TVNewsLover 782 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, LinCruzChicagoNYLA said: Actually Stefan did replacing Rob Elgas which he moved to the 4:30pm newscast until he leaved the station in 2015. 3 hours ago, 24994J said: Not true. Rob left in early 2015, and his 4pm chair remained a cycle of Dick and Rob for like a year until they brought in Patrick Fazio. Stefan was Marion's co-anchor when the 11am news was relaunched. Didn’t Rob used to anchor in the mornings before anchoring the 4:30pm? I think mornings he was replaced by Stefan is what was being referenced. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-265507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 93 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 6 hours ago, TVNewsLover said: Didn’t Rob used to anchor in the mornings before anchoring the 4:30pm? I think mornings he was replaced by Stefan is what was being referenced. Yes he did anchor mornings with Zoraida, before then he was weekend mornings with Ellee Pai Hong and Anita Padilla Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-265511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 93 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Siafa Lewis is leaving NBC5 for Philly! https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/10/26/siafa-lewis-exits-leila-rahimi-joins-nbc-5-sports-team/ Edited October 26, 2021 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Well, this came out of left field. Leila Rahimi will come in and split sports anchoring duties with Jeff Blanzy and Mike Berman. Edited October 26, 2021 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 "Jeff Blanzy, Mike Berman and Leila will split the sports anchoring duties [...] The exact rotation will be determined shortly." That doesn't suggest that any rotation will be permanent, so after a handful of stable years, we're back to the platoon sports schedule...AGAIN. Greeeeaaaaaat. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, 24994J said: "Jeff Blanzy, Mike Berman and Leila will split the sports anchoring duties [...] The exact rotation will be determined shortly." That doesn't suggest that any rotation will be permanent, so after a handful of stable years, we're back to the platoon sports schedule...AGAIN. Greeeeaaaaaat. Indeed, isn't it lovely? How much you want to bet they spend another few years in rotation mode now. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, Spring Rubber said: Indeed, isn't it lovely? How much you want to bet they spend another few years in rotation mode now. In before the speculation that NBC5's sportscasts will be farmed out to NBC Sports Chicago, as has been the rumor for a decade or more. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Someone said in the comments of the feder article that they should sign giangreco Edited October 27, 2021 by brianpr3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1055 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 5 hours ago, brianpr3 said: Someone said in the comments of the feder article that they should sign giangreco Not happening. They’re too cheap and don’t make big, bold decisions. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 And I can't imagine that Giangreco wants to return to the evening grind. Everything I've seen from him on Twitter (and conversations he'd have on radio) points to him being content in his forced (semi-)retirement. If he returns anywhere, he'd want to be on his own terms, with flexibility to be himself. The tight, 2-3 minute sportcast, just giving the scores with little room for fun was not particularly enjoyable, anymore. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 93 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Mark is having a field day on Twitter. He already addressed that he was going to just live life (in an interview). If he does ever make a comeback into the biz he’ll reveal it. In all honesty he didn’t wanna leave NBC 5 all those years ago, knowing he was leaving his colleagues/friends. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 7:57 PM, R.R. said: Mark is having a field day on Twitter. He already addressed that he was going to just live life (in an interview). If he does ever make a comeback into the biz he’ll reveal it. In all honesty he didn’t wanna leave NBC 5 all those years ago, knowing he was leaving his colleagues/friends. You are right especially with his shots fired at a certain ditzy lady Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-266520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 ''Chicago Today' is expanding to 5 days a week. It keeps its 11:30am slot on Friday, but will only be a 15-minute program at 11:45 Monday thru Thursday. https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/chicago-today/nbc-5-lifestyle-show-chicago-today-goes-5-days-a-week/2700919/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-267487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Per Feder, NBC 5 has hired Juan Carlos Navarrete as a reporter and weekend morning anchor. He'll anchor alongside Kate Chapel Sunday mornings. I'm surprised they just didn't make it Saturday and Sunday mornings. They haven't had a weekend morning team in awhile. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-267599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 It seems that Channel 5 is probably going to be the only station with local New Year's coverage this year. WMAQ will have their New Year's Eve special "A Very Chicago New Year" hosted by Chicago Today hosts Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues. Former WLS-TV stablemates Janet Davies & Mark Giangreco will be special guests for the special. This will be the first time Mark appeared on Channel 5 in over 27 years. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-267990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, CircleSeven said: It seems that Channel 5 is probably going to be the only station with local New Year's coverage this year. Not at all. ABC7 and WGN still have shows Feder had the wrap-up of all 3 stations' line-ups. As for Janet and Mark, good for them. I can't stand Rodrigues and Hall, though, so I'll stick with 7 for the live show, and DVR 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-267991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, 24994J said: Not at all. ABC7 and WGN still have shows Feder had the wrap-up of all 3 stations' line-ups. As for Janet and Mark, good for them. I can't stand Rodrigues and Hall, though, so I'll stick with 7 for the live show, and DVR 5. I must've missed something, because I checked the TVPassport & the station guides I didn't see anything on 7. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-267992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 93 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 In all honesty NBC 5 made a bold move! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-268001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Anchors moving further apart right now is nothing new, but after doing that the other day, NBC 5 is apparently testing solo-anchored shows. Marion Brooks was alone at 4, and now Natalie Martinez is solo at 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-268335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 782 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, 24994J said: Anchors moving further apart right now is nothing new, but after doing that the other day, NBC 5 is apparently testing solo-anchored shows. Marion Brooks was alone at 4, and now Natalie Martinez is solo at 5. WCAU is doing this as well, both last week and this week. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-268342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Saw the Chicago Marathon 2021 Results Book online, and there's the ad promoting the 10PM newscast featuring Stefan and Allison (minus Brant) that is saying "CONGRATULATIONS MARATHONERS!", but they lacking the 2012 NBC 5 Chicago logo. take a look at the picture. Edited January 27, 2022 by LinCruzChicagoNYLA Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-269611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 During the live shot by Sandra Torres this morning, there's the reporter from WFLD photobombed the live shot. meanwhile, the bug on the lower thirds had reverted back to normal effective today but this time without the "CHICAGO" wordmark. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-270436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Just 2 years ago, Leila Rahimi was swept out at NBC Sports Chicago. Last year, she joined 670 The Score as midday co-host. Last fall, she hopped on with NBC 5 to fill in some shifts after Siafa Lewis' exit. Now, his lead chair belongs to her. Mike Berman continues on Saturdays, and with Rahimi on Sports Sunday, while Jeff Blanzy is down to just Friday nights. https://www.robertfeder.com/2022/03/22/nbc-5-names-leila-rahimi-main-sports-anchor/ Edited March 22, 2022 by 24994J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-271513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, 24994J said: Just 2 years ago, Leila Rahimi was swept out at NBC Sports Chicago. Last year, she joined 670 The Score as midday co-host. Last fall, she hopped on with NBC 5 to fill in some shifts after Siafa Lewis' exit. Now, his lead chair belongs to her. Mike Berman continues on Saturdays, and with Rahimi on Sports Sunday, while Jeff Blanzy is down to just Friday nights. https://www.robertfeder.com/2022/03/22/nbc-5-names-leila-rahimi-main-sports-anchor/ I believe she’s also the first woman to hold the role of sports director/main sports anchor in Chicago TV history. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-271514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: I believe she’s also the first woman to hold the role of sports director/main sports anchor in Chicago TV history. Jack, Bill, Johnny, Greg, Tim, Chet, Al, Mark, Dan, Bruce, Corey, Jon, Mike, other Mark, other other Mark, Darrian, Ryan, Lou, Jim, Marshall, just to name a few. And Leila. You're totally right. Edited March 22, 2022 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/33/#findComment-271515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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