MorningNews 1437 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 A seriously extreme overreaction. People leave the media industry in droves every single day, just like any industry. Doesn’t Channel 7 have one of the most experienced and long running news teams in NYC? That to me would indicate that they aren’t as bad as your conspiracy suggests. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 323 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Roadgeek Adam said: If it was non-amicable, it would've been immediately, not April 10. Also, Michelle has already acknowledged it, so I doubt it. While I have problems with Disney as a company, I don't think your conspiracy theory holds water. The only mistake lately was Camille Edwards and the damage she did. Yeah... I agree. I don't think this is any different than it's ever been at WABC. I really feel like his departure is voluntary. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy 2 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Vlad said: Yeah... I agree. I don't think this is any different than it's ever been at WABC. I really feel like his departure is voluntary. Maybe April 10 is when his contract is up. Michelle was silent for a little while and didn't respond when people asked lately until yesterday. Sometimes jobs put you in a position where they want you to leave. But we will probably never know. I think that Mike got real popular and that has something to do with it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, MorningNews said: A seriously extreme overreaction. People leave the media industry in droves every single day, just like any industry. Doesn’t Channel 7 have one of the most experienced and long running news teams in NYC? That to me would indicate that they aren’t as bad as your conspiracy suggests. Hell WABC has 3 reporters with 30+ years at the station (Burkett, Dolan, Fleischer), 12 at 20+ (Ritter, Del Giorno, Goldberg, Evans, Bookman, Charlesworth, Torres, Solis, Sager, Yang, Glassberg and Pineda), 13 at 10+ (Einiger, Kenyon, Cho, Baderinwa, Johnson, Novarro (two pieces separated by a stint in CHI, Champion (two stints separated by GMA & TWC), Rosato, Sohn, Yates, Richardson, Smith, Miles). The rest are at 9 or less. WABC doesn't have this attitude or turnover. Edited February 24, 2020 by Roadgeek Adam 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1437 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Nancy said: Maybe April 10 is when his contract is up. Michelle was silent for a little while and didn't respond when people asked lately until yesterday. Sometimes jobs put you in a position where they want you to leave. But we will probably never know. I think that Mike got real popular and that has something to do with it. The newscast that Mike will likely take over was already extremely popular and dominant with Rob as anchor so I’m not sure that’s it either. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNews18 203 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Nancy said: I knew it. When he was scheduled to come back Feb. 1st and didn't I knew something was up. I bet he was forced out. When Mike came on the scene he is their new golden boy. Ken Rosato better watch out. I think Mike will replace him in a couple of years if not sooner. I know they are grooming Candace, maybe for future weekends with Michele. The troll is back I see Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealNews18 203 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 This was 100% Robs choice if not why would they have him working until April?? My question is do they take this as a time to make a few moves or do they just replace Rob? Obviously Mike will play a roll somewhere.. it would be cool to see Joe and Michelle reunite.. they worked very well together and place Mike with Sandra? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 They aren't breaking up Joe & Sandra. Works perfectly for me. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg41386 132 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Roadgeek Adam said: Hell WABC has 3 reporters with 30+ years at the station (Burkett, Dolan, Fleischer), 12 at 20+ (Ritter, Del Giorno, Goldberg, Evans, Bookman, Charlesworth, Torres, Solis, Sager, Yang, Glassberg and Pineda), 13 at 10+ (Einiger, Kenyon, Cho, Baderinwa, Johnson, Novarro (two pieces separated by a stint in CHI, Champion (two stints separated by GMA & TWC), Rosato, Sohn, Yates, Richardson, Smith, Miles). The rest are at 9 or less. WABC doesn't have this attitude or turnover. WPVI has even more staff with longer tenure. Pretty sure WLS does too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy 2 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 10 hours ago, RealNews18 said: The troll is back I see Not a troll. Just posting my opinion. Just because I haven't posted in awhile doesn't mean I am a troll. I could be wrong but just posting my thoughts. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spintech33 126 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 15 hours ago, Vlad said: Yeah, well Rob was a good class act anchor. Sad that he didn't spend as much time there as some of the other seasoned veterans but i'm sure he can always return in the future if there is a fit for him. WABC has gone to hire reporters and anchors whom left only to return again. I do not think he was forced out. Again we don't know the full story but to me someone that is forced out wouldn't write such a beautifully written monologue such as that on Instagram. I feel like he left voluntarily. Aside from WABC Rob has been in the business for a while so maybe he feels like a change in career is good for him. I could also see Rob doing a talk show he just has that kind of personality for that. Wouldn't be suprised if we stumbled on him again on some sort of talk or radio show. Good luck to Rob and his wife! This statement.. I agree Rob wasn't forced out at all. Parenting is tough, but the rewards are marvelous and that's something that Rob wanted to focus on. Rob has been in the business for 10+ in the NYC area most with ABC News. There was no bitterness on that statement yesterday. 17 hours ago, Nancy said: I knew it. When he was scheduled to come back Feb. 1st and didn't I knew something was up. I bet he was forced out. When Mike came on the scene he is their new golden boy. Ken Rosato better watch out. I think Mike will replace him in a couple of years if not sooner. I know they are grooming Candace, maybe for future weekends with Michele. Ken won't get replaced... Marza is in his own lane.. Candace- excellent reporter. However, not fit for the anchors chair.. 15 hours ago, Roadgeek Adam said: If it was non-amicable, it would've been immediately, not April 10. Also, Michelle has already acknowledged it, so I doubt it. While I have problems with Disney as a company, I don't think your conspiracy theory holds water. The only mistake lately was Camille Edwards and the damage she did. Agreed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy 2 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 9 hours ago, RealNews18 said: This was 100% Robs choice if not why would they have him working until April?? My question is do they take this as a time to make a few moves or do they just replace Rob? Obviously Mike will play a roll somewhere.. it would be cool to see Joe and Michelle reunite.. they worked very well together and place Mike with Sandra? It's just my feeling that I have. He could be working till April cause that's when his new gig is or what they agreed upon. But why not go back to do at least one weekend anchor to say goodbye. I know there is a transition period but if it's Mike taking over people are already used to him. The statement effective immediately for not returning to anchor hit me the wrong way. Mind you, I don't think things are ending badly, I think he had a job to come back to with reporting but the anchors job on the weekend because Mike got very popular they decided to go that route. Just my opinion. I'm not trying to stir the pot. Just a feeling that I had and I had that feeling way before his statement came out. When he was supposed to return Feb. 1st and did not, that's when I said to myself he is not coming back. My feelings were right about Chris Cimino too. 1 minute ago, Spintech33 said: This statement.. I agree Rob wasn't forced out at all. Parenting is tough, but the rewards are marvelous and that's something that Rob wanted to focus on. Rob has been in the business for 10+ in the NYC area most with ABC News. There was no bitterness on that statement yesterday. Ken won't get replaced... Marza is in his own lane.. Candace- excellent reporter. However, not fit for the anchors chair.. Agreed. It's just a feeling that I have. Just because Michele says it doesn't mean it's true. They all have to watch their tongues about what they have to say, or that's what she was told. Forced out has many meanings. They could have been changing his job description and he wasn't on board with it and decided to leave. Of course there was no bitterness in his statement. Probably not bitter with co workers but there is also a no disclosure agreement. This is just my opinion. The news business can be brutal. Chris Cimino said nice things too and we later found out he was asked to leave, although the circumstance was different where he dropped the F bomb and Rob was a class act. You just never can totally trust it in any business. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguy 66 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 This was 100% Rob’s choice. His contract was expiring, he was looking for more $$. He used his time on FMLA to look for new opportunities and one came his way. His resignation from the anchor desk effective immediately makes for less confusion for the viewer. Mike has been on for the past 6 months and to have Rob anchor for a month would just create more speculation. You’ll find out where he’s off to once his contract is up. Rest assured Rob fans - he is not leaving television. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 The last clear non-amicable departure was Bill Evans. You can see how badly that went given he went missing for a bit and never returned to get a true goodbye despite 30 years of employment. This is clearly the opposite. Rob Nelson's a good reporter and good anchor. The fact they're giving him 22 days to enjoy his last days, then the departure is amicable. He's not being forced out. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 597 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 He won’t return to the weekend morning show but he will continue reporting through mid March. Unclear if the weekend morning show will do highlight reel or acknowledgement of his departure. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1437 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Roadgeek Adam said: The last clear non-amicable departure was Bill Evans. You can see how badly that went given he went missing for a bit and never returned to get a true goodbye despite 30 years of employment. This is clearly the opposite. Rob Nelson's a good reporter and good anchor. The fact they're giving him 22 days to enjoy his last days, then the departure is amicable. He's not being forced out. I can't remember clearly but wasn't Lori Stokes' departure also somewhat rough? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy 2 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, MorningNews said: I can't remember clearly but wasn't Lori Stokes' departure also somewhat rough? Yes and what about Joe Nolan's. I remember the uproar over that as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Stokes' definitely was, but that was more on the Camille Edwards department, same with Sarah Wallace. Camille Edwards was a mistake we never needed to repeat. Chad Matthews has been an improvement. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-241129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Where in the world is Liz Cho? I notice she was not on at least part of last week. Missing Monday and Tuesday so far. Vacation? Maybe, but I would think one that was scheduled would be mutually postponed because you can't go anywhere......unless she doesn't want to come to work and wants to be sheltered in place at home with Josh and the kids. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-242600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Flu. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-242700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from Maspeth 33 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, Roadgeek Adam said: Flu. Thank You. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-242707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Liz is back working again. Glad she feels better 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-242828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 238 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Ken and Shirleen must be in different places because they were never shown together in a wide shot of the studio. Heather is doing the traffic reports from home. Amy was in studio for weather. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-243110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 They're both sitting at the far ends of the anchor desk. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-243111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 940 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, CircleSeven said: They're both sitting at the far ends of the anchor desk. Their studio isn’t big enough to put them at opposite ends of it? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/98/#findComment-243113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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