CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Another one of the greats is going away. That's a shame. All the best in his new endeavor. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-166855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Going through my DVR tonight, I completely forgot that this existed, at one point... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-166900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Going through my DVR tonight, I completely forgot that this existed, at one point... [ATTACH=full]3633[/ATTACH] When was this? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-166901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 When was this? During the 2012 Olympics, when Nightline was still at 10:35. The 5 minute news brief was supposed to compete with the NBC station's late newscast, but it backfired when coverage of the games rarely ended on time. I know WPVI did a similar update, and WABC might have, as well. It was also weird, though, when the already 60-minute weekend newscasts would awkwardly extend a few minutes into the next hour. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-166902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 During the 2012 Olympics, when Nightline was still at 10:35. The 5 minute news brief was supposed to compete with the NBC station's late newscast, but it backfired when coverage of the games rarely ended on time. I know WPVI did a similar update, and WABC might have, as well. It was also weird, though, when the already 60-minute weekend newscasts would awkwardly extend a few minutes into the next hour. Thanks, couldn't find anything on google. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-166903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 112 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Speaking of awkward ABC logos in various places of their studio... What's up with that, yo? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Since the C looks okay, it looks like the black is peeling off/leaning forward, and not sliding down, right? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 112 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm wondering what it's made of that lets it peel like that? I would have thought it was a painted PVC or vinyl logo, but I guess they used construction paper & glue sticks... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 No better, no worse at 7 o'clock. I didn't notice anything at 4 or 5, but I wasn't looking, either. That almost makes it seem like it just happened. Never mind. It was like this since the middle of last week. This is from either Wednesday or Thursday... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 112 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I wonder what they're waiting for... EDIT: As of 10pm, it's fixed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Maybe somebody misunderstood what "sweeps" meant and thought you're supposed to wait for the logo to fall on the floor and then sweep it up with a broom and dustpan. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 WE...HAVE...THE...POWER!!! 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 WE...HAVE...THE...POWER!!! 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Or if you watch Darts... Phil 'The Power' Taylor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 For the last several months/year or two, the standard reporter-reporting-from-the-truck-on-the-road gimmick has been referred to as "Stormtracker Live". Now it's an official vehicle... [MEDIA=instagram]BQWoO53D5LX[/MEDIA] There's been no press or promos about it, and no word on it's capabilities. The hubcaps appear to signal it to be a GMC, and probably a Yukon. I'm going to the auto show next week, so I'll get some pics then. Edit: a better view... [MEDIA=twitter]830275744056143872[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mark Giangreco at it again http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chicago-sports-anchor-calls-trump-cartoon-lunatic/186163 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mark Giangreco at it again http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chicago-sports-anchor-calls-trump-cartoon-lunatic/186163 He deleted that tweet... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 He deleted that tweet... guess giangreco got "scolded" Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Honestly, it's not any worse than what he gets away with on the radio, and he claims the bosses are usually listening, so they are likely prepared for these talks. He's made his political leanings no secret there, on the condition that he's sports, so there's a bit of a disconnect (which can certainly be debated). On a scale to 1 to 'Flaming Detroit', this is about a 6. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-167992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aaaaaaaaaand he's suspended. http://www.robertfeder.com/2017/02/23/abc-7-suspends-mark-giangreco-lunatic-trump-tweet/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 The length is definitely surprising (especially with a thinned department at spring training time), but again, a suspension ultimately does make sense. I'm stunned at how many are taking his side in the Feder comments, though, as those "intellectuals" would usually scoff at Mark's typical "buffoonery". 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The length is definitely surprising (especially with a thinned department at spring training time), but again, a suspension ultimately does make sense. I'm stunned at how many are taking his side in the Feder comments, though, as those "intellectuals" would usually scoff at Mark's typical "buffoonery". Ultimately what he does off their air is irrelevant to their editorial standards... 7 is known to be stiff as a board in really dumb ways... exhibit A.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Ultimately what he does off their air is irrelevant to their editorial standards... 7 is known to be stiff as a board in really dumb ways... exhibit A.... Some other article/posting made a good point, though. His Twitter handle is @MarkGiangreco7, and the '7' is a connection to the station's brand. If all this was from a personal (be it private or public) account, then he'd likely get off unscathed, but this is the professional account. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Mark's, but this type of punishment for this type of infraction is fairly standard across the industry, and is totally deserved. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Some other article/posting made a good point, though. His Twitter handle is @MarkGiangreco7, and the '7' is a connection to the station's brand. If all this was from a personal (be it private or public) account, then he'd likely get off unscathed, but this is the professional account. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Mark's, but this type of punishment for this type of infraction is fairly standard across the industry, and is totally deserved. He's the sports guy.... I don't know about you but I don't really expect editorial integrity from the sports guy... I can think of several guys who editorialize on air in ridiculous ways and don't get burned for it... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He's the sports guy.... I don't know about you but I don't really expect editorial integrity from the sports guy... I can think of several guys who editorialize on air in ridiculous ways and don't get burned for it... But he still a journalist which means he has to adhere to the same rules/standards/guidelines as a news anchor or reporter would. If this was his first offense, he probably would have gotten a verbal warning or whatnot, but that's not the case here. Honestly, it may be time to hang it up. He has had a good run. I would hate to see him get fired for another offense the next time around. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/79/#findComment-168098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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