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Evidently he was the only one taking a fresh show for Fridays.

It will be simulcast on all networks. Just like last time.

More than a few.

Is Studio A the same as you refer to Studio 1 or is it one of the studios for GMA, Live, or WNT?

Sorry, but it seems reflective of the chaos of Paramount Global.

or move to WLNY? And when is the third hour of CBS Mornings going to be slotted? Or will it replace the Talk?

Read earlier that they announced on the View this am (today's episode was the last of the season) that when they return in September it will be from their new home in lower Manhattan. They showed some Instagram pics that didn't show much but they have seemed to be from there. Anyone have any word when the rest of ABC News/WABC will be moving? I didn't think the building was ready at this point.

I believe they did after the assassination attempt on the former president.

Many years ago, traffic services like Shadow Traffic actually did the reports from their own offices. If the regular person was out, a different Shadow Traffic person would sub. They sat in a cube with WNBC 4 logos etc. Stations now employ their own, and just receive data from whoever provides those services these days. This week clearly became an unusual situation, with Adelle on family leave and Emily taking the week off (probably a pre-planned vacation or whatever). Raphael is a known face to viewers and may have been asked to sub or he volunteered. That's all internal to WNBC. Whether he gets additional compensation that is part of his contract. It is good they did not go the "let the anchor read it approach" or worse, just include the data in the ticker. Especially on a day like today.

I would also think all the uncertainty at CBS and parent Paramount also is a consideration.

When I got up they admitted the MS/Crowdstrike issue was causing issues.

Yesterday as well.

WNBC stuck with regular programming, which is driven by the network. Much of it yesterday was sports. If an affiliate chose to carry the programming on MSNBC, it would have required not carrying what the network was showing. The NBC News Special Report banner at the bottom of the screen on MSNBC has been used before during special news programming. It is being used this morning as Ana Cabrera is hosting the 6 am hour rather than the usual Morning Joe group.

Same last night after NBC News went live.

Where was CBS's lead anchor? The other networks quickly brought in their lead anchors quickly. They also used other well known network anchors or correspondents for the late night coverage. It begs lots of CBS News questions.

An interesting tidbit Shell said courtesy of the Wrap: "I think if there’s going to be a change for CBS, we’re going to probably manage it a bit more aggressively for cash flow, meaning making some harder decisions on time periods and things like that going forward, which you have to when you have a declining business.” Curious to know what is behind his time periods comment. Content or will they do what NBC evaluated and then decided not to pursue regarding the 10pm hour? I'm sure we will see more cheap reality crap.

At the time, it was Fox's strategy. They have the NFC contract. Their desire was to own stations in as many NFC markets as possible. Although there is some flex today, Fox stations still broadcast primarily NFC games.

Several are top 10 markets including N.Y., LA and Boston. Along with WPIX that’s a large amount of stations Nexstar would need divest to buy them and stay under the cap when FCC scrutiny is already a factor. Good luck with that.

They could go greek. Look Alpha, Beta, ... or use a year. I'm sure NBCU suits will have lots of options.

Isn't one of those 5 Sam Champion, who is only available mornings Mon-Thurs? It seems only 4 on staff are flexible for other shifts, which makes sense having to borrow from a sister O&O.

I think you misunderstood. Fox’s strategy was to own the Fox station in every NFC market. The Patriots are an AFC team. Fox holds the rights primarily to the NFC. It made having a station in SF more attractive than in Boston. It’s about keeping the advertising $$$ for themselves.

At least in NJ, News12 is live only a few hours a day now. Altice has killed it. Hyper local? Not so much anymore. And they are now pushing News12 streaming, which is only NY news. Pass.

Sinclair deserves the criticism they get. It's not just MSNBC.

Not all unfortunately. Some, due to legacy and competition, are highly rated. Yet they still have to follow the mandate including yesterday's spin of the very criticized WSJ article. It is read verbatim. Too many in those markets don't realize the snide comments during news reports, must run stories like this are system wise because they don't get out of their markets. Sinclair explains why FCC is concerned with joint agreements as well as not increasing the cap. Too many DMAs have a lack of diverse ownership.

NBC has done this for many years. Al Roker, Chuck Scarborough, Jim Hartz, Janice Huff, Matt Lauer, and others have appeared on the network while also working at WNBC. They all have contracts and I'm sure there are clauses that cover use by the network and any additional renumeration that is provided. This isn't a new thing, just CBS/CBS2 hasn't been as active with it.