A3N 996 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 This is so confusing I don't even think WNBC knows what the heck they're doing. I'm sure that they are testing out different combinations of anchor pairings in preparation for November sweeps. Either way, I don't think that Shiba will be in the anchor seat for much longer. WNBC may want to settle on a male anchor before they remove Shiba from the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 169 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I'm sure that they are testing out different combinations of anchor pairings in preparation for November sweeps. Either way, I don't think that Shiba will be in the anchor seat for much longer. WNBC may want to settle on a male anchor before they remove Shiba from the desk. I think they are testing which male anchor works better with Shiba Rob or David. I doubt they are gonna demote Shiba from the anchor desk. Look how quickly she was promoted from being a weekend anchor/weeknight reporter to being a weekday anchor. Yes Shiba did get the 11 pm slot a year after her arrival, and yes she was taken off the 11 pm shift nearly 2 years after being named 11 pm anchor, however she was just given back her old noon shift she wasn't demoted back to weekends like David was or taken off the desk entirely like Linda was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 996 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think they are testing which male anchor works better with Shiba Rob or David. I doubt they are gonna demote Shiba from the anchor desk. Look how quickly she was promoted from being a weekend anchor/weeknight reporter to being a weekday anchor. Yes Shiba did get the 11 pm slot a year after her arrival, and yes she was taken off the 11 pm shift nearly 2 years after being named 11 pm anchor, however she was just given back her old noon shift she wasn't demoted back to weekends like David was or taken off the desk entirely like Linda was. Well, they are not going to wait for the ratings to get any worse. She's been given several opportunities on different newscasts, and the numbers don't pick up. They put her in an unfortunate spot that made it seem like she pushed Sue out, but even then they gave her an opportunity and things were not good. I'm not saying that Shiba is the problem at WNBC, but it's clear that she is not the solution to their ratings woes. Also, if any more changes are made, they'll most likely come after November sweeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2r4a6n 102 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I don't think the ratings have been that good lately for the 5pm newscast but I heard that 6pm and 11pm with Chuck and Sibila have been good...I think A3N is right, with Tom's sudden departure I think they are looking to blow up the 5pm and have a completely new team with even possibly an outside anchor coming in before November sweeps.....I wouldn't put it pass them to demote Shiba...they've done several times now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 269 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Pat Battle and Gus Rosendale at 5? Or wait that means all their main male anchors are white with blonde hair. Some might not like that smh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 169 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Or maybe Shiba can anchor the 7 in addition to the noon? I'm wondering if they are testing how Sibila & Chuck are at 5 and if the ratings pick up perhaps they would anchor the 5 in addition to the 6 & 11? Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 169 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I think Michael may be a permanent on the noon show (for now) and Rob is on the weekend shift (for now). The last few days I've watched the noon Michael was anchoring and didn't say anything about filling in for Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 269 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 David is in for Chuck at 5 and 6.. Rob is on at 5:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewsCoverage 257 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 David is in for Chuck at 5 and 6.. Rob is on at 5:30 It was the same setup yesterday (yesterday was one of the rare times that I decided to check out WNBC's 5pm newscast). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 269 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It was the same setup yesterday (yesterday was one of the rare times that I decided to check out WNBC's 5pm newscast). Funny that you say that. Since the change I've found myself watching them more at 5pm.. I like it. I guess I'm in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 169 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Funny that you say that. Since the change I've found myself watching them more at 5pm.. I like it. I guess I'm in the minority. I've always liked the 5 pm on WNBC thought Shiba & Tom were a great team...I continue to watch WNBC at 5 but ugh just hate this split anchor operation. If their trying to boost ratings with having Chuck & Sibila anchor it, why don't they just give them the full 5 pm hour and move Shiba to anchoring at 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TellyGenic 32 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Meanwhile, back at this thread's original topic... Tom Llamas made his debut on Thursday on Good Morning America: https://twitter.com/TomLlamasABC/media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 143 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 So it looks like WNBC keeping Chuck and Sibila at 5pm for at least a while. They've updated their promos with a shot of Chuck and Sibila and the title "News 4 NY at 5pm" as seen in this video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 269 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yeah. Shiba tweeted awhile back she is on the 5:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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