NewzPimpin 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrothers 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 KFVS 12. Heartland News, can I say more? News from the Heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewzPimpin 1 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnuts6 89 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Toss up: WILX TV and WSYM (although WILX produces WSYMs FOX47 NEWS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrothers 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 KFVS 12. Heartland News, can I say more? News from the Heart. HAAHAHAHHA...Whose, Mary Ann Maloney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrothers 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Maybe Mike Shain, Weather from the Heart from Bob Reeves. Plus, a Hearty Heart Sports Segment with Todd Richards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currie555 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrothers 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clevelandtvnews 0 Posted May 28, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 593 Posted May 29, 2007 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWTVNews30 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 150 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 WTAE, by far! Especially when Wendy Bell is involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 253 Posted May 29, 2007 Share 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhcity 3 Posted May 29, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1945 Posted May 29, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungstownTV 0 Posted May 30, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 232 Posted May 30, 2007 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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