TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Kathy Brock is the next to hang it up. Let the speculation begin as to her replacement. My guess is Cheryl will pick up 6 & 10, with Judy taking the 7 from Cheryl, and Tanja taking the 11am from Judy. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Let the speculation begin as to her replacement. My guess is Cheryl will pick up 6 & 10, with Judy taking the 7 from Cheryl, and Tanja taking the 11am from Judy. After enough upheaval with Ron and Linda's retirements (haha, one is a semi-regular WCL guest host and the other has a weekly online video show), I doubt they'll rearrange too much. I bet they'll just go with the current back-up structure for when Kathy's off; Cheryl gets the 10, Judy at 6, and 11 could go either way, Judy or Tanja. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Let the speculation begin as to her replacement. My guess is Cheryl will pick up 6 & 10, with Judy taking the 7 from Cheryl, and Tanja taking the 11am from Judy. I agree with this. Having Alan & Cheryl @ 5,6 & 10 would be best and put them in line with WMAQ and WBBM (not that this matters) in terms of having the same pair on during those time periods. Really no need to give the 6 to Judy. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Side note, does anyone notice how 1990 Jerry Taft looks like Pat Sajak? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 WTH? http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/5/31/signing-off-in-chicago I can't believe this, because she still has several good years left and those folks at WLS make good money. I can't believe she's leaving. Another television icon leaves. Here hoping she not going on WBBM/CBS 2 they seem to get all of WLS' castaways. Job well done Kathy Brock! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 WTH? http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/5/31/signing-off-in-chicago I can't believe this, because she still has several good years left and those folks at WLS make good money. I can't believe she's leaving. Another television icon leaves. Here hoping she not going on WBBM/CBS 2 they seem to get all of WLS' castaways. Job well done Kathy Brock! You’re a bit late. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 You’re a bit late. I found out this morning from FTVLIVE.com not yesterday... Oh well I guess I'm a day late and the world didn't end... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 That awkward moment when you put together some updated promos that will now have to be taken off the air in just a month because the anchor dropped a bomb on everyone. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-204977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brb588 102 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 That awkward moment when you put together some updated promos that will now have to be taken off the air in just a month because the anchor dropped a bomb on everyone. Those can easily be updated... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 The simple succession plan is confirmed. Cheryl will anchor at 5, 7, and 10, Judy will add the 6 to the 4, and Tanja will join Terrell at 11. http://www.robertfeder.com/2018/06/12/abc-7-promotes-cheryl-burton-10-p-m-anchor/ http://abc7chicago.com/careers/new-anchor-assignments-at-abc7-eyewitness-news/3594937/ 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 The simple succession plan is confirmed. Cheryl will anchor at 5, 7, and 10, Judy will add the 6 to the 4, and Tanja will join Terrell at 11. http://www.robertfeder.com/2018/06/12/abc-7-promotes-cheryl-burton-10-p-m-anchor/ http://abc7chicago.com/careers/new-anchor-assignments-at-abc7-eyewitness-news/3594937/ That makes sense. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I always wonder what was the reason for Cheryl to be the “contributing 10 pm anchor.” Like what exactly did she do. Did she just read a story and that it 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I always wonder what was the reason for Cheryl to be the “contributing 10 pm anchor.” Like what exactly did she do. Did she just read a story and that it A newscast with 3 white men replacing the one minority anchor with a white woman could've ruffled some feathers. Chicago is one of the markets where that's a thing. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 A newscast with 3 white men replacing the one minority anchor with a white woman could've ruffled some feathers. Chicago is one of the markets where that's a thing. Isn’t that when Diann Burns left for Channel 2 and was replaced with Kathy! I can see why they did that but it seems like Cheryl didn’t have a clear definitive role and was just a feature reporter whose in the opening credits! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Isn’t that when Diann Burns left for Channel 2 and was replaced with Kathy! I can see why they did that but it seems like Cheryl didn’t have a clear definitive role and was just a feature reporter whose in the opening credits! Fired/not renewed, but yes. End of February sweeps, '03. It wasn't really the most solid arrangement, but it had a little more meaning back then. Their last upstairs set was able to accommodate all 5 anchors at the end of the show, and they closed that way on most nights. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-205562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 The promos are now running, and Windy City Live will have their own send-off for Kathy on Wednesday, though it will not be for the whole hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=qvBWgoLvHXM;list=PLRUzFrK0TcW19v7Va2JzFrzYfeL3Y268n 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hard to believe how quickly this week came. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hard to believe how quickly this week came. Life moves fast. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
312newswannabe 11 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Their last upstairs set was able to accommodate all 5 anchors at the end of the show, and they closed that way on most nights. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 [ATTACH=full]6199[/ATTACH] At the time, that set felt fancy compared to the set they came from before that. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 [ATTACH=full]6199[/ATTACH] For the record, 3/5ths of that group will soon be gone once Kathy leaves. Only Mark and Cheryl will remain. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 [ATTACH=full]6199[/ATTACH] I loved that desk. At the time, that set felt fancy compared to the set they came from before that. The tweaks they made to the "white" set when they dropped Eyewitness News for ABC 7 really cheapened it. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 [ATTACH=full]6199[/ATTACH] Damn. Those were the days. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 No mincing words, Floyd did not want "the girl" to anchor with him... http://abc7chicago.com/society/the-girl-and-the-big-tuna-kathy-brock-reflects-on-anchoring-alongside-floyd-kalber/3658993/ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/98/#findComment-206396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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