With the rumors swirling around that Katie Couric may leave (or be removed from) the CBS Evening News soon after the 2008 election, speculation of what she might do and who might take her place has also been in the air. The latest speculation by insiders, though, is an interesting one, so interesting that it just might make complete sense.

According to the New York Daily News, "TV insiders," whoever they are, think that a trade of sorts might take place: Anderson Cooper comes to CBS to anchor the Evening News, while Couric goes to CNN to host a talk show in the 10 PM slot where Anderson Cooper 360 currently resides. The idea is to have Couric eventually take over for Larry King.

Doubting Thomas, a new drama pilot for Showtime slated for sometime in 2008, focuses on the family of a televangelist who must soldier on after the father has a stroke. The youngest son, who wants nothing to do with the family business, is forced to return and take over the ministry.

The new series is being co-produced by George Clooney. Brian Kirk, who helmed episodes of The Tudors and Brotherhood, will direct the pilot. John from Cincinnati co-executive producer Peter Spears is writing the pilot script.