Jennings works behind scenes
From Associated Press
Peter Jennings hasn’t returned to the air since his April 5 announcement that he has lung cancer, but he’s often shaping “World News Tonight” from behind the scenes.
Jennings sometimes participates in the 9 a.m. daily conference call to set assignments for the day, said Jon Banner, executive producer of “World News Tonight.” Banner faxes scripts to Jennings, who frequently calls or e-mails suggestions.
Besides being anchorman, Jennings is listed as the broadcast’s senior editor, and he’s fulfilling that second role “on the days that he’s able to,” Banner said Wednesday. He would not discuss Jennings’ condition.