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Don't let the WFXT debacle fool you, Cox is still a really good group.

Yeah..so they (weather and traffic) have a little spot behind the set itself where they work. Not too bad a space given the temporary crappy setup they had to deal with for 3 months.

I wonder what will happen after Tribune is sold (assuming it is) - that could be the next game changer if KCPQ can make moves. Unless Sinclair keeps it and sells KOMO... This is definitely KIRO's time to shine though and they took advantage of an opening.

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I get your point. I don't like seeing some people sitting and some standing (I'm talking to you WBBM, WMAQ, WGN). The desk should, in theory, be big enough to fit everyone. In this case, outside of an election night, four people are not likely going to be sitting at the desk for a long period of time (maybe a couple of minutes at the most). There is no weather center. That space got eaten away with the remodel and the green screen they use takes up a ton of space. Caplan posted a BTS video on his Facebook page, so you can see it for yourself. There is a space over there however that they could set up a weather desk, like WLS has, if they wanted to. Again, see the video.

Not going to happen.

It's alright. Lots and lots of screens. I see those tacky ass lights above the stand up area are still there. Did anyone see a weather center this morning? Also, any interview areas or are they going to still use that windowed room? I still the WLS does it the best in the market. I pass by the building everyday on my way home from work. Bill Bellis is generally outside doing a segment and he always wears sneakers during the broadcast. I thought it was a little odd when I saw him some dress shoes; that desk won't let him hide.

Sorry for the double post but... WOW! Huge shocker and huge props and congrats to KIRO and CMG for sticking to what they do in Seattle. KING's downfall, thanks to TEGNA and KOMO's somewhat downfall thanks to Sinclair has really helped KIRO big time. Boy they got lucky that KING is screwing up.

New from the vault of unprofessional Scripps fun comes this gem of an FAQ about an on-air contest WXYZ is running to give $1000 away every day for 2 weeks as long as you are watching when they announce your name. Never mind how desperate that is. This is pretty sarcastic and snarky: Here are our most frequently asked questions in regards to this contest. Do I need to fill out all the information on the entry page? Yes! It’s how we would identify you in the event you win and call in. All the fields are required. What if I don’t have an email? Sorry, you need a valid email to enter. No exceptions. It’s part of the rules. Do I need to enter every day? No. Once you’ve entered, you’re in for the duration of the contest. What number do I call if I see my name? We will provide the number when we announce the winner on the air. HINT: The number will NOT be the main station number or newsroom hotline. Please keep those lines open. Should I call in if I missed the announcement? No, because we won’t tell you if you won or not. You need to watch. And we want to be courteous to the winner and make sure they get through. What happens if there is no winner? The $1,000 will roll over to the next day’s drawing. I get they want younger viewers but sounding like an jerk isn't the way to do it...

KCBS in 1997 (before the "CBS 2 News" relaunch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-d2Ps5OEUY

KING's Almost Live had skits sometimes that parodied news. And from time to time, they went and parodied their competitors. KIRO comes out of the box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzjatjrOYjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=DvxExuSOC7w;t=43 From September 1994: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUHEe2HTeAE Sometimes they went after their own station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdPmwJBhBQA