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I always think it’s better for someone other than another anchor to fill-in for medical leaves so that disruption to other newscasts are limited.

Not sure if anyone else is following like I am (lol) but KTLA has closed the gap as of today and their anchors are sitting back at pre-pandemic distance. Edit: actually seems as the it’s just for the morning news. Odd

Interesting. Seems that KTRK, KABC and WABC are still following social distancing guidelines with anchors noticeably spaced across the studio. Weather and sports anchors are stationed in different parts of the studio as well. All this despite the fact that anchors are posting social media photos hugging one another, having guests inside the studio, etc. GMA also seems to be following social distancing guidelines with Ginger and Lara still stationed remotely. Not trying to be that guy but it just seems odd to me considering they’ve all likely been vaccinated for months and aren’t particularly following the same guidelines off the air. The distance is simply not visually appealing. /rant over

Are there any ABC O&O stations going back to their pre-covid set ups and if not, has Disney indicated what standards they’re following? The CDC has removed even the social distancing guidelines for vaccinated groups and the split screens, wide distance between everyone on set, etc. was never been visually appealing. Seems arbitrary to still be doing it at this point.

He seems like a fairly seasoned sports anchor…is Greg Bailey still with the station? They’ve lost Bob Slovak (huge loss) and David Nuno recently.

Similar to my issues with NN, I don’t understand the point in having a desk on set to stand the entire broadcast? Go all-in and make your show a standing active program rather than having a desk that serves zero purpose.

I mean it’s likely who he always was even during his GDNY days. People don’t just suddenly become racist morons, they just stop trying to hide their true feelings.

I think one of Sam’s primary asks was to work 4 days a week. He’s mentioned the importance of it a number of times because his significant other is based in Florida (or at least was when he returned).

It’s also remarkable how much the personalities bloom when they jump to KTLA. Who would have know that Chris Schuable was as funny. Henry DiCarlo is a completely different personality than his days on CBS 2.

I’ve loved Ilona from her first day at channel 13 In 2004 or 2005. She’s one of the best.

Elex Michaelson at KTTV comes to mind (although his style is LA through and through) especially since KTTV isn’t particularly strong.

Thanks for this, I had to make sure sure I wasn’t crazy and misremembering her send-off. Although I don’t remember if her comments were live or pre-recorded, the farewell was pretty nice considering the circumstances. I don’t understand when WABC became the bad guy in their split as many are suggesting here.

Disagree with this. The morning spot at WABC is deeply coveted and would be the pinnacle of most broadcast careers. I would bet that the 11pm, 6pm and morning show are the most important broadcast. Who should they have displaced on those shows to make her the evening anchor?

I wonder if WNYW would consider adding an 11pm newscast like many Fox O&O stations do.

Great choice. Have they named an 11pm anchor?

KTRK has also recently started doing the same.

KTRK has also recently started doing the same.

Tom Koch singed off today from the show he’s anchored for nearly 40 years (minus the 2 years when he was replaced) and the show has been #1 for virtually the entire time (minus the 2 years where he was replaced). The mayor officially declared today as “Tom Koch Day.” Heartfelt send off for one of Houston’s finest!

That desk is obnoxiously large, I’m hoping they’ll reconfigure shortly. Will be interesting to see if and when GMA goes back to normal distancing considering Ginger and Lara haven’t been in the studio since March 2020.

CTM will feature celebrity guest hosts while Tony is out on paternal leave. Drew Barrymore, LeVar Burton, Nate Burleson and others are amongst the guest hosts lined up so far. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-05-12/levar-burton-drew-barrymore-among-celebrity-guest-hosts-for-cbs-this-morning

Evening newscast ratings are crushing back to life. Muir’s newscast has lost about 2 million viewers so far this year although he still leads the competition. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I think George could have left ABC by now if he wanted. Let’s be honest there is a arguable point that the face of GMA anchor is better than anchor of the basement evening broadcast.

It’s pure speculation at this point but it’s not entirely far fetched - Norah all but demanded the position and was placed there by the new president who is now on her way out unexpectedly.

Goodbye Norah.