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2 hours ago, dpb said:

This may be a bit morbid. But the fact that he is back on CBS, after all that has happened, probably means his health is not that great.

I mean, he is 92 years old.  He still is quick as a whip with his wit and understanding and I think it was a good segment.  They had to honor Dan Rather in some capacity.  They say that time heals all wounds.  Good on CBS News and Sunday Morning doing this.  

And he still wants to be a journalist.  Dan Rather has quite a history and I applaud him still doing what he does.  

-- Matt

11 hours ago, Bars-n-tone said:

There was water damage to the building structure where 10's studio is. T62 goes to a temporary studio, 10 goes to T62's studio. 10's studio has to be demolished to repair the building. Huge infrastructure project.

What water damage could there be ... that's a relatively new skyscraper in Center City.

-- Matt

Can't help but to think of the Maury Show when seeing the WMLW logo.

- Matt 

21 minutes ago, gbsgeo said:

How does the ticker look like for non-O&O stations?

WHP-TV CBS 21 here in Harrisburg (not to any surprise) kept the old ticker, for now.

-- Matt

36 minutes ago, rear_flank said:

Is Channel 6 changing their graphics package to the new ABC O&O look? WABC switched in mid-January. It seems WPVI is one of the last.

 

I would say they have most of the graphics ready for it ... except for the open.  

I really believe they are having trouble matching the style of the collage-style open to the Action News theme.   to the graphic look.  I still think they will keep the Action News open but will adopt the rest of the package.  Some things, you cannot change.

-- Matt

4 hours ago, CoopInTheHouse said:

Breaking news! Binghamton’s WBNG has officially launched GrayONE. And this one was way needed. A small market like that really deserves recognition. You can watch the official confirming video on (what else?) Studio 31 Media Archive on YouTube.

Much needed upgrade from that other graphics package.  A major upgrade.  Well done! 

-- Matt

Much, much better WAFF.

-- Matt

It's something to work and bulid on.  It's not bad.  It's not great either.

-- Matt

2 hours ago, NWA_TV_guy said:

New graphics now being used in all portions of the newscast. Nothing to write home about. 

I love the new look.  While it is basic ... it's minimalistic and nice.  Not bad at all. 

-- Matt

13 minutes ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said:

I see they are changing the weather branding to "Your Weatrher Authority"

A 100+ Market weather branding for a Top 5 TV market.  Odd.

-- Matt

Just like how there is only one WGN-TV ... There's only one Tom Skilling.  A well-deserved retirement.  

-- Matt

I will never complain how dated CBS21 looks here ever again.  And the NBC side of that duopoly is not having that rebrand at all.  Those talent opens ... yeesh.  

-- Matt

1 hour ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said:

Looks so nice!! I'm happy for you, as I know you've been wanting this FOREVER!!

Yes, it does look nice.  And yes, I've been waiting forever for it.  Haha.  The time-lapse video is something else.  Two months of construction ... 1 month of tweaks and getting it just right ... and they kept it a secret to about 48 hours from go time.  There is only a handful of stations where a secret can be kept like that and silent.  

-- Matt

Today was the day and the new WGAL Studio A made it's premiere on the Noon newscast.  It is a 50 foot by 50 foot set, bigger than previous Studio B and it's just beautiful.  Hats off to Hearst for making a great investment in WGAL.

Here is a link to the new set including time-lapse video the construction, that took about 3 months.

https://www.wgal.com/article/take-a-look-at-wgals-new-state-of-the-art-news-set/45316686

-- Matt

After over 11 and a half years, WGAL is about to say goodbye to Studio B. New set makes its premiere on Tuesday afternoon. I wonder if this is Studio A. Not sure. But … finally!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kristin-kay-315b44111_so-much-hard-work-and-brain-power-over-the-activity-7111802338553552896-S1XR
 

— Matt

Perhaps.  One thing about Northeast and Central PA ... is that things do not like to change or evolve.  

-- Matt

Kate Merriman is leaving WGAL.  

https://www.facebook.com/KateMerrimanWGAL/posts/pfbid0YAcAHCkmWL3und3nbqY9pbw2WeFpobYV1icDJD1BeyU5U1kCgQz1AUJnEzjF1is7l

Best wishes to her in her new adventures!  Her replacement, Jake Reyes has already started.  He is from Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/JakeReyesWGAL

-- Matt

25 minutes ago, MidwestTV said:

Well done. Clean, well-lit, plenty of space. The accessory plants are a unique touch and adds a bit of life (literally) to it.

My thoughts exactly.  It's nice to see plants in any studio ... not just the holiday season with poinsettias.  They really did a nice job with this set.  WHTM here in the SusquValley can take some pointers from WMBD.

-- Matt

4 hours ago, T.L. Hughes said:

And, apparently KOB has dropped the Eyewitness News branding after 29 years, leaving WBRE as the only NBC affiliate left that uses the brand.

28/22 Eyewitness News! 

-- Matt

My opinion:  Change is good here.  Yes, the new 7-day look will take time to get used to, as with anything.   

Other's opinion:  Only 1 in this FB thread liked it (two if you include my comment lol).   Rest, well they don't.  Once person asked to change it back to 'save his marriage'.  Philly, being Philly I guess.  LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/6abcActionNewsWeather/photos/a.164230073660511/5984925338257593/?__cft__[0]=AZVBHUZenayjbhVYtwF9YV61w0VW-V9mI6YVOhNmdE11dx2ooOJVe-6Ncvicj0y-5CQB1PXKbZIGLBL7A0m2VMANeEzkQJBDeNdriw3FnlWUhukX3EM7OlC-hCEksa-MEfHbC29IG71wjcveHVPFGKUHTPyJr2poT8FzUXn8oudxcev5P2j01MFCxv9F6CkAjtk&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

-- Matt

47 minutes ago, Georgie56 said:

WJZ is gearing up.

 

 

They've come a long way from stretched Helvetica.  This look so nice.

-- Matt

13 hours ago, Yankees4life said:

Well...the only thing they didn't replace it with was a comedy show

I think they should just air CLASSIC Bob Barker TPIR eps in it's place.  Yeah, I know Pluto has it whenever, but I think it would be neat to see this on live national OTA television again.

-- Matt

19 hours ago, KentBrockman said:

WESH would generally be the first to roll out new graphics, i.e. since the hub is there and historically, they have been the first. If new graphics do roll out eventually, it starts there.

Question:

Does WESH also do all the promos for the other Hearst Stations as well?  

-- Matt

On 11/27/2022 at 8:09 PM, Newsjunkie24 said:

 

What would the "Zip-code based cut-in" do?

That works for KAKE-Land Weather Plex ... not necessarily for Houston.

-- Matt

On 11/24/2022 at 9:36 PM, H-Town TV Fan said:

KHOU-TV in Criticized for Interrupting End of Bills-Lions Game - Sports Illustrated

 

I'm honestly not sure where this conversation should be talked about in, so, mods, feel free to move this post if necessary.

KHOU Channel 11 Houston cut off the last 25 seconds of today's Bills-Lions game in order to cover a tornado warning in the Houston area.

Bad timing yes?  Was there another way of handling this (like the FOX station did) maybe?  But by FCC standards, practices and rules, they had to warn.  It amazes me how many viewers do not realize this.

-- Matt