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And in David's potition, I wouldn't want give up a mid day shift for 2:00 AM wake ups.

Yes it is included according to NBC 2's website. Surprisingly they run two news operations on at competing times instead of similcasting or reducing the other to a junior station.

Back to decline of local news, I believe shrinking newrooms and the rise of the Multi Media Journalist position is a huge contributor. I'm seeing so many local stations with less than 10 reporters who have to edit, film, write and report all in one. Unfortunately, the increased work load hasn't translated to higher pay, especially not now with shrinking revenue streams. But a job requiring reporters to move to small market boondocks -- often away from any familial financial support structure--must pay better. It's crazy that people employed in television are paid retail level wages and need to live with roomates despite working a job requiring a bachelor's degree. To add to that, reporters are locked into to two to three year contracts sometimes with post employment non compete clauses. IMO get rid of or shorten contracts for reporters (at least those being paid low in smaller markets). Stop post employment non competes (in states where it's legal). People care more about where anchors land than reporters. This is a big ask but raise the pay. It allows people from diverese fianncial backgrounds to enter the field. A job requiring a degree should at least pay $1K a week, or at the very minuimum allow for the worker to have all basic needs met. Have realitic deadline and story output expectations as newsrooms shrink. Many reporters are qutting the industry over burnout. Journalism is a great and exicitng field but it has major drawbacks.

Across-the-board in multiple markets, anchor lineups are getting very chaotic and confusing. Back in the days it used to be Team A: Mornings & Noon. Team B 5pm. Team C, 6pm and Night. With the advent of excessive newscasts, lineups have gotten odd including switching every half hour.

That's two major anchor changes on this new show (in all fairness because of the Don Lemon situation). I wonder if long term CNN will stick with this.

These light elevator music/pharmacy themes don't work. Is WCBS in last place? I'm curious to see the numbers. The station was really on the right track from 2007 to about 2015/16ish. This light corperate jingle doesn't work for a place as gritty and fast paced as NYC. ABC 7's theme captures the right essence. Power, force urgency, much like CBS 2's mid 90s theme.

Agreed. Looking at WTVJ around 1992, you really see the 'SVN effect. In my own bias..As someone who got up really early mornings for work, and hearing many journalists talk about the negative sleep effects of 2 AM wake ups, I'm not so set on early morning live broadcasts.

IMO it's better they don't start the newscast at 4 AM, at least from the talent's point of view. I like that they rerun the 11pm broadcast at that hour. If this pushes Sherri Shepherd down one hour hopefully it knocks Byron Allen's fake Justice with Judge Mablean off the schedule---(even though I love her). It's strange that a market with such leisure and culture as Miami/Ft Lauderdale doesn't have a lightweight morning newscast. Even the 9am hour on WPLG and WFOR are straight news. (Not counting Deco Drive or 6 in the Mix). Looking at the quieter overlapping market West Palm, Fox 29 is straight news from 7-9. WPEC and WPBF are also strictly news at nine. Thats five hard newscasts at 9am in South Florida.

The minor fame part works out well too because there's less of a public microscope on you.

Agreed. IDK about the pay part but Russ Mitchell left CBS News in 2009 to take a lead anchor position in Ohio. Contessa Brewer went from MSNBC to WNBC. I've seen reporters in bigger local markets go down to smaller markets in order to get a anchor position. Example Sheldon Dutes or Jummy O from WNBC going to Orlando and DC respectively. Sometimes taking a step down can make for a more comfortable working/living position, or a larger role in a smaller organization. Exactly. The person who made the claim about Shirleen not being nice to work with, I'm not saying it's false, we just need more context and specifics. Yes, one complaint makes it comfortable for others to speak up, but it also looks fishy if people out of the blue start complaining about someone after one allegation. From personal experience...you can't base your opinion of someone by other people's judgments, BUT you can use it as a warning.

That's what CNN does, compromise it's little integrity for a temporary rather than long-term ratings bump. MH -370 is the prime example. Is that the best CNN could do graphics wise??? SMH. Right now MSNBC has the best sets and Fox News has the best lighting. None of the three cable networks have strong graphics.

I never got the vibe that there was tension between Ken & Shirleen and I never got the vibe that she was a mean person. The backlash against her is surprising given that a few months ago, members of this thread said she was national anchor material and a good get by WABC. But again, I --like many of us-- don't know her personally, and are not privy to what happens behind the scenes. Moreover, we have all been in a position where a coworker or someone we know pissed us off, and we said a word that we shouldn't have. For that, I'm not going to destroy Ken based on that one moment.

If I recall correctly they avoided any Ann clips in their 70th anniverary celebration.

I was surprised to see Ann Curry included in a topical flashback from 2002!

Well that's disappointing if true. Shirleen to me came acorss warm and bubbly on camera. Unfortunately, the news --much like the rest of the corperate world-- can be a very fake and two faced industry.

I wish some of the canceled soaps could be revived on streaming, with their episode catalogs avalible aswell. Audiences might be more accepting of streaming soaps now as opposed to OLTL and AMC on Hulu back in 2013.

I agree with your points. I respect that they break party lines--as any reasonable person should. My issue with MSNBC is that alot of the right leaning perspectives I see on the network are those who agree with what the leftist panelists/hosts are saying. That isn't balanced. To draw to draw things back to CNN you actually do see guests of opposing views on the network. The issue is that many of those opposing guests are often inflammatory and start arguments on air. I suppose News Nation is attempting to pull off that mission. Their execution is questionable however.

True, but Republicans like Joe & Nicole that are highly critical of their party (which is more palatable to MSNBC's base).

Speaking in general since we don't know what Ken said, does an accidental (non discriminatory slur) curse drop warrant firing?

It sounds unceremonious according to FTV live. The site reported there was allegedly sexual harassment involved. Make of that what you will. Post: https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/8/17/exclusive-major-shake-up-coming-to-foxs-oo-station-in-nyc As for scheduling, perhaps: AM Michelle & Shirleen Noon & 4 Liz & David 5 Liz & Bill 6 & 11 Bill & Sade Weekend AM Toni & Mike Weekend 5 - Joe Weekend 6- Sandra Weekend 11- Joe & Sandra

Agreed! From what I've seen MSNBC panels don't usually have balanced opinions. They typically fill their shows with people along the leftist spectrum as to avoid scream television like CNN. MSNBC hosts usually parrott what they think the electorate thinks. The CNN town hall surprised me. As much as I agree with hosting a Republican Townhall for conservative voters to question their candidates, why would you give airtime to someone who you've devoted to taking down? Furthermore if Trump is pedaling conspiracies, why give him the platform to do so? There's a way to operate from the center without looking like your trying hard to appease a particular side.

Wow this sucks. Ken was a fixture on morning for years since Steve Bartelstein was out. I see WABC either giving Mike Marza or Michelle Charlesworth the slot. If Michelle gets the slot, make Toni Yates the permanent weekend AM anchor.

Not quite syndication but longtime General Hospital actress Jacklyn Zeman has died at age 70. She played Bobbie Spencer (Luke's sister) on and off for 45 years! We're losing our daytime legends. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jacklyn-zeman-longtime-general-hospital-actress-dies-70-bright-light.amp

Finally!

He was younger than I thought! Sad. Last time I believe I saw him was the tribute to Bill McCreary.