Bsean 152 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 So This Morning on CBS debuted today with Gayle King, Charlie Rose and Erica Hill. Did anyone watch? I didn't get to see but here are a couple of clips I found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=2xtUT8zDseE http://www.youtube.c...h?v=jr-00Nt5Z_o Also, here is a tour of the new set: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7394442n What do you think? Does it look promising? Or will it flop? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPollard_ 6 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I thought it was great; and it looked great too. I think it will be promising. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbl17 188 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 CBS This Morning is very promising; I like the departure from the preexisting "infotainment" format and banter that is prevalent on Today and GMA, and was prevalent on The Early Show. The program really shows CBS' claimed commitment to news. The Eye Opener at the start of the broadcast is a really cool feature, summarizing the top national and world news in about 2 minutes. The only element I don't like is that local time/temp bug (Courier New?). Today and GMA could have some competition in the near future. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm still bummed they didn't bring back the Oklahoma theme. ...all kidding aside, I'm very impressed. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of Today and GMA these days. They're incredibly too hyperactive. They try too hard to be perky. Their sets are dominated by screaming tourists outside the window. They only do news for the first half-hour, and then go to infathomably stupid crap after that. They give work to Nancy Grace. Oh, and I haven't mentioned the concerts, the cooking segments, the drunken antics of Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb... I can only go on and on. Yeah, I'm not in the target audience, but I'm not opposed to the idea of a morning show. I have incredibly fond memories of growing up and watching Good Morning America during the early 90s. That was a template I wish they never discarded - a warm, cozy living room set, news and weather on a dependable cycle, a good balance between fluff and substance. The fact that they had a damn great team during that time - Charlie Gibson, Joan Lunden, Spencer Christian, and Morton Dean were awesome - kinda helped. (I also miss the incredibly fun bus tours GMA would often run. A lot more genuine than, say, "Guess where Matt Lauer is!") Now, CBS This Morning isn't the revival of 90s GMA I've longed for, but it's closer to it than anything any network is currently running as a morning show. Classy brick walls and shelves accentuate the set, which has a lot of neat touches and - thank god - NO WINDOW. The nearly even divide of news and features - 7am news, 8am features - is likewise smart. And the hosts are great. I really like how they give the hosts a "role", with Charlie Rose as the incisive newsman, Gayle King as the lighter, more conversational type, and Erica Hill is great as someone providing the "glue" between the two. It keeps the show focused because they're not trying to do EVERYTHING, and they don't have what seems like 900 people hosting ala Today. But while the hosts were good, the content was even better. There were some dumb moments (can we stop talking about the royals? Please?), but the meaty reports, including a good one by Armen Keteyan about college football's BS - err, BCS - more than made up for it. And the Eye Opener is a brilliant idea - it works as a quick, witty summary of the news and a more effective tease for the broadcast. I do have some issues with some of the elements, mostly the graphics and parts of the set. I do like control room monitor backdrop, but the proposed window into the newsroom that may or may not still happen - Licht confessed in the set preview video that they ran out of time - would probably be a better, less distracting visual. They also really need to stop incorporating elements from ancient sets into everything, because that Cronkite map (I actually think it's a Rather-era backdrop) doesn't really fit. The graphics are also... okay. The lower thirds need to be reworked a bit. Specifically, I'd lose the regular eye bug - not only is it redundant, it's forcing everything to the left hand side, compressing the graphics wayyyy too much. And can CBS please invest in a copy of Cinema 4D? I have no idea why they're sticking with those cheap-looking Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator for their titles. I do think CBS has something. They've redone their morning news too many times to count, but I think for the first time they've rethought it with sound ideas, not gimmicks or star anchors. It's gonna evolve over time, but it's a great starting point, and it's a much-needed alternative to ABC and NBC. And they, at least, deserve credit for that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCirq 148 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Watched a bit of the all-new "This Morning". But HulkieD is on to something, CBS post-Couric, is on a mission to reinvigorate the news division. More harder, less fluffier stories than its competitors. I mean, think about it Today (in the fourth hour no-less, had a week of Kardashians!) and GMA (went Dancing with the Stars). Realistically speaking though, this program has a long way to go, considering the demos and whathaveyou, but all in all, I'll give credit for one thing: their set. Its a remarkably beautiful set over at 57th, just don't let the locals at Channel 2 steal it! As far as Charlie, Gayle and Erica is concerned, its a real challenge...Charlie's the hard guy, Gayle's the softie, but don't be fooled....Gayle does have some history being at WFSB-TV. All in all, a long journey ahead for This Morning. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsean 152 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Here is a view of the eyeopener: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57354922/eye-opener-jan-9-2012/?tag=morningFlexGridRight;flexGridModule Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsRI 4 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm not sure it's going to work - I know the more news format is more popular among all of us, but will it fly with the national audience? It seems as though a lot of the population might be more interested in lighter fare in the morning. Also, I like Erica Hill, but I'm not so sure about Charlie Rose and Gayle King. The set does look very nice though. I think I'm going to stick with GMA/Today for now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Specifically, I'd lose the regular eye bug - not only is it redundant, it's forcing everything to the left hand side, compressing the graphics wayyyy too much. And can CBS please invest in a copy of Cinema 4D? I have no idea why they're sticking with those cheap-looking Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator for their titles. CBS still uses the crystal eye logo as a visual cue for affiliates to put up crawls and things like that. Hence why they sometimes double-ID on the air. As for the 3D, well, Zaxwerks would look better than using VizRT for everything. Viz can look good, but the artists at CBS just make it look cheesy. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm not sure it's going to work - I know the more news format is more popular among all of us, but will it fly with the national audience? It seems as though a lot of the population might be more interested in lighter fare in the morning. Also, I like Erica Hill, but I'm not so sure about Charlie Rose and Gayle King. The set does look very nice though. I think I'm going to stick with GMA/Today for now. They really had to do something to set themselves apart from Today and GMA if they ever wanted to gain audience share. Copying them got them absolutely nowhere no matter how many times it was retooled. Looks interesting Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Apparantly someone uploaded the entire day's program on Youtube which gives you a pretty good idea what it looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGmRwDOrTIc Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 For a new show, I liked the effort, but judging the first show is a bit like eating at a new restaurant the first week it opens. It will evolve, grow. I do have some issues with some of the elements, mostly the graphics and parts of the set. I do like control room monitor backdrop, but the proposed window into the newsroom that may or may not still happen - Licht confessed in the set preview video that they ran out of time - would probably be a better, less distracting visual. They also really need to stop incorporating elements from ancient sets into everything, because that Cronkite map (I actually think it's a Rather-era backdrop) doesn't really fit. The graphics are also... okay. The lower thirds need to be reworked a bit. Specifically, I'd lose the regular eye bug - not only is it redundant, it's forcing everything to the left hand side, compressing the graphics wayyyy too much. And can CBS please invest in a copy of Cinema 4D? I have no idea why they're sticking with those cheap-looking Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator for their titles. Amen! I'm so tired of the clunky eye graphics in everything! I think it's time they go out-of-house to build on their look. They just don't have the kind of in-house team that NBC does. At this point, I think 60 Minutes has the best graphics on CBS. And that says something. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsjunkieUSA 0 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I have to admit, this is really something new, and something that may work. Reminds me of how WPIX's Morning News started out - even dosage of hard stories and fluff, even though what CBS is going for is more hard stories anyway. The studio's great, the music is lush; I do have doubts about how long Charlie Rose will last - I SERIOUSLY don't think mornings will work well with him - but it is the first week, I'll give him that much; And the Eyeopener is sublime - kind of the replacement for the "news summary" guys on the other programs. The only element I don't like is that local time/temp bug (Courier New?). We don't get that feature. That weather bar that WKMG's been airing for a while has been finetuned to fit with the L3's length. No slanted edge. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohnson 17 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I think this would do fine...without Erica Hill. I'm still finding it amazing that she has managed to survive three ensemble changes, despite bringing nothing to the program. Charlie and Gayle clearly bring the necessary skills to the table. What does Erica bring? I'm not certain, and neither are most viewers. I'd bring Maggie Rodriguez back. Otherwise, CBS has got the right idea. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilene 2 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I have to wonder if CBS is giving up competing for the biggest audience, and has instead decided to super-serve serious-news junkies and own that subaudience. They might be quite happy with continued 3rd place if they can attract good demos with what they're doing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev57 46 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Amen! I'm so tired of the clunky eye graphics in everything! I think it's time they go out-of-house to build on their look. They just don't have the kind of in-house team that NBC does. At this point, I think 60 Minutes has the best graphics on CBS. And that says something. 60 Minutes has graphics? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 60 Minutes has graphics? Exactly. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 60 Minutes has graphics? Yes! The opening and teases were updated to a white look a few years ago. It's simple, contemporary, and fits the program well. The chroma keyed "magazine" backgrounds used for stories are always well executed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXmanTim 88 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My first thought (first show i saw was Wednesday morning since I was on vacation and my 2-year-old nephew commands the tv in the morning): "a morning show for adults." It was interesting and watchable, everything I don't find on either of the other two networks any longer. The bump-backs with clips from the late night shows, the newspaper headlines and the "Eyeopener" summary made me think of "World News Now" and ine some ways brought a dose of levity to the 7am hour. Complaints: The newspaper headlines could use a bit of work: Charlie kept saying headlines from around the world, but only used U.S.-based newspapers. And please quite having Gayle say "when I see you at 8 A.M." because she does participate in the later half of the first hour. Overall, I really like what I've seen and plan on watching as often as I can. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11672-cbs-this-morning-debut/#findComment-70625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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