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They also did the 4. Frankly, I don't know why they didn't give Cheryl Burton the night off, since she only did the 5. I wonder if they dragged in Jerry to only do the 10.

I can't believe I'm giving them credit for something, but WFLD has made some changes to their set over the last few years that don't make it totally awful. It's not even the worst in the market.

I think he popped up a few nights last year or so, but that was like the first time since he left the shift. I'm disappointed he doesn't get as much fill-in time on the morning show, now that the AM B-team's become solidified and legit.

Tom Negovan's in Orlando, and Mark Suppelsa's off, so Steve Sanders is back on the news at 9. It feels so right.

That's certainly different.

More like kidnapped kicking and screaming from that line.

I'm beginning to think they just have no idea how to fill a vacancy over there. I was thinking the same thing about Blanzy. I agree about Holmes, though I actually don't mind Boyle. This just proves that management has no idea what's going to happen with Mike, despite the speculation that he'd be back "by the end of month". That was rumored in April, May, and June, yet here we are. I'm not a big Adamle fan at the desk, but he seems like a good guy, and I feel for him. That said, you have to wonder if he'll ever return. Frankly, I hope he does, if only because that means he's getting better.

Since NBC 5 is unsure when Mike Adamle with return, they're bringing in 4 familiar faces to fill some weekend shifts. They are Pat Boyle and Chris Boden from CSN, Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score, and Jeff Blanzy, 11-year veteran of ABC 7. Boyle and Holmes have filled in on WMAQ before, Boden once worked at CBS 2, has Blanzy hasn't been on the air since 2009. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/06/08/robservations-police-hire-robin-robinson-as-special-adviser/

No chance. Never.

Color me surprised. I'd imagine Terrell and Judy will anchor, since Linda's cutting back and Rob reports at 10, though I guess Tanja could play a factor. We shall see.

Whaaaa?

Posted it in the shout box, but meteorologist Kalee Dionne joins in September. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/06/03/kalee-dionne-joins-nbc-5-weather-front/ Meanwhile, the two male anchor job postings remain on their website.

I don't know if I'll go that far on that last line. Calling the buzzworthy, fear mongering, sky is falling stories "news" still doesn't make them news. So, yes, I did do a double take when he made that statement, but then he immediately started talking about Johnny Depp's divorce, and I turned off the TV and threw it out my window.

"Jerry, that was illegal!" God, I hope he never retires. Too bad Mark was off.

The 25-54 number isn't far off of February. NBC is up 0.2, ABC and WBBM are down 0.2, and WGN stays the same. Both 7 and 5 are up a few ticks in total viewers, while 2 and 9 merely traded a tenth of a point, with very little fluctuation since WGN joined the fray last fall. A quick footnote to the anchor transition; I find it interesting that, at a quick glance, the anchor bios page hasn't been changed, which really isn't all that surprising. Ron's still the first on the list, Alan a row down, and Rob with the reporters. The interesting part is that all 3, however, have updated bios reflecting their new roles of retired, lead, and 4 o'clock anchor. Makes you wonder why they're keeping Ron's bio up, if he's supposedly completely done with on-air media.

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Early. Give it like 90 minutes. Also, it's the Eyewitness News at 5, with a mention of NBC.

Remember the conversation in the WMAQ thread proposing the outside chance of Ron popping up there? His subtle dig at NBC 5 last night probably puts that to rest (around the 7:20 mark)... (Still uploading) Here's the playlist of promos and such. I'll be adding to it later... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=AX5c3-FeRlE;list=PLRUzFrK0TcW2TgvO579jf7vNf4_-4zza8 Here's the final broadcast highlights... After seeing the week of tributes, Paul Meincke's work needs be put in for Emmy consideration. The amount of research, the number of interviews, the accuracy of the material, plus his witty and thoughtful writing made for a very impressive series of segments.

Did Marc and Lisa leave the 5 o'clock news at the same time?

I don't have the link in front of me, but Feder reported that reporter and one-time anchor Mike Parker is retiring next Tuesday after more than 3 decades at WBBM. A stellar reporter who likely won't get the send-off he deserves. Man, to think of the shit storm of leadership he's endured at both McClurg Court and Block 37, as well as the vast number of anchors he's seen turned into sausage in the old meatpacking district.

Or real-life Ron Magers, in the flesh. That would be a bit of a curveball. I am kidding, though. Not happening.

Over 14 months. One would think they'll have it figured out by the 4pm launch in August...September...August? I forget. Maybe they'll have a morning/midday co-anchor by then, too.

Which would of been worst of all.

I'm thinking more along the lines that he should earn any such position on merit, no matter if gay or straight. It's insulting to him and the viewers to try and just fill a quota. He's got the potential to move up on talents, alone.