BIG Changes in Tulsa

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According to the Tulsa World, some big changes are coming to Tulsa, specifically KTUL. A replacement has been named for Carole Lambert, who left the station Friday after 29 years. Her replacement at 6 and 10 p.m. will be morning anchor Kristin Dickerson.

 

But the big surprise (to me at least) is that Carole isn't the only one being replaced. Her co-anchor, Charles Ely (a station veteran of 22 years), is being moved from 6 and 10 p.m to a new 4 p.m. show that's supposed to be "different than the other evening newscasts." Longtime 5 p.m. anchor Mark Bradshaw will replace him at 6 and 10. Mark will continue to anchor at 5 with Latoya Silmon.

 

Plus, Sports Director Chris Lincoln will move from anchoring sports to "contributing the big sports story of the day."

 

Full story here: http://www.tulsaworl...D3_CUTLIN435499

 

Well, anyone else familiar with the market have any thoughts on this? Personally, I would have thought it wise to keep Charles at least on the 6 p.m. Maybe have Ely at 4, Ely/Silmon at 6, and Bradshaw/Dickerson at 5 & 10.

 

And I think I'll like the sports change, but I'll reserve judgement until I see how it works.

 

The article also metions Erin Christy (morning anchor) will be trading places with Deana Silk (weekend morning anchor) at KJRH.

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Very interesting changes going on at 8. I'm interested in how "different" the 4pm is going to be.

 

I also wonder if a new look is also in the works as well? A new set would be nice.

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A new set is MUCH needed. I think the graphics are exceptional, but tweaking the look wouldn't be a bad thing. And a new music package (they're currently using Gari's Eyewitness News. Right now the image (and format, not necessarily the content) is a little over-the-top, stereotypical local news-y for me (BREAKING NEWS!, weather all the time, Coverage You Can Count On). I wonder if they have plans to go HD anytime soon...