Geoffrey 861 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I noticed that Sue Simmons was a trending topic on Twitter in NYC just now. Here's video of what got her there: Not nearly as exciting as the last time. Maybe WNBC should communicate with the anchors when they're on air. Or did Comcast blow all the money on two new sets (because the first one wasn't good) and two new graphics packages (because the first one wasn't good) and can't afford people? Are we on? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 ... or the anchors could start paying attention to what's going on at 10:59:55. It's not like the start time of a regularly scheduled newscast should be a surprise to anyone. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNews 54 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Yes, I heard it too. I was like: "what hit her what?" LOL. Added: I think the floor director should be at fault here, apparently he/she didn't give them the signal. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Chuck's no idiot...if both of them were clueless, this definitely falls on the director. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 What signal? The "stop talking about your boobs so close to the show" signal? Is that a "honk honk"? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNews 54 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 What signal? The "stop talking about your boobs so close to the show" signal? Is that a "honk honk"? They could have been talking about anything, but as 24994J points out, Chuck didn't even know they were on. So what was the director doing, daydreaming? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 861 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Do they have a floor director? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Maybe WNBC should communicate with the anchors when they're on air. Or did Comcast blow all the money on two new sets (because the first one wasn't good) and two new graphics packages (because the first one wasn't good) and can't afford people? Looks to me more like an automation error. Audio was cued up when it wasn't supposed to be. It sounded like they stopped the conversation normally before going to the tease. As far as blown money goes, we all know about the two sets... but how do we know they were going to get a different package than what they got? I always got the idea that they were always going to go to Look F1, no matter what. The only thing that I can see was changed at the last minute was the theme. They were using that 360 O&O stuff in promos up until the change. Do they have a floor director? If it's like any other station, they probably have a single guy acting as floor director, and two people in the control room struggling to control HAL9500hd from throwing a tantrum and exploding. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not an automation error. Mics would have been open for the anchor reads. Pretty clearly the floor director didn't give a countdown or signal. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 861 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 As far as blown money goes, we all know about the two sets... but how do we know they were going to get a different package than what they got? I always got the idea that they were always going to go to Look F1, no matter what. I was referring to the "NBC New York"-turned-"NBC 4 New York" block look that some of the other stations got and that appeared in promos and on subway stations and bus stops. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TellyGenic 33 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Oh, the blunders that are Sue Simmons! We're all going to miss her when she's no longer on the air.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yme 1 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 It´s clear it was a director/floor manager fault, since they didn´t know they were on. Probably, they didn´t get the necessary countdown. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetworkNewsEditor 3 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Do they have a floor director? Yes, they do. Other than the on-air talent, the FD is normally the only person in the studio. The cameras are remotely operated. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshewx 19 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Does anyone know when her last day on News 4 New York is? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 She made a mistake again the other night reading the same story that chuck had just read. im sure it was someone elses fault but she had no clue 10 seconds into reading the story! OY. I'll stick with the only news worth watching in nyc. Channel 7 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 She made a mistake again the other night reading the same story that chuck had just read. im sure it was someone elses fault but she had no clue 10 seconds into reading the story! OY. I'll stick with the only news worth watching in nyc. Channel 7 At this point she probably doesn't even care what happens. She has a few weeks left so I don't really blame her. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 so true. Any rumors as to who will replace SUE on the 11? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 This is just a guess, Shiba Russell moves to 6pm and 11pm with Chuck. Erika Tarantal moves to 12pm and 5pm. Contessa Brewer stays on Weekend Today in NY with Pat. The other question is what to they do with the hosts and reporters of NY Live once the show ends in the summer. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyz 26 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The other question is what to they do with the hosts and reporters of NY Live once the show ends in the summer. The hosts will continue on NBC Nonstop. (NY Nonstop, Cali Nonstop, etc.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11870-sue-simmons-talks-when-she-doesnt-know-shes-on-air-again/#findComment-72929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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