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Yeah, well, I thought posting a version of the story that didn't have a paywall would be better so people can actually read it.

Former GMA exec being sued for sexual misconduct, toxic work environment... First of many? https://www.foxnews.com/media/abc-news-producer-sues-network-former-top-gma-exec-for-sexual-misconduct-allowing-toxic-work-environment

If it helps, he doesn't have the mustache...

New Anchor at KVLY-Fargo- Tom Tucker is being brought in from KESQ/Palm Springs. Current anchor Mike Morken is reducing his workload to just the 6:00 show. This part of the bio suggests he won't be here long... "He has worked for several ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox television news affiliates in several markets around the country" https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/08/16/tom-tucker-will-take-valley-news-live-anchor-desk-10pm/

Not sure if we're tracking affiliate rollout of the new ABC logo here or not, but WDAY/Fargo has been using it on air for the last few days now. Everything on air and on social media is the same with the new ABC logo proportion-wise as it was before.

I'm sorry, but the "if a tree falls in the woods" argument came to mind instantly... If there's one thing WBBM has proved it's that who's behind the desk doesn't make a difference at channel 2... The failed reprieve of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson proved that.

Saw the same on Logopedia... For the O&O's as well as some other stations. I'm sure most will do what that poster did anyways, but still...

Definitely plausible! Hasn't 1A gotten an update each of the last three Olympics? It would be nice if they adjusted it to bring back some of the "America's Living Room" feel... The giant video wall just feels so cold and generic.

That sounds better than having everyone back after only one week... My new theory is that Savannah must have had the week leading up to the games plus last week as her two weeks, Hoda sticks around this week and anchors the closing ceremonies with Tirico?

Matt Lauer? Bill O'Reilly?

Facts. But there's third place in a close fight, and then there's the kind of third place that CBS has seemingly become (another example, WBBM-TV)

We could have a lot of fun over at the Speculatron with this... I'd argue the possibility that Bob was doing well and enjoyed Face The Nation too much to switch. Another one to speculate would be could some of the NewsNation talent find a home at CBS if that venture folds (cough, Joe Donlon, cough)

Agreed. It's the same mistake CBS made with Katie Couric on CBSEN... Great journalist and interviewer with a solid resume as a morning host- but an evening anchor she did not make. Norah was a great balance to Gayle on CBSTM with her experience with politics and the happenings in DC, it just didn't translate well to PM. Herein lies the problem... The answer is honestly no one. They need some stability in their game of musical anchors on their shows. But the bench has been weak for decades- evident when there was no clear successor for Dan Rather (Whereas Holt was waiting in the wings on Williams, Muir for Sawyer). If (and emphasize on "IF") CBS wanted to blow up the EN again, they really have no choice but to hire from outside and realistically missed the boat when NBC scooped up Tom Llamas (which, still unnecessary as they had their next-generational anchor in Jeff Glor) Even on Weekends, CBS has an identity issue. Good journalists at the helm with zero name recognition- Adriana Who? Meanwhile across the street, weekend anchors who still have prominence during the week and build a connection with viewers- Diaz-Balart and Snow at NBC, Davis and Johnson at ABC who all make appearances on the network's weekday shows and cable/OTT platforms. But of course, moving EN to Washington and CTM to Times Square will fix everything...

What's the rationale? Please don't say "delta variant"...

Fair point- I had not considered that. Thank you!

Better question would be how does NN's numbers compare to once upon a time when WGNA just simulcasted WGN's Noon and 9pm news?

Andrea Larson is calling it quits as anchor at KVLY (Fargo). Cites COVID-19 for changing her perspective. https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/06/23/longtime-valley-news-live-anchor-andrea-larson-says-farewell-broadcast-journalism/

Nope... Scott came off of vacation for this one. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2021/6/15/watch-a-reporter-wreck-her-career-in-live-shot

My apologies! I stand corrected. Missed a few days of posts last month!

What I don't think we were aware of was WGN's foray into Spanish-language broadcasts with this platform... Which I agree with Feder is a wise move given the May Sweeps numbers... If only CBSN Chicago was that insightful with their digital platform!

I'm just wondering how strict/timely ABC expects affiliates to be with the change on their logos... Thinking of KSTP, for example, who just redid their logos/graphics/mic flags etc. this year.

So... They're going to "make it different from other morning programs" by adding more giant video walls just like one morning program (Today), and moving to the same neighborhood as another (GMA).

What was the 09/10 look again?

Agreed. The new package just feels too busy- the angles, transitions... Not good if you have a short attention span like I do! The use of blue as the primary also wasn't great- you know, CTM and GMA's primary color. That said, one of Today's new shade's of blue feels very CTM-ish...

Question- Does Gray hub master control for their stations? NY or TX to be exact? This is what happened on Saturday in Fargo when they tried going to Jeopardy... Or is it just a misfire over at KVLY? IMG_0588.MOV