24994J 5577 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Jeff Hoover just announced that there's another Morning News primetime special coming in December. Please let it be a holiday special. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-212687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Jeff Hoover just announced that there's another Morning News primetime special coming in December. Please let it be a holiday special. I made a mistake. It’s in November. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-212832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 *Thanksgiving special. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-212833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The Blackhawks coverage on 9 is using the same theme and color scheme for their graphics. The navy and gray is going to look so weird, but the theme fits beautifully, as it's most similar to the old hockey theme. *Correction: the blue is changed to black on the scoreboard, while the blue remains everywhere else. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-213573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) WGN wins the overall ratings battle in the Jason Van Dyke trial. Edited October 8, 2018 by Guest 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It took her leaving for Jennifer Lyons to realize that she wasn't ready to exit the business. She's returning as ND before her office chair got cold. https://www.robertfeder.com/2018/10/09/shes-back-jennifer-lyons-returns-wgn-news-director/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Well, that's certainly a surprise. Didn't see that one coming. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I guess the cancellation of the Sinclair sale was a factor? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I guess the cancellation of the Sinclair sale was a factor? They'll never admit it, but I can't imagine that it wasn't a factor. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Does Courtney Hall ad-lib? Every time I see her on the morning news she is somehow stumbling over every other word or emphasizing the wrong words. Goodness 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 The entire midday crew is out today. Patrick Elwood and Amy Rutledge are anchoring with Morgan doing weather. Weird seeing an entire crew being out on a perfectly standard weekday in October. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 The entire midday crew is out today. Patrick Elwood and Amy Rutledge are anchoring with Morgan doing weather. Weird seeing an entire crew being out on a perfectly standard weekday in October. That is weird. Wonder what the occasion is. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Steve has been off since last week, Demetrius is working the late shift for Tom, and I guess Dina is probably just off, as well. Odd coincidence, but I doubt there's anything going on. Both Patrick and Amy were the backups for Steve last week. It's nice to see Elwood getting some more desk time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Demetrius always did the 4-6am and 11am-1pm newscasts from 2015-2017, right? That's gotta be an annoying shift. He probably had to come to work at 2am or earlier and didn't get to leave until after 1pm...all for just 4 total hours of airtime. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-214969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Larry is hosting a new weekend show on WGN, “Backstory,” which will delve into Chicago-related historical, cultural, and religious topics. It premieres Sunday, October 28th and runs for the subsequent 4 weeks, and new episodes will be produced periodically throughout the year. Good to see more original local programming on GN. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-215046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) I think this is relevant because WGN broadcasts it. The McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade is now the Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/ Edited October 31, 2018 by Guest 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-215879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColDayNews 438 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I think this is relevant because WGN broadcasts it. The McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade is now the Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/ At this point the parade is the only Chicago program that still airs on WGN America. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-215881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) I think this is relevant because WGN broadcasts it. The McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade is now the Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/ Nothing against Uncle Dan’s, but I’m surprised they (CFA) couldn’t track down a bigger title sponsor. This new name sounds weird. I would have just went back to the ‘State Street Thanksgiving Day..’ one or went with the full name..Uncle Dan’s Outfitters. Edited October 31, 2018 by Guest Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-215888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Uncle Dan sounds like a new Mike Toomey or Jeff Hoover morning show character. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-215890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Pictured: Uncle Dan 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The next Morning News primetime special is set for Nov. 14 at 7pm. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 The next Morning News primetime special is set for Nov. 14 at 7pm. Based on the first 5 minutes, if you ever wanted to see Paul Konrad shirtless in a bubble bath and Tom Skilling's chest hair in a bath robe, y'all are in luck. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Based on the first 5 minutes, if you ever wanted to see Paul Konrad shirtless in a bubble bath and Tom Skilling's chest hair in a bath robe, y'all are in luck. I tuned in late at 7:15 (live stream). It feels so weird watching them at night. Edited November 15, 2018 by Guest 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 "It's 8pm, do you know where your morning show anchors are?" Drinking, location varies. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I bet Dean Richards must be having the best night of his life right now in that tank. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/42/#findComment-216742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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