NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Something tells me WMAQ isn't going to get a weather center any time soon. They've finally started using this area over the past few weeks for stand ups in addition to the other side of the studio. I've notice weather has only been done by chroma key. Another thing when Leila is done with sports she joins Rob, Allison and Stefan at the desk but in the evenings the meteorologists still do not. Just found it a little odd if you have one but not the other at the end of the newscast or after their report. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Is the main anchor desk the only surviving piece from 2012 remaining in the studio? I think everything else has been replaced one or more times now, right? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, Spring Rubber said: Is the main anchor desk the only surviving piece from 2012 remaining in the studio? I think everything else has been replaced one or more times now, right? Yup! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Why do they settle for such a cramped little set? They should go back to the 1989 open newsroom. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Spring Rubber said: Is the main anchor desk the only surviving piece from 2012 remaining in the studio? I think everything else has been replaced one or more times now, right? And the only modification on the desk is that it has wheels. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 3 hours ago, newscopter7 said: Why do they settle for such a cramped little set? They should go back to the 1989 open newsroom. During the later years of the open newsroom set, it always looked super empty in the area behind the anchor desk; kinda sad looking for a "newsroom" set. Also, I feel like in the modern news era, big video walls are the thing for everyone. I personally am not a fan of having anchors shoved right up against a big video wall with no physical set visible in their solo shots, but alas... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-272392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Tomorrow marks 2 years since the passing of Dick Johnson. I was really sad when he passed as he was underrated and one of the best journalists I've seen. NBC5 should have given him top spot as he had great chemistry with everybody. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-274028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Chris Hush is moving to WTVJ-NBC 6 in Miami to be the weekend anchor and weekday reporter. Press release below. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-275634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 I've moved all the set posts to the dedicated thread, so we're not carrying on two conversations at once. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-275999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Former WLS staffer Matt Knutson joins WMAQ as VP for Multiplatform content. https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wmaq-chicago-hires-matt-knutson-as-vp-of-multi-platform-content/243366/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-276252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3293 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 New sports anchor/reporter. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-276530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseboy33 91 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Wow. Im pleasantly surprised how nice the new NBC 5 set looks. They actually put in some effort. Also they are using some camera pans and movement.(Lets see if it continues after today) I havent seen a full wide shot. But I do like the outcome. Its mostly screens as we thought but the surrounding bits are nice. The desk is great. And the lighting is typical NBC. Top Notch. I HATE THE VIEW OF MICHIGAN AVE BRIDGE. Its horrible and it bounces. NBC 5 uses possible the worst camera. Low Quality and bouncy. I feels like you are watching the news on a cruise ship. Horrible. I dont know why they like that shot but it needs to go Edited September 13, 2022 by mouseboy33 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-277662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Recently, the official program of this year's Chicago Marathon has using Stefan Holt and Allison Rosati again for the second year in their ad placement. Brant Miller and Leila Rahimi is not involved in the ad, but it also bearing the NBC 5 logo with the URL link and the title of "NBC 5 Chicago News at 10". https://issuu.com/cemevent/docs/2022_bank_of_america_chicago_marathon_program/87 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-277820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 190 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) Looks like Patrick Fazio is off the morning shift and will only be on at 11am with Marion Brooks. I haven't seen an announcement for a new morning anchor so I wonder if it's in-house musical chairs. I was really starting to like Michelle and Patrick in the morning. Patrick can be quite funny however the chemistry was a little off with Michelle. I still think Michelle is best suited for evening/10pm news. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=491049226172733&set=a.144880187456307 Edited September 22, 2022 by NBC 5 Chicago Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Patrick was the best fit for the mornings. It seems like the management don't like his anchoring style, but they love the robotic Kate Chappell. I'm sorry, she is not anchor material. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 5 hours ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: Looks like Patrick Fazio is off the morning shift and will only be on at 11am with Marion Brooks. I haven't seen an announcement for a new morning anchor so I wonder if it's in-house musical chairs. I was really starting to like Michelle and Patrick in the morning. Patrick can be quite funny however the chemistry was a little off with Michelle. I still think Michelle is best suited for evening/10pm news. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=491049226172733&set=a.144880187456307 I can't help but notice that in his goodbye message along with that photo, he says "Thanks for letting me fill in with you Michelle Relerford Kye Martin Iisha Scott Alicia Roman" Is he implying that his tenure on the show was never intended to be permanent? Looking back on Feder's old posts, I only see that it says he was named 11am anchor back in 2020, but never a mention of him being named official morning anchor after Zoraida left. It's weird to start changing it up when a new permanent anchor hasn't been announced. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 6 hours ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: Looks like Patrick Fazio is off the morning shift and will only be on at 11am with Marion Brooks. Let’s be real now, remember how they waited nearly a year to hire a 4pm anchor to co-anchor alongside Marion (Patrick). He wouldn’t be the first person to be an interim for nearly a year in the morning or any other newscast at NBC 5. Also his bio on the website never confirmed permanency of Patrick on the morning newscast. Quick fact: Currently no one has been able to break Sambolin's record of long-running morning anchor at NBC 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 287 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Well Evrod Cassimy maybe his replacement. He will be joining WMAQ later in the year as an anchor. https://www.clickondetroit.com/station/2022/09/22/morning-anchor-evrod-cassimy-leaving-wdiv-after-9-years/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Daybreak said: Well Evrod Cassimy maybe his replacement. He will be joining WMAQ later in the year as an anchor. https://www.clickondetroit.com/station/2022/09/22/morning-anchor-evrod-cassimy-leaving-wdiv-after-9-years/ Good find. Definitely interesting timing on this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Spring Rubber said: Good find. Definitely interesting timing on this. Let’s just hope the viewers don’t have a hissy fit . You know how it goes when they hire someone born in the city from another news town Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseboy33 91 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) He has a nice warm easy going anchoring style that fits a big market. Seems like a good find. They had made some seriously dubious anchor choices with Kate Chappel, JC Navarrettte, and Patrick Fasio. This guy seems to have a nice big city anchor gravitas WMAQ is sorely lacking at moment. I dont know who's been seeking talent but they have made some major fumbles with Fasio. Maybe they are hoping he leaves or stick him in the field. Some journalists are better reporters than anchors. Edited September 23, 2022 by mouseboy33 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Lets hope this good find is a good fit. Besides, Those morning anchor chairs have changed anchors twice as much since the reassignments of Ellee Pai Hong and the Late Dick Johnson 14 years ago. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3293 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I noticed WMAQ doesn't have time and temp running during syndicated programming anymore. I wonder why. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Georgie56 said: I noticed WMAQ doesn't have time and temp running during syndicated programming anymore. I wonder why. Yes. That practice of removing time and temp from the bug which is began last year, after the station changing their news graphics. The time and temp placement on the bug during syndie programming was began in 1995 after the station changing its branding to "NBC 5 Chicago" or "NBC 5". The time and temp on the bug will continue to use on all of its newscasts. Edited October 3, 2022 by LinCruzChicagoNYLA Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-278610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 NBC 5 is now a tie-optional operation, and I'm not sure how to feel about it. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/34/#findComment-279132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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