wabceyewitness 825 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I’m glad she’s feeling better and has made it through this injury. That said, to be quite honest, I’m not a Sade fan. She seems like a wonderful person — and well liked by her colleagues — but I don’t find her to be at the same level as the other anchors at WABC, past and present. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-193754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I’m glad she’s feeling better and has made it through this injury. That said, to be quite honest, I’m not a Sade fan. She seems like a wonderful person — and well liked by her colleagues — but I don’t find her to be at the same level as the other anchors at WABC, past and present. I find her to be a real class act. Very classy and very professional in the work that she does. I've met her in person and I must say she is just as nice in person as she is on television. So personally I'm a fan. I think she could be along the lines of being the lead female anchor for the station. I don't think there's anyone else that is at her level. Diana Williams of course one can argue can be the lead female anchor as well especially with her veteran status and the amount of time she's been there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-193802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/1/14/ny-news-director-still-not-back 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 825 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/1/14/ny-news-director-still-not-back Maybe an exit strategy is being drawn up. 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Though unlikely, it would be wonderful if they brought back Kenny Plotnik. I know he's now helming the ship at NBC Boston. But WABC/EWN felt like it was at a peak while he was there. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I interned at WABC when Kenny was News Director. Everyone looked up to him. He was good tough and tenacious leader WABC has gone downhill under Camille's leadership. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I’ll just annoy everybody here and say “Bill Carey” and get out... kind of like yelling fire in a crowded theatre... 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 825 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Kenny was just named one of FTV Live's Top 5 Worst People in TV News. A surprise since it is in contrast to everything I have heard about him and does not match the few interactions I have had with him. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Kenny was just named one of FTV Live's Top 5 Worst People in TV News. A surprise since it is in contrast to everything I have heard about him and does not match the few interactions I have had with him. Obviously at least one person gets along with Kenny: Phil Lipof! IJS. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Ken Rosato is anchoring with Michelle tomorrow morning. Rob is off, Toni was subbing today but got sick and had to leave early. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-194727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 So I just saw a promo for the weekend morning show. It's fairly new and they're using clips from the show with the OLD graphics. Most probably wouldn't notice but to me it looks so sloppy 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Does anyone have any insight on when WABC will be updating their music or if there is talks in them getting a new package? They've been using this music since Fall of 1998 and we are in 2018. Not that there is anything wrong with it, but it would be nice to see something refreshing for them. . I believe Fall of this year will mark it 20 years that they are on Series 4 of Eyewitness News from Frank Gari. The tune is very fitting and nice for New York so it will be interesting to see how Gari will top that if they even do decide to update their package. Unless they go the WPVI route and just never change it at all haha. Also is there a definitive replacement for Laura Benkhe or is Anthony Johnson assuming the role? I think he's actually a pretty good fit for role and his personality really matches position. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Is Camille back? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Is Camille back? Was wondering the same. For the station’s sake, I hope not. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 825 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Does anyone have any insight on when WABC will be updating their music or if there is talks in them getting a new package? They've been using this music since Fall of 1998 and we are in 2018. Not that there is anything wrong with it, but it would be nice to see something refreshing for them. . I believe Fall of this year will mark it 20 years that they are on Series 4 of Eyewitness News from Frank Gari. The tune is very fitting and nice for New York so it will be interesting to see how Gari will top that if they even do decide to update their package. Unless they go the WPVI route and just never change it at all haha. Also is there a definitive replacement for Laura Benkhe or is Anthony Johnson assuming the role? I think he's actually a pretty good fit for role and his personality really matches position. Not quite 20 years just yet.. music debuted at the end of August 1999 so Fall 2019 will mark 20 years. No need to change it in my opinion! 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 2 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Is Sade back with Diana at 5pm yet? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Negatory. Still either Dave, Bill, Lauren or Sandra. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Is Sade back with Diana at 5pm yet? Was wondering the same! Guess we’ll have to tune in to find out lol. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Is Sade back with Diana at 5pm yet? Not as of yesterday Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 825 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Is Camille back? Per FTV Live, she has not returned yet and the station will announce after the February book that she won’t be returning. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 "Even without an ND, WABC continues to lead the way in the ratings." Interesting. Wonder how the Olympics are affecting the numbers? Wonder if they are providing a nice bump to WNBC's 5 and 11 (which comes on at around 1130 during the Olympics) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 "Even without an ND, WABC continues to lead the way in the ratings." Interesting. Wonder how the Olympics are affecting the numbers? Wonder if they are providing a nice bump to WNBC's 5 and 11 (which comes on at around 1130 during the Olympics) To serve as some kind of reference and comparison (ratings shares are fairly similar between the markets), Chicago's ABC and CBS stations are pulling in roughly normal numbers on their late newscasts, while the NBC station is bringing in 1.5 to 2 times their normal late audience. So, there's a good chance WABC may not be winning the evening ratings, but numbers may not be down. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfomspphl 491 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Not quite 20 years just yet.. music debuted at the end of August 1999 so Fall 2019 will mark 20 years. No need to change it in my opinion! Gari would have to come out of retirement given he sold the business to Warner. Still sounds fresh but then I still think his work on the Cool Hand Luke theme sounds fresh. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 People, YOU ARE FREEE! http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/2/15/insiders-ny-news-director-is-not-coming-back 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Naveen Dhaliwal, formerly of News 12, has joined WABC. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/72/#findComment-196894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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