Jase 1047 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 17 hours ago, TVNewsLover said: I assume it’s Judge Judy’s replacement. Yes. Not sure why they couldn’t just pair Jim and Marie together for the new 4P newscast and have Mugo do Saturday nights and Charlie on Sunday night. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, jase said: Yes. Not sure why they couldn’t just pair Jim and Marie together for the new 4P newscast and have Mugo do Saturday nights and Charlie on Sunday night. Soooooo many of the newer reporters have gotten anchor fill-ins, that a weekend opening could go to anybody. IF they don't play cheap, Marie would seen like a shoo-in, and I'd love to see Jim get his due...again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Vince Gerasole is back at WBBM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 10:29 PM, 24994J said: Soooooo many of the newer reporters have gotten anchor fill-ins, that a weekend opening could go to anybody. IF they don't play cheap, Marie would seen like a shoo-in, and I'd love to see Jim get his due...again. Out of the bunch...Charlie and Mugo are clear standouts. Weekday afternoons/nights are in dire need of a shakeup and moving Jim and Marie to front the 4P (and maybe the 6P), would be a huge step in the right direction for WBBM. But alas, big changes like that may be left up to the new GM to make. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I just feel like Chris Tye came to the station with the same anchor aspirations/destiny like Marie. Charlie's been very solid, though, too. Many with potential. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 112 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 So is the Brad Edwards anchor experiment not working? I like Brad.. but his delivery is so dour and depressing. I like different. But in this case.. I think they need a strong handsome male lead.. who can just.. anchor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 652 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, jase said: Weekday afternoons/nights are in dire need of a shakeup and moving Jim and Marie to front the 4P (and maybe the 6P), would be a huge step in the right direction for WBBM. I'm sorry, but the "if a tree falls in the woods" argument came to mind instantly... If there's one thing WBBM has proved it's that who's behind the desk doesn't make a difference at channel 2... The failed reprieve of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson proved that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Jennifer Lyons is the new president and GM of WBBM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That's exciting. Jennifer has done great things at WGN and tried with NewsNation. Could we see an upwards climb of CBS 2 under her leadership? Time will tell, but I'm excited to see where it will go. WBBM has been really lagging behind all of the stations in Chicago for so many years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) On 8/10/2021 at 11:49 PM, newsman123 said: So is the Brad Edwards anchor experiment not working? I like Brad.. but his delivery is so dour and depressing. I like different. But in this case.. I think they need a strong handsome male lead.. who can just.. anchor. He’s a great reporter/storyteller, but he should NEVER anchor again. If I was Lyons, I would move him off the anchor desk ASAP and put Jim in his place. While such a move could hurt morale, people should be in positions which showcase their strengths. Sargent has a law degree. I’m surprised they never utilized that in some way. 6 hours ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: That's exciting. Jennifer has done great things at WGN and tried with NewsNation. Could we see an upwards climb of CBS 2 under her leadership? Time will tell, but I'm excited to see where it will go. WBBM has been really lagging behind all of the stations in Chicago for so many years. Yeah… I’m cautiously optimistic things will turn around at WBBM. Given what happened to her at NewsNation, I hope she is given the freedom (and resources) to do whatever it takes to improve things without any interfering from corporate. We shall see… Edited August 20, 2021 by jase Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Wild prediction based on no background knowledge of anyone's intentions... After his exit from NewsNation last week, Rob Nelson joins the station as a weekday anchor by the end of the year. Jen hired him for primetime, and he uprooted his life to come here only a year ago. I can't think of any other high-profile on-air exits, but why not keep them in the mix, too? The last time a WGN boss went to CBS2, ND Carol Fowler brought along Roseanne Tellez, Randy Salerno, Joanie Lum, and others. Doubt anyone at WGN-TV would make that mistake, again, if they're comfortable at Bradley Place. Edited August 20, 2021 by 24994J 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, 24994J said: Wild prediction based on no background knowledge of anyone's intentions... After his exit from NewsNation last week, Rob Nelson joins the station as a weekday anchor by the end of the year. Jen hired him for primetime, and he uprooted his life to come here only a year ago. I can't think of any other high-profile on-air exits, but why not keep them in the mix, too? The last time a WGN boss went to CBS2, ND Carol Fowler brought along Roseanne Tellez, Randy Salerno, Joanie Lum, and others. Doubt anyone at WGN-TV would make that mistake, again, if they're comfortable at Bradley Place. And lets not forget the surviving one Dana Kozlov! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-263632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsboy22234 18 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Might as missed this… and this might have been going on for awhile but im usually not home this early why is Let’s Make a Deal on at 2pm? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-264305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) That change happened this week. Feder first reported on the change last month. LMAD & Drew Barrymore switched slots, with Drew moving to 9am. Edited September 3, 2021 by CircleSeven Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-264306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 112 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 How long until BE is taken off the desk and replaced with Rob Nelson maybe? We know a change is coming under Jen L. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-264327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Albert Ramon headed to CBS 2! 2nd former NewsNation personnel to jump over to WBBM Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-265994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsboy22234 18 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Slap in the face to Robb Ellis and yes Brads days are probably limited . Will likely be replaced by Rob Nelson considering NewsNation was a flop and he came from WABC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, Newsboy22234 said: Slap in the face to Robb Ellis and yes Brads days are probably limited . Will likely be replaced by Rob Nelson considering NewsNation was a flop and he came from WABC. Rob Nelson already accepted a job at Newsy in ATL late last month.. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Newsboy22234 said: Slap in the face to Robb Ellis Robb was already slighted when he got passed over for the morning slot. Mary Kay had been serving weeknights for almost 4 years. Hell, she even made it into promos with the other 3 late anchors, when Ryan Baker was still on sports. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. 90 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, 24994J said: Robb was already slighted when he got passed over for the morning slot. Mary Kay had been serving weeknights for almost 4 years. Hell, she even made it into promos with the other 3 late anchors, when Ryan Baker was still on sports. Or Robb probably passed on that offer when he was filling in during those 10 months. On air personalities have personal lives they wanna tend to ya know.. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsboy22234 18 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 3:21 PM, 24994J said: Robb was already slighted when he got passed over for the morning slot. Mary Kay had been serving weeknights for almost 4 years. Hell, she even made it into promos with the other 3 late anchors, when Ryan Baker was still on sports. Ehh I know in terms of promotion that’s generally how it works but sometimes folks do pass on that am slot . You have no life and you wake up at 1:30 am and go to bed at 7:30 . I would be good too. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 282 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 3:21 PM, 24994J said: Robb was already slighted when he got passed over for the morning slot. Mary Kay had been serving weeknights for almost 4 years. Hell, she even made it into promos with the other 3 late anchors, when Ryan Baker was still on sports. I imagine it’ll end up being a split evening shift between Ramon and Kleist once the 4pm newscast launches. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Albert's bio is now up on CBS 2's website, and it says that he'll be on at 6 & 10pm, presumably leaving MK with the (4 &) 5 o'clock shows. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/personality/albert-ramon/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 8 hours ago, 24994J said: Albert's bio is now up on CBS 2's website, and it says that he'll be on at 6 & 10pm, presumably leaving MK with the (4 &) 5 o'clock shows. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/personality/albert-ramon/ Surprised they didn’t go with giving Albert 5P & 10P. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 112 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 6 hours ago, jase said: Surprised they didn’t go with giving Albert 5P & 10P. Im sure this is temporary until her contract is up. The station is too cheap for two mets. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14041-random-wbbm-thread/page/20/#findComment-266223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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