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As I had mentioned - certainly Nothing groundbreaking or even much different than 3K. updated technology. Use of LED panels as opposed to duratrans screens, but basically still the same look in a smaller space

So the telemundo side of 3B doesn’t debut until next year.

There was an issue with lighting. Got pushed back a week. Next week now.

Studio debut on Tuesday

It’s legit a smaller version of what they are using now - just with a couple of additional stand-up areas. Let’s put it this way - the changes that WABC makes to the studio for the 10am show on a daily basis are more substantial than what I’ve seen coming to WNBC.

Don’t expect anything earth shattering. it’s smaller than 3K that they are in now. Essentially, think of 3B but with curved walls. Same style lucite desk. Same blue Peacocks all over. if I didn’t know it was a different studio; I wouldn’t have guessed.

Nope. The current mornings at 10 music isn’t part of the larger redesign.

Should have definitely been Michelle for this show. Would have truly set it apart. Shirleen is stiff and has always come across as fake. Put Michelle in that chair, you have a show that would actually be a true NY version of “Live”. Sam brings years of hosting experience and is solid in his role. Don’t forget that before he moved to GMA, he would often fill-in for Regis on LIVE.

New graphics and music package are coming soon - no new set though. That will be when the move to Hudson Square is complete.

Heather is wfh

Actually I believe CBS was #1 at 11. In the 80s. NBC was in early 90s. WABC gained dominance when they picked up Oprah. 5pm on WABC was the newscast in NY. They started to win at 11 in the late 90s and AM when Lori Stokes joined. Since 2000 it’s been a virtual landslide.

Moving David to mornings was actually the original plan - team him with Shirleen - AM and noon, Bill and Liz at 4 and 6 and Mike and Sade at 5 and 11 - but that has since been passed on. Bill not too keen to give up 11 permanently until after the 2024 election cycle. however, talk as of late has Mike moving to 5pm in the interim. After 2024, Bill staying on at 6pm only.

No. That would be Mike Marza. When expect Mike to be on weeknights by the fall. Not completely replacing him - just alleviating some of the load.

Jim Rosenfield, formerly of WCBS and WNBC - most recently of WCAU was in the building today. Not that it necessarily means anything - but he did a test with Shirleen.

Listen guys - I said Ken was fired for cause. What he said wasn’t right. It’s a disgusting word to use, let alone call someone. what I said was that SA has been the same person for 20 years. She is not the nicest person. She knows how to be fake. If she doesn’t feel like she can gain something from you - she’s not very friendly.

Yes, different anchor pairings will be tested. don’t think that Ken didn’t speak up about Shirleen before walking out. That includes others on staff. While his comment was not appropriate - it’s not untrue. Known SA since Hofstra. Wasn’t a pleasant person 20 years ago and still isn’t. warm and pleasant is Sandra Bookman. Shirleen isn’t liked by most.

It is Ken Rosato. Expect a “goodbye” similar to Lori’s. expect to see lots of moves with this.

WABC will not change the channel 7 branding as long as they broadcast over the air. It’s the only of the O&O stations that the ABC# didn’t work when the Disney mandate pushed through years ago.

Yes. From WPVI. How do you think Shirleen got her job?

6pm is anchored solo unless Sandra is in specifically for Liz @ 4 - then she will join Bill at 6. Sade prefers not to anchor alone, so David will generally join her at 11 in Bills absence. Mike has been in for Bill at 5 a lot this summer. This is not by accident.

For those of you unaware - both Jeff and Brittany work 5-day weeks. Jeff is in evenings 3 days with Lee and Brittany is in mornings with Sam 3 days a week (including Friday obviously). They work as backup and wx producers when not on-air. They also can be found reporting on human-interest stories on occasion. there is no such thing as a 2 day work week in television. As a matter of fact - there’s no such thing as a 5 day work week in local news either. You’re lucky if you have a couple of hours each day to sleep.

Ok well Greg Hurst parted ways because he wanted Beutel off the 11pm as part of his contract renewal. At the time, Bill wasn’t ready to hang it up at 11pm as it was before his diagnosis with Lewy Body. Hurst didn’t want just the 5pm and left. Hence Robb Hanrahan’s ascension to 5pm. Ahh the coulda, shoulda, woulda story of Lori. She should have been made 5pm anchor when Roz left for CBS, which would have set her up for 11pm several years later. Would have been a great team. Bill Ritter admired Lori, and vice versa.

David is heir apparent. He’s 14 years younger than Bill. He will get his day in the sun before anyone else does. Mike has a long time before he even gets off weekends.

There’s already a chain of succession that has been established. Novarro replaces Ritter Torres replaces Novarro Marza replaces Torres Josh doesn’t want an anchoring job - which is why he, along with the likes of Jim Dolan (the lead reporters) have never filled in on the desk. Now you can go ahead and flame me - but when the time comes - look back to this post.

This was 100% Rob’s choice. His contract was expiring, he was looking for more $$. He used his time on FMLA to look for new opportunities and one came his way. His resignation from the anchor desk effective immediately makes for less confusion for the viewer. Mike has been on for the past 6 months and to have Rob anchor for a month would just create more speculation. You’ll find out where he’s off to once his contract is up. Rest assured Rob fans - he is not leaving television.