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Well don't they have a regular 10 p.m. newscast and the News Edge follows after.

Yeah you're right, she's lucky to have a job.

WCBS didn't know what to do with Cindy. She's an excellent anchor that just never got her proper props. At this stage in her career she might as well stay. I don't think any other stations see a need for her their but maybe this is best for her. I heard she had some health issues, this might be her choice.

All I was trying to say is that it is highly unlikely WNBC will do an 11 am just because the others O&Os have one. It just seems like everyone else wants the 11 a.m. so bad making it seem like they saw a press release or something. I also know that they are noon broadcast on the west and central zones. That's why I said MANY meaning not all.

Let me say this now. WNBC is not doing an 11 a.m. broadcast. The only reason the other stations have one because of their schedule. Many on the west coast and central don't have a noon broadcast. So let stop with this rumor of 11 a.m.

The newsreader position is going to be gone. As much people trying to downplay, CBS This Morning really shaped the way Today and GMA is changing. Just two years ago, it was all about soft news but now everyone is focusing on hard news. I still think CBS is going to become a second place finisher in the near future.

Well good for Ben. I always liked him. He should do well in Bean Town. It seems like Boston is finding a liking to picking NY Talents. It almost seems like the talent that are being underutilized in their respective area. Side note: Every time I open the WNYW thread, I hope its for them getting a new set. This thread is such a tease :D:D

I was thinking the same thing. I use to be a big fan of Tamron but not too much as of lately. She's always giddy and grinning for no apparent reason at all. I still holding out hope HODA will become the anchor one day but I think Savannah is going to be there for years to come. The only announcement I'm waiting for is for Matt Lauer and Al Roker to finally step down and leave. They have worn out their welcome.

Yes. I'm glad they brought back the 11 a.m. newscast. The only sour grape is that Sylvia will not be apart of the newscast this time around. But who knows what WLS have up there sleeves. They might bring her back but that's a big might.

I'm glad he landed somewhere but that's a big drop. I thought Shiba's drop was big from NY to ATL but Chris is way bigger. His former co anchor Jessica left KARK there for KYW and he's going there ( KATV). Either markets don't mean nothing any more or the bigger markets are not hiring them. Even Rob is going down a lot of markets but for some reason I don't see it as a demotion compare to the other two. Best of luck to him.

Max Robinson was the first African American to be an evening anchor. Yes it was more of a rotation anchor team but he was technically the first. I will say that I don't see anything wrong with Roberts claiming to be the first openly gay man to anchor an evening network broadcast (even though there some discrepancy about that but that's another story).

Everyone hired from the previous news director to help improve the ratings has about left. They ripped up an established morning team (Pete and Kimberly) for two anchors who didn't make much of a dent in the ratings who are now replaced (Mike Dundst left for Atl). Chris came and they even moved legendary anchor Leon off the 6 for him.

WGN Morning News has been in the media yet again with this Kelly Rowland interview. I saw WGN's article about the interview and so I decided to watch. They basically called her stuck up and rude toward them in the article but what I saw and what was written was the complete opposite. The only reason for the pauses was because it was one of those Satellite interviews. And honestly it seem like they didn't do there research on Kelly but mainly on you guess it Beyonce. Yes I know Beyonce is the bigger draw but come on. You knew why she was there. Let's not act like they wasn't in the wrong as well. If I'm not mistaken, isn't this the second interview in a year span that they did a satellite interview that didn't go well. I think it was Kara Deveine when she was promoting Paper Towns. I may be wrong and it could have been another station. I think it was unfair of them to just blame Kelly when they did the social media segment of the show. Then they invited her back. Who says she's coming back? WGN PR on the job for you. (Sorry for the mini rant)

He really did. I believe he's was hired to replace Charlie down the road. But overall, he was really good. He outshined Anthony.

Relax it was just the PR. I still think he could have gave her more of a heads up. Granite he doesn't owe her anything but if you are going to be there for a few more months then he could've told her. If she become sour than let her. She's human. I'm sick of people always saying its the business. But when it isn't happening to you its different. I've been put in a similar position, on a much smaller scale. Its hurtful and I don't blame her not being there today. Because people were ready to see there reaction and even if she was supportive it would still be a store about how it's all fake. Its a damned if you do, damned if you don't for both in this situation.

Like I said in the Chat box. This isn't turning out good. People are confused and upset (including me). This is what happens when the higher ups say hey let's get Michael and bring him to GMA, offer him a lot of money and keep this hush hush. It was a bad PR move from every angle. I still believe Michael is going to be Josh 2.0 and get lost in oblivion in the next 2 years. I don't see how he will be there long. You know how morning shows are. To me Lara and Michael positions are not permenant. If the show decides in 2 years, let's focus on hard news. Well what's the point of both Lara and Michael.

I couldn't agree more.

This is a not so smart move in my opinion. I think this is more of a money thing than anything because I wouldn't leave a show that's at least have another 5 years if more for a position at GMA they could essentially get rid of if the show goes into a different direction. Don't become Josh 2.0 which I think they are doing.

I was just reading up on Ron's career today... Go figure! Alan is very much deserving of this promotion. Whoever gets the 4 have big shoes to fill.

Now this is the same Chris that they moved legendary anchor Leon off the 6 p.m. newscast for a few years ago so Chris could anchor the 6 and 11 p.m. news instead of only anchoring the latter for the first couple of years. To me he wasn't that good but he was the former news director hire. She fired and moved a lot of people who worked their for years around to get ratings and they still suffer ( hence her getting fired). She blew up the morning team and for two new people who unfortunately left as well.

I hope Shirleen doesn't become the Shiba of WABC.

I'm laughing reading this thread. It seems like everyone hates Erika and when I was on the "I don't like Erika" train a few years ago people thought I was crazy. (That's not the case now however. I've grown very fond of her.) Hopefully she lands somewhere good because I really want to see her on tv.

Kinda saw this coming after it was rumored Willie will take over Sunday Today. It took me some years but I've grown to like Erika. I know this is a shock for some who remember she wasn't my favorite when they CBS revamp the Early Show in 2011 but that's the pass haha. I wonder if CNN/HLN will swoop her up again. Time will tell. One thing for sure a lot of changes are happening at NBC...

Erika was one of my favorite anchors. Wherever she ends up next, I hope she continue to thrive.

Russ is at WNCN now as a morning anchor