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2 hours ago, Liugrad2020 said:

So they went until 1?

It was interrupted by the network carrying President Biden's remarks and then went to Days.   At 5, Natalie joined Adam, and they are both doing the 6.  

2 hours ago, B2r4a6n said:

Natalie co-anchoring with Adam right now at 5pm. This is the first time the 5pm has had two anchors since Stacey Bell left in March 2020. 

 

Although, this could just be for today. No word this is permenant.

During bad weather they have done this before including a couple of weeks ago (including using Gilma).  No way would Natalie working 4,5,6,7 and 11 become permanent.

9 minutes ago, Liugrad2020 said:

 

Can y'all just stop!  This happens every year when staff take vacation.  They are entitled to vacation.  And for many with years of experience and high compensation, they get a lot of it.  When an anchor is missing they may be sick, may be on vacation or took a personal day for whatever reason.  We don't need 20 posts speculating they are gone or whatever. It is too often on WABC, and as was mentioned it spilled over to WNBC as well.   If someone leaves a station, you all find out anyhow.  No need to speculate.  Back to the topics.

2 hours ago, Drew said:

That was Tom llamas. He will be the prime time anchor of NBC News Now and he came from ABC. It wouldn’t have to do with Reno I bet they are burning off vacations since September they normally don’t get vacations since it’s the launch of the fall season 

It is a homecoming for Tom.  Prior to ABC News, he was at WNBC.  He is also NBC's national correspondent.

7 hours ago, Spintech33 said:

Romney Smith has made her first appearance on TINY & News at 11AM.

Jessica Cunnington from News 12 Bronx is now with NBC4. Her first report was yesterday.

Both actually reported on the 5 pm and 6 pm news since Monday.  Are they full time or per diem?

1 hour ago, Liugrad2020 said:

So I guess he didn’t leave WNBC after all.

Who said he did?  Anchors are humans.  They are allowed vacations.  They allowed sick days.  And they are allowed to keep their private lives private.  Throughout this time News4 was showing promos with David for the 11 pm show.

21 minutes ago, MidwestTV said:

 

This is bad production 101. How can anyone working in market #1 see this and think it's a good look? If you don't want her standing on a box because you don't want to see the box, either give them stools or cover the desk. The height differential also gives off a power disparity with the man towering over the woman.

Looks like real life to me.

16 hours ago, Liugrad2020 said:

Adam mentions that David is off.

they were running promos for the 11 pm news with David this morning.  People are allowed to be on vacation, or have medical issues without the need to publicize it all over social media. 

3 hours ago, MorningNews said:

How can they think that looks presentable at all? Jfc

I think it is up to what viewers think, not people on this board.  Just like Lester Holt now standing throughout his newscast, it allows better use of the video boards.  it does not bother me.  But my vote does not count.  Only NBC management and their audience survey teams know how the bulk of their viewers feel.  If the anchors really had an issue, I'm sure they would bring it up and see if something can be accommodated.

5 hours ago, Liugrad2020 said:

The clips I see on YouTube don’t show Chuck or any mention of him during the 6pm newscast. I am out of NY at the moment so I can’t see the whole newscast.

As for David I have no clue what the story is. I’ll check his social media.

Last night, Natalie specific said Chuck had the night off.  With 45+ years of service, he has a lot of vacation time now.  

4 minutes ago, Breaking News said:

WPTV's  being sold from our favorite guy- he has the latest about WPTV

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2021/8/3/we-are-selling-the-building

I just read this.  It is not WPTV, in fact the memo states WPTV facility will provide studio support if needed.  The address stated is not the WPTV studio address.  The memo specifically mentions the purchased media properties of iON (which was located separately in WPB), Newsy and Katz Networks.  I suggest you re-read this.

He has been on all this week.  With his years of service and current contract he gets a load of vacation days and only works 4 days a week. 

20 hours ago, Sendir said:

Who’s going to be the volunteer to watch the newscast and screen grab set photos? Lol 

They are in the Look S thread.

So far it looks like duopoly stations in the same market are getting them, which makes a lot of sense.  I would imaging the roll out in other Telemundo O&O's will continue after all the NBC/T duopolies are completed.

29 minutes ago, Spintech33 said:

Excellent pick up for WNBC.. So this would officially make 3 full time assignment reporters for TINY.

I believe this is Katherine Creag’s replacement.  Others have been filling in, mostly Gaby Acevedo. 

This has been a total sham.  There is no mention that the station is owned by "Mission" broadcasting anywhere on their broadcasts or website - except in the about us section.  Everything is Nexstar.  The President/GM is a Nexstar employee.  If it wasn't to stay under the caps, Mission Broadcasting would not even exist.

34 minutes ago, Roadrunner said:

My hot take is every station should use WMAQ's "new" (really used by WCAU first among the O&Os) open. But I was also a 360 fan so I admit my biases. Regardless, I believe it has the most impact, but anyways, that's just my take.

The days of Don Pardo voiceovers, introducing the newscast and talent, with grand music is long gone,.  I'm not sure viewers really cared.  This gets the newscast started quickly and provide the viewers with information quickly.  It's been like that for so long we are used to it here.

15 hours ago, Liugrad2020 said:

And I thought it was odd that they had someone on solo for the hour broadcasts. Would it cost them extra money to have a reporter fill in?

People are on vacation or took a long weekend.  It happens.  They are allowed.  Viewers probably are more focused on a familiar anchor than a replacement.   That's whose opinion counts - the viewer.

Does WMAQ have an equivalent to NY Live at 11:30 am?  My question is if they do, are they using the exact same graphics package or is it modified?

WNBC last night - which was primary day in NYC, used a mix of looks.  Election coverage included many elements of Look S, while maintaining  Look N for regular stories.  What I noticed, now that we saw the Chicago roll out, is the promo for the new 7 pm news program includes a lot of Look S elements.  I'm not sure why Valerie Staub did not decide to completely roll out Look S with the election coverage -  it would have been perfect timing.

46 minutes ago, newscopter7 said:

What do they have against having a v/o for the opening?

 Because it is not necessary and redundant (the anchors always introduce themselves). 

Definitely evolutionary, which is appropriate.  We'll see when WNBC switches.  So far the previous graphics.

1 hour ago, 24994J said:

Because it's an obvious downgrade from the set's original set. This new one worked just fine for pandemic shows, allowing for more standup shots and distance, but if distancing is not needed, then the previous, seated position is superior.

Actually the use of stand up shots and using the back screen for graphics is.a positive change and probably will continue.  If you notice Lester stands most of NN now too just down the hall.  Will they eventually change the desk, probably.  Should they add more large video screens, definitely.

Honestly, it will probably not be noticed by most viewers being so subtle.  It makes you wonder why go through the expense if there is no real return.

57 minutes ago, TheRob said:

 

Wow, the fact he does not know the difference between excepted and accepted should concern any journalist.

Last night Chuck and Natalie were standing next to each other behind the lucite desk.  This morning Michael and Darlene were sitting on stools behind the desk.  Both Maria and Lauren were standing next to them.  They mentioned it was the first time they were all close to each other in a long time.  WNBC ended the social distancing yesterday pm.  Adam and Janice were standing next to each other to introduce weather segments.  

They "promoted" the 7 pm newscast last night, but did not say anything about anchors. The basically showed a graphic and said a new way to watch News4 begins Monday with News4 at 7.  That was it.  The lack of promotion, no statement on anchors makes me wonder if this is just a filler until they find a more permanent solution for the fall.  This is a big departure from how they launched the 4 pm newscast.  The last time they had the 7 pm, it moved to Cozi and used a range of reporters as anchors.  I guess we won't find out until Monday. 

10 hours ago, SFTV said:

Isn’t Ellen getting cancelled? That’ll give KNTV a chance at 4pm unless they throw in some syndication...

Ellen is ending her show a year from now.  NBCU has not said yet what they plan to use as a back fill - I suspect they will move Kelly Clarkson up from an earlier time on most NBCU stations.

Isn't this shuffling a result of the cancellation of All Access?  Many of us in larger NBCU O&O markets are waiting to see what NBC plans on doing with the 7 pm hour. It has long been rumored that WNBC may return a 7 pm news program and shift Access Hollywood to 7:30.  With a little over a month to go before All Access ends its run (it is only shown on NBCU O&Os), no announcements have been made except in San Francisco now.