BehindNYNews

How is that a promo? Is that supposed to be a promo for Fox 5 or something? Ridiculous.

Dari really isn't that bad but it's not really how good WNYW is but how bad WPIX is.

Their graphics are terrible. Extremely cluttered and busy. I really hope they get new ones soon.

He has already been on PIX already.

This wouldn't surprise me.... it looks like Katie Couric may be returning to Today as a fill in for Savannah while she is on maternity leave. http://www.tvnewsinsider.com/22809 If this happens, I honestly would not expect Savannah to return as co hose after her leave. It would probably be like WCBS just did with Alex Denis and Jill Nicolini where Jill came in doing traffic while Alex was on maternity leave and now Alex is back doing something else. Hell, Savannah could come back as host of Meet the Press if NBC wants to kick David Gregory to the curb.

Stacey Bell started tonight.

So the Sports Desk was just a 15 sports segment. Rather stupid. It was weird because Tamsen signed off at 10:41pm they also used a Sports Desk open twice. Rather than making it seem like 2 separate programs, they should have just said, now here's Scott with sports (for 15 min).

Thanks for the link. I actually like the idea of the show. It almost seems like GAA in a half hour on ABC Family. I wonder if this could be a test to see if they should move it to ABC?

They're not trying to beat PIX, they are trying to beat GMA and Today.

So it was a long commercial.... its happened before, it'll happen again. It's not like they replaced the noon newscast with infomercials. No big deal...

I completely agree and didn't think for the second otherwise that it is her seat until she wants to leave, I was just curious if anyone knows when the current contract ends.

Does anyone know when Diane Sawyer's contract is up?

So Michael started today. My only thought is that Lara, as anchor, should be in his new seat location as it is more in line with Robin and George.

Michael starts tomorrow.

A. That will never work. B. That is simply embarrassing for a news organization.

1. I'm sorry we will have to agree to disagree. George is important but Diane is the face of the network and you may not remember but she payed her dues a long time ago. 2. You say, "critically she is 3rd..." Let's just clarify that is your opinion, not the way ratings have gone. And again, my stance is, if people want to watch it, why is it a problem? If people don't want to get "world news," why should they have to watch it? I agree, in terms of content, WN is Good Evening America, but that isn't a problem. The name.... I guess it's unfortunate, but why would hey spend millions to rename it? They shouldn't and won't. All I am saying is that if people want to watch it, then it isn't a problem as some here say it is.

I have two points to say... 1. She will leave when and only when SHE wants to leave. 2. WN has less hard news. True, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. This site is full of news buffs who want hard news. Many people however don't want hard news as much. Ratings say it all, people like the "new" WN. Sorry if many of YOU don't like it but many others do. There are other options for you to choose.

I think ideally, ABC would like Muir to take over but they would probably loose George so George will he the spot. But this thread isn't for WN but for GMA. I have no problem with Lara anchoring because when she needs to be, she can be serious but she can also be cheerful. I expect Reali to replace Lara. I actually like this move a lot and if it happens, Reali will be a great addition.

It posted double. Ignore this post.

This also helps give GMA leverage during George's contract talks.

The only thing that I disagree is your comment on Robin. Robin makes GMA. Robin could anchor solo and the show would be #1... She is the heart of the show.

Could this be to allow a male pop news anchor? What this does mean is if George leaves for WN, it will be Robin and Lara.

Alex was nice but she wasn't my favorite. I have not watched Jill at CBS 2 yet but I'm sure she is good. CBS 2 News This Morning is always trying to be different (cooking, standing more, different segments, etc...) they need to have a normal newscast. That would help their morning ratings. Minus John (in my opinion), they have a good morning team. They have the ability to do well. Can they beat the powerhouse morning team at channel 7, no, probably not, but they can improve with the right moves.

Based on Twitter, Alex will not be returning as traffic reporter but In another capacity at CBS 2.

That's what all the reports are saying. He would work the 7am hour and not all 5 days.