nycnewsjunkie 1441 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, MetroCity said: Except… The thing about WABC is that viewers are loyal and fickle at the same time. They become very attached to and protective of long time anchors. But once they’re gone, viewing habits don’t change. WABC has lost big names over the years including Roz Abrams, Bill Beutel, Bill Evans, Scott Clark and Lori Stokes. They may have left, but the viewers stayed. Perhaps because the other talent are also strong long timers. Perhaps because WABC attracts anchors and reporters that people like watching. Whoever it might be, WABC’s strength will continue. That’s not to say individual anchors aren’t valuable. It’s just that viewers aren’t as committed as one might think. Oh I’m well aware of that; WABC has a whole history of ratings dominance despite anchors leaving for other stations (or retiring altogether). It just sucks to see a good anchor leave like that. Edited May 11, 2023 by nycnewsjunkie Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguy 66 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 It is Ken Rosato. Expect a “goodbye” similar to Lori’s. expect to see lots of moves with this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNews18 204 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, nynewsguy said: It is Ken Rosato. Expect a “goodbye” similar to Lori’s. expect to see lots of moves with this. Hopefully Michelle finally gets a weekday anchor spot. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2176 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited May 12, 2023 by MediaZone4K Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNews18 204 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, MediaZone4K said: 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 Tony Yates the permanent weekend AM anchor. According to a post above it doesn’t seem like it’s just gonna be a slide in move. Looks like there might be more. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Interesting. Michelle last said she was “in for Ken” when signing off Tuesday, May 9’s broadcast. Ken was last on the air on May 2. On May 4, he posted on Facebook that it was his birthday but he was dealing with back issues. Always had a feeling Ken would be next to go. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsfan 9 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I got to see “Eyewitness News This Morning this morning and Mike Marza was Shirleen and he didn’t say “in for Ken Rosado” and I knew something was off. Now I see this. This blows big time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 And this morning it’s Mike Marza and Toni Yates at the desk with only Toni saying she is in for Shirleen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, MetroCity said: Except… The thing about WABC is that viewers are loyal and fickle at the same time. They become very attached to and protective of long time anchors. But once they’re gone, viewing habits don’t change. WABC has lost big names over the years including Roz Abrams, Bill Beutel, Bill Evans, Scott Clark and Lori Stokes. They may have left, but the viewers stayed. Perhaps because the other talent are also strong long timers. Perhaps because WABC attracts anchors and reporters that people like watching. Whoever it might be, WABC’s strength will continue. That’s not to say individual anchors aren’t valuable. It’s just that viewers aren’t as committed as one might think. The station also just is an icon for the New York area, so just by habit people turn to the channel regardless of the on-air talent. Most of my family who grew up in the New York area tune to the channel because it's almost like a part of the city's DNA so they will be fine but it's still sad though to see such great talent go inexplicably like that. Kinda the same way Bill Evans left. Ken's replacement will have some tough shoes to fill. Edited May 12, 2023 by Vlad 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 The morning slot has seen the most overturn of any timeslots at channel 7, which actually speaks to the station’s strengths. Steve, Lori, Bill and now Ken have each left the morning show a bit unceremoniously. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, MorningNews said: The morning slot has seen the most overturn of any timeslots at channel 7, which actually speaks to the station’s strengths. Steve, Lori, Bill and now Ken have each left the morning show a bit unceremoniously. I wouldn’t say Lori left unceremoniously. They knocked out the final 5 1/2 minutes of the morning news to run a highlight reel and have her say goodbye live. Yes, it was something agreed upon with lawyers involved, but it’s pretty significant for someone that exited because of mismanagement and then jumped to a competing show. Steve was unceremonious because he was terminated for cause. Bill’s exit was definitely unceremonious. We’ll see if Ken’s exit is addressed. Edited May 12, 2023 by wabceyewitness 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewsCoverage 300 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 For those wondering, Ken's bio has officially been scrapped off the website as of today. So I guess he gets no goodbye? Very sad if true, I suppose we'll see soon enough Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, wabceyewitness said: I wouldn’t say Lori left unceremoniously. They knocked out the final 5 1/2 minutes of the morning news to run a highlight reel and have her say goodbye live. Yes, it was something agreed upon with lawyers involved, but it’s pretty significant for someone that exited because of mismanagement and then jumped to a competing show. Steve was unceremonious because he was terminated for cause. Bill’s exit was definitely unceremonious. We’ll see if Ken’s exit is addressed. This is fair. I was thinking more in the sense that none of the morning departures of recent memory have been as amicable as Diana Williams, Bill Beutel’s and other departures. Granted those were retirements vs defections. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewsCoverage 300 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 It's a page six exclusive: https://pagesix.com/2023/05/12/abc-7-anchor-ken-rosato-immediately-fired-over-hot-mic-remark/ I'd imagine this bad comment must've been heard over the air? Definitely not the first time we've seen versions of this in the NY market, but I suppose it was more than just accidental profanity? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, NYNewsCoverage said: It's a page six exclusive: https://pagesix.com/2023/05/12/abc-7-anchor-ken-rosato-immediately-fired-over-hot-mic-remark/ I'd imagine this bad comment must've been heard over the air? Definitely not the first time we've seen versions of this in the NY market, but I suppose it was more than just accidental profanity? It was not heard over the air, according to the Post article you shared. Rosato was off the air when he uttered the phrase, we’re told, but an insider told us his remark was picked up “on an open mic” and was “immediately let go.” Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveFromDelaware 7 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 34 minutes ago, NYNewsCoverage said: It's a page six exclusive: https://pagesix.com/2023/05/12/abc-7-anchor-ken-rosato-immediately-fired-over-hot-mic-remark/ I'd imagine this bad comment must've been heard over the air? Definitely not the first time we've seen versions of this in the NY market, but I suppose it was more than just accidental profanity? Really surprising news to hear.. Not sure if this was already mentioned, but when was Ken’s last day on the air? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetman03 31 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 May 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNews18 204 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 So not to speculate but who do we think gets the spot? I really hope it’s (finally) Michelle. And do we actually expect an anchor shuffle like mentioned above or will it just be to replace the openings.. One last thing.. for example like David Novarro does the noon and 4.. would a morning show spot be considered a “promotion” being that it’s a more viewed time than the early afternoon shows? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewsCoverage 300 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Just a thought... Mornings and noon: David and Shirleen First at 4pm: Liz and Michelle 5pm: Sade and Michelle 6pm: Bill and Liz 11pm: Bill and Sade Weekend AM: Mike and Toni Yates Weekend PM: Sandra bookman, Joe Torres As much as I love Sandra and Joe, I feel like they are too iconically associated with weekends to promote to weekdays. Then again, Cindy Hsu recently got a weekday slot from weekends. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2176 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, wabceyewitness said: I wouldn’t say Lori left unceremoniously. They knocked out the final 5 1/2 minutes of the morning news to run a highlight reel and have her say goodbye live. Yes, it was something agreed upon with lawyers involved, but it’s pretty significant for someone that exited because of mismanagement and then jumped to a competing show. Steve was unceremonious because he was terminated for cause. Bill’s exit was definitely unceremonious. We’ll see if Ken’s exit is addressed. 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 Edited May 13, 2023 by MediaZone4K Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTV 121 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 11 hours ago, NYNewsCoverage said: It's a page six exclusive: https://pagesix.com/2023/05/12/abc-7-anchor-ken-rosato-immediately-fired-over-hot-mic-remark/ I'd imagine this bad comment must've been heard over the air? Definitely not the first time we've seen versions of this in the NY market, but I suppose it was more than just accidental profanity? While the remark may have not made it on air at Channel 7, the Golden rule still applies: Assume every mic and camera is on and can hear you. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewsTV 253 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Yesterday Sade said she was replacing Liz at 11 pm, I confess I didn't understand... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Good Lord, does this thread need to turn into fantasy anchor line-up listings every time someone at WABC blinks? It's purely speculative, based on almost nothing. Do we need to have some users review the site rules? 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2176 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, NYTV said: While the remark may have not made it on air at Channel 7, the Golden rule still applies: Assume every mic and camera is on and can hear you. Speaking in general since we don't know what Ken said, does an accidental (non discriminatory slur) curse drop warrant firing? Edited May 13, 2023 by MediaZone4K Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I have to imagine that whatever he said warranted WABC’s decision. Were it not, they likely wouldn’t have moved this quick to remove a key part of their highly successful morning show. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/129/#findComment-286525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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