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[Eat News 4745]

I saw the thing live when it happened...they were real quick to cut to the video package.

 

I'm kinda surprised at this point, especially given what happened with WDBJ, plus every dumbass with a smartphone wanting to be a social media star, that some of these stations don't have a security guard accompany the reporters on live shots.

 

The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout. Security cost money, and they also need transportation cuz you really don't want big fat bubba stinking up the live truck, and taking the jump seat.

 

And to be totally realistic...

The cabbies and delivery drivers of NYC and most big cities put up with 10 times the bullshit that a TV reporter does.

You don't see them asking for private security.

 

Lets face it...

The WDBJ shooter would have NOT been stopped by an unarmed security guard. The guard would have been a victim also.

 

And let me save you all from the argument about un-armed security guards and TV stations....

A station would NEVER assign an armed guard to a regular security detail for the fear that they would shoot someone.

 

LIABILITY my friends.

[ToriElectra 292]

The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout.

ABC lockout? What happened? I've never heard of such an incident. (

during the 1991 Crown Heights riots where the microwave mast snapped off a live truck.)

[Eat News 4745]

ABC lockout? What happened? I've never heard of such an incident. (

during the 1991 Crown Heights riots where the microwave mast snapped off a live truck.)

 

Disney locked out all NABET/CWA union workers in the winter of 1998. All ABC O&O's

It was a giant friggin, messy long labor dispute.

[Guest Former Member 207]

The last time WABC had in-field security was during the 1998/1999 ABC lockout. Security cost money, and they also need transportation cuz you really don't want big fat bubba stinking up the live truck, and taking the jump seat.

 

And to be totally realistic...

The cabbies and delivery drivers of NYC and most big cities put up with 10 times the bullshit that a TV reporter does.

You don't see them asking for private security.

 

Lets face it...

The WDBJ shooter would have NOT been stopped by an unarmed security guard. The guard would have been a victim also.

 

And let me save you all from the argument about un-armed security guards and TV stations....

A station would NEVER assign an armed guard to a regular security detail for the fear that they would shoot someone.

 

LIABILITY my friends.

 

I get your point, and I wouldn't use security for every live shot anyway. Believe me, I ride public transportation everyday...I've seen first-hand passengers get into fights with each other or with the bus drivers, and it's sometimes worse in my particular line of business (I work for a local government agency, for the record). And worse yet, I almost involved in an altercation last weekend while I was with a friend visiting a store...it almost got to the point where the friend almost went to jail. To say the least, it was one of the more hostile situations I've been involved maybe ever.

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Disney locked out all NABET/CWA union workers in the winter of 1998. All ABC O&O's

It was a giant friggin, messy long labor dispute.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/03/nyregion/abc-workers-stage-24-hour-strike-lockout-is-response.html

(NY Times, November 1998)

 

http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jan/16/business/fi-63971

(LA Times, January 1999)

 

I distinctively remember this when it happened originally.

[MetroCity 248]

WABC dealt with crew security concerns from the unions in the years right after 9/11. One of the agreements they came up with then, was that all Live shots after dark or before sunrise would require two photographers. That way, during the actual "live shot" one photographer could focus on being Live and the other could keep his eye on the surroundings. That eventually went away.

 

And the question about whether to pursue charges isn't WABC's decision. It's the reporter's, since he was the one assaulted. Whether it happened on company time or not is irrelevant. It was an assault on him as a person. It's happened before and in the past WABC has supported whatever decision the employee makes, including making all company resources available.

[TellyGenic 33]

The hockey mask-wearing "rapper" has turned himself in:

 

http://gothamist.com/2017/03/07/hockey_mask_attack_reporter.php

[brianpr3 178]

Congrats to Shirleen

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Much congrats to Shirleen! There was an office bet on what to name the child when she was born.

 

Second, kind of off topic, but ex-WABC anchor Greg Hurst is departing KHOU.

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Chad Matthews returns to Channel 7 as Assistant News Director. He had been Assistant News Director at WTVJ in Miami for the last 5 years. He had been a Senior EP at Channel 7 prior to his stint at WTVJ.

 

http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chad-matthews-departs-wtvj-for-wabc/187979

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Apparently today was Dr. Richard Besser's last day. He is moving to a job at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

 

They gave a farewell at EWN First at 4.

 

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[CircleSeven 1960]

A somewhat of a rarity regarding programming on 7 tonight.

 

Tonight is the airing of The Ten Commandments on ABC, which the network will air at 7pm/ET. That's no rarity. But the rarity is that WABC is pushing the movie one hour later to 8pm, because it's schedule to air an hour-long Auto Show special at 7pm.

 

That means (because of the length of the movie (with ads)) the late news will be aired at 12:44am!!!

I don't think I've remembered the station airing news this late, and it didn't involve a sporting event.

 

So it's happening again tonight. The "super"-late news will be aired at 12:45am.

 

Guess this will be a common occurance as long they have the rights to the auto show special.

[nynewslover 280]

So it's happening again tonight. The "super"-late news will be aired at 12:45am.

 

Guess this will be a common occurance as long they have the rights to the auto show special.

And FOX5 pre records their news if they have to go on at 11 lmao

[brianpr3 178]

Carolina Leid has resurfaced in florida on WTSP

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[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Talk about the strangest station to join right now. The fans are really loving WTSP's new format. [/sarcasm] Regardless, congrats to Carolina.

[JoseRM303 171]

It seems Carolina moved to Tampa to be closer to family.

[TJLamb0518 6]

What happened to Diana Rocco? She was their go to reporter on mornings and I'm guessing she got bumped up to afternoons/evenings?

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

What happened to Diana Rocco? She was their go to reporter on mornings and I'm guessing she got bumped up to afternoons/evenings?

 

Diana Rocco was one of the per diem freelance reporters with WABC that they have several of. No guarantees because I don't have insider knowledge, but I bet her contract ended.

[Bill from Maspeth 33]

And those free-lancers never make it into the staff profile section. Now it seems Candace McCowan is the free-lance street reporter in the morning along with staffer Dray Clark.

[Vlad 334]

Dray Clark is freelance? I thought he was permanent.

[Bill from Maspeth 33]

Read it again. ".....staffer Dray Clark".

[wabceyewitness 827]

CeFaan Kim is now a full time reporter for WABC.

[Bill from Maspeth 33]

CeFaan Kim is now a full time reporter for WABC.

Waiting for his profile on the "News Team" page.

[brianpr3 178]

Josh Einiger sent to manchester to cover attacks

[Roadgeek Adam 170]

Josh Einiger sent to manchester to cover attacks

 

Interesting. I figured with Dave Evans following the president, they'd do what WNBC did.