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Obviously there are reasons for it but seems amateurish to move into a space that’s not ready for primetime yet. The shots this morning were so awkward.

It’s a little underwhelming.

2 hours ago, iron_lion said:

Fair points.

 

I wonder, does the public think what we get now is quality journalism or are they just consuming the best of a bad situation (WNT and GMA being #1)?

It’s a legitimate question for sure. I have to imagine that people who still watch linear broadcast news are choosing to consider there are millions of ways to get your news these days. As you alluded to, with so many options available someone who is tuning into the network news has to be doing so by choice.

I’m not trying to downplay any of the points made here but a lot of this is blaming ABC, NBC and CBS who have made adjustments to format based on what viewers respond to. The formats you’re longing for were optimal for a period 20 years in the past. The most egregious of the fast paced newscasts is dominating 6:30pm and has for some years.
 

Technology has changed the world and information processes so much that the 2005 format for these broadcasts would be DOA. Hell, I love broadcast media and even I have to force myself to sit through Lester Holt or David Muir. The news they’re presenting has already been broken, disseminated and analyzed hours in advance by the time they take to the air. Times have changed, I’m not mad at any of these newscasts for evolving.

I don’t hate it, don’t hate it all. I actually quite liked that. It’s similar to WNT with the flare of CBS Mornings’ Eye Opener. Doubt it moves the needle at all but I do like it.

And the music continues to be one of the few bright spots about CBSEN.

I thought KVUE was historically the market leader?

It’s also just a rehash of the 6pm news with more ad breaks since there’s no sports report.

Today is one of the few times I can remember switching the channel because of an anchor line up. George is great but Lara and Linsey are not strong fits for the show. 

Apparently they did use an alternate open for Friday’s 6pm news which removed the talent open similarly to 5 and 11pm.

Is that the same desk as KXAN?

On 1/22/2023 at 8:33 PM, wabceyewitness said:

According to Ryan Field, he’ll now be working Sundays through Thursdays. In the comments, he says this was his decision. 
 

 

Very small and slightly ridiculous nitpick but I really wish they’d do a Friday alternate 6pm open that features Sam and similarly one featuring Ryan for Sundays.

It’s always annoyed me that Sam is in the talent open morning and noon talent opens on Fridays despite technically having that day off every week.

One has to wonder about Whit Johnson and Eva Pilgrim. Are the weekend editions of GMA more notable jobs than GMA3? During Amy and TJ I’d say yes, in whatever it becomes the answer is likely no. 

6 hours ago, iron_lion said:

Its unfortunate in my opinion that GMA's excessively tabloid brand of "shocking breaking video" journalism remains at the top of the AM ratings, which means the show will stay the way it is for the forseeable future.

Not trying to challenge your opinion but I’ve never really understood this take considering the alternatives are the equally sensational Today Show and to a lesser extent, a CBS program.

2 hours ago, iron_lion said:

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Popularity in one place doesn't always translate to another. Michael Strahan is lucky his popularity with Kelly is working out on GMA. I wonder what prompted them to add him as a main anchor assuming that the show was still beating Today at the time?

 

NBC poaching Josh Elliott was probably intended to deal a blow to GMA, but --unfortunately-- it's still the number one morning show. 

What’s unfortunate about it for anyone but NBC?

Michael’s promotion to GMA was a directive by Robin IIRC and an attempt to assemble a more dynamic cast after the departure of Sam and Josh and the failed experiments of Tony Reali and Jesse Palmer. At one point the lineup was Robin, George, Amy, Lara and Ginger which while each incredibly strong in their own regards is not a particularly dynamic ensemble. 
 

ABC has somehow made the Michael appointment work really well. He’s still by far the weakest of the ensemble but somehow it works. Robin and George have also become a classic duo. Amy was a perfect fit for the show as well and TJ made a lot of sense too. Losing those two and Cecilia is going to be a tall task to rebuild.

Lara has been presenting the play of the day several times of the last few weeks even with Michael there. It’s the first time they’ve had her appear regularly in the first hour in several years.

46 minutes ago, RaleighTVBOI1 said:

 

So Mika and Joe are morons, no I hope they get picked up by CNN or MSNBC. I don’t agree with the decision. Rhiannon Ally and Demarco Morgan are great. Hopefully no love dust falls on them, Mike Marza is a nice guy.

Amy and TJ are free to love one another to the ends of time. However there are consequences for so brazenly flaunting adultery with your other married colleague while you both are public figures on a program that prides itself as a family-centric broadcast. No one is judging them for being together, it’s the way they went about disclosing it. 

It really shouldn’t be this difficult of a concept to grasp, I’m starting to believe some are intentionally missing the point.

What a shame. I loved Amy on GMA. Her and TJ are complete morons for this.

2 hours ago, Newsjunkie24 said:

I wonder what happens to GMA3 from here. The current form started with updates about the pandemic. I wonder if they bring back Strahan and Sara.

 

I know people were discussing potential lawsuits. I know Amy's had cancer in the past and with both having an interracial relationship, if that could mean something as well.

Ratings haven’t slipped in their absence. I don’t see any indication that ABC wouldn’t just continue GMA3 with new faces. 
 

Rhiannon and Demarco are a formidable pairing.

Yeah they ended the distance between anchors sometime last year but I have yet to see weather, traffic or sports anchors join them at the desk since before the pandemic. Very good to see!

42 minutes ago, RealNews18 said:

Looks like WABC has ended social distancing with anchors like all other stations and is back to having their anchors in “pre-pandemic” seating 

Does this include weather and sports anchors? Haven’t had a chance to watch in several weeks.

Those are significant losses for the network. I’m hoping Amy stays on but I’d also like to see them elevate Rachel Scott, Will Reeve, Gio Benitez profiles. I enjoy each of them as fill-ins as well as Whit and Janai. 

Why is it so inconceivable that GMA and their brand of family-friendly wholesomeness (whether the show has become a joke or not as of late) would want to distance themselves from a rather un-family friendly scandal? It’s not even a debate on their morals or judgement as two consenting adults, it’s about assessing a reputational risk for the show’s brand. 
 

As a reminder, your employer likely has certain standards that you must abide by or risk discipline. Some of these may not be objectively immoral or criminal, but still pose a reputational / branding risk. Think about how many times we’ve seen people be fired for their social posts or an unflattering viral video.

Cecilia and Linsey Davis have seemingly been splitting Robin / Michael fill-in duties in the absence of Amy and TJ. Lara is still on daily but is limited strictly to the second hour unless she’s presenting a report like today’s AO report at 7:16.

Avoiding speculation, it feels less and less likely that Amy and TJ return right? They’ve been sidelined entirely and off-air for a substantial amount of time that their return would cause an entire new flood of attention for ABC, despite my opinion that benching them temporarily was definitely the right call.

Did not see that one coming at all. She seemed to be in the running, along with Amy, for ascension to Robin’s chair once that eventually opens up. Her latest ABC contract made her the Friday co-anchor as Robin doesn’t work on Fridays.

Good for her and CBS.

1 hour ago, wabceyewitness said:

Meanwhile, Amy appears to have reactivated her instagram. 
 

 

ironically, had ABC just left them on air until their planned Christmas vacation and had them return in the new year, none of this would be a story.  
 

ABC is the one who has prolonged and completely mishandled this situation.  

ABC completely mishandled this and not the two anchors in question? There’s equal share of blame to go around. Amy and TJ showing a complete lack of judgement as public figures is on them.

Their lack of discretion is what did them in. They can live as recklessly as they want but once it impacts their employer’s image (family dynamic) then they become a threat to the brand.