ns8401 941 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 7 hours ago, 24994J said: I believe Dionne's latest contract is for 4 years, signed after and obviously lasting longer than the guys' 3 years each. Jim could certainly seek another contract, but 2 years is a long time, and he may not like the next dollar amount. In the meantime, they can certainly get by with 2 anchors, especially since they use the services of ESPN 1000's beat reporters, Jeff Dickerson (Bears) and Jesse Rogers (MLB). That said, they'd be wise to consider bringing on a young-ish reporter to fill in the gaps, but again, no rush. I was thinking about it, and I can't think of the last time someone left the weeknight team without a replacement being named. Anytime anyone has retired or been fired in the last 30 years, a succession plan has been almost immediately announced or established by the time the position is opened. What was the title they used on air for Mark if any? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, ns8401 said: What was the title they used on air for Mark if any? Never on-air, but all media and stuff would refer to him as Sports Director, if that's what you mean. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 26 minutes ago, 24994J said: Never on-air, but all media and stuff would refer to him as Sports Director, if that's what you mean. That’s what I was looking for. So for on air purposes he was just Mark Giangreco with Sports or something to that effect? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, ns8401 said: That’s what I was looking for. So for on air purposes he was just Mark Giangreco with Sports or something to that effect? Yup. Heck, Jerry Taft was only referred to as Chief Meteorologist in opens from 2013 to his retirement, and on-air in a similar time frame. Putting aside the flack he's getting over the Giangreco firing, I feel like GM John Idler made a point of heavily promoting the top anchor team when he came in in 2012, more than his predecessor did, especially since many were nearing retirement. Emily Barr, the last boss, would elevate the profiles of the broader news team, since much of her time at the station was spent balancing an incredibly stable roster of veteran weekday talent. Idler has moved to that mentality in recent years, now that he's fielding a much younger roster of talent. Because of that, weekend teams got promos for the first time in my memory, longer 10pm spots feature not just the anchors, but also the regular reporters at that time, and Larry and Cheryl appear in promos together, with no one inheriting Jerry's title. Long story short, ABC 7 has always done a good job of promoting not just the principle anchor team, so it's no surprise that they rarely threw around titles for weather and sports. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Certainly didn't take long for Mark to resurface. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 While that seems like a shameless plug, he is actually a loyal customer of that restaurant, and the "Giangreco table" is a real thing, so it's all very on-brand. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 23 hours ago, 24994J said: While that seems like a shameless plug, he is actually a loyal customer of that restaurant, and the "Giangreco table" is a real thing, so it's all very on-brand. At least he seems to be taking it in stride. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-257987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 11:45 PM, Georgie56 said: Certainly didn't take long for Mark to resurface. Ehh...gotta do something to get out of the house now. I wonder if he'll open up shop for a podcast. I cant see any station in Chicago picking him up ATM (maybe WGN?). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-258019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Bill Campbell has passed away. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-258037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Hosea Sanders is receiving treatment for a recurrence of cancer. He dealt with prostate cancer in 2017, and a series of unrelated intestinal surgeries that followed. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10221530040015206&id=1078072129 Edited April 20, 2021 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-259161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWUpdate 1292 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Mark Giangreco's interview from earlier today: 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-259497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Leaving his Mark: Giangreco's story plays out like no other... Edited May 9, 2021 by jase 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-259833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Mark Schanowski is now freelancing at ABC 7. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-260277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Yes, he's no spring chicken, but Schanowski is easily the best available sports anchor in Chicago, so this is an excellent pickup, even if it's just for a slot here and there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-260285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I noticed WLS now streams their newscasts at 60fps. Did the ABC O&Os upgrade their livestreams? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-262116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillynewslover 134 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: I noticed WLS now streams their newscasts at 60fps. Did the ABC O&Os upgrade their livestreams? I was watching WPVI's livestream and noticed the same thing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-262117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) On 1/3/2020 at 3:10 AM, 24994J said: So, this is new. The recent morning promo look (the shades of blue and yellow, minus any GMA rings) has made it into a new rejoin, debuting on December 23rd. I believe this only airs during the 4:30 half hour (I know not at 6, but unsure about at 5), which is odd, as Samantha Chatman doesn't appear that early. Either way, this replaces the talentless rejoins that launched after Tanja was promoted in 2016. It feels like a very soft launch, so I'm not even going to post it to YouTube until it shows up later in the show. 2019 morning rejoin small.mp4 3.34 MB · 0 downloads A bit of a bump, but Eyewitness News THIS MORNING appears to be making a return. For a couple of years of referring to the 4:30-7am block as 'In The Morning,' the quick rejoin you see above has been changed to what you see below. A bumper that airs at the end of each hour, previewing the next, has also been changed to the classic branding. Updated promos use 'This Morning,' as well. Hopefully this all carries over to the new opens/graphics. For the record, the 4:30, 5, and 6am-branded opens remain in place. Edited August 26, 2021 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-263872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I like the branding, but the plain and somewhat stretched-out white text seems really generic and uninspired. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-263882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-264690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Palatine native Alexis McAdams is out Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-265881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 I feel like "out" and "leaving" are two different things. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-265884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 She's going to Fox News. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-265944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Well Jesse Kirsch is leaving ABC 7 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-267168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Found an oldie (without a “Rebroadcast” label) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-268269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, R.R. said: Found an oldie (without a “Rebroadcast” label) Wow, I had no idea that they used the same opener format from 1999-2001 (albeit with different colors and a different background) as the 2001 package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/110/#findComment-268270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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