cocky persona with a new travel-and-food show.

Tags: cnn, tv

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