WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, 24994J said: Big slap in the face to Robb Ellis. He may not be the greatest to ever do it, but he's been an able fill-in since Glaros was dumped. In that position for the better part of a year, viewers of weekday morning have surely warmed up to him by now, only for more turnover. Unless Mary Kay Kleist is leaving since her husband has a job in Florida. If that's the case, he will take her spot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-257962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner 216 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I agree that this is a slap in the face to Robb; it seems like they they felt they needed a Megan for mornings...but just not Megan herself. Way too much turnover still. Will they ever learn to just stop touching their lineup? They still have too many freelancers taking up various spots when actual teams would be much better for cohesion for the station but nothing tells me they're establishing anything solid. As an aside, a small part of me actually thought CBS might have tried to lure Bill Bellis, but I figure he probably would've been too expensive and then they'd only have one woman full-time in a team of 4. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-257972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: I agree that this is a slap in the face to Robb; it seems like they they felt they needed a Megan for mornings...but just not Megan herself. Way too much turnover still. Will they ever learn to just stop touching their lineup? They still have too many freelancers taking up various spots when actual teams would be much better for cohesion for the station but nothing tells me they're establishing anything solid. As an aside, a small part of me actually thought CBS might have tried to lure Bill Bellis, but I figure he probably would've been too expensive and then they'd only have one woman full-time in a team of 4. They may make a play for Bill if Mary Kay decides to leave. Conventional wisdom would suggest she and/or her husband are not going to want to continue to split their time between Chicago and Florida. Next year will mark 20 years at WBBM for Mary Kay, so it may be an ideal time to leave than get pushed out in the next 2-3 years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-257973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Roadrunner said: I agree that this is a slap in the face to Robb; it seems like they they felt they needed a Megan for mornings...but just not Megan herself. Way too much turnover still. Will they ever learn to just stop touching their lineup? They still have too many freelancers taking up various spots when actual teams would be much better for cohesion for the station but nothing tells me they're establishing anything solid. As an aside, a small part of me actually thought CBS might have tried to lure Bill Bellis, but I figure he probably would've been too expensive and then they'd only have one woman full-time in a team of 4. Well, when Mary Kay is off, like this week, Robb fills in for her. Not Ed, Not Tim. So maybe within the next month, Mary Kay might announce she's leaving to move down to Florida permanently. And she's been doing her forecasts from the studio for the last couple weeks, though, she could have gotten the vaccine. So maybe when/if she leaves, Robb will replace her. Who knows. Edited March 17, 2021 by WeatherandTraffic Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-257978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsboy22234 18 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Mary Kay is having a technical meltdown on Channel 2 as of right now no weather forecast as she cannot be heard Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-258185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago News Boy 34 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Erin Kennedy is leaving CBS2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, Chicago News Boy said: Erin Kennedy is leaving CBS2 Erin Kennedy was laid off last May just 3 months after she came back from Maternity leave. Thats why Audrina Bigos has been anchoring the past year. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago News Boy 34 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just goes to show how out of touch I’ve become with CBS 2’s constant musical chairs 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Chicago News Boy said: Just goes to show how out of touch I’ve become with CBS 2’s constant musical chairs Yeah...it's a joke. Its impossible to compete with WGN, WLS and WMAQ with nonsense decision making like this. Constantly changing your anchors is not a good idea... 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Looks like Yasmeen Hassan is out from CBS 2. I took a look at the station site and her bio is no longer there nor is her username on the morning news ticker tape (Bottom Of Screen) is shown. (Screenshot taken, 3/13/2020 during NonStop News Block) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Update: Hassan confirmed it herself. Says she thought about life outside of work in an Instagram post. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-259986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) KOVR sports director Marshall Harris is moving to WBBM to assume the same role. Edited June 4, 2021 by Georgie56 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-260863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner 216 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Jackie Kostek, who just recently announced her departure from KTNV in Las Vegas (and is also a WCIU alum), is reportedly coming back home to CBS 2 as a per-diem news/sports reporter. Sports staff has now essentially gone from 1 to 3 in about a year. Tip is from Feder, per yesterday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-261765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Roadrunner said: Jackie Kostek, who just recently announced her departure from KTNV in Las Vegas (and is also a WCIU alum), is reportedly coming back home to CBS 2 as a per-diem news/sports reporter. Sports staff has now essentially gone from 1 to 3 in about a year. Tip is from Feder, per yesterday. Wouldn't it be 4? With the addition of Marshall Harris as sports director, I haven't heard any word of Matt Zahn or Luke Stuckemeyer's coming exit, though I'd certainly bet on one of them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-261768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner 216 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, 24994J said: Wouldn't it be 4? With the addition of Marshall Harris as sports director, I haven't heard any word of Matt Zahn or Luke Stuckemeyer's coming exit, though I'd certainly bet on one of them. No, you're right. I forgot about Luke lol. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-261769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Per Feder, Derek Dalton is out as President and General Manager at WBBM CBS 2. Also out is Jay Howell the President and General Manager at KCBS in LA in a sweep across the top 3 stations in the group. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-262594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner 216 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hopefully this gives CBS 2 an opportunity to turn a new page for itself, so I'm (very cautiously) optimistic with the changes being made up top. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-262609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Appears WBBM is launching 4pm news soon. Every station in Chicago will now have news at 4pm. Edited August 7, 2021 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: Appears WBBM is launching 4pm news soon. Every station in Chicago will now have news at 4pm. Again?! Let’s see, the last to anchor CBS 2 news at 4p was Mary-Ann Childers and Derrick Blakley, which Blakley had came from NBC 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1447 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 CBS 2 Chicago has had 4 pm news before? I can’t seem to remember that at all but definitely welcome the investment in the station’s operations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Indeed they did. Multiple times, but the last time was from 2003-05, when they expanded from the 4:30pm time slot and as then Antonio Mora was anchoring alongside Childers before Blakley did Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 That ended when Dr. Phil moved from WMAQ to WBBM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'm not optimistic at the ratings potential, period, but if it's just another hour of Brad & Irika (find a week when both are co-anchoring), with the low-key presentation and super serious mood, it'll be DOA. Besides, a 4th show of the same team will look cheap, even to the casual viewer. Good luck to them, but enjoy the continued battle for 4th place. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, 24994J said: I'm not optimistic at the ratings potential, period, but if it's just another hour of Brad & Irika (find a week when both are co-anchoring), with the low-key presentation and super serious mood, it'll be DOA. Besides, a 4th show of the same team will look cheap, even to the casual viewer. Good luck to them, but enjoy the continued battle for 4th place. KYW does this already and indeed seems pointless to have the same anchors on that entire time. I assume it’s Judge Judy’s replacement. Edited August 8, 2021 by TVNewsLover Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnothy 43 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 22 hours ago, 24994J said: I'm not optimistic at the ratings potential, period, but if it's just another hour of Brad & Irika (find a week when both are co-anchoring), with the low-key presentation and super serious mood, it'll be DOA. Besides, a 4th show of the same team will look cheap, even to the casual viewer. Good luck to them, but enjoy the continued battle for 4th place. It's boring with the same people on every newscast. I always liked how ABC 7 had different co-anchors on each newscast in the past years when I used to watch. All these stations have less programming and all newscasts, it's no wonder ratings are down and people don't care about watching local channels much anymore other than needing them to watch network programs in their area. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/19/#findComment-263185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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