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While this sounds like a pessimistic theory (that I agree with), I must admit that the tweaks in fonts, text size, and animation all seem improved. Of course kinks are expected (ABC 7 had the same issues when they changed systems a little while back, and had to rebuild some graphics), but I like what I've seen, so far. Could all this be some new Nexstar infrastructure? So, three years with these graphics, and now we know what the left end of the lower thirds look like. Even the temp and time text saw some tweaks.

I'd had given anything for even just an hour for WLS's 50th (as Eyewitness News, or as WLS), but we only got a 2-minute web-only hodgepodge of YouTube clips, in "celebration" of their 70th anniversary on the air. Such a disappointment, compared to the other O&O's.

The WLS chopper video from the sane chase was so much better. Easier to see, didn't keep breaking up, and they have the same mapping software as the other O&O's. Perhaps WGN would be wise to consider as least a little bit of an upgrade of their SkyCAM.

How DARE YOU??? What nerve you must have to suggest [looks at notes]...that the network gets its shit together and does its job.

(WLS, 5/28/75) The 2nd half of the ABC Evening News w/Smith & Reasoner, followed by the 6pm tease for Eyewitness News w/Flynn & Daly.

I mean, this is another repositioning of a half hour they've been filling for over 4 months, so it would take at least another 20 years of expansion before they hit 4am. The morning news would surely meet it in the middle at 1:30 before then. But really, the Dina Bair corona series was also on the program guides (at least mine, anyway), so I'm not sure this means much. Honestly, filling the 10:30-45 portion with news is likely less about adding news than it is about GN Sports not being able to fill 30 minutes, at this time.

As of tonight, WGN's 15-minute late night COVID-19 report has been rebranded as WGN News at 10:30, with a time-specific open and all. Joe and Micah are anchoring, of course, and GN Sports is still at 10:45. I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the long-term arrangement from 10 to 11, perhaps even after sports fully resume.

In an effort to not get too cute with fill-in assignments, and to keep anchors only (and Giangreco) in the studio, Karen Jordan got called in early to fill in for Stacey, which I believe to be a first in her 17 years working weekend evenings.

The posts were moved to the broader thread regarding the CBS layoffs.

Eh, might as well have the affiliates take over the weeknight show, too. No one would notice, right?

WLS's 10pm news from 30 years ago tonight. Among the top stories are the deaths of Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Henson.

Was it a big, red, glowing button under a plexiglass box to prevent it from being accidentally pushed?

Most stations felt a little more stripped down last night. Brant Miller was still at home, and it sounded like it. ABC 7 had no lower thirds or ticker, and while in studio, Cheryl Scott never appeared on-screen. Everything right now is still a little bit of a work in progress, but for a midnight shift in a short-staffed setting, everybody got the job done.

Yes, but those shades of gray and the narrower text in the header are among newer elements, lining up with the CBSN local look.

And recent posts from her suggest that the care facility he's at is having a COVID outbreak, and they're awaiting his results.

Are you suggesting that they might pull another Fazio?

Now that I think about it, this promotion isn't too surprising, despite this being the station's first permanent 2-woman anchor pairing. The fact that Julie was formally announced as Lourdes' maternity substitute should've been a sign.

NBC5 is kinda weird, in that you don't see many retirements (like 7 & 9), and very few firings (like 2 & 32). People just kind of leave. Personnel stagnates, so many are blocked from rising up the chain, which has led to more frequent exits, unlike the other 2 top tier stations, where people stay until they die. It's not a bad way to operate, but it just strikes me as odd. - - - Unrelated, I never saw a mention, but have not seen any job postings, either. Is Pete Sack now official on weekend evenings?

1. That post you responded to was from 4 months ago. 2. Jovana has only one N. The correct spelling was right there in the quoted tweet. 3. Brandi Hitt replaced him alongside Leslie, unless something's changed, which should be cited in your post, if so.

Hey y'all, how about we just wait and see who handles the show in the coming weeks. No need for wish lists of stations and anchors.

I think she's about to be spending even more time at home.

She had a quick live shot from Wrigley last night, on-screen for not even a minute, so yeah, I'd count her anchoring as an official debut.

Because not every station is carrying it.

It's being offered to stations during the weeks that Wheel is in reruns (this being the 2nd non-consecutive week).