NewzPimpin 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 In Memphis, WHBQ has been the happy talk newscast since the 70s. Even after they dumped the name "Eyewitness News", they've still maintained the EWN tradition.
jbrothers 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 KFVS 12. Heartland News, can I say more? News from the Heart.
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 In Memphis, WHBQ has been the happy talk newscast since the 70s. Even after they dumped the name "Eyewitness News", they've still maintained the EWN tradition. Newzpimp...that is hard to tell nowdays with local tv news organizations trying to appeal to younger, hip audiences. Let me think on this one...lol
NewzPimpin 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Posted May 28, 2007 In Memphis, WHBQ has been the happy talk newscast since the 70s. Even after they dumped the name "Eyewitness News", they've still maintained the EWN tradition. Newzpimp...that is hard to tell nowdays with local tv news organizations trying to appeal to younger, hip audiences. Let me think on this one...lol You're right. I've seen markets where it's getting harder and harder to tell. Memphis is still a traditional market, as far as newscast formats go. WMC's Action News is actually Action News: no packages longer than 90 seconds, reporters introing their own packages, etc, just like WPVI in the 70s. WREG has been a Newschannel for ages. But it seems as if the producers at WHBQ actaully budget time into their newscasts for happy talk.
lugnuts6 91 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Toss up: WILX TV and WSYM (although WILX produces WSYMs FOX47 NEWS)
jbrothers 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 In Memphis, WHBQ has been the happy talk newscast since the 70s. Even after they dumped the name "Eyewitness News", they've still maintained the EWN tradition. Newzpimp...that is hard to tell nowdays with local tv news organizations trying to appeal to younger, hip audiences. Let me think on this one...lol You're right. I've seen markets where it's getting harder and harder to tell. Memphis is still a traditional market, as far as newscast formats go. WMC's Action News is actually Action News: no packages longer than 90 seconds, reporters introing their own packages, etc, just like WPVI in the 70s. WREG has been a Newschannel for ages. But it seems as if the producers at WHBQ actaully budget time into their newscasts for happy talk. KFVS is the happy talk. WPSD has been the Newsbeat/Channel around here. WSIL is just like WTSP.
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 In Memphis, WHBQ has been the happy talk newscast since the 70s. Even after they dumped the name "Eyewitness News", they've still maintained the EWN tradition. Newzpimp...that is hard to tell nowdays with local tv news organizations trying to appeal to younger, hip audiences. Let me think on this one...lol You're right. I've seen markets where it's getting harder and harder to tell. Memphis is still a traditional market, as far as newscast formats go. WMC's Action News is actually Action News: no packages longer than 90 seconds, reporters introing their own packages, etc, just like WPVI in the 70s. WREG has been a Newschannel for ages. But it seems as if the producers at WHBQ actaully budget time into their newscasts for happy talk. Action Local Tabloid News 5. I think they have gotten better in the past year or so.
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 KFVS 12. Heartland News, can I say more? News from the Heart. HAAHAHAHHA...Whose, Mary Ann Maloney?
jbrothers 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Maybe Mike Shain, Weather from the Heart from Bob Reeves. Plus, a Hearty Heart Sports Segment with Todd Richards.
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Hmm. I think in the NYC market it depends on th time of day. In the morning and at 12 and 5, WABC is the Happy talk station, but at 11 and 6, it's very serious hard news. Seems to me WABC TV has developed the right balance.
jbrothers 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Hmm. I think in the NYC market it depends on th time of day. In the morning and at 12 and 5, WABC is the Happy talk station, but at 11 and 6, it's very serious hard news. Seems to me WABC TV has developed the right balance. Its better than what we got.
clevelandtvnews 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 WJW, by far... WEWS is only "happy talk"-ish on weekday evenings.. WKYC's anchors are stiffer than a board, and WOIO's personalities just make asses out of themselves. As for Youngstown (I get both markets), I guess it would be WYTV.
Ntropolis 600 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 WTKR, of course. Especially Kurt Williams, he loves to happy talk it up every day at noon and 5:30, Barbara Ciara loves to play along. See for yourself...
DFWTVNews30 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 Definitely WFAA in Dallas. During the 10pm newscasts "happy talk" occurs mainly between Pete Delkus and Dale Hansen with John McCaa and Gloria Campos chipping in.
Tyler 151 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 WTAE, by far! Especially when Wendy Bell is involved.
who?cares 256 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 In Indianapolis, nobody is really "happy talk". WXIN sorta stretches their newscast out way too long, so their kinda "happy talk."
mbhcity 3 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 KCOP....When it comes to happy talk and an informal production, they take it to the extreme. I.e. Shorts Skirts and steamy sex teases coupled with blood and guts. KTLA has basically jumped the KCOP bandwagon as well. KTTV is also in a similar style, but their productions seem a little more serious than their MNTV counterparts, minus GDLA. I wouldn't say KABC is the happy talk station anymore, they tend to be very embellishing when it comes to ratings. KCAL/KCBS have an OK balance, but the newscasts are bland. KNBC is basically the KTVU (FOX Bay Area) of Los Angeles when it comes to news style, though they do face a lot of competition.
CircleSeven 1963 Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 WLS was one of the stations in the nation that started that "happy talk" crap and they still do that today. Especially for their 10pm Newscast when they do a big banter to end their newscast.
YoungstownTV 0 Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 WJW, by far... WEWS is only "happy talk"-ish on weekday evenings.. WKYC's anchors are stiffer than a board, and WOIO's personalities just make asses out of themselves. As for Youngstown (I get both markets), I guess it would be WYTV. Clevelandtvnews, I agree with WJW-especially Bill and Stacey,they're always joking about stuff. I'm not so sure about WYTV, but I don't watch 33 News too much, so I don't know. Also in Y'Town: WFMJ's morning show.
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 WTKR, of course. Especially Kurt Williams, he loves to happy talk it up every day at noon and 5:30, Barbara Ciara loves to play along. See for yourself... Though WAVY/WVBT could give 'TKR a run for its money come American Idol time. :o
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