Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I wonder if that's permanent. Did they ditch the box saying "EVENING NEWS", "MORNING NEWS", etc.? Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. It almost seems like they're using it alongside the anchors' names, and, like now (8pm news), a newscast with a formal branding. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Anyone else notice how glitchy WGN has been since their upgrade? Slow to play videos and leaving the speaker hanging, wrong videos being played, wrong text in the L3 popping up, logo bug disappeared at one point, some of the animations aren't smooth and are a little slow, etc. I think I've seen more than I've ever seen in a day. I guess they've still got a few kinks to work out of their system with the technical upgrades, but it's led to a few awkward moments. Maybe they installed Tribunes new equipment? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveNews 371 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. I'm sure that will change down the road. When KTLA debuted their new set and graphics last fall, all newscasts had graphics that said either MORNING NEWS, AFTERNOON NEWS, or EVENING NEWS. The MORNING NEWS graphic is the only one that stayed since that is what their AM show is called, KTLA 5 MORNING NEWS. All of the rest defaulted to NEWS AT 1, NEWS AT 3, NEWS AT 6 or NEWS AT 11. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Maybe they installed Tribunes new equipment? Tribune made their own newsroom software right? It's browser based? EDIT: Found the info about Tribune's in house TV/newsroom/playout systems. Amazing how the stations are running off of essentially consumer grade PCs (there's probably an actual server or two somewhere in the mix). http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/103819/diy-tv-tech-powers-tribune-newsrooms-mcs Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Tribune made their own newsroom software right? It's browser based? EDIT: Found the info about Tribune's in house TV/newsroom/playout systems. Amazing how the stations are running off of essentially consumer grade PCs (there's probably an actual server or two somewhere in the mix). http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/103819/diy-tv-tech-powers-tribune-newsrooms-mcs It was briefly mentioned in another thread. Apparently its buggy and when it crashes they're SOL. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelsauce 12 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 At around 7:30 this morning: "We have a live look at the capital…" … "I just lied, we lost the feed." I love WGN. 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-174778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Does Skilling pre-tape his weather if the 9:00 is delayed due to a Sports broadcast? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Does Skilling pre-tape his weather if the 9:00 is delayed due to a Sports broadcast? I mean, he shouldn't, considering he now goes on at 5. Did it appear to be pre-taped? 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Figured out that it was live. There were clues such as the live shots behind Tom's graphics, the time stamp on the radar loops, and the tease to sports featured Tom on the desk. Good on Tom, I would have expected most weather people to pre-tape and not bother staying late. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On top of that, Tom filled in for Demetrius on the 4pm tonight. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wow, Tom stayed for the late news? Typical situation used to be that Tom would go home, and Jim would come in. Maybe Jim was also unavailable tonight. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 CLTV will FINALLY air an HD channel on Comcast systems, beginning June 1st. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3293 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 CLTV will FINALLY air an HD channel on Comcast systems, beginning June 1st. Is CLTV even a useful channel these days? WGN airs so much news every day now. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Is CLTV even a useful channel these days? WGN airs so much news every day now. Channel 9 is airing more live local news than CLTV these days, if you look at this lineup. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Sarah Jindra worked a double shift today, doing traffic on both the morning and evening news. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3293 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I wonder why WOW! still doesn't offer CLTV. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim4155 5 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Wgn just had to go to commercial. Video playback and prompted issues. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Wgn just had to go to commercial. Video playback and prompted issues. Funny, WMAQ was having severe playback issues at the end of their 5pm show yesterday. The final two segments ended in black screen with flickering graphics. Not a good day for Chicago News tech. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Did Morgan Kolkmeyer debut yet? I know almost none of us watch the early morning show. Not sure if anybody knows. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Did Morgan Kolkmeyer debut yet? I know almost none of us watch the early morning show. Not sure if anybody knows. She was training this week, and debuts Monday. They're even teasing it in weekend the promo for the early shift. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-175912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Has anybody watched Morgan on the early morning news? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-176333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5552 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Has anybody watched Morgan on the early morning news? Serviceable on the weather front, but she seemed kind of intimidated by the irreverence on the first few days. She's starting to warm up, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-176336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Steve Sanders in with Jackie tonight. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-176388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 700 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Tahman anchored the morning news on Friday, and Steve is anchoring the weekend news today? What a bizarre weekend! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/29/#findComment-176389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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