Good Morning America

[MorningNews 1442]

11 hours ago, TVNewsLover said:

Obviously, this is your opinion only, as most Americans prefer GMA as evidenced by the ratings. 

No one is bigger fan of Good Morning America as a television institution than I am. I’ve watched avidly since the early days of Charlie, Diane, Robin and Tony. My family as a whole has watched it almost as a morning ritual since the 80s.

 

It’s not just an opinion. The show in its current iteration is garbage. I wouldn’t point to ratings given the show has bled nearly 3 million viewers over the last several years and shows no signs of slowing. 

[wabceyewitness 818]

I’m one of the longtime Good Morning America viewers who watch out of habit. I have watched since Joan Lunden and Charlie Gibson were co-anchors, survived the Lisa McRee and Kevin Newman experiment, and believe the current show is bad. I watch the first 10 minutes, especially if George is leading with big political news, then tune out. 
 

The show lost so much of the energy and appeal it once had. I still do not understand the concept of Michael Strahan as a news anchor. Robin Roberts seems to have unlimited days off. George should be given expanded time for hard news and political coverage. 

CBS Mornings has better news judgement.
 

TODAY has better energy. 
 

 

 

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8 hours ago, MorningNews said:

No one is bigger fan of Good Morning America as a television institution than I am. I’ve watched avidly since the early days of Charlie, Diane, Robin and Tony. My family as a whole has watched it almost as a morning ritual since the 80s.

 

It’s not just an opinion. The show in its current iteration is garbage. I wouldn’t point to ratings given the show has bled nearly 3 million viewers over the last several years and shows no signs of slowing. 

The only reason why GMA beats the other two is the local news lead ins are great, not for the content or personalities.

1 hour ago, wabceyewitness said:

I’m one of the longtime Good Morning America viewers who watch out of habit. I have watched since Joan Lunden and Charlie Gibson were co-anchors, survived the Lisa McRee and Kevin Newman experiment, and believe the current show is bad. I watch the first 10 minutes, especially if George is leading with big political news, then tune out. 
 

The show lost so much of the energy and appeal it once had. I still do not understand the concept of Michael Strahan as a news anchor. Robin Roberts seems to have unlimited days off. George should be given expanded time for hard news and political coverage. 

CBS Mornings has better news judgement.
 

TODAY has better energy. 
 

 

 

 

It feels like I'm watching rich people at a party because that's what it is.  The only people worth watching are Ginger, George, and Michael. I know unpopular, but Michael brings a certain energy to the show that makes him an asset.  Robin is off so much that she doesn't make an impact, at least for me. Lara should be canned and replaced by Sam who can fill the lifestyle role and fill in for Ginger.

[24994J 5568]

Honestly, having Sam back so much has been my issue with the show. Without weather, he just becomes the show's (second) mascot, the comic relief and chuckling idiot in the background. He still has great chemistry, but the purpose for his presence is non-existent. And while I love Robin, her vacation time is insane. She must be on the Jimmy Kimmel PTO plan.

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2 hours ago, WeatherandTraffic said:

The only reason why GMA beats the other two is the local news lead ins are great, not for the content or personalities.

 

I know unpopular, but Michael brings a certain energy to the show that makes him an asset... Lara should be canned and replaced by Sam who can fill the lifestyle role and fill in for Ginger.

Maybe thats the answer because Im baffled as to how GMA is still number one!

 

I like him but Michael would make more sense as a sports rather than news anchor. His presence makes Lara's role redundant. 

 

CBS Mornings & Saturday Morning are significantly better news programs. Mornings is stuck in third because it hasn't been on the block as long as GMA and Today.

 

Lets not give Today a pass. It's been significantly dumbed down since its 2014 rebrand. It's third and fourth hours are overdue for cancellation but syndication options are in short supply, so that's unlikely. 

 

Overall, GMA along with 20/20 & WNT embody ABC News' biggest problem: tabloid sensationalism. Journalistically, CBS News is the better of the big three. ABC & NBC are better at developing on air talent who can succeed future vacancies. 

Edited July 1, 2024 by MediaZone4K

[MisterBill 99]

On 4/30/2024 at 4:36 PM, Georgie56 said:

Rob Marciano has been fired.

 

And still no replacement. I just noticed that Amy Freeze has left Fox Weather (Amy Freeze | LinkedIn). ABC could do far worse than to bring her back. 

 

Found this article about her departure https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/5/13/freezing-out-amy-at-fox

Edited July 1, 2024 by MisterBill

[24994J 5568]

56 minutes ago, MisterBill said:

And still no replacement. I just noticed that Amy Freeze has left Fox Weather (Amy Freeze | LinkedIn). ABC could do far worse than to bring her back. 

 

Found this article about her departure https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/5/13/freezing-out-amy-at-fox

 

Somara Theodore does weekends, plus Ginger, plus occasional Sam, and frequent dips into the affiliates (mostly WLS). They're doing just fine, really.

[MisterBill 99]

43 minutes ago, 24994J said:

 

Somara Theodore does weekends, plus Ginger, plus occasional Sam, and frequent dips into the affiliates (mostly WLS). They're doing just fine, really.

 

Is she permanent? I realized after posting that odds are they're not hiring a (newly) 50-year-old woman for that slot, anyway.

[24994J 5568]

49 minutes ago, MisterBill said:

Is she permanent?

 

Yes.

[HanSolo 154]

One of the perhaps challenging things is to step back from being an “insider” and the tendency to minimize or explain away audience tastes and preferences as them just being misinformed, or not exposed to the “right/better” way. 

 

Quality is often more subjective than we give it credit for. We dismiss viewing patterns as “oh, it’s because of the local news lead in, not GMA” as one example. No one is saying lead-ins don’t matter, but A doesn’t automatically equal B. The degree to which inertia is a factor is next to impossible to quantify, whatever our “gut instincts” say. Nothing wrong with hypotheticals and musings, but they’re not objective data points.

 

Similarly, those of us of a certain age (ahem) might think the young ‘uns just don’t know the Cronkite era (quite probable) and would view today’s media very differently if they did (not provable).

 

Tastes and desires change over time. The “old rules” are ones we cling to, and when there’s a little movement or pushing at the edges of those rules, we get indignant that it hasn’t been done that way and it’s wrong. And if the whippersnappers don’t understand it’s wrong, they’re wrong. 
 

I go well back to the David and Joan era of GMA. I get that today’s version is radically different. But that’s not better or worse in itself. If what they do works in today’s media environment (which doesn’t remotely resemble back then), more power to them and the audience. The audience isn’t wrong for liking what they like….though I do wish those darned kids would get off my lawn.

[mountainave 600]

A big faux pas from George: after his widely-praised interview with Biden, someone passed him on the street in New York and asked if he thought Biden should resign, to which George responded "I don't think he can serve 4 more years"

 

The moment was caught on camera and, of course, made its way to TMZ.

 

https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/09/george-stephanopoulos-president-joe-biden-cant-serve-4-more-years-sidewalk-election/

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On 7/9/2024 at 9:45 PM, mountainave said:

A big faux pas from George: after his widely-praised interview with Biden, someone passed him on the street in New York and asked if he thought Biden should resign, to which George responded "I don't think he can serve 4 more years"

 

The moment was caught on camera and, of course, made its way to TMZ.

 

https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/09/george-stephanopoulos-president-joe-biden-cant-serve-4-more-years-sidewalk-election/

Was George not aware that he was being recorded? While George is certainly entitled to his opinion off the clock, journalists have to be careful about where when, and to whom they share their opinions. This to preserve their image of neutrality. In George's position, I would have probably said " My lips are sealed as an objective journalist. I have to keep the public away from my stances."

EDIT: This was nothing major and George should be left alone. Again...beware of fans and watch what you say around them. 

On 7/1/2024 at 1:15 PM, HanSolo said:

One of the perhaps challenging things is to step back from being an “insider” and the tendency to minimize or explain away audience tastes and preferences as them just being misinformed, or not exposed to the “right/better” way. 

 

Quality is often more subjective than we give it credit for. We dismiss viewing patterns as “oh, it’s because of the local news lead in, not GMA” as one example. No one is saying lead-ins don’t matter, but A doesn’t automatically equal B. The degree to which inertia is a factor is next to impossible to quantify, whatever our “gut instincts” say. Nothing wrong with hypotheticals and musings, but they’re not objective data points.

 

Similarly, those of us of a certain age (ahem) might think the young ‘uns just don’t know the Cronkite era (quite probable) and would view today’s media very differently if they did (not provable).

 

Tastes and desires change over time. The “old rules” are ones we cling to, and when there’s a little movement or pushing at the edges of those rules, we get indignant that it hasn’t been done that way and it’s wrong. And if the whippersnappers don’t understand it’s wrong, they’re wrong. 
 

I go well back to the David and Joan era of GMA. I get that today’s version is radically different. But that’s not better or worse in itself. If what they do works in today’s media environment (which doesn’t remotely resemble back then), more power to them and the audience. The audience isn’t wrong for liking what they like….though I do wish those darned kids would get off my lawn.

You provide perfectly valid and balanced points. Totally agree that we need to be careful of insulting/dismissing the public's intelligence to explain their preferences.

 

Subjective statements ahead lol...I have to maintain that GMA's abuse of "breaking news", "breaking overnight" and constantly speaking in present tense adds a false sense of urgency to the news, which is problematic journalism. GMA and WNT play on sensationalist fear mongering and click baits to maintain an audience rather than informing and educating them.

 

But, GMA is only a small drop in the bucket. Yes, TV news must evolve and change with the times, but let's make sure we aren't deevolving. We don't even necessarily have to look to the past. International outlets like BBC World News and France 24 really hightlights how insulated and watered down many American news programs like GMA are.

 

There has to be a way to preserve intellectual quality while maintaining an audience. CBS Sunday Morning and 60 Minutes' continued successes prove there is an appetite for such. 

 

The notion that the continued dumbing down of journalism is just what has to happen to keep up with the times is bad. Meanwhile, audiences will turn to YouTube channels and podcasts to get the in depth reporting and serious conversations they cannot get from the news.

Edited July 12, 2024 by MediaZone4K

[wabceyewitness 818]

11 hours ago, mountainave said:

A big faux pas from George: after his widely-praised interview with Biden, someone passed him on the street in New York and asked if he thought Biden should resign, to which George responded "I don't think he can serve 4 more years"

 

The moment was caught on camera and, of course, made its way to TMZ.

 

https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/09/george-stephanopoulos-president-joe-biden-cant-serve-4-more-years-sidewalk-election/

 

Definitely a faux pas but I don’t think it was anything egregious. It seems like a private conversation in a private moment where George was not aware he was being recorded, unlike official appearances where he must maintain neutrally. Perhaps he could’ve answered differently but his answer was not anything too different from the line of questioning he had for the president during last week’s interview and certainly nothing too different from what most Americans are feeling. 
 

I’m glad to see that he and ABC issued quick, short statements. He was on Good Morning America this morning and he and the network appear to be moving on and not letting this become a bigger story than it should. 

[GraphicsMan 110]

13 minutes ago, wabceyewitness said:

 

Definitely a faux pas but I don’t think it was anything egregious. It seems like a private conversation in a private moment where George was not aware he was being recorded, unlike official appearances where he must maintain neutrally. Perhaps he could’ve answered differently but his answer was not anything too different from the line of questioning he had for the president during last week’s interview and certainly nothing too different from what most Americans are feeling. 
 

I’m glad to see that he and ABC issued quick, short statements. He was on Good Morning America this morning and he and the network appear to be moving on and not letting this become a bigger story than it should. 

Every journalist has an opinion even Lestor Holt has done commentaries for over 4 years now I think, this was a neutral opinion really more of a prediction. He just said he doesn't think Biden can't serve another 4 years not really an opinion but more of a prediction. He said "I don't think he[Biden] doesn't think he can serve 4 more years", more that sounds more unsure prediction than an opinion.

Edited July 10, 2024 by GraphicsMan

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Robin, George and Michael all in on a Sunday for Trump shooting coverage.

 

Anchors were on the weekend set. The sets camera quality looks like standard definition. Very muddy/grainy.

Edited July 15, 2024 by MediaZone4K

[TheNewsTV 251]

The difference in quality is huge

 

[ATLNewsExpert 453]

7 hours ago, TheNewsTV said:

The difference in quality is huge

 

There's just something that I don't like about TV3 being used for GMA, it's just too dark! 

[Georgie56 3301]

GMA3 is now using the standard GMA L3s.

[Georgie56 3301]

Effective September 23rd, America This Morning will become Good Morning America First Look.

 

 

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1 hour ago, Georgie56 said:

Effective September 23rd, America This Morning will become Good Morning America First Look.

 

 

This is not a bad idea. GMA First Look would roll of the tounge better though.

Edited September 15, 2024 by MediaZone4K

[CraigViewer 77]

2 hours ago, Georgie56 said:

Effective September 23rd, America This Morning will become Good Morning America First Look.

 

 

More uniformity in name and style.  It's similar to what NBC News does between their early morning program "Early Today" and their main morning program "Today," as well. 

[TheRolyPoly 2393]

On 9/14/2024 at 8:28 PM, Georgie56 said:

Effective September 23rd, America This Morning will become Good Morning America First Look.

 

 

 

It was renamed today, a week later than it was supposed to happen.

 

 

[TheRolyPoly 2393]

Regarding GMA First Look and its sister program World News Now, I've just done some research and something is fascinating about the current anchor pairing.

 

Andrew Dymburt and Rhiannon Ally have anchored both programs since August 2022. That's two years and two months by the time October ends. Why am I mentioning this?

If they stick together through the rest of this month, they will tie the May 2008-July 2010 pairing of Jeremy Hubbard and Vinita Nair of two years and two months... of being the longest-running anchoring duo in the history of World News Now and next month will top it.

 

Yes, that program has been around for 32 years, but considering the time the program is on (overnights or as WNN likes to call them, insomniacs), its always a revolting turnover in terms of anchors, and pairings never-ever last long. Some last a few months, others a year and a few months, but the former pair and the current one are the only ones that have ever lasted the past two years with Andrew and Rhiannon possibly making history next month during the holidays.

 

Weird research? Yes. Somewhat irrelevant? Yes. Interesting nonetheless? Oh absolutely. But I just wanted to offer my thoughts on something I've noticed.

[Big Rollo Smokes 260]

At least you can see World News Now. I'm in an ABC O&O market. I'm even more shocked that WNN is still on when it hasn't been cleared by the O&Os in several years.

[MediaZone4K 2165]

Is World News Now obsolete? In the 24/7 news cycle where we have access to information on our cell phones, a live overnight newscast is unnecessary. None of the cable news networks that are "24/7" air live programming between roughly midnight and 4:00 a.m. ET. 

 

Why subject people to working the worst shift when they don't have to?

Edited October 3, 2024 by MediaZone4K