PhillyWatch 239 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 6 has had Gardner for a while now. 10 is mixing and matching in every daypart but 11 (though I did catch Vai co-anchoring shortly after Lake got the boot, but that didn't last). And with Susan Barnett leaving, Chris May has been alone at 10 and 11 (at least from what I caught last night). It would make sense in this era of budget consciousness and I feel it could help bring a more serious tone to the later newscasts, as opposed to co-anchor small talk in afternoons meant to compete with Judge Judy & Oprah Katie. Could this be the new trend in town? Thoughts? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavellebrett 85 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 WJAC in Johnstown just up the road has done a solo anchor at 11:00 for as long as I know. Marty Radovanic has anchored 11 at 11 since about 1978 or even before that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 It reminds me of the network evening newscasts. Can we get some more serious music at local stations? This is Home may cut it (Mark Koebrich is not an appropriate evening anchor; have Kyle Clark anchor solo on 5-10 weekdays; need a new set), Enforcer is too noisy (Jim Benemann should solo anchor; KCNC needs a new set), iNergy is perfect (KMGH needs to update their duratrans; Mitch Jelniker solo anchors), and KDVR music and graphics are a dream (Kellie MacMullen DeMarko would solo the 7(KWGN), 9 and 10 pm newscasts;the sets are not designed for HD, naughty FX; But I wonder what will happen when KDVR is sold. Will the new owners insist upon a graphics change?) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 6 has had Gardner for a while now. 10 is mixing and matching in every daypart but 11 (though I did catch Vai co-anchoring shortly after Lake got the boot' date=' but that didn't last). And with Susan Barnett leaving, Chris May has been alone at 10 and 11 (at least from what I caught last night). It would make sense in this era of budget consciousness and I feel it could help bring a more serious tone to the later newscasts, as opposed to co-anchor small talk in afternoons meant to compete with Judge Judy & [s']Oprah[/s] Katie. Could this be the new trend in town? Thoughts? 6 is 6 and will not change until Jim retires. I fully expect two people to replace him at 11pm when he retires (Rick & Monica). I hope they do not stay with Renee solo at 11. I like Renee, but not alone. Vai only subbed at 11pm when Renee was off, and when he subbed he co-anchored with Jacqueline. Again, I think this temporary until they figure out who they want where (I know I want Tracy back in the evening!). I think Chris being alone at 11pm & 10pm is for a few reasons. It's' cheaper than bringing in a back-up and they don't exactly have much to go with anyway (Erika is on in mornings, Pat is on at noon, Natasha still has to anchor weekends). So rather than disrupt everyone's schedules, they choose to have him go solo. They have brought in Alice Gainer from WCBS to anchor the one week, and now seem to be using Diana Rocko (who just doesn't seem to fit right for those times). Plus, watching him anchor a half hour newscast solo is painful (it's even worse when he does the 5pm alone!). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Here in NY alone at 6 seems to be the trend. On WCBS since Chris Wragge moved to mornings Dana Tyler has been alone at 6..Chuck Scarborough has been alone at 6 since Sue Simmons got let go and Steve Lacy is alone on FOX5 at 6. WABC is the only station here who has 2 anchors on at all times. Personally I like two anchors over one but as we know most stations are cutting everywhere. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Funny, because I got word from an insider at 4 that Chuck only anchored beside Sue Simmons because of the paycheck. Same insider says that Chuck prefers anchoring alone at 6 and it's common knowledge around the newsroom that "he doesn't exactly like black people" and was glad when Sue retired. It's also common knowledge that Radovanic at WJAC raised a fuss when the station proposed bringing in a co-anchor (who happened to be black) at 11. Sorry, I had to do it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1279 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Funny, because I got word from an insider at 4 that Chuck only anchored beside Sue Simmons because of the paycheck. Same insider says that Chuck prefers anchoring alone at 6 and it's common knowledge around the newsroom that "he doesn't exactly like black people" and was glad when Sue retired. It's also common knowledge that Radovanic at WJAC raised a fuss when the station proposed bringing in a co-anchor (who happened to be black) at 11. Sorry, I had to do it. This doesn't (and shouldn't) make sense. Chuck has been with Sue for more than 30 years. They have amazing chemistry during that time. There is no way he couldn't stand or like her (or Black people) all these years. That insider must have done a lot of digging to find shit like that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 This doesn't (and shouldn't) make sense. Chuck has been with Sue for more than 30 years. They have amazing chemistry during that time. There is no way he couldn't stand or like her (or Black people) all these years. That insider must have done a lot of digging to find shit like that. *Cough* Sarcasm *cough* Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Honestly I would have made that joke attempt a little more obvious. I bought it originally, though I admit I am the most gullible man on the face of the earth. If anyone desires the Gardner Facepalm: http://www.mctyw.net/GardnerFacepalmBig.jpg Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguru 1 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Funny, because I got word from an insider at 4 that Chuck only anchored beside Sue Simmons because of the paycheck. Same insider says that Chuck prefers anchoring alone at 6 and it's common knowledge around the newsroom that "he doesn't exactly like black people" and was glad when Sue retired. It's also common knowledge that Radovanic at WJAC raised a fuss when the station proposed bringing in a co-anchor (who happened to be black) at 11. Sorry, I had to do it. I wouldn't be surprised if this is true because I have never met a white person who isn't racist and being a news anchor and working with minorities doesn't change that. Like I said before, Rob Jennings and Jim Gardner are both big racists and that is why there are so few REAL minorities at the station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavellebrett 85 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if this is true because I have never met a white person who isn't racist and being a news anchor and working with minorities doesn't change that. Like I said before' date=' Rob Jennings and Jim Gardner are both big racists and that is why there are so few REAL minorities at the station.[/size'] Not this again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if this is true because I have never met a white person who isn't racist and being a news anchor and working with minorities doesn't change that. Like I said before, Rob Jennings and Jim Gardner are both big racists and that is why there are so few REAL minorities at the station. Can't they suspend this account? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if this is true because I have never met a white person who isn't racist and being a news anchor and working with minorities doesn't change that. Like I said before' date=' Rob Jennings and Jim Gardner are both big racists and that is why there are so few REAL minorities at the station.[/size'] I don't know, Jim looks pretty happy to me. However, Ducis looks less-than-thrilled to be next to ole' whitey... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 @Weeters: Can you suspend this thread! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 @Weeters: Can you suspend this thread! Suspending the thread would do nothing, though. The account is where the issue is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Suspending the thread would do nothing, though. The account is where the issue is. Ok. Yeah. What he said! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Honestly cut it out with the racist shit. As a black man I don't give a shit what race is presenting the news. NYnewsguru you're embarrassing yourself and other "non whites"(as you put it). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 827 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Alone at 11pm In Atlanta WXIA has primary icon anchor Brenda Wood anchoring the station late news at 11pm solo and over at rival WGCL Stephany Fisher is also solo at 11pm as well too- In Cleveland when Ramona Robinson was at WKYC she anchor solo at 6 &11pm before she went over to WOIO now Russ & Kris do the co-anchoring. I think the 7pm news is solo with Robin Swoboda Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-81804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scranton 23 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ha! White people. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-82244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4370 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 In Cleveland when Ramona Robinson was at WKYC she anchor solo at 6 &11pm before she went over to WOIO now Russ & Kris do the co-anchoring. I think the 7pm news is solo with Robin Swoboda Romona had a co-anchor for the majority of her tenure at WKYC (Judd Hambrick 1995-1999; Tim White 1999-2009). Because of a budget dicate from Gannett, WKYC had solo anchors on almost all newscasts from 2009 until 2012. The one exception was the 7pm newscast, first with Eric Mansfield and Monica Robins, then with Chris Tye and Robin Swoboda. After Chris was promoted to their early morning news to be Erin Kennedy's co-anchor, longtime sports anchor Jim Donovan became Robin's co-anchor at 7pm. The only newscasts on WKYC today that still utilize a solo anchor is their weekend morning news, which is helmed by Kim Wheeler. WEWS has solo anchors on the weekends (Josh Boose on Saturday mornings, Tracey Carlos weekend evenings) and so does WOIO (Lydia Esparra weekend evenings). Last I checked, Jennifer Jordan solo anchors WJW's noon news, and Bill Sheil occasionally will solo anchor their weekend evening news (though he's had co-anchors of recent). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-82447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I remember in the mid/late 1990's, veteran Philadelphia anchor Larry Kane anchored KYW-3 Eyewitness News at 11pm solo, and when KYW revamped as CBS 3; Marc Howard took over the solo anchoring duties at 11pm as well from January 6th to September of 2003. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12624-alone-at-11-the-new-trend/#findComment-82468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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