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Does WPVI air midday news on Saturdays? Interesting to only air on Sunday unless I’m missing something obvious. ETA: Remembering that CFB starts at noon on Saturdays for ABC. I guess that would be the “obvious” part I blanked on.

This was the plan a few years ago right until Bill pushed back to stay after the election? Good moves for both Mike and Pedro.

I think Brian leading CBS News could make the evening news broadcast instantly more competitive. People love him.

As we discuss the big free agent talent out there it’s probably wise to consider the state of broadcast media right now. I’d like an outside splashy hire but networks likely aren’t paying that kind of money on a roll of dice hire like they used to especially when there’s proven talent already in the building. I guess I also just don’t see an appetite being there for personalities who are not currently working because of ratings woes. Meredith was a moderator on the #1 daytime talk show when NBC snagged her. Norah was a prominent correspondent of the most watched network when CBS snagged her. Soledad O’Brien was weekend host of the most watched morning show when CNN took her. Just feels like those type of hires are of the past. Craig, Lauren, Peter Alexander, etc are all more than capable as any of the names mentioned and are already on the payroll.

I’m not seeing any striking resemblance in overall look between what they had and what they unveiled a few days ago.

I do agree regarding the screen right behind the anchors. It’s pretty busy but otherwise I like how they’re utilizing it for OTS’.

I’m not suggesting that ABC will mandate sets but I’d love to see something like this for WABC’s new set next spring.

I meant to say Craig IS a great option next to Savannah. I think he’s incredibly formidable in the role but it would be nice to see them swing big on an outside candidate too.

Craig is a great option next to Savannah but I almost want them to take a big swing at an outsider like they did with Meredith Vieira.

WCBS late night newscast was competitive with WABC a few years ago. I haven’t seen how the Kristine and Maurice duo has performed as of late.

Didn’t realize Maurice was keeping his WCBS duties. This format is going to be very interesting.

Excessive.

Oh brother, I forgot that lawsuit was even a thing.

I’ve never been big on David Muir but he did an impressive job last night despite the flak ABC is catching this morning. No offense to Robin but she would have been completely out of her depth leading political coverage. I think George and David both have some sort of clause that limits the other’s command of coverage for their respective day parts. Whit is good but he hasn’t done much political anchoring at ABC. Given all those, I think who they had was solid.

Nate also hosts the NFL Today on Sundays and is filming a game show for the network. He might not want an extra hour of working.