Tony Dokoupil stepped into one of television's most visible news roles earlier this year when he took over the anchor chair at CBS Evening News in January, but his tenure has quickly drawn criticism from inside the newsroom. While expectations were high, his first weeks were marked by technical missteps, uneven delivery and criticism over his editorial tone. CBS star's rocky start and on-air missteps Tony Dokoupil's debut as anchor of CBS Evening News was marked by technical problems and editorial scrutiny.