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That was before Nightline and Kimmel switched slots, so it wouldn't be as convenient this time around, and I think some in the station group only did it in 2012, anyway.

Yeah, I wonder if that might backfire in the immediate days/week following the Olympics, with viewers not realizing it's a permanent change. That said, that's probably not anything to worry about. I really do hope that the male anchor arrangement isn't the longterm plan, though. It would be disappointing considering they did actually have a job posting up (still do), unless that is to replace Ponce, knowing he was leaving.

I hope he moves into the weekend anchor/#2 role sooner rather than later. With all due respect, Evan Fitzgerald really doesn't cut it, for me.

Hosea Sanders is back to work today after recovering from a severe case laryngitis. He hadn't been on the air since June 7th. He returns to air with a beard, though it pales in comparison to Ron Magers. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10208083203892707

Apparently Mark McGinnis is still an option as a 6th meteorologist. Jerry said goodbye to the 10pm crew Thursday night, but said Cheryl wouldn't start til Monday. To accommodate, Cheryl was in for Tracy Friday morning, and Larry took the whole evening shift. Therefore, McGinnis returned to the air this morning for the first time in close to 4 months. Also something to note: Rob Elgas might not be the clear #2 anchorman like I thought. Ravi did the 5, 7 and the all-important 10 on Wednesday and Thursday, even though Rob was available and reporting from the field. He still did the other 3 late nights, but it's eerily similar to when Dick Johnson would superceed him at NBC.

Michelle and Susan both days, versus when they alternated alongside Anthony.

In a stunning turn, the clouds parted and my antenna was able to pick up CBS 2 in amazing quality. As I said before, I don't like the edited theme cut in the opens (the rejoins sound okay), but the skyline imagery looks fantastic. Notice the old lower third that pops up in the morning video. (Also posted the O&O changes thread.) Morning Update/Rejoin: 5pm Open & Rejoin: 6pm Open: 10pm Open:

Don't bet on it. There are just some elements of this package that fall outside the safe zone.

Damn, they butchered the open cut.

As long as the mothership feels the need to offer a 720p subchannel, they're stuck.

Heck, I think some of their opens are in SD. I don't know why, but it seems like some the graphics never quite look right at NBC 5, be it A, 2 F's, or an N.

Passed over for a weekday slot, who knows what could happen? It's wacky speculation on my part. Nothing more.

Apps, drones, weather graphics, whatever, station groups usually invest for everybody, not just one. It's why almost all of the ABC-owned 7 day forecasts like similar.

Wears a beard better than Dan would, I think. As for Dan leaving 7, at least there was a set plan. If I recall, the album deal, tour schedule, PBS special, etcetera, were all in the works, and TV was going to get in the way. There was, theoretically, less risk in leaving a reporter position than the anchor desk, too. As for where Anthony might end up...weekend evenings on channel 7. I hope I'm wrong, but I predicted Rob Elgas' hiring (though I got cocky and landed him at 10).

God help us.

"I think he's enjoying his retirement [...] or he lost his razor." "Maybe both." What was the best thing about Ron's cameo? Kathy and Jerry has no clue it was him. Kathy said at 10 that she initially thought it was Steven Spielberg.

From the WGN Morning News crew, in reference to Anthony's resignation video... "Ready for some sibling rivalry? Tomorrow during the 8a hour, Anthony Ponce joins Dan Ponce *live* on set to discuss what Anthony was smoking before he made the decision revealed in this video:"

No kidding. On one of his final shows (either the last 5 or penultimate 10), Giangreco advised him to not go full Letterman. Apparently Ron didn't listen.

Some random senior citizen crashed Jim Rose's 6pm live shot. That's an awesome beard. [MEDIA=twitter]757712786331959296[/MEDIA]

Yeah, this is definitely telling of their confidence (or lack there of) in Adamle's return.

Hey, can I get points for this? I'll even take half credit.

Rob, as a solo anchor, was also the third most-tenured anchor "team" in town, in mid-2009. Fox, with an established team (Goldblatt/Robinson at 9, Novarro/Cohn at The Ten), was still getting over Suppelsa's exit. WGN was in transition with Sanders/Payne shifting to Suppelsa/Materre. NBC, while tighten its belt, was also dealing with Saunders' retirement, Sirott's sudden exit, and having to settle for Stafford. Magers and Brock were dominant and untouchable, but #2 was up for grabs, so it wasn't too hard for Rob and CBS to move up the ladder.

I want to say that was her camp's goal, and she left when it was made clear that wasn't going to happen anytime soon, if ever.

WPVI has 2 there, too, right?