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In the memory and in tribute to the late Dick Feagler.

Just a reminder. Tomorrow, former WJBF NewsChannel 6 anchor/reporter Archith Seshadri is to make his game show debut as a contestant on The $100,000 Pyramid at 9/8 Central on ABC. https://www.wjbf.com/news/top-videos/former-newschannel-6-anchor-conestant-on-100-000-pyramid_20180622221108/1256948810

As we close out the week, here's a WTAE 11pm newscast from November 21, 1991. In the memory of Joe DeNardo.

Pittsburgh Television weather and the City of Pittsburgh will never be the same without the Dean of Pittsburgh Weather... Joe DeNardo... you're irreplaceable... you're a quintessential weatherman... and when we look to skies tonight and when on sunny days and stormy nights; we see what's happening in the weather... Joe Said It Would. RIP Joe DeNardo and Godspeed. Thoughts and prayers to Joe's family and the entire team of WTAE Action News 4. http://www.wtae.com/article/legendary-wtae-chief-meteorologist-joe-denardo-dies-at-87/21550800

Long-time Sports Director and Icon Al Meltzer passed away yesterday at the age of 89. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Big-Al-Meltzer-Death-Philadelphia-Sportscaster-485473791.html

One problem. On Sundays, FOX 4 airs Sports Sunday with Mike Doocy at 10:00PM. Speaking of Mike Doocy, he hosting a new locally produced half-hour program called "Free 4 All" weeknights at 10:30PM this fall. The station will be dropping 10:30PM repeats of Modern Family to accommodate the new show. http://unclebarky.com/dfw_files/10ddb1d1dcb355ec1a35dc61176c95de-4208.html

So many FOX O&Os are expanding newscasts on their stations, and you can add KDFW to the list. After recently expanding Good Day DFW to a 4AM start, KDFW now is elongating back to the end of the show as well. Starting in September, KDFW FOX4 will extend the locally produced, #1 rated program to 10AM while pushing Live with Kelly and Ryan out of the 9AM time slot it has long held since Regis and Kathy Lee. The show will move to 10AM under current plans. http://unclebarky.com/dfw_files/14dc89079efbff9cc26289ea8a82b3c1-4207.html

Sad news on this Saturday... A longtime journalist who got his start in Texas has died. Gene Apodaca started at the CBS affiliate (KOSA) in Midland/Odessa. He worked at the ABC affiliates in Corpus Christi (KIII) and Houston (KTRK). Apodaca most recently worked in New York at New York 1. Family and friends buried Apodaca today in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Apodaca died May 22nd of a heart attack. He was 45-years-old. Prayers and condolences goes out to The Apodaca Family.

How many of you all remember this show from the early 90s? The very first show of Personalities from September 3, 1990. Personalities was a daily magazine featuring entertainment news and profiles of newsmakers and trendsetters. Charlie Rose left the show less than two months after its debut and was replaced by Bill Sternoff. `Personalities' was re-titled `E.D.J.' (short for `Entertainment Daily Journal') in July 1991, with new anchors Jim Moret and Janet Zappala.

Corpus Christi's ABC station KIII has hired a new co-anchor. Former KXXV anchor Makenzi Henderson joins Rudy Treviño and Joe Gazin this coming Monday on KIII's 3 News at 5, 6 & 10pm. https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2018/06/07/after-katie-uriarte-leaves-krist-6-kiii-has-new-anchor-makenzi-henderson/681246002/

Godspeed Nick Michaels. You're now in a better place with Chris Clausen.

I still miss All My Children, but I'm glad they finally canceled The Chew. Payback for AMC fans.

Folks, I've contacted WBZ-TV and they told me that the 11pm reunion newscast will not be streamed online at CBSBoston.com. So someone, please record to DVR it tonight.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/3866039-jack-liz-bob-bruce-joyce-reunite-decades-later-on-wbz-tv/ Reminder, the reunion newscast is tonight at 11pm (10pm CST). Someone on this forum, please DVR/Record it and put it on YT.

As many of you all know, WBZ 4 is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. And in honor of the CBS station's big birthday, the station is bringing back the original anchors. Jack Williams, Liz Walker, Bob Lobel (Sports), Bruce Schwoegler (Weather) and Joyce Kulhawik (Entertainment) will return to the anchor desk This Thursday at 11pm. Someone please record or set their DVRs for this reunion newscast.

It's a family tradition of The Ogles of OKC. The legends lives on.

Sad news out of The Motor City (Detroit), longtime WJBK anchor and commentator Joe Weaver has passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. Thoughts, prayers and condolences goes out to Joe Weaver's family and his extended family at WJBK TV2. Godspeed Joe. http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/former-wjbk-tv-2-reporter-anchor-joe-weaver-dies

BREAKING NEWS: Kayley O'Kelley is leaving KTVT CBS 11. O'Kelley who anchored CBS 11 News at 5, 6, & 10pm since January 2015 has announced on Facebook she's leaving the station to pursue a "better work/life balance." O'Kelley's last day is May 23rd. Kayley said this on Facebook. "Ever struggle to balance career, marriage, and family life? You’re clearly not alone. I write this with a heavy heart and a huge sense of gratitude for my experience with CBS DFW. Turning down an amazing opportunity to continue on as main anchor in a city we love is no easy choice. However, I am in need of a better work/life balance. I am definitely NOT leaving my career forever, instead I’m giving my self some time to focus on my family and other interests." "As a journalist I’ve lived in more zip codes than I care to remember. I’ve walked through communities devastated by natural disaster. I’ve covered graphic murder investigations and the court cases that follow... was a weekend weather warrior commuting to and from NYC to fill-in at GOOD MORNING AMERICA. And I’ve been blessed to co-host The EmmittZone with Emmitt Smith when I worked in Phoenix and serve as a guest co-host on The Talk on CBS." "I look forward to new opportunities later, but for now I will focus on slowing life down. My last day with CBS 11 is May 23rd. I love our team and the viewers who so kindly welcomed me here in North Texas years ago." http://www.unclebarky.com/dfw_files/dfcdd2eb26495b673f3b705f899460e6-4179.html I don't see Karen Borta coming back to evenings soon, but it might happen.

Washington DC is losing a lot of great legendary broadcasters. I remember we lost Brenner, Michael, Solly, Robinson, and recently last year we lost Vance. I hope and pray for Bruce's recovery and praying for him and for his family to be more than 100% better and stronger. Please, send your get well wishes and prayers to Bruce if you can. https://www.facebook.com/OffScripton9/