BehindNYNews

I'm literally addicted to the current theme, I really hope they don't change it. The name doesn't really matter to me either way. I like the graphics but if they updated it a little, I wouldn't mind.

So just watched tonights CBS Evening News online, no mention of Diane.

If you missed the broadcast, here is the full show... The promos have the current music so I doubt it. And I love the current music package!

When Katie Couric signed off, the intro was just "This is the CBS Evening News." It's looking more and more like they are going back to "World News Tonight." Their Facebook page url now says Facebook.com/WorldNewsTonight.

I find it funny actually, all weekend and this week, ABC has been promoting David's "Made in America" report, "THIS WEDNESDAY" which happens to be Diane's last day (probably not a coincidence). I have a feeling David will have something to say to Diane.

I doubt there will be much change with David's move to the anchor chair. I think ABC just wants a small passing of the baton and not much more.

NOW CONFIRMED: Tonight will be Diane's final night on WN. Brian Stelter is reporting that Amy Robach will anchor on Thursday and Friday and David will anchor on Monday.

So with Diane leaving on Thursday and David starting on Tuesday, who do u think will anchor the 4 days in between. Between Katie Couric and Scott Pelly, CBS had Harry Smith anchor. I could see Dan Harris anchoring or having David anchor unofficialy until Tuesday. What do you think?

Well the Holiday promo's are supposed to be corny. All the stations that do them, make them corny for fun.

Diane did her final "person of the week" segment last night. This either means she will end before next Friday or on Friday, that section of time will be used to celebrate Diane. Either way, it's getting bitter sweet to watch WN with Diane. Update: a person working for WN tweeted it was Diane's last Friday, so I guess that Thursday will be her last day.

Savannah had her baby girl today!

Following tomorrow's broadcast, Savannah will officially go on maternity leave. I expect Meridith to return for at least one morning. I also expect Natalie, Tameron and Hoda to anchor the next few weeks. And it wouldn't surprise me to see Katie come back for a week.

There are 2 questions that continue to be on my mind. I wonder when Diane will be leaving and when we will find out who replaces David on the weekend. Could it be like when Ginger left weekend GMA and they will have rotating anchors for a while and eventually choose one or will they choose one in September?

Well that sucks. Was hoping for at least a refresh.

Just clarifying, I'm not saying it should be at 2pm, I'm saying it IS going to be at 2pm.

So the Meredith Vieira Show will air at 2pm on 4NY. I don't see how that is a good idea to compete with GH and The Talk. I think 11am or 3pm would have been better.

ABC News has done 2 refreshes to there set, both in 3 days.

Finally!

An NBC Nightly News type desk would work great at ABC. ---- I have to say, I am going to sincerely miss Diane, but I am getting super excited for David's move to the chair!

Completely agree. Nearly every time David anchors, they start with something on the screen(s). This is certainly for David. Could also help 20/20. I am hoping they remove the newsroom parts of the set on the sides though. I am not a huge fan of that. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more updates to the set over the next month before David takes over. Hoping for a new desk too. The current one just doesn't seem to fit with the set anymore. But love the new screen!

Well, I was right (sorry to be so blatant). They got a new screen behind the anchor desk. You can see it on my twitter account, @BehindNYNews. Very nice!

It's funny too because I was laughed at here for even mentioning I thought he might be a good candidate to anchor. Well, WCBS agrees with me.

Fox O&Os recently got a new package. (Though, I already think they need a new one). NBC has updated a few markets so WNBC could see the minor update. I really don't think anyone needs an update. I like what we have.

David is anchoring today. Rather than starting with the big screen behind him, they used the other desk angle with the TVs behind him. In face, the big screen wasn't seen at all tonight. I wonder if they are doing some studio updates for David's move to the WN anchor desk.

I don't think it's time yet. The last graphic package was looking old after 3 years, the current graphics aren't looking old yet. I think ABC needs to look at KTRK and WPVI before they get to WABC for new graphics.