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One thing strikes me about this, though. When I was in the SSS last week, a few of the studio monitors showed the temp set they're using tonight. A production guy was sitting in the anchor seat, and they were clearly adjusting/testing the lighting and camera angles. Take it for what it's worth, but it seems weird, thinking back to what I saw. Oh, and no mention. Here's a quicky little album for anyone that doesn't see it... http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/24994J/library/WLS%20Temp%20Set%202014

Isn't it amazing that this is the first time in nearly eight and a half years that this has happened? At least to the point of actually broadcasting elsewhere. If they didn't ditch for NATO in 2012 or Lolla in years past, I wonder what's so different now? I'm betting on tech problems like jase is going with. Would it be crazy though to think they might do a backdrop refresh like WPVI at some point?

Holy shit! Ron and Kathy are on a temp set and Jerry's in the upstairs studio!

Look up the 6pm weekend open from the debut of the graphics. They do have a dusk-time open, and it looks fantastic. I think it's the best-looking in the package. I don't know why they wouldn't use it, because it could work year-round.

This hasn't gone full-on public yet (unless I'm way behind), but as I was snooping around Twitter tonight, I found out that reporter Jeremy Ross of WITI in Milwaukee is joining WBBM in Chicago in a similar role. He just recently filed his last report north of the Cheddar Curtain.

In regards to the desk, absolutely. Up until the new monitor wall tonight, the Nightline/Weekend GMA side of the set was certainly the best looking part of the room.

Seeing how little Sawyer's broadcast uses the screen (now screens), this is definitely an investment in Muir.

That's what I mean. A lot of it is really subtle, but it's a big improvement over the flat-but-dimensional thing they had going until today. Old on the left, new on the right...

So, as of today's 4 o'clock news, ABC 7 has significantly upgraded their weather map software and updated some of the graphics. Nothing groundbreaking on the graphics side, but the angled display motif looks better as those slides have been given a 3D effect. Skilling would be jealous.

Fun fact: When I was visiting WLS today, I asked the lady at the front desk if anyone actually comes by to look at the public file, and she said that in the 2.5 years she's worked there, only 3 people have been documented looking at it.

Filming location for 'The NOW'? I'm here all week. Remember to tip your waitresses.

WGN reporter/fill-in anchor Frank Holland to WCVB. http://www.robertfeder.com/2014/07/17/wgns-holland-hauls-anchor-to-boston/

Okay, I gotta brag for a moment. WCL is hosting a Facebook fan day this Tuesday (7/22), and yours truly got tickets. What's more, in addition to the taping, guests of the show will be given lunch (I'd assume, as the event is til 2:30), a tour of the State Street Studio, and a meet and greet with many of the anchors and reporters. I'll be sure to take a bunch of pictures. Oh, and if anyone's ever wondered about the process of attending a talk show, here's the letter I was sent...

That bumper cut, though, minus the stinger, is awesome.

I've really only seen one news blog online that's reputable, factual, and (99%) impartial , but ironically, I'm biased.

I think I've seen Ron anchor weekends once. It was a holiday and Kate Snow was still co-anchor, so it's been awhile.

Darlene Rodriguez on WNBC sits on the left, and Chuck and Sue sat in a similar formation for almost 30 years. Ernie Anastos has also sat on the right at almost every anchor job outside of WABC. It's also the standard on the network morning shows.

All I could see in my mind was this when I first saw her...

And Look A, too.

http://forums.tvnewstalk.net/index.php?/topic/11715-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/?p=110915

No clue.

Oh, and Ginger will be back this Friday.

Nope. It's Linda doing news during WCL and Alan on the webcast. I'm guessing they had Terrell ready in case Alan didn't return in time. Ryan doesn't count, as the talker is effectively seperate from the news division.

He uses that humor on Twitter, too. He doesn't post often, but he's still a good follow if you're into that. By the way, there 4 male anchors on the air today. Hosea anchored with Tanja this morning, Terrell helmed WCL and the daytime 4pm promo (maybe even the noon webcast), while Alan (back in time from the Catholic conference in NOLA) and Ron handled their normal duties. First time they've had this many guys in one day since Joel retired 9 years ago.