The CBS 3 Eyewitness News Thread

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It definitely seems like a covid case within the active members of the studio- could be anyone from on-screen talent to a camera operator to a producer, but it's about the only reason they'd be separating everyone again

[phillynewslover 135]

A couple hours ago Kate Bilo posted on her Instagram story that she tested positive two weeks ago.

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Chandler Lutz is coming back to CBS3 on Monday https://twitter.com/chandlerlutztv/status/1469293207615946766?s=21

 

Edited December 10, 2021 by Mughunter

[Action Newsroom 1300]

1 hour ago, Mughunter said:

Chandler Lutz is coming back to CBS3 on Monday

 

Great news! I love her personality during her reports. I'm sure they'll update the recent promos to add her in.

[phillynewslover 135]

Glad to see her back. During the time she was gone they had Jim and Janelle reading the traffic reports.

[phillynewslover 135]

On 8/29/2021 at 9:25 AM, SF1964 said:

Meteorologist Matt Peterson announced that today would be his last day at CBS3.  He's getting out of TV weather, but will remain in the area.

He is on tonight, in for Lauren Casey.

[PhillyWatch 240]

Noticing during the 4 that they’ve returned the anchors to the desk with no distancing

side note: also noticed in some clearly dated soda aisle b-roll a few bottles of “Diet Pepsi Jazz”, which was an interesting mid-2000’s throwback

[phillynewslover 135]

Sorry, this article is paywalled; I can't access it either. However, it says that CBS3 and the CW57's general manager Brandin Stewart is leaving after being with the station since 2019. The station and its newscast definitely improved under his leadership, and I hope it continues after he departs. 

[Roadrunner 217]

5 hours ago, phillynewslover said:

Sorry, this article is paywalled

Highlights:

• In notes from Stewart to station employees, he said “after 20 amazing years in this industry, I’m looking forward to pursuing an exciting new endeavor! Soon to be disclosed.” Stewart, through a spokesman, declined an interview request.
• McMahon said Stewart will depart at the end of the year, at which time group department heads will oversee the station until a new leader can be found. She said that “finding the next president and GM of CBS Philadelphia is a priority and we will keep you informed as the process moves forward.”

[Amra 171]

1 hour ago, Roadrunner said:

Highlights:

• In notes from Stewart to station employees, he said “after 20 amazing years in this industry, I’m looking forward to pursuing an exciting new endeavor! Soon to be disclosed.” Stewart, through a spokesman, declined an interview request.
• McMahon said Stewart will depart at the end of the year, at which time group department heads will oversee the station until a new leader can be found. She said that “finding the next president and GM of CBS Philadelphia is a priority and we will keep you informed as the process moves forward.”

They need to re-in vindicate Brien Kennedy and bring him back. He took a LOT of shit from UnFriend and DumbDunn. It's the least CBS can do.

[phillynewslover 135]

Eyewitness News now airs for three hours on Saturday mornings. They added another hour at 9a today. Sister stations KTVT and WFOR also added newscasts.

 

Looks like they just won't be airing the last hour of Dream Team anymore.

[bostonmediaguy 124]

1 hour ago, phillynewslover said:

Eyewitness News now airs for three hours on Saturday mornings. They added another hour at 9a today. Sister stations KTVT and WFOR also added newscasts.

 

Looks like they just won't be airing the last hour of Dream Team anymore.

 

WBZ/Boston did the same. 

 

The FCC relaxed E/I programming restrictions in the past couple of years. Stations are able to offload 1 hour of E/I programming to one of their digital channels, leaving only two hours required each week on the main program stream. It looks like ViacomCBS is now taking advantage.

[phillynewslover 135]

WCCO did too (albeit on Sunday mornings). I guess it's all the O&O's are.

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On 1/8/2022 at 12:29 PM, bostonmediaguy said:

 

WBZ/Boston did the same. 

 

The FCC relaxed E/I programming restrictions in the past couple of years. Stations are able to offload 1 hour of E/I programming to one of their digital channels, leaving only two hours required each week on the main program stream. It looks like ViacomCBS is now taking advantage.

It seems like they are because KDKA has also added another hour of Saturday morning news at 10am. 

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Jim Donovan announced on Facebook this morning that the studio is being revamped. They’ll be anchoring from the newsroom for months.

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2 hours ago, Mughunter said:

Jim Donovan announced on Facebook this morning that the studio is being revamped.

Finally. The updates to the main desk area and the big screen were good, but they needed a completely new set for way too long. While I expect a set on-par with most of the other O&Os, I hope they get a set like KDKA or WBZ.

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58 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said:

Finally. The updates to the main desk area and the big screen were good, but they needed a completely new set for way too long. While I expect a set on-par with most of the other O&Os, I hope they get a set like KDKA or WBZ.

Those are both clones of the WCBS set as are WBBM, WJZ, KPIX and others. I'm guessing they'll get the same set.

 

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18 minutes ago, WCAUTVNBC10 said:

Those are both clones of the WCBS set as are WBBM, WJZ, KPIX and others. I'm guessing they'll get the same set.

 

I know that. I meant a variation similar to those "clones".

Edited February 3, 2022 by Action Newsroom

[PhillyWatch 240]

Has there been any word on Tammie Souza joining the weather team full-time? I noticed in a weather promo she's featured prominently alongside the three other female forecasters. I know she was also pulling double duty filling in on other CBS O&O's since WCAU gave her the shaft. Glad to see her (possibly) staying in Philly.

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Her bio remains on WBBM's website, but she isn't featured in promos.

[phillynewslover 135]

I noticed her in the promo, too, alongside Llarisa Abreu, Lauren Casey, and Kate Bilo, all of whom are full-time meteorologists.

 

Speaking of freelancers, has anyone seen former weekend morning meteorologist Matt Peterson on lately? He filled in a while ago, and when someone asked why (because he left in August), he said he was back part-time.

[SF1964 65]

27 minutes ago, phillynewslover said:

I noticed her in the promo, too, alongside Llarisa Abreu, Lauren Casey, and Kate Bilo, all of whom are full-time meteorologists.

 

Speaking of freelancers, has anyone seen former weekend morning meteorologist Matt Peterson on lately? He filled in a while ago, and when someone asked why (because he left in August), he said he was back part-time.

I think I saw Matt on two weekends ago, Feb 12 + 13.

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Brandon Goldner is joing CBS3 from WCNC in North Carolina.

https://twitter.com/BrandonWCNC/status/1509999585342722055

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On 12/10/2021 at 8:14 AM, Mughunter said:

Chandler Lutz is coming back to CBS3 on Monday https://twitter.com/chandlerlutztv/status/1469293207615946766?s=21

 

Janelle Burrell is off this week, so Chandler co-anchored with Jim Donovan this morning.  She did the traffic reports, too.

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CW Philly is showing the CBS Evening News now (10PM) instead of the regular CW Philly local news.  Same deal at CBSPhilly.com.