Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Alicia Roman is in for Kalee this morning. I wonder if Alicia is pulling a double shift today or if we'll see Pete in the evening. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Alicia Roman is in for Kalee this morning. I wonder if Alicia is pulling a double shift today or if we'll see Pete in the evening. It's a double shift for Alicia today. No Kalee, no Pete. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 It's a double shift for Alicia today. No Kalee, no Pete. Kalee must have done all the weekday am shows since andy is on vacation Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hmm, that reminds me that I didn't see a single am show this past week due to my work hours. I didn't even know Andy was on vacation. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If I'm not mistaken, this is week two for Andy being on vacation. Kalee subbed for him all last week too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If I'm not mistaken, this is week two for Andy being on vacation. Kalee subbed for him all last week too. Andy was on Tuesday morning. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 ...and Dick Johnson finally took a day off. Allison is filling in, alongside Marion Brooks. Marion also worked the 11am show today, which usually means that she's not working the later evening shows, but we'll see. EDIT: Marion continues at 5pm. I'm thinking she'll also do the 6pm, and Allison will probably do the 10pm solo. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 ...and Dick Johnson finally took a day off. Allison is filling in, alongside Marion Brooks. Marion also worked the 11am show today, which usually means that she's not working the later evening shows, but we'll see. EDIT: Marion continues at 5pm. I'm thinking she'll also do the 6pm, and Allison will probably do the 10pm solo. He's back at work today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-177990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 So interesting evening schedule. Marion Brooks and Lauren Petty anchored the 4pm news which made me think Dick Johnson finally got a week off. Allison Rosati joined Marion at 5pm, however, Dick filed a report from the control room at 5pm but joined Allison for the 6pm and 10pm as well. Maybe they're testing things with Lauren Petty or finally giving Dick lesser time at the desk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-178396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 So interesting evening schedule. Marion Brooks and Lauren Petty anchored the 4pm news which made me think Dick Johnson finally got a week off. Allison Rosati joined Marion at 5pm, however, Dick filed a report from the control room at 5pm but joined Allison for the 6pm and 10pm as well. Maybe they're testing things with Lauren Petty or finally giving Dick lesser time at the desk. Well anyway, Allison is doing the 5, 6 and 10 tonight; Ally was with Marion at 5 and Dick at 6 and 10. Is the Italian-american female journalist in Chicago had fill-in with Marion at 4 last week? great question. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-178411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 So interesting evening schedule. Marion Brooks and Lauren Petty anchored the 4pm news which made me think Dick Johnson finally got a week off. Allison Rosati joined Marion at 5pm, however, Dick filed a report from the control room at 5pm but joined Allison for the 6pm and 10pm as well. Maybe they're testing things with Lauren Petty or finally giving Dick lesser time at the desk. I'm going to guess it was an experiment to try to get some different anchor pairings at the desk. (and not have Dick on all four evening newscasts) 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-178450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'm going to guess it was an experiment to try to get some different anchor pairings at the desk. (and not have Dick on all four evening newscasts) Looks like the 'experimenting' has made its way to the weekend. Emily Flores joined Susan this morning. I haven't seen Emily anchor in years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-178791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Dick finally took another day off on Friday. Allison anchored the 10pm solo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Something must have happened 1 minute into the news Allison Rosati said we will be right back after a quick break 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's Marion Brooks and Phil Rogers @ 5P today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 52 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 It's Marion Brooks and Phil Rodgers @ 5P today. OMG I wish I would have known! For the longest time I've wanted to see him in that chair. I think Phil Rogers has the makings of a great lead anchor and never understood why he wasn't doing so. So how was he? And this is the first time he's ever filled-in, right? Well hopefully this is the first of many so I get to catch him next time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 OMG I wish I would have known! For the longest time I've wanted to see him in that chair. I think Phil Rogers has the makings of a great lead anchor and never understood why he wasn't doing so. So how was he? And this is the first time he's ever filled-in, right? Well hopefully this is the first of many so I get to catch him next time. He was on at 6, too. Not sure if he did the 10, but you may want to check the 1am rebroadcast, if so. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 OMG I wish I would have known! For the longest time I've wanted to see him in that chair. I think Phil Rogers has the makings of a great lead anchor and never understood why he wasn't doing so. So how was he? And this is the first time he's ever filled-in, right? Well hopefully this is the first of many so I get to catch him next time. He hasn't anchored in years (I'm talking at least 15+), so this was a big surprise. His delivery was unique in large part because it's outside of what he normally does, but he was fine. He didn't do the 10P, so I'm guessing just the 4P, 5P and 6P. I wouldn't be surprised if they get Charlie to sub at some point as well. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 The line of random fill- in shifts might be over. According to Feder, Patrick Fazio starts today. He'll initially anchor for Dick alongside Michelle Relerford on the weekend, but all bets are off on an official assignment once Rob returns. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The line of random fill- in shifts might be over. According to Feder, Patrick Fazio starts today. He'll initially anchor for Dick alongside Michelle Relerford on the weekend, but all bets are off on an official assignment once Rob returns. Don't be surprised if they leave the new guy on weekend nights with Michelle. I have a feeling they 'might' do something like this.. Weekdays 4A-7A: Zoraida, Alex, Andy and Kye 11A: Marion, Alex and Alicia | Kalee 4P: Marion, Dick and Brant 5P and 10P: Allison, Rob, Brant and Siafa 6P: Allison, Dick, Brant and Siafa (I'm thinking they may want to lessen Rob's workload initially, but who knows??) Weekends Mornings: Susan, Christian, Kalee and Marley Evenings: Michelle, Patrick, Alicia and Jeff | Mike 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 if that's the case then Alex won't go home till say 12 pm and he probably reports at 2am? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 if that's the case then Alex won't go home till say 12 pm and he probably reports at 2am? That's Alex's current shift. The male weekday morning anchor has also anchored the 11am newscast since they launched that newscast in 2014 (I think that's the correct year?). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Don't be surprised if they leave the new guy on weekend nights with Michelle. I have a feeling they 'might' do something like this.. Weekdays 4A-7A: Zoraida, Alex, Andy and Kye 11A: Marion, Alex and Alicia | Kalee 4P: Marion, Dick and Brant 5P and 10P: Allison, Rob, Brant and Siafa 6P: Allison, Dick, Brant and Siafa (I'm thinking they may want to lessen Rob's workload initially, but who knows??) Weekends Mornings: Susan, Christian, Kalee and Marley Evenings: Michelle, Patrick, Alicia and Jeff | Mike I could see that, and I'm cool with it. Dick deserves any promotion after filling in like he has. That said, I think he's around 67 or 68, so I don't know if they're looking for a long-term option at 4, or if he even plans on staying around long enough. By the way, is it just Alicia and Kalee in rotation at 11, or does Andy or Pete pop up randomly (and I'm not talking about in vacation scenarios)? If it's just the two, good for them, considering how messed up and random WFLD's noon news is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I could see that, and I'm cool with it. Dick deserves any promotion after filling in like he has. That said, I think he's around 67 or 68, so I don't know if they're looking for a long-term option at 4, or if he even plans on staying around long enough. By the way, is it just Alicia and Kalee in rotation at 11, or does Andy or Pete pop up randomly (and I'm not talking about in vacation scenarios)? If it's just the two, good for them, considering how messed up and random WFLD's noon news is. It's just Alicia and Kalee. Andy filled in for Alicia on Monday since Alicia had to work her days off last week, filling in for Kalee. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I could see that, and I'm cool with it. Dick deserves any promotion after filling in like he has. That said, I think he's around 67 or 68, so I don't know if they're looking for a long-term option at 4, or if he even plans on staying around long enough. DJ has been at WMAQ for 15 yrs., so sticking around for another 5 or so would be ideal (for them). This would give them some time to shore up/beef up both the anchor and reporter ranks. My guess is that people (Rob, Dick, Allison, Carol, etc...) may be looking to retire at some point in the next 5-7 yrs. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/19/#findComment-179946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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