What happened to Katherine Lanpher? (Franken's co-host)

[Postman]

I haven't heard the Franken Show in a while....

[soleft]

1. went on leave of absence to write a book

[patrice]

3. That's too bad; I Really! liked them together . . . .

maybe more than I like him by himself. It was just the right amount of clash:cooperation. I think he needs! that. Besides which she has a very seductive laugh.

[CottonBear]

4. So she's not gone permanently?

Al realy needs a sidekick and I like Katherine. He needs a radio professional to keep him on-track. Sam Seder will be in studio today. I love Al but he needs a sidekick. Even Franny was helpful the other day. He's not a solo radio act.

[NYCGirl]

2. She got a contract to write a book about her move from Minnesota

to New York, under a new publishing arm of Time-Warner. Unfortunately, her book is due to the publisher by the first of the year, so she has taken time off to write. Whether she'll be back is unknown.

Edited to add: The book was contracted from an article she wrote for the New York Times.

[peacetalksforall]

5. I miss her. I admire her. I'll read her book. Way to go, K. .n/t

[phusion]

6. Katherine Laughter? n/t