24994J 5569 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 They did a tease at noon ahead of the first broadcast, and a talent shot showed only the 4 anchors, so I'm guessing they're not testing Kate and Don as official parts of the team, and unless Lauren is leaving weekends, they might opt for a rotation of the weekend people. When the dust settles, I bet we'll end up only seeing Ukee and Jessica for the headline read at the bottom of the hour, the two alternating days. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 They did a tease at noon ahead of the first broadcast, and a talent shot showed only the 4 anchors, so I'm guessing they're not testing Kate and Don as official parts of the team, and unless Lauren is leaving weekends, they might opt for a rotation of the weekend people. When the dust settles, I bet we'll end up only seeing Ukee and Jessica for the headline read at the bottom of the hour, the two alternating days. It seems like it’s Natasha and Alexandria’s show, with the others just contributing. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 7 if you count Jessica's pop-in in the 2nd half hour for a headlines read. Who's the 7th? I'm thinking Ukee, Natasha, Alexandria, Kate, Jessica and Lauren. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Who's the 7th? I'm thinking Ukee, Natasha, Alexandria, Kate, Jessica and Lauren. Don Bell did pop up to talk about a single sports story, but it didn't count as a full report. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIUS MAY 3 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This 4pm news is going to be a total failure for CBS3. They were stupid to even try and compete with 6 and 10 at that time slot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 67 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This 4pm news is going to be a total failure for CBS3. They were stupid to even try and compete with 6 and 10 at that time slot. With all due respect, it seems like you have nothing positive to say about 3 or even 29. I happen to like what 3 is doing with their 4pm show. It may not be as hard-hitting as the other 4pm shows, but 3 is known for being different and trying new things. I tip my hat to 3 for being different and I wish them luck at 4pm. It may take a while, but they have to keep going and make a name for themselves doing things different. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Don Bell did pop up to talk about a single sports story, but it didn't count as a full report. Stephanie Stahl has done two full health reports these past two days so if they're gonna have health segment on the show everyday you might as well count her in. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 With all due respect, it seems like you have nothing positive to say about 3 or even 29. I happen to like what 3 is doing with their 4pm show. It may not be as hard-hitting as the other 4pm shows, but 3 is known for being different and trying new things. I tip my hat to 3 for being different and I wish them luck at 4pm. It may take a while, but they have to keep going and make a name for themselves doing things different. For the purpose it serves, the show is fine. It's never going to compete with 6 or 10 nor do I think that's their intention. They wanted a feature rich show that covers the headlines and weather and the rest of the show, long form C and D block material. With all due respect, it seems like you have nothing positive to say about 3 or even 29. I happen to like what 3 is doing with their 4pm show. It may not be as hard-hitting as the other 4pm shows, but 3 is known for being different and trying new things. I tip my hat to 3 for being different and I wish them luck at 4pm. It may take a while, but they have to keep going and make a name for themselves doing things different. I'm sure they'd be perfectly content with beating Judge Judy by the February book. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-209837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmi_18 33 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Here's the debut edition of the 4pm news. It appears that Ukee left the program after the first block, and Jessica only appeared to deliver headlines at the bottom of the hour. Kate Bilo provided a weather hit in that same A-block, while Lauren Casey delivered the 2 full forecasts. Just watched the first newscast posted. Here are my takeaways: -I like the effort and intended purpose of the newscast, but the execution seems off. You can tell that they were going for a lighter feel with "all the information that you'll need" but there were just way too many people coming in and out of the newscast, with Ukee in the first block, and Jessica in the 2nd half hour, just to recap the headline. Natasha and Alexandria (I know Natasha is) are both more than capable of handling the news. -Part of the execution is if they are going with the lighter feel with information overload newscast, then I'm sending sports (with the Eagles) and HealthWatch are going to be major components of the newscast. Why not integrate Don and Stephanie in the newscast itself... Part of the reason (besides ratings) why 10's All That & More with Tracy back in 2006 did not work out was the program had a purpose when Cherie Bank was integrated with health news. But I think that was around the time she had her medical condition began to affect her too. -That's too much having Ukee and Jessica popping in the 4 PM newscast when they do 5, 6, 10, and 11 PM newscasts. -Is it just me or am I hearing them refer to the program as CBS3@4? Do they not want the program to have the Eyewitness News brand? -6 has had the 4 PM Newscast for 7 years now and I think they've perfected the balance between hard and soft news by now. 10 has been going hard news at 4 (especially with 20 minutes non-stop A Block) for at least 5 years now. With CBS3@4, I expect both to follow this... "you do you" 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-210425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just watched the first newscast posted. Here are my takeaways: -I like the effort and intended purpose of the newscast, but the execution seems off. You can tell that they were going for a lighter feel with "all the information that you'll need" but there were just way too many people coming in and out of the newscast, with Ukee in the first block, and Jessica in the 2nd half hour, just to recap the headline. Natasha and Alexandria (I know Natasha is) are both more than capable of handling the news. -Part of the execution is if they are going with the lighter feel with information overload newscast, then I'm sending sports (with the Eagles) and HealthWatch are going to be major components of the newscast. Why not integrate Don and Stephanie in the newscast itself... Part of the reason (besides ratings) why 10's All That & More with Tracy back in 2006 did not work out was the program had a purpose when Cherie Bank was integrated with health news. But I think that was around the time she had her medical condition began to affect her too. -That's too much having Ukee and Jessica popping in the 4 PM newscast when they do 5, 6, 10, and 11 PM newscasts. -Is it just me or am I hearing them refer to the program as CBS3@4? Do they not want the program to have the Eyewitness News brand? -6 has had the 4 PM Newscast for 7 years now and I think they've perfected the balance between hard and soft news by now. 10 has been going hard news at 4 (especially with 20 minutes non-stop A Block) for at least 5 years now. With CBS3@4, I expect both to follow this... "you do you" WCAU has actually had 4pm news since the late '90s. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-210453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 WCAU has actually had 4pm news since the late '90s. Yes, but the tone has changed several times, and the newscast was technically cancelled for awhile in order to do "All That and More". It's only in the last few years that 10 has been doing very hard news at 4. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-210455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Yes, but the tone has changed several times, and the newscast was technically cancelled for awhile in order to do "All That and More". It's only in the last few years that 10 has been doing very hard news at 4. Got ya. I remember that they did change it but it was a failure quickly. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-210458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rear_flank 43 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Reporter Anita Oh is leaving to go to law school https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/philly-reporter-leaves-heads-to-law-school/207482?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=ABN_TVSpy&utm_campaign=TVSpy_Newsletter_2018083012&s_id=5ae45ccd05e94e5ca046281c 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-211906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIUS MAY 3 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/9/7/station-struggles-in-philly 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-212530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Behind a paywall but FTVlive is reporting that main anchor Jessica Dean is leaving the station and an announcement could be as soon as today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Behind a paywall but FTVlive is reporting that main anchor Jessica Dean is leaving the station and an announcement could be as soon as today. oh wow, who is actually capable? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 oh wow, who is actually capable? I've bitten the bullet and signed up, taking one for the team. Yes, it is Jessica. According the report, CBS was slow to renew her contract, so she got a job elsewhere. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 oh wow, who is actually capable? Natasha is certainly capable. She should have gotten the position years ago anyway. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Behind a paywall but FTVlive is reporting that main anchor Jessica Dean is leaving the station and an announcement could be as soon as today. If so, I hope this was her decision. She is one of few there that actually does a good job. Jessica is in for Alexandra at 4pm today and Natasha is in for Ukee at 5pm. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Natasha is certainly capable. She should have gotten the position years ago anyway. Natasha’s okay. I wouldn’t call her lead anchor material though. There’s a reason she was on weekends forever. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIUS MAY 3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Jessica Dean just posted this on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1996460030414663 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchingNewsRightNow 1 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Any chance that she is headed to The Talk with Julie Chen's exit. Dean has co-hosted The Talk a few times. Edited October 8, 2018 by WatchingNewsRightNow 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIUS MAY 3 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 CBS 3 is in serious trouble right now. One of their lead anchors is leaving. That has to be a big blow for the station and the employees.I don't know if CBS 3 can get anyone from the outside to replace Jessica. Probably everyone knows about the many issues the station has and probably don't want to leave a market and move to Philly work at CBS3. they may have to promote someone from within the news team. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1277 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 ^^ I did like her. She did have a sweet, bubbly personality on-air but was also great at anchoring the serious pieces and balancing both. I'll miss her here in Philly, but I think she'll be a great addition wherever she'll go next. -- Natasha is certainly capable. She should have gotten the position years ago anyway. Agree. I've liked her anchoring and reporting ever since she fronted Wake Up News on WPSG back in the day. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYPhillynews 103 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Awe I’m sure she’s probably going National headed to NY or DC. No way you leave market 4 -as main anchor willingly unless you’re moving up the market ladder.... Chicago, LA, NYC Now CBS really needs to get the anchor situation sorted out at KYW. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13098-the-cbs-3-eyewitness-news-thread/page/21/#findComment-213677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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