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1 hour ago, ekt8750 said:

WWSI looks like they're on a temp setup of some sort

They are on the same set - looks to me they are sharing the Telemundo62 studio for some reason.

27 minutes ago, wofchristian said:

It seems like it may be Chris making that decision. He seems to always be with his kids, so I assume he may be a mostly stay at home dad while his wife is working.

I thought Chris primarily had an off-screen role as weather producer.

15 minutes ago, AdamStabelli1 said:

So 69 News at 8 will have a new anchor. 
 

Dayne Marae will be joining the newscast. No word on if she’s replacing Rob Vaughn as WFMZ didn’t make that clear in their announcement. 

So we should anticipate a new weekend anchor…

Why no GOP debate recap tonight?

36 minutes ago, jrogo said:

Some awkward days lie ahead for MSNBC, Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted by the U.S Department of Justice on serious charges, the senators daughter is MSNBC Host Alicia Menendez, her show, American Vocies airs weekends at 6PM ET.  The big question is how will MSNBC handle this story while employing his daughter, will she comment on it or not, we all remember the Cuomo nightmare at CNN less than 2 years ago. The following article makes a few good points regarding the media landscape and how these types of things have been handled in the past;  https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/how-will-msnbc-handle-its-menendez-family-conflict-of-interest/amp/

 

IMO, Alicia should be off this weekend, I would not allow her to host her show, either someone can fill in or it can be a special edition of MSNBC Reports. The network has not done a good job of disclosing the conflict they find themselves in, every single anchor/host should be saying something along the lines of; “in the interest of transparency we need to tell you that Senator Menendez is the father of our colleague, MSNBC host Alicia Menendez.” 
 

MSNBC & NBCU talk a big game about being better than orgs like CNN & FOX, so they should prove it and take this seriously. It doesn’t matter that she’s (as far as we know) innocent and un-indicted, she needs to be put on a short leash or they will have the Cuomo situation on their hands. 
 

also if you want an insight into the work politics at MSNBC just look at the different statements from the hosts/anchors, some ranging from demanding the senators resignation and others supporting him, always fun to see it in the open. 

 

 

I am curious to see how MSNBC handles this as well.  They go out of their way to remind the viewers that their parent company is part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers’s (AMPTP) whenever they cover the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike but so far have not mentioned the family connection to Alicia.  There will be tough times ahead for Alicia and her brother Rep. Menendez (NJ-8) as they support their parents throughout this challenge while maintaining their professional roles.  As long as Alicia doesn't cross the line like Chris Cuomo did and respects the journalistic boundaries that are required she will be fine - but I can only imagine how tough it will be as they are her parents. 

2 hours ago, Mrknowitall526 said:

I came here to post about this!  Not sure I see the need for this at 8 PM but it's certainly interesting...

Maybe it is simply cheaper than acquiring another major syndicated show similar to Rachael Ray or Dr.Phil which WFMZ previously aired.  Just a thought...

'69 NEWS AT 8:00' to launch Sept. 25

- from wfmz.com

ALLENTOWN, Pa - 69 WFMZ-TV is thrilled to announce the debut of our brand-new 8 PM newscast, set to premiere on September 25th.

This expansion of our news programming is a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering timely, relevant, and high-quality news to our dedicated viewers.

The 8 PM newscast promises to be a dynamic addition to our lineup, providing viewers with an alternative prime time news source that fits their busy schedules.

Local Trending News

It will offer a comprehensive overview of the day's top stories, reports, weather updates, and more, all presented by our team of experienced and trusted journalists.

"We are excited to introduce the 8 PM newscast to our audience," said Barry Fisher, President, and GM, "In today's fast-paced world, people want access to news when it suits them best. With this new addition, we aim to meet the needs of our viewers and provide them with the information they need to stay informed.

Assistant GM and News Director Brad Rinehart said, “The goal of this prime-time newscast is to highlight the best work of our staff of veteran reporters and photojournalists each weeknight. Viewers will get a comprehensive overview of the most compelling stories of the day."

Viewers can tune in to 69 WFMZ-TV News At 8PM via cable, satellite, antenna, WFMZ+ streaming app and our website at WFMZ.com, ensuring they can stay up-to-date on the latest news from the comfort of their homes or while on the go.

69 WFMZ-TV has been a trusted source of news in our community for over 46 years, and this new addition to our programming lineup is a testament to our dedication to serving our viewers better than ever.

1 hour ago, newscopter7 said:

Talk about throwing your career away….

Maybe, maybe not - it is a choice he may never be able to come back from - but he could also become a rising star in the  MAGA media world.  Time will tell.

6 minutes ago, scranton said:

 

Whoa. What is this 3?

Some have suggested elsewhere it is a reworking of the pre-KYW 3 from 1963-65 (thank you logopedia for the image).  Maybe?  I think - keeping with Eagles green theme - it looks the goal posts fell over - or a 2 prong plug.

18 hours ago, newscopter7 said:

I doubt NBC affiliates are happy with the show coming in dead last in daytime. 
 

I doubt the producing two hours or news for three-quarters of a million less viewers is a cost effective as you think. 

Let's remember here that BOTH NBC News Now/Daily and DOOL were both already on-air and remain that way - DOOL was NOT cancelled as some would say.  The only real difference is the news product is now streaming and broadcast instead of streaming only - and the entertainment product is now streaming only instead of streaming and broadcast.  Since DOOL is a Sony production with a multi-year contract the costs probably remain the same.

NBC therefore should be making MORE money with this move - NBC News Now would not have brought in the numbers of new Peacock subscribers (even at a big discount) that DOOL probably has.  Simply put - SAME cost + MORE revenue = BIGGER PROFITS for NBCU/Comcast.  Although that is not the same for the affiliates - they are the ones taking a hit.

22 hours ago, LVForward said:

Kendis has been removed from the CBS Miami website.

FTVLive is on it...

On 8/11/2022 at 1:05 AM, LVForward said:

Speaking of Kendis - he seems to have gone MIA in MIA...

Kendis has been removed from the CBS Miami website.

In Philly that would be -

330am EARLY TODAY

4AM-7AM NBC10 NEWS

7AM TODAY

9AM THIRD HOUR

10AM HODA & JENNA

11AM NBC 10 NEWS  - 1145AM PHILLY LIVE

12N NBC NEWS DAILY

That's 9 1/2 hours of news...maybe NBC needs to look into a cable news channel or streaming service instead... oh wait?!?!

Not to mention...

4PM NBC10 NEWS

5PM NBC 10 NEWS

6PM NBC 10 NEWS

630PM NBC NIGHTLY NEWS

7PM NBC10 NEWS

31 minutes ago, Newsjunkie24 said:

 

When was the last time Kendis was on Miami's airwaves?

From what I can tell 7/15

3 hours ago, jrogo said:

MSNBC is making some changes to its streaming service, The MSNBC Hub on Peacock. Effective September 15th, Zerlina Maxwell and Ayman Mohyeldin will no longer be hosting shows on the streaming service, Zerlina has been offered an "analyst" role and Ayman will continue to host his show on the weekends. This is the first time MSNBC has canceled a show on its relatively new streaming service. 

 

Speaking of weekends... MSNBC is seeing some of the worst weekend ratings since 1998, this started last year and it isn't getting better. Makes me wonder if a bigger change could be coming to the weekends. Go back several pages on this forum and you'll see how much weekends have changed in recent years.

 

Seems like more opinion & less news isn't working out that well and maybe Kendis Gibson, David Gura, Thomas Roberts & Kasie Hunt (honorable mention of Jacob Soboroff & Richard Lui) weren't as replaceable as the network thought they were.....

 

More details on the changes here: https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/msnbc-ends-peacock-shows-hosted-by-zerlina-maxwell-and-ayman-mohyeldin/512379/

Speaking of Kendis - he seems to have gone MIA in MIA...

Another MSNBC exit...

Where is Kendis??   Still don't know.

Where isn't Kendis?? @MSNBCWeekends updated their twitter - no more Kendis there.

Yesterday - Garrett anchored the 1pm hour under the generic MSNBC Reports banner - NOT as MTP Daily.

Tuned in late - Where is MTP Daily? 

Chris Jansing is a solid journalist and anchor - a good choice but not an exciting one.

Shep, Tom Llamas, or Katty Kay would all be good options, as well. 

Wouldn't it be a kick if tonight we found out Kendis Gibson was actually in "The 11th Hour" rehearsals this whole time?!?!?

Brian Williams - a CLASS ACT until the end.

Day 16 of "KendisWatch" - Where has he gone?

2 Days left until Brian bids us adieu - Where will he go?  Who will replace him?

That is our update for this Tuesday night with our thanks, of course, for being here with us.

On behalf of all our colleagues of the networks of NBC News, good night!

On 12/2/2021 at 11:52 PM, LVForward said:

If I heard him correctly...Brian Williams just said he will take his leave one week from tonight.

As everyone tries desperately to get their farewell messages in on-air right now - I finally looked back at last Thursday's 11th Hour transcript - Yes, MSNBC does post them - and Brian's last day is THIS Thursday night.

Transcript: The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, 12/2 -

WILLIAMS: Thank you, my friend. Thank you, my friends. I will be taking my leave a week from tonight. This has always been about gentlemen like you, it`s always been about having smart people on this broadcast. So a dumb guy can sit here and return your toast. Thank you. We`ll be talking along the way, Baratunde Thurston, Bill Kristol.

Where is Kendis Gibson??  Not on air since 11/21.  Barely on social media (No Kendis, No George, No Tito). Gibson & Reiser Reports gone. Lindsey doing split-shift solo - no mention of Kendis. What Gives MSNBC??  Anything else you need to tell us - Is Kendis following Kasey, Rachel and Brian?  If this is a trend - Is it worse for a network to publicly fire their anchor or for another to have their team running for the life boats?