TVNewsLover

They reported from the scene of a major event. What’s the big deal? If the whole newscast was about the Oscars, then I’d be pissed. But as long as they reported all the news stories of the day, what’s the big deal about the backdrop. I don’t understand why this is a big deal.

So the law in your first post was they can’t work more than 5 days. But the law seems to have changed in the short time to your second post, which now says you can work 6 days. I understand there are labor laws that exists, but this is obviously made up stuff by you. Also, why is it that you only criticize NBC properties, specifically NN and Today?

I’m surprised they sent Kate Snow over. Would have made sense to have kept her here in case of breaking news like this.

Sounds like no replacement is needed for Joanne Purtan. I'm guessing they'll go outside to hire Stephen's replacement. NEWGUY/Carolyn - 4/6/7/11 Dave/Glenda - 5/10 Malcolm/Alicia - Mornings/Noon

What's the anchor line-up look like now?

Seems like they can promote from within. Pair Deborah Weiner with Stan Stovall, and pair Andre Hepkins with Lisa Robinson. Stan & Deborah can do 5&11, while Andre & Lisa handle 6&10, and morning team of Jason & Mindy can handle noon. Or Stan & Deborah can handle 6/10/11, while Andre & Lisa handle noon/5.

Would make sense for Ben to to add 11-1 once Steve retires. I don’t see Dina retiring anytime soon though. I don’t get why they don’t split the morning show in half either, 4-7 and 7-10. And I will echo Ben not being A team material (or B team for that matter).

Alicia is on again today Friday at noon filling in for Sarah alongside Rick. Curious to see who will co-anchor tomorrow Saturday with Walter at 5pm.

Rick and Monica are in tonight!

The intro to the 5/5:30 was the same as the Sunday intros and included Sarah. The 6 only had Walter’s name. Not sure if it’s permanent but it’s been rumored for a while. They definitely need a co-anchor, whether it’s Sarah or Alicia or someone else.

Another odd fill-in today. Rick always anchors the noon solo on Fridays as Sarah is always off, but today Alicia co-anchored with Rick at noon filling in for Sarah.

Lot of fill-ins today. David Murphy in for Chris Sowers this morning. Adam Joseph in for Melissa Magee tonight. Alicia Vitarelli in for Sarah Bloomquist (she filled in for her at noon during the week and even had off Friday like Sarah does). Interested to see what happens this week as Sarah is in Minnesota along with 4pm/10pm anchor team of Brian Taff and Sharrie Williams.

Jim and Jackie anchored at 4 but Jim was on with Erin at 6. Wonder what happened to Jackie.

Useless... maybe. It’s worthy of a mention though because in the past whenever something out of the norm has occurred it's usually been a preclude to some sort of a change or retirement. Besides, the Chicago posters do this all the time.

I feel people hated Megyn without even giving her a chance. Haven’t seen this incident, but why isn’t anybody making a big deal about Norah’s and Gayle’s pushing for answers from Ann Curry which when it was clear Ann didn’t want to answer. You know why? Because that’s what journalists do. They ask tough questions even when the other person doesn’t want to answer.

Sorry but you’re wrong. I watch the noon news regularly. If either Sarah or Rick are off, the other person anchors solo, no matter the day. If they both are off, the fill-in is either Matt solo or Alicia solo. Only once recently has there been two fill-ins (Tamela and Jeanette). The last and only time besides that they have had fill-ins in the Rick/Sarah era was when they initially were testing Sarah with Walter Sunday nights.

Odd that Alicia is co-anchoring with Rick at noon. Rick usually anchors solo if Sarah is off.

Adding the newsreader back would also setup the perfect fill-in person for the main two anchors and also setup a succession plan too.

I like the choice of Hoda (would have also been happy with Willie or Craig as well) but I think in the long term she should give up the 4th hour. I wonder how breaking news during the 4th hour will be handled. I've said before, but I wish they would be bring back the newsreader position. I wonder when Savannah or Hoda is off who will be the main fill-ins.

A bit confused. Friday night on the 11pm news at the close Jim said make sure you join Gray Hall and Chris Sowers (with a pic of both of them) on Action News Saturday morning. But Alicia was on co-anchoring with Gray Saturday morning. I always thought Nydia was the weekend morning co-anchor. Does she only do Sundays? And is Saturday typically solo anchored?

Has their been any other fill-ins besides Hoda?

Some interesting fill-ins. Walter was in Christmas night for Jim (odd since Jim is Jewish) along with Chris in at weather for Cecily. Today Jeanette was in for Matt in the morning and she and Tamela are both in for Rick and Sarah at noon.

Still no sign of Saturday 5pm for next few Saturdays. Also, I think tonight may be the first time Jeanette Reyes has filled in at the anchor desk.

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.