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Anybody know where Ed Hanna's been? I feel likes he's been missing a few weeks now.

I agree she's a great anchor but live breaking news must not be her thing. She had this issue when there was a plane crash (?) at Philly airport and she was on WPVI. Thankfully, Jim Gardner got back to the studio and joined her and things were much better.

WRC has two meteorologists in the morning too, Sheena being one of them.

I have a feeling Walter will go at it solo. He does the 10pm solo on Saturdays. I guess they could theoretically have Nydia (who co-anchors weekend mornings) stick around too. But they should just put Sarah on full time on weekend evenings. So it's not seen as a demotion, she should be the main fill-in for Monica and Sharrie when one is off. For the time being, Monica can add the noon show to her co-anchor duties. If Fox does purchase WPHL, I believe that Action News at 10 on PHL17 is not for long, and would free up Sharrie, Brian, and Adam for noon as well.

With regards to the Michelle and the weekday morning slot, maybe she was the better choice, but did anyone think that just maybe the decision was more than just who has better chemistry with Ken? Perhaps it was a cost-reducing decision? If Michelle would've gotten it then Toni or someone else would've moved into Michelle's weekend slot, resulting in a huge pay increase for that person, as they were adding anchor duties to their role. Under the current scenario, no new anchors were added.

Anybody catch who anchored the 4pm and 5pm today?

So apparently Gray Hall was anchoring the Sunday noon show a few weeks ago and suffered a medical emergency while on air. He was rushed to the hospital and emergence surgery was performed to remove a cyst that had grown and was blocking blood flow. He's now recovering and hopes to return to the air soon. It appears he was anchoring solo that day. I wonder who took over for the remainder of the show.

Just saw a promo for an interview with Lisa Thomas-Laury (formerly of 6ABC) scheduled to air on NBC10 on Tuesday at 11pm.

Maybe an April Fool's joke?

Sounds like some additional anchor changes at WVIT. What happened to Tara Joyce at 4pm? Interesting that they're splitting up the 5pm show.

Alicia is in for Rick and Sarah again today. Hope all is okay with Sarah. Poor Alicia pulling overtime as she was in for both Sharie and Monica too yesterday.

Watching Action News at Noon. The show started off with Sarah Bloomquist anchoring solo. I looked away for a few seconds and when I looked back Sarah was MIA and Alicia Vitarelli was anchoring. Wonder what happened and if all is okay.

I assume they will take the traditional male/female route. History seems to say so. When Rob Jennings retired from weekend evenings (where he also went solo) he was replaced by an anchor pair (only on Sundays though). At WABC, I don't remember if Bill Beutel added Diana at 6pm before his retirement or if she and Bill Ritter were his replacements.

No. He came from CBS3.

Dray used to be at CBS3 before going to ABC7 in NY. Wasn't a fan of him when he was here before. Wonder where Steve fits into the weather lineup?

Not sure. But they are not the first to do this. WABC debuted this two years ago.

WPVI has quietly debuted Action News at 5pm on Sundays, anchored by Walter and Sarah, and it is not a special edition as it is listed in the coming Sundays too.

Doug became chief at WRC IN 2010. Veronica moved to WJLA IN 2016. Not sure where you heard the rumor, but if she was upset she waited six years to make a move.

Shirleen was on with Joe at 6pm tonight.

Diana and Shirleen were at noon. (David and Diana were on at 4) I assume David will solo at 11.

Gray Hall in for Rick today.

A first today. Usually Monica, Rick, Sharie, Brian, and Alicia fill-in for each other at 4pm and 5pm. Today, Walter filled in for Rick at 5pm!

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