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WBBM is gearing up.

I noticed the changes in the city label fonts on the radar map. WBBM is about to switch to the new graphics package.

WACH 10pm open from 1996

Bill Beutel finished every 6pm and numerous broadcasts with his own comments. He certainly earned his right to do so. Bill has his biases. That happens. If the ratings aren't showing problems with it, then why would staff do anything about it?

WBBH TV-20 Eyewitness News at 6:00 (October 18, 1990) WBBH TV-20 Eyewitness News at 6:00 (August 4, 1982) WBBH TV-20 Eyewitness News at 6:00 (July 9, 1985) WWL Eyewitness News at 10:00 (January 27, 1981)

I don't think it is bad for an anchor , after reading a story to go "just horrible" or show empathy for something (for instance) that we all agree is morally wrong; as long as it doesn't go too far beyond that and step into political bounds. Haven't watched in a while but it seems Bill steps into that political sphere he shouldn't be in. And I think we all too well remember the WPIX era where Lionel and Larry Mentde dominated the news. We all knew Larry's past, and after searching Lionel is now a leading q-anon promoter. Point of the story- if you don't want your news reputation to be hurt, don't delve into commentary.

I'll repeat, since some of you are running with that screenshot... WBBM has not debuted the new look. That image is from a promotions department video from last fall. It is not necessarily a sign of their final branding.

John & Craig have been moved around way too much. They, much like Kaity, deserve a weekday slot.

So far, I like KDKA and WBZ’s openings the most.

Updated with new version (4/14, 12:40am CT)

Tamsen posted today on Instagram her father is not doing well and a lot of things happened all at once. so she flew to be with him. that could explain some of the absence, but with the new promo apparently around, I’m not sure if that means she’s not coming back but I don’t wanna ask. I don’t think it’s the right time.