Spring Rubber 702 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I bet Cheryl will probably have a few weekdays off this week. Either Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-227537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 52 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 24994J, I'm OBSESSED with your new avatar. That is all. Thank you. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-227551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Hey, here's an old ABC 7 News, This Morning talent bump from '99! Took years to find this but there ya go! Edited June 10, 2019 by 24994J 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-227552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 2 hours ago, former newsboy said: 24994J, I'm OBSESSED with your new avatar. That is all. Thank you. Thanks! Bored one afternoon, I had some fun making some gifs. Have fun, y'all. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-227556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, 24994J said: Alan and Kathy's 1999 shot is so superb Edited June 10, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-227558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 New in the News, Former ABC 7 reporter Russ Ewing https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216220806927697&id=1078072129 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-228027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) On 6/17/2019 at 9:25 PM, R.R. said: New in the News, Former ABC 7 reporter Russ Ewing https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216220806927697&id=1078072129 And Russ passed away today. He was 95. https://abc7chicago.com/society/longtime-abc7-reporter-russ-ewing-dead-at-95/5364781/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/2019/6/25/18759244/veteran-tv-newsman-russ-ewing-dies-at-95-more-than-100-suspects-surrendered-to-him Edited June 26, 2019 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-228363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) It only took 9 years, but Jessica D'Onofrio got a turn on the desk this morning, alongside Mark and Phil. Edited July 16, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-228636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Prepare yourselves... Change is coming. https://www.robertfeder.com/2019/07/01/abc-7-test-visually-compelling-video-storytelling-techniques Quote WLS-Channel 7 is looking to stay on top of local news in Chicago by experimenting with new forms of animation, graphics, and data visualization in the way it tells stories. The ABC-owned station is one of only two TV news operations in the country to participate in a cutting-edge video news research project led by Northeastern University School of Journalism in Boston and the Stanton Foundation. Key to the project, announced today, will be the hiring of a visual content producer who’ll be employed by ABC 7 under a yearlong fellowship. The producer will use such tools as animation, motion graphics, and special effects to “invigorate” news stories. The project is an outgrowth of a 2018 study which examined video storytelling at six stations — including ABC 7 in Chicago — by “remixing” traditionally presented stories with innovative production values. (Here is the link.) Viewers surveyed on their reactions preferred the enhancements overwhelmingly. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-228668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, Weeters said: Prepare yourselves... Change is coming. https://www.robertfeder.com/2019/07/01/abc-7-test-visually-compelling-video-storytelling-techniques This type of concept has been used sporadically in recent months in I-Team segments, using more visually-interesting ways to display things like statistics and such. Even with a dedicated person on staff, I'm curious how that would be effectively translated into general storytelling. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-228670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) The writing was on the wall with the new CW affiliation, and with no mention of it on WCIU's fall preview promo, it was only a matter of time. After 4.5 years, 'ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 7 on The U' is coming to an end as the calendar changes to September. This comes just weeks after sister KGO ended their Primetime newscast, leaving KABC, WTVD and WPVI as the only O&O stations still in this game, though there's a question of how long the latter of those will last, with WPHL's changing ownership. Cheryl Burton continues anchoring at 5 and 10, Larry Mowry & Jim Rose at 4 and 6, but this leaves Hosea Sanders without an anchor assignment for the first time in 25 years. With a lack of fill-in appeances on earlier shows, and his recent health issues, I'm guessing he'll shift to permanent community affairs role, like Harry Porterfield and others years ago. The 3 anchors not named Larry will co-host the Bud Billiken back to school parade next month, as usual. https://www.robertfeder.com/2019/07/29/abc-7-end-7-p-m-newscast-u/ Edited December 8, 2021 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) On 7/1/2019 at 9:12 AM, 24994J said: This type of concept has been used sporadically in recent months in I-Team segments, using more visually-interesting ways to display things like statistics and such. Even with a dedicated person on staff, I'm curious how that would be effectively translated into general storytelling. It's wonderful if you have the time, money and resources to do all this on a daily basis. Most stations don't, and won't. The TV News formula is now pushing data from one platform to another with minimal cost, liability and embarrassment. And what about all that re-training? Give me a big budget for that animation team and all those nice expensive graphics crunchers, make sure you staff the weekends too... It's nice if your station group is willing to make a long term commitment...but I'm not getting my hopes up. Edited July 29, 2019 by Eat News ITZY "ICY" MV .. https://youtu.be/zndvqTc4P9I Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 4 hours ago, 24994J said: The writing was on the wall with the new CW affiliation, and with no mention of it on WCIU's fall preview promo, it was only a matter of time. After 4.5 years, 'ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 7 on The U' is coming to an end as the calendar changes to September. This comes just weeks after sister KGO ended their Primetime newscast, leaving KABC, WTVD and WPVI as the only O&O stations still in this game, though there's a question of how long the latter of those will last, with WPHL's changing ownership. Cheryl Burton continues anchoring at 5 and 10, Larry Lowry & Jim Rose at 4 and 6, but this leaves Hosea Sanders without an anchor assignment for the first time in 25 years. With a lack of fill-in appeances on earlier shows, and his recent health issues, I'm guessing he'll shift to permanent community affairs role, like Harry Porterfield and others years ago. The 3 anchors not named Larry will co-host the Bud Billiken back to school parade next month, as usual. https://www.robertfeder.com/2019/07/29/abc-7-end-7-p-m-newscast-u/ Actually, so does KFSN with their return of producing a newscast for KAIL which launched an hour-long 8 p.m. newscast back in September 2018. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I'll actually miss the 7pm newscast on WCIU. I've watched it more than I've watched any other weekday ABC 7 newscast in the past 3 years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Spring Rubber said: I'll actually miss the 7pm newscast on WCIU. I've watched it more than I've watched any other weekday ABC 7 newscast in the past 3 years. Seconded. It provided a service for those who couldn't make in time for the 4-6:30p news block. Edited July 30, 2019 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 9 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said: Actually, so does KFSN with their return of producing a newscast for KAIL which launched an hour-long 8 p.m. newscast back in September 2018. Huh, didn't catch that. Who's anchoring? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-229880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) I noticed the other day that WLS removed the listing for a meteorologist on their website, and now we have confirmation. Greg Dutra joins from KDVR in Denver. He's formally succeeding Larry Mowry after the spot was open for 19 months. Edited August 6, 2019 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-230296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 What's going to happen to Mark McGinnis? Is he going back to Milwaukee? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-230332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Georgie56 said: What's going to happen to Mark McGinnis? Is he going back to Milwaukee? According to Feder's post this morning, ABC 7 will still utilize him here and there when needed. I assume it will be a lot less often now. Besides, he never "left" Milwaukee anyway, right? His main job has always been there, as I understand it. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-230333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) So, this is becoming a thing... Edited August 24, 2019 by 24994J 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 There's going to be a new addition to the Channel 7 morning team. Feder stated that she'll be starting on September 30. She comes from KXAS in Fort Worth, TX. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 11 hours ago, CircleSeven said: There's going to be a new addition to the Channel 7 morning team. Feder stated that she'll be starting on September 30. She comes from KXAS in Fort Worth, TX. You say you want weather and traffic in the morning... what you really mean is consumer issues you are too tired to think about or comprehend... what a goofy strategy.. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, ns8401 said: You say you want weather and traffic in the morning... what you really mean is consumer issues you are too tired to think about or comprehend... what a goofy strategy.. She did the same at KXAS. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) At least one other O&O has used a morning consumer reporter, as well. I haven't seen how/how often the reports are presented, and what exactly is covered (more on that in a moment), but if she doesn't also give the morning stock report (that's been handled at the NYSE since forever), then I don't really see the point. One thing that I also wonder is if she might fall under the I-Team umbrella. A bit of a stretch, maybe, but that ultimately depends on what her daily reporting duties will be. Edited August 29, 2019 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, ns8401 said: You say you want weather and traffic in the morning... what you really mean is consumer issues you are too tired to think about or comprehend... what a goofy strategy.. I don't get it either. Consumer reporting is more for evening/late-night newscasts rather than morning newscasts. Hell, if you want to do consumer reporting in the morning, do it post-7am (which WLS can't do due do a certain GMA). Edited August 29, 2019 by NEOMatrix Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/105/#findComment-231571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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