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Nexstar's WIVT has gotten a whole new revamp of graphics, logo, music, and VO: Graphics: KOIN Logo: Mix of WKRN and Fox O&O numerals Music: Inergy VO: Tammy Lattin

Nothing new for Steve Eager, he’s allowed his own commentary to bleed into the news for quite a while now. Similar to what Bill Ritter does at WABC. In both instances the hubris of Steve and Bill to assume viewers care about their opinions rather than just the news is off the charts.

WBGH got the same treatment, but has the Fox O&O 5

That's an awesome graphic. It does make me roll my eyes as a viewer at times...maybe quite a few times....but it's what they do and it works for them, so no complaints. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to get, so that choice is on me.

I'm not familiar with Steve Eager's work, but I'm not a fan of this practice either. Granted, commentary is fine when it's a clearly labeled editorial (or when it's an offbeat newscast like "Next" at KUSA). And I know Bill Beutel at WABC occasionally inserted some mild commentary (ex: John Gotti "can only look at the moon through jailhouse bars"), but I don't think he ever waded into politics to this degree. Generally, there's a time and place for editorializing and commentary, and the middle of a supposedly impartial newscast isn't it IMHO.

Anchor Steve Eager basically says "despite claiming his hands were tied for years regarding border security a looming election likely changed President Biden's mind..." during a report on Biden's new executive order. I know this is a Fox O&O and it's Texas but I'm still surprised to have this level of editorialization (wether or not it may be true) written into the script on local news. Typicay you'd get this as an adlib from anchors like Rosanna Scotto in NYC, and we don't even have to mention cable news. If I repost content from a local Fox station, I end up having to explain to people bias is generally centered at the Fox News Channel not really on the local level but this doesn't help lol. Note: this is not a critique on political policy or viewpoints just an observation on inserting editorial language into a newscast.

While I tune into the networks no matter who anchors during Special Reports, I do like to hear from the main anchors. While I notice when anchors are absent, everyone has a life so I don't fault them. I enjoy going to heavyweights when news breaks. When reviewing historic events on YouTube like 9/11, though there are a plethora of outlets with uploaded footage, I primarily look for Rather, Jennings and Brokaw's coverage from that day. Talent matters from the pov of having consistent voices with you during major events. It amazing that during everything from Challenger to OJ and Iraq those same 3 men ushered millions through coverage. During the Trump guilty verdict, I was thinking of George during Muir's coverage. All in all both are very capable but Muir is more flexible in balancing light hearted and serious stories. David has a good voice, great presence, I just don't care for WNT's doomsday overly sensationalistic tone.

KPRC 2 sign-off (circa 1980)

Julie Haener, after 27 years, will retire from KTVU (FOX San Francisco) on June 20th after 27 years there. https://www.ktvu.com/video/1466060

KABC still has the best set in the group.

The last 2 people at WLS with the pins have since retired. Traffic anchor Roz Varon would wear it on work anniversaries & special occasions, while anchor Alan Krashesky turned his into cufflinks.

I didn't realize NY and Chicago were less formal with the pins. Looks like KABC has kept them going consistently 70s to today. You'd think CA being more laid back would have been more in and out with it than NY / Chicago but you're right - they are the most consistent with it. I think it's a nice touch that adds professionalism and reinforces the brand.

There is some truth to your point -- specifically during breaking news -- that average viewers are more interested in the facts than who's in the chair... but the networks also know viewers like familiarity. The networks have someone in the building 24/7 who is responsible for hopping in the chair in the event of breaking news. During the day it's a familiar face, but during nights, weekends, and holidays, it's often a correspondent or anchor of a less-watched show (e.g., at ABC, after WNT production is done for the night, it's often whoever is anchoring Nightline that night). If breaking news that merits a special report (i.e. interruption of programming) happens outside of daytime, the networks will usually start with the on-call person in the building. If the news is deemed to be truly significant (meaning coverage will be ongoing, involving more than just a special report during a commercial break), then the networks will typically call in the chief anchor or another daytime anchor who is more recognizable to viewers to take over the ongoing coverage. Can't speak to what the arrangement at CBS was the night Bob Simon died. There was obviously a very personal element to that specific story. Wouldn't surprise me if Pelley wanted to be the one to deliver the news, even if someone else was in the building.

David Faber is reporting it. You can take that to the bank.

When you're trying to start a new sports network in an environment in which most RSNs are struggling, the last thing you want to do is pick a generic name. Given that the Bulls, Sox and Blackhawks are pretty bad (and likely will be for some time); a cool/interesting name would at least drum up interest in the network. I see this as a missed opportunity from a marketing pov.

DW News has debuted new graphics, including a new thumbnail design (getting rid of the old serif font), and lower thirds, which seem to be leaning towards a deeper shade of blue then what the network has used in the past. Intro and in studio graphics are the same but those might change too, will watch over the coming days for any other changes.

If Ernie and Chuck aren't both joining then they should just move on with a new studio show. Ernie has already said he isn’t moving. Nothing in sports comes close to how great Inside the NBA is.

They really scapegoated her if that’s true.

Usually Major Garrett covers for Norah at CBS.

Rip Inside the NBA Shaq, Kenny, Ernie, and Charles are an unbreakable duo they could buy the rights of the show and move it to NBC, but Ernie has said he's not leaving TNT since he's been there forever and has done other sports for them. But he could be at NBC and still be with TNT but he doesn't wanna leave I see the other 3 going to NBC but that still wont bring back the magic becasue Ernie is the godfather and the glue to the 4 on inside the NBA so without him it isn't much. That show at times was more entertaining than the games itself, it made people who didn't like basketball they some how made it interesting still. While I hope they bring back Roundball Rick which is the old NBA on NBC theme nothing can compare to those 4 i'll never be the same again.

Lewis Dodley, one of NY1's original hires, retired after 32 years with the channel. Cheryl Wills takes a look back. Here is a 2019 promo featuring Dodley

Well CBS is taking a try on Raleigh, citing it as a fast growing metro, CBS did have a bureau in that other NC city but it was closed. ABC ofc course has a bureau here in WTVD, FOX only has studios there for Nascar purposes, the NBC News Channel is leaving their building and downsizing to certain office building. But both markets have the possibility to crack the top 20 but Sacramento is tough to beat, and will probably stay ahead of both NC markets for the foreseeable future. But both markets only trail by a few hundred people, its really close, also the Lee and Harnett county was added back to the Raleigh CSA, the only problem is the Census refuses to remerge Raleigh-Cary MSA with Durham-Chapel Hill based on commuting patterns, making stats pro-sports, and advertising a bit difficult. But both markets I see are gonna be fighting each other for a minute, I don't see both areas hitting 3 million in its CSA. NBCUniversal has returned to Raleigh to own the Telemundo station, honestly it's gonna be a nasty fight for a few years, both metros are growing fast but Raleigh has messed up statistics due to split up MSAs. Which is why Raleigh has a hard time we've been as one person said criminally underserved.