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Afternoon traffic.

 

I always wondered why this is done anymore.  Years ago, I did not go anywhere without 6ABC on in my car on the radio.  Before buying a car once, I ever made sure the station came in.  With the new cars and apps, I just thought this TV report was useless.  I hope Jess woks behind the scenes or reports somehow.

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Watching the 10AM show and they have 3 anchors.  Nydia has to stand on the far end of the desk to do her stories.  Looks silly to me.   Why didn't they build a desk big enough?

 

Btw, I saw Matt Pellman doing weather on part of the morning show today.

 

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Former "AM Philadelphia" and "Inside Story" host Wally Kennedy has died. He was a versatile broadcaster who was exceptional in conducting live interviews with celebrities and people from all walks of life. After he left 6ABC in 2004, he was an anchor at KYW Newsradio until 2019. He will be missed.

 

https://6abc.com/post/longtime-6abc-host-community-staple-wally-kennedy-dies-76-years-old/15489518/

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On 10/30/2024 at 10:57 AM, SF1964 said:

Watching the 10AM show and they have 3 anchors.  Nydia has to stand on the far end of the desk to do her stories.  Looks silly to me.   Why didn't they build a desk big enough?

 

Btw, I saw Matt Pellman doing weather on part of the morning show today.

 

Does he have a Meteorology degree? If so, I wonder if they are testing to see if he could replace Chris. 

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16 hours ago, wofchristian said:

Does he have a Meteorology degree? If so, I wonder if they are testing to see if he could replace Chris. 

I don't think so, but, even if he doesn't, he could still be a good last minute fill-in, considering how much time he spends in front of the green screen.

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He was also on the 4 am hour Friday; by the time I got back from the gym in the 6 am hour, they had Payton on. Makes sense to use him as needed if Karen is out sick or what have you. Flexibility in any job is an asset. 

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On 12/5/2023 at 11:38 PM, wofchristian said:

We've got a new reporter on our hands! Charles Watson. Can't find anything about his past, but here's a video with him. He's so new they don't even have his bio on the site yet.

 

https://6abc.com/perkiomen-valley-high-school-student-fight-montgomery-county-pennsylvania/14145938/

Adweek/TV Spy is reporting that Charles Watson is moving on to WNBC in New York. 

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Okay. What the heck happened to Jessica Boyington? She just up and vanished one day and was replaced by someone else. Did she get the Apody treatment? I hope not. I wish WPVI was more forthcoming about what happens with it’s talent.

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3 hours ago, LG STY said:

Former CBS Philadelphia Anchor Jessica Kartalija, is joining 6ABC. 

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I’m pleasantly surprised. Action News is known for not hiring from other stations in the market. But I love Jessica’s work. They made a great choice. 

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4 hours ago, LG STY said:

Former CBS Philadelphia Anchor Jessica Kartalija, is joining 6ABC. 

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According to Cecily Tynan's replies on her Facebook share of this post, she's replacing Charles Watson who recently left for WNBC New York.

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16 hours ago, rtmclaug said:

I’m pleasantly surprised. Action News is known for not hiring from other stations in the market. But I love Jessica’s work. They made a great choice. 

That went out the door, when they hired Julian Mele then Jessica Boyington, Now Jessica Kartalija. Expect the unexpected. 

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Jessica Kartalija is great pick up for WPVI! She was part of the 6ABC float during today's Thanksgiving parade.

 

Pick ups historically from other stations is rare for 'PVI, but not entirely unprecedented. In addition to the aforementioned Jillian Mele and Jessica Boyington from WCAU, Steve Levy joined from KYW in the 1970s.

 

Also, Jeff Skversky and Jim O'Brien freelanced at WTXF and 'CAU respectively before joining 'PVI. In the case of Jim O'Brien, 'CAU passed him over for a full-time role, and the rest is history!

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6 hours ago, newsman123 said:

Speaking of Jeff Skversky.. has he popped up anywhere? Boy did he bomb in Detroit.

He was a guest on Fox 29's Phantastic Sports Show one night in September.  I haven't seen him since.

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