24994J 5276 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 As Paul Meincke turns 65 he'll be shifting to a part-time role at ABC 7 next month, filing reports on his own terms. Sounds like a nice retirement plan, to me. http://www.robertfeder.com/2015/08/17/abc-7s-paul-meincke-downshifting-to-part-time/#more-8540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Cheryl scott posted that their are tornado warnnings west of chicago for Dekalb, LaSalle and Livingston Counties could there be coverage tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Cheryl scott posted that their are tornado warnnings west of chicago for Dekalb, LaSalle and Livingston Counties could there be coverage tonight? Tornado watches at this point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Considering Tracy had been on the job since 4:30 (c'mon, we all know it's much earlier than that for the weathercasters), and Jerry has to stick around til 10:35 (though maybe earlier since he's not at the desk to close on the temp set), it makes sense to have Cheryl fill the afternoon slot. She also did the forecast on the noon webcast, which usually has a pre-recorded summary by Tracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Considering Tracy had been on the job since 4:30 (c'mon, we all know it's much earlier than that for the weathercasters), and Jerry has to stick around til 10:35 (though maybe earlier since he's not at the desk to close on the temp set), it makes sense to have Cheryl fill the afternoon slot. She also did the forecast on the noon webcast, which usually has a pre-recorded summary by Tracy. They aren't doing a full shot for the close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Sunday 5 o'clock news closed on a full shot, so it is possible, and one of the 6 o'clocks closed with the anchors and sportscaster, but generally, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Sunday 5 o'clock news closed on a full shot, so it is possible, and one of the 6 o'clocks closed with the anchors and sportscaster, but generally, no. I wonder if it's a little awkward to try to do a full close on the temp set? You noted that it can be done but maybe not as well as somebody would like? Interesting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if it's directorial and personality preference. The closes I mentioned occurred immediately following sports, with no commercial or final story in-between, so it was likely easier given the camera angle set-up. That reminds me, though, I'm pretty sure they're only working with two cameras. Not that that's an excuse, but it does force different practices, like this weird angle with the super-sexy recycle bin... And here's the full shot. It's not entirely attractive, but it's serviceable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if it's directorial and personality preference. The closes I mentioned occurred immediately following sports, with no commercial or final story in-between, so it was likely easier given the camera angle set-up. That reminds me, though, I'm pretty sure they're only working with two cameras. Not that that's an excuse, but it does force different practices, like this weird angle with the super-sexy recycle bin... And here's the full shot. It's not entirely attractive, but it's serviceable... Is Phil standing in that second shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes. I know for a fact that Phil is not short, and not that much different in height compared to Cheryl or Jerry, but somehow Schwarz standing at the desk isn't as much of an eyesore and major height difference as when Jerry was next to Kathy on Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes. I know for a fact that Phil is not short, and not that much different in height compared to Cheryl or Jerry, but somehow Schwarz standing at the desk isn't as much of an eyesore and major height difference as when Jerry was next to Kathy on Friday night. They must be REALLY low to the ground at that desk. I don't think Jerry is much past 6 foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 They're on something resembling the old set at 4. I have no idea what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 They're on something resembling the old set at 4. I have no idea what's going on. It'll be interesting to see if they do something to make it look a little less silly in the interim... It makes Jerry look 12 feet tall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 33 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 They're on the old set I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well, this is disappointing...or this is one hell of a long-term temp set, but I have a feeling not. Blue lighting has been installed across the desk, the monitors have been upgraded, some other lighting's been changed, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 33 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Oh lord... A tornado warning and Cheryl's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Ravi Baichwal became a US citizen today. Congrats to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Oh lord... A tornado warning and Cheryl's on. And mumbling... Stumbling... Picking the wrong words and generally doing the same crappy job whenever she gets in an off the cuff situation. They've made a bad choice of horse to hitch their wagon too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2worksforyou 35 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Does any one have screen grabs from 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Does any one have screen grabs from 4? 4? Like 4pm? There are some screen grabs of the old set where it is now in the new set thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Does any one have screen grabs from 4? Yeah, looking for anything in particular, or just some examples of the rebuilt set? I posted several in the new set thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 33 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I wonder if 7 would interrupt a Cubs game like 9 did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Jerry just went into a split screen for a minute or two, in addition to Cheryl on WCIU, which I think is enough. CBS2, NBC5 and Skilling are also breaking in. And Fox...well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Cubs are in a delay, so 7 is on the air with everyone else, though it should be noted that everybody's been in and out til now, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 "Watch ABC 7 Eyewitness News This Morning, weekdays at 4:30AM." "We might be the lead-in." The Cubs game has resumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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