24994J 5575 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Here's an explanation of Val's new role at 6am. She's presenting 3 to 4 stories in the hour, and doesn't always get introduced or throw back to someone else, thus making her a better-integrated contributing anchor in 2 days than Cheryl Burton was in 15 years at 10pm. bandicam 2022-10-04 12-26-38-813_Trim.mp4 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, 24994J said: Ravi gets fill-in seniority over Rob, when he's on the schedule, but Ravi is only like 5 years younger than Alan, who could totally reach 50 years, if he wanted to. Well damn, I spoke too soon. Alan JUST ANNOUNCED at the end of the 6pm news that he's retiring on Tuesday, November 22nd. Dammit. https://abc7chicago.com/12295337/ Edited October 4, 2022 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, 24994J said: Well damn, I spoke too soon. Alan JUST ANNOUNCED at the end of the 6pm news that he's retiring on Tuesday, November 22nd. Dammit. https://abc7chicago.com/12295337/ Gotta be Rob Elgas as his successor, right? I don't see Ravi moving from weekends. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 The fact that Val's presence on the morning show keeps expanding tells me that Terrell can't be ruled out for a promotion, either. I think Rob, Terrell, and Ravi have to all be in the running to move up, in some way. I'm not sure this succession is going to be as clean/obvious as Magers', Yu's, or Brock's were. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 7 hours ago, WeatherandTraffic said: Congrats to Alan, Jim and soon Cheryl Burton on their longevities at the station. Speaking of them, Is there a succession in place when they eventually retire/leave. Dionne is obviously going to take over the Jim. My guesses are Ravi, Rob or Mark for Alan, and Karen or Judy for Cheryl. The fact I mention this today is surprising. I suspected Jim to retire first out of the 3 I mentioned. 42 minutes ago, 24994J said: Well damn, I spoke too soon. Alan JUST ANNOUNCED at the end of the 6pm news that he's retiring on Tuesday, November 22nd. Dammit. https://abc7chicago.com/12295337/ Good for Alan. He has been a staple in Chicago for 40 years and a true professional. Hope he has the retirement he deserves. 22 minutes ago, 24994J said: The fact that Val's presence on the morning show keeps expanding tells me that Terrell can't be ruled out for a promotion, either. I think Rob, Terrell, and Ravi have to all be in the running to move up, in some way. I'm not sure this succession is going to be as clean/obvious as Magers', Yu's, or Brock's were. I don't know if they would want to move Terrell from the morning show, he has great chemistry with everyone there. Ravi, he deserves the weekday promotion, seeing as he's been there the longest and is another true professional. He also fills in at 10pm more than Rob. Rob doesn't have it in him to be the main anchor at the station. He's good for the lighter newscasts like the 4pm and 7pm. Mark Rivera is the youngest and has to be a contender for a weekday spot to. But as he has never anchored the weekday 10pm, it seems unlikely and has been filling in less lately. We shall see. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 33 minutes ago, WeatherandTraffic said: Ravi, he deserves the weekday promotion, seeing as he's been there the longest and is another true professional. Ravi has been LONG OVERDUE for a weekday promotion after his first 10 years there everyone was suspecting he’d get the 4pm when Magers was retiring. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I like Ravi enough and Cheryl needs a really REALLY strong anchor to pair with. Rob is great but not as lead anchor. It’s got to be Ravi or Terrell. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, MorningNews said: I like Ravi enough and Cheryl needs a really REALLY strong anchor to pair with. Rob is great but not as lead anchor. It’s got to be Ravi or Terrell. Mark Rivera needs to be put into consideration as well. It would not shock me if they do more anchor shuffles and expand the morning newscast to 4am, with the morning anchors giving up the 11am. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseboy33 93 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 It seems to me it will be a massive snub if its not given to Ravi. Cheryl is only 59 so I cant see her going anytime soon. But the only reason i cant see Ravi getting that spot is if he doesnt want it. Maybe he prefers his weekend anchoring and occasional field reporting. But i would like to see him get it. He is more than capable. He certainly has evening news big city gravitas. We are running low in Chicago. Stefan Holt is a rarity. Ch7 has a some big city anchors and reporters but the bench is not as deep as before. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, mouseboy33 said: It seems to me it will be a massive snub if its not given to Ravi For real. It seems that the male weekend anchors at ABC 7 are forgotten about for promotions apparently. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, R.R. said: For real. It seems that the male weekend anchors at ABC 7 are forgotten about for promotions apparently. Jay Levine was the last male weekend anchor to formally reach weeknights, but that was for a brief run¹. Jack Jones, Dick Johnson², Mike Jackson, Jim Rosenfield, and Rob Johnson were all passed over, several times. Weekend weather and sports anchors have also had generally bad luck moving to prime slots³. The female anchors, however, have almost always been promoted⁴, with Nancy Becker⁵ being the lone exception. Karen Jordan could eventually be the 2nd, though. 6pm, 1980-81 Anchored at 6 on an interim basis in the fall of '83, after Flynn's and Weigel's return to sports, and before Kalber's hiring Krashesky, Rose, and Caplan being the few successes Diane Allen, Childers, Esposito, Burns, Perez, and Burton Sunday night co-anchor, 1975-77 Edited October 5, 2022 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Even without Alan, WLS will remain in great position overall in comparison to say WMAQ and WBBM with their current anchor roster. I could see small changes happening with ‘planning for the future’ being pushed down the line (in another 5-10 years maybe). 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) In a wise move to increase exposure, ABC 7 has started live-streaming the 7 o'clock newscasts on YouTube, though they're still not available on demand on the station's website. On the flip side, Overtime with Ryan & Dionne appears to be out of its trial run phase, as they previewed tonight's episode during 5pm sports (the tease and the actual program are both pre-taped), promoted all streaming airings of it, plus they uploaded the whole show online, though nothing on YouTube...except for my posting of the open. https://abc7chicago.com/abc7-chicago-sports-ryan-chiaverini-dionne-miller-overtime/12303657/ Edited October 8, 2022 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-278842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) A mic flag with the new logo debuted during Dionne Miller's live shot on the 4pm today. Edited October 13, 2022 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 She was the only live reporter using the new flag, this evening, so definitely a slow rollout, for now. Honestly, as someone who has seen a version of the upcoming graphics, even I might get a little discouraged if we don't see them in time for November sweeps. Late October has been a frequent time of change, in recent years, so it'll be worth keeping an eye out, this month. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, 24994J said: She was the only live reporter using the new flag, this evening, so definitely a slow rollout, for now. Honestly, as someone who has seen a version of the upcoming graphics, even I might get a little discouraged if we don't see them in time for November sweeps. Late October has been a frequent time of change, in recent years, so it'll be worth keeping an eye out, this month. It was also seen on a Michelle Gallardo package during the 6pm today, too. Edited October 14, 2022 by Georgie56 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Ravi anchored the 5pm today, but not the 10pm. Disappointed, I like Rob Elgas on the 4pm and 7pm, but he's not lead anchor material. Which is the reason Dick Johnson was the main fill in for Rob Stafford over him when Elgas was at NBC5. Ravi deserves the lead anchor spot. If not Ravi, Terrell and Mark would make better lead anchors than Rob Elgas. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 It definitely didn't go unnoticed to me that Ravi only did the 5 & 6, when he'd also normally pick up the 10, but I'm not going to read much into it, yet. Ravi would still be my pick for the 10, but if tonight's schedule was how everything shakes out, I wouldn't be mad about it, as long as he gets a weekday spot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 hours ago, 24994J said: I wouldn't be mad about it, as long as he gets a weekday spot. Baichwal really does deserve a weekday position. He actually PAID his dues. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 https://abc7chicago.com/meteorologist-job-television-jobs-chicago/12339448/ I just saw they posted a job for meteorologist. Do you think someone is leaving or are they going to have 6 full time meteorologists. If they do 6, Mark McGinnis might be reduced or be done filling in at ABC7. If someone is leaving, who do you think it would be? I hope it's not Tracy or Larry. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, WeatherandTraffic said: I just saw they posted a job for meteorologist. Do you think someone is leaving or are they going to have 6 full time meteorologists. If they do 6, Mark McGinnis might be reduced or be done filling in at ABC7. If someone is leaving, who do you think it would be? I hope it's not Tracy or Larry. Larry feels least likely, to me. Phil or Tracy (62 & 59, respectively, by my count) could certainly be thinking retirement, and you can never be sure if ABC News doesn't want Greg, or even Cheryl, on a more active basis. The former was in for Ginger, with the A-team, on GMA this morning, while Cheryl was on again, over the weekend. Meanwhile, Mark has work outside of TV, and lives in Wisconsin, so he might not be interested in full-time work, as uprooting his whole family just to move a few dozen miles likely isn't worth the hassle. Oh, and by the way, @WeatherandTraffic, you mentioned Monday night's anchor arrangement, with Rob jumping Ravi to do the 10 (with Judy)? Ravi was back at 10, last night, and this time Karen took Cheryl's complete shift, doing the late news instead of Judy. Two nights, two different teams. Edited October 26, 2022 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, 24994J said: Larry feels least likely, to me. Phil or Tracy (62 & 59, respectively, by my count) could certainly be thinking retirement, and you can never be sure if ABC News doesn't want Greg, or even Cheryl, on a more active basis. The former was in for Ginger, with the A-team, on GMA this morning, while Cheryl was on again, over the weekend. Meanwhile, Mark has work outside of TV, and lives in Wisconsin, so he might not be interested in full-time work, as uprooting his whole family just to move a few dozen miles likely isn't worth the hassle. Oh, and by the way, @WeatherandTraffic, you mentioned Monday night's anchor arrangement, with Rob jumping Ravi to do the 10 (with Judy)? Ravi was back at 10, last night, and this time Karen took Cheryl's complete shift, doing the late news instead of Judy. Two nights, two different teams. Cheryl more likely than Greg since his wife's family is in the Chicagoland area. I can see Phil retiring in the near future. Ravi and Karen/Judy/Liz deserve to be on weekdays and be the lead anchor team once Alan retires. Cheryl Burton and Rob Elgas at 10pm seems like a train wreck for me. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Cheryl Burton celebrates 30 years at ABC 7 News! Congratulations to her. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) I just saw this in Villa Park. 10 days. Edited November 12, 2022 by 24994J 3 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 827 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 How old is Alan? He looks very youthful tbh and a popular mainstay at Ch7. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12602-the-definitive-abc-7-thread/page/114/#findComment-279858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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