Georgie56 3303 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This has been going in my head for a while, and this is just my opinion, but I feel like the Morning News hasn't been a fun watch as it has in the past. I think it has lost quality. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This has been going in my head for a while, and this is just my opinion, but I feel like the Morning News hasn't been a fun watch as it has in the past. I think it has lost quality. If one of the core three (Larry, Robin or Paul) is off, there's a serious lack of chemistry. I caught a little bit of a newscast awhile back with Larry, Lauren (filling in for Robin) and Paul and you can tell the difference. Plus, as they age, they slowing start sounding like old curmudgeons when talking about certain things (i.e. viewer complaints, etc...). I don't watch them (I rather be informed than entertained), but at some point, the fun times and whatnot will become unsustainable. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 701 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I would think there's an uncertain future ahead. Who's to say what the WGN Morning News will be a year from now, both in terms of personnel and format. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 For some reason I never found WGN morning news appealing to me, I prefer 5 and 7 before 7am, and I want local news later, I will watch Good Day Chicago. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would think there's an uncertain future ahead. Who's to say what the WGN Morning News will be a year from now, both in terms of personnel and format. If the merger fully goes through, would Sinclair want to mess with a top-rated morning show (other than tacking on their right-wing must-runs throughout the show, which would get annoying fast)? Then again, it is Sinclair, so who knows. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 If the merger fully goes through, would Sinclair want to mess with a top-rated morning show (other than tacking on their right-wing must-runs throughout the show, which would get annoying fast)? Then again, it is Sinclair, so who knows. As much as we drag on Sinclair politics, even they must recognize the program's potential. Unfortunately, the top talents' salaries are what are most likely to cause changes. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Courtney and Cortney anchoring the Saturday morning news today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 As much as we drag on Sinclair politics, even they must recognize the program's potential. Unfortunately, the top talents' salaries are what are most likely to cause changes. So basically, for on-air talent, they'll be given a choice to either stay and accept a lower salary, or not accept it and leave? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams1402 45 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 As much as we drag on Sinclair politics, even they must recognize the program's potential. Unfortunately, the top talents' salaries are what are most likely to cause changes. And then they'll get other reporters to replace them... soon enough. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've also noticed that WGN (and KTLA for that matter) no longer post Facebook videos of any funny banter that happens during the show... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-186597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Lauren Jiggetts and Ana Belaval for the Saturday morning news today. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sam Rubin flew in from KTLA for the 9am show today. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 701 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sam Rubin flew in from KTLA for the 9am show today. Wow, when's the last time he was in studio? Also, what was the segment about? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I'm subscribed to their creative services account, and just saw that WGN posted this fall's sales presentation video. [MEDIA=vimeo]239535614[/MEDIA] A few things stuck out. They conveniently left out the part that their lead anchor is leaving, though they made a point to talk up Ben Bradley. That said, the end of the clip includes a promo that is now airing to that masses that, despite a few months til his exit, completely omits Mark Suppelsa. Seems a little soon to do that, but whatever. Also in the sales pitch is a tease of a "local show with national potential, starring morning sports anchor and comedian Pat Tomasulo", that will air this winter. No idea what they have in mind, or if it has any effect on his morning show role. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Wow, when's the last time he was in studio? Also, what was the segment about? He was basically a co-host for the whole hour, appearing for the 9@9 (though he was only observing), talking with Dean Richards about celebrities, a Maury interview, and the end-of-show text segment. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 . Also in the sales pitch is a tease of a "local show with national potential, starring morning sports anchor and comedian Pat Tomasulo", that will air this winter. No idea what they have in mind, or if it has any effect on his morning show role. I've had a hunch that this was coming... it seems like they have been trying to groom Tomasulo for a larger role, especially this year with his primetime comedy special and his new "Voice of Reason" video series. I wonder if they're developing some kind of sports/comedy talk show around him, possibly airing in the evening (or late night?) I would think a debut would probably come after the holidays, but if they're mentioning it in their sales video, hopefully we'll find out more soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-187377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 701 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 It was mentioned today that Erin Ivory will be a permanent fixture on the 4pm show in addition to the 5pm show on a daily basis going forward. Previously, she appeared on the 5pm show on a regular basis, and IIRC, she would only occasionally appear on the 4pm show. She's still going to be in the same role, just doing so every single weekday at 4pm and 5pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Dan Ponce and Lauren Jiggetts are hosting this year's Thanksgiving Parade. [MEDIA=vimeo]242155787[/MEDIA] 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Dan Ponce and Lauren Jiggetts are hosting this year's Thanksgiving Parade. [MEDIA=vimeo]242155787[/MEDIA] I want Robin and Paul back. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 701 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I've noticed WGN has been on a huge advertising campaign to promote Dan and Lauren with the 4-6am news. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Any chance of a WGN America simulcast this year? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Any chance of a WGN America simulcast this year? Per the official McDonalds Thanksgiving Parade site , it will be on WGN, WGN America and live streamed on WGNtv.com. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Per the official McDonalds Thanksgiving Parade site , it will be on WGN, WGN America and live streamed on WGNtv.com. This schedule confirms it. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I've noticed WGN has been on a huge advertising campaign to promote Dan and Lauren with the 4-6am news. Do you think WGN will rejig the schedule to have the 4-6 block go to 7 AM? 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I feel Dan and Lauren should get an extra hour or contribute IN STUDIO between 6-10. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/33/#findComment-188778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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