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Feels like CBS. Utilizing network talent on the local level (likely) for cost efficiency. Broken record but it feels like Sam has been trying to get his GMA job back since his weather channel stint didn't work out. Too bad for him, Ginger Zee is firmly planted in her job.

Thank you two for pointing this out. Stations often increase the workload on existing crews rather than hiring more workers, when increasing news output. Many news anchors and producers already work a 2:30 to 11:35 PM shift. Staying till midnight is definitely a lot. Stations often run out of local news by the half hour mark so an 11:30 newscast would just be filled with wire service stories and national packages anyway.

If we focused squarely on what the average viewer cares about, half these threads would not exist. I think the point of a site like this is for us hyper vigilant people to come together and talk about some of these minute details that layman watchers miss. Yes when we complain about certain things we have to be cognizant of what typical viewers care about, but that doesn't stop us from pointing them out.

Speaking of Linda Church, she and Craig Treadway both had strong reactions to Anthony DiLorenzo announcing his apparent layoff.

(Was typing my reply as yours came in lol @FiveNews) For the first time in a long time I watched Saturday Today. I thought about how long Peter Alexander was at the network, and whether he still commutes from DC to NYC on the weekends. I walk into the other room and over hear Peter's voice saying "this place has meant so much to me thank you to all my mentor" sounding like a goodbye. Then this.... https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-alexander-exit-nbc-news-1236701929/ My market airs Saturday Today on a delay so I'm seeing the news after online article articles already posted it. The workload and missing out on family is totally understandable. That DC to New York weekly commute has got to be a grind. If Page 6 gossip is true about his frustrations from being passed over from multiple top positions, that's also understandable. Peter is a good talent, he would fit in many roles. even if he was passed over, he still been featured pretty prominently. https://pagesix.com/2026/03/28/entertainment/peter-alexander-is-leaving-nbc-after-years-of-being-passed-over-for-top-anchor-jobs-source/

Markets with duplicate stations will be consolidated. I predict that means simulcast news under one branding rather than a WBBH/WZVN duplicate operation one roof set up? So digital output is finally a must? Does that mean ex Tega staions will no longer live stream news or will Nexstar join the present and allow their news stations to be live streamed?

I can only imagine that CBS talent keep taking that job because they want the personal and career fulfillment of saying they got the highest job in broadcast news. Anchor of a network evening newscast---Walter Cronkite's broadcast at that. But the evening news anchor has shown itself to be ticket to the exit at CBS. Maurice Dubois found that out the hard way. There must be money to be made off the show because CBS hasn't pulled the plug yet. This image from linkedin perfectly encapsulates CBS's current lot.

Was WCBS (understandably) the only station on the air after that plane collision at LaGuardia Airport... or are they just the only ones to upload coverage to YouTube?

I know she said she's not doing it because of her family but that's got to be exhausting... constantly moving to be upwardly mobile in your career. It's a real benefit is when a local tv journalist has family in a big market. They can stay at the station long-term with decent pain and exposure. The hard part is, they'll likely have to work for years to reach that big home market. At least advancement times between markets are a lot shorter now.

Wishing her the best!!! https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/staci-spanos-returns-to-wjxt-jacksonville-as-evening-anchor-investigative-reporter/ Also in Jacksonville....Staci Spanos is returning to WJXT after eight years, to become their FIFTH evening anchor! What's partially visible in the Jeannie video is that WTLV/WJXX also has about 4 to 5 evening anchors. Both duopolies alternate evening anchor lineups on the half hour. First Coast & News 4 Jax must have money. By comparison the competition WJAX/WFOX Action News Jax follows current trends. The same two anchors do just about all of their evening shows. Yes! I was just thinking about this the other day. I remember even WNBC was in bad shape around this time. They dropped Live at Five for a generic 5 o'clock newscast, and information tips show News 4 You at 5:30. They eventually dropped one of their 5 o'clock shows in favor of Extra then a lifestyle show. They abandoned studio 6B in favor of a dull content center studio. It really turned around by 2012.

That's a shame. The newsroom set looked really good, it was the best on the air between the evening shows. everyone does video walls now so that set them apart. Really liked the old school Rather looking desk that they had. This doesn't look too bad though.

Brenda Blackmon paying tribute! Another legend I wish were still anchoring. Wish another station picked her up after she left PIX 11. Especially Fox 5.

I see what you mean! And can Tegna please get rid of that annoying transitional sound ( the chime that you hear before a live shot) ScreenRecording_03-17-2026 18-46-03_1.mov

Ernie was still well known by younger generations aparently. Even the "New Yorker" IG page was posing about him. He looked really great at 82!

I'll say the one relevant thing left for celebrity shows is that they are a reliable source for celebrity gossip unlike many online bloggers. Stefon Diggs and Cardi B breaking up sounds more reliable coming from Access Hollywood than some blogger. Because the situations on Maury (likewise with daytime court shows) are evergreen. Are one of these 6 men the father of my baby? is a timeless dilemma lol. Talk shows however rely on current events and guests promoting current projects.

Rose Ann Scamardella!! on Ernie's passing Ernie's WWOR days (1998) Ernie's last day at WCBS (2005)

As much as I would like to see Today condensed, I doubt that will happen. At this point the affiliates seem to be struggling to fill airtime so I'm not sure one or two hours less of Today is a benefit. As for Days... was it doing badly compared to NBC News Daily that it had to be cut from the tv schedule?

Yikes. NBC's midday lineup has been weak for years, now Access Daily (and Hollywood) are done. Especially since Passions was cancelled NBC's 2pm hour has been a revolving door. You know it's bad when Dateline reruns -- something you would expect from a My Network TV or CW -- is airing on NBC stations in the daytime, especially in O&Os like New York. What are some stations going to do at 7:30 PM et/pt? What's left? do a second run or re-broadcast of their lifestyle shows at 7:30? Expand O&O 7 PM newscasts to a full hour?

Yeah, local news schedules have become increasingly erratic. IIRC the 9 AM was a solo for a time before Curt got there, so they're probably just returning to that format. I guess they prefer to have dual anchors at 6 AM because it's one of the most watched blocks in local news. Of course with 7-9a being the main show, they'll prefer two anchors. Overall, pre 7am GDNY with its various titles, has been a very unstable broadcast. They've switched anchor lineups so many times.

Rare sight! Tina Cervasio anchoring alongside Dan in the absence of Rosanna and presumably Tashanea Whitlow aswell

oh wow!!! he was a legend! great to see Ch 7 honor him!!! Grew up watching this man with Roz Abrahams on WCBS, then with Rosanna Scotto on WNYW.

I would like to know that myself. Finally a set that we can truly say is remarkable.

As I've said before, I'm surprised that the ABC (and CBS) stations in the nation's capital are both affiliates and not O&Os As much as I hate the idea of pre-recorded newscasts, a lot of stations just copy and paste their rundowns and use pre-recorded reporter stand-ups instead of live shots. The only thing live about some broadcasts are weather and the anchors reading. At that point the whole thing might as well be pre-recorded. But, if breaking news happens someone is going to have to be in the building.

IMO KTLA still has the best set. My bias being their window pane anchor desk tops KABC's common place seamless-video wall. (KABC has this as well but its not visible from the main desk) Other than that, solid set. Not too flat. Contains great depth. I really like the staircase in the background, another subtle element that adds depth. It reminds me of CNN and WFLA. Love the skyline window video walls at the corners of the studio. That element for me elevates this from WABC's set. I love how much space LA news studios have! Once again the California stations beat their east coast counterparts.

Ahhh that would explain why most news branding just goes with Southwest Florida. As @MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie pointed out, WXTF only covers a small fraction Florida. IMO, a statewide branding feels off when the newscast doesn't cover a majority of the state. Same with CBS Texas, they're just covering the Dallas Metroplex in a state with 20 DMAs. Arizona's Family, for example works as the state only has 4 DMA's, and Phoenix's market takes up most of the land area/population. My question is, do they begin laying off some of the Fox 4 staff? Second, is it that adding FOX 4 to WINK and WXCW doesn't station ownership rules.