24994J 5569 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Until they have enough confidence (ratings proof) in that early team, Larry, Robin, and company will go on at 6, and continue to beat everyone else in that hour. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I wonder how the McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade survived the exodus of Chicago programming on WGNA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Is it possible that McDonald's contract for the naming rights ensures national carriage? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Is it possible that McDonald's contract for the naming rights ensures national carriage? It's a safe bet that when WGN signed the original contract/and subsequent renewals with the Chicago Festival Association, coverage on WGN America was part of the deal. Any change in station ownership (or the possibility there of) wouldn't instantly nullify that contract. They can however simply choose to not renew it when the time comes. The fact that McDonalds is the title sponsor of the parade is a non issue. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 WGN Morning News just announced that Pat Tomasulo talk show is called Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo. It'll air on Saturdays at 10p starting in January 2018. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 And the promo... [MEDIA=instagram]BbhJ9_8gfPs[/MEDIA] 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 More info from Feder. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-188997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I'm excited that they're adding original programming that's not a newscast. I can't imagine they'll build a new set for a weekly 30-minute show, but I'm not sure where they'll put the live audience. I'm assuming this will be pre-taped during the week? It'll be interesting to see how the ratings compare to the weekday news at 10. Of course the inevitable question is what will the Sinclair bigwigs think of this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Winner. [MEDIA=twitter]930817996200738816[/MEDIA] 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Winner. [MEDIA=twitter]930817996200738816[/MEDIA] Tom Skilling is employee of the year after this tweet. It's 10 years ago all over again. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Who wants to help stock the 'Man of the People' office? http://manofthepeople.tv/wishlist/ No, this is not a joke. Mostly. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thirty years ago tonight, was that Max Headroom incident, which it hijacked WGN & WTTW's signals. The person that did this was never caught. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Marcus Leshock is anchoring the morning news with Cortney Hall from 4-8am tomorrow. It's his first time anchoring. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Mark Suppelsa signs off December 8. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-189977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thirty years ago tonight, was that Max Headroom incident, which it hijacked WGN & WTTW's signals. The person that did this was never caught. Just the thought of this ruthless criminal still being free sends chills up my spine. Things were so much more innocent back then. Lock your doors...change your passwords. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-190050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadcowatbk 149 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 will be Sinclair continue to pay for expensive sports rights? what does WGN have without sports and news? 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-190242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Appears the poinsettias made their way to the new set. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-190656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Salter JR 66 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 will be Sinclair continue to pay for expensive sports rights? what does WGN have without sports and news? i would expect them too as long as the cubs, bulls, and blackhawks want to do buisness with them Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-190662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Chance The Rapper did the weather this morning. It went as well as you expected to go. [MEDIA=twitter]939158205992710144[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-190969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Two little notes from the first day without Mark: Ben is pulling the shift tonight, and he's wearing the tie Mark gave him at the end of the four on Friday. Also, they're prepared to go without a named replacement for awhile, as the 6 o'clock hour of the evening show is using a talent open with the 4 remain anchors. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I just heard on the morning news that Jim Ramsey is retiring after 30 years. [MEDIA=twitter]940564141055643648[/MEDIA] 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 468 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I just heard on the morning news that Jim Ramsey is retiring after 30 years. [MEDIA=twitter]940564141055643648[/MEDIA] His last day is Dec 30th. http://wgntv.com/2017/12/12/wgn-weatherman-jim-ramsey-announces-his-retirement/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Feder: http://www.robertfeder.com/2017/12/12/wgn-weatherman-jim-ramsey-retire/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 It's going to be getting crowded at the retired anchor bingo hall. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 A lovely tribute from Tom: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155848141451760 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/34/#findComment-191266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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