Andrew2016 2 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/09/media/weather-channel-sam-champion/index.html The Weather Channel is canceling Sam Champion's morning newscast, replacing reality shows with more weather coverage, cutting TV production costs and laying off some staffers in a sweeping adjustment to changes in the cable business. The channel shared a detailed plan with staffers on Wednesday morning. About 50 of the channel's 1,400 employees will be leaving. That means paring back its original programming investments (shows like "Prospectors" and "Fat Guys in the Woods") and lifestyle coverage. The priority is essential, live weather coverage -- particularly during periods of severe weather -- and local information. A replacement morning show will focus on straight-forward weather storytelling. The company is also prioritizing a localized weather, traffic and news channel it is calling Local Now. It wants to sell the channel to streaming cable-like services like Sling TV." http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/layoffs-programming-changes-at-weather-channel/271433 "The remainder of this memo covers the major changes we are making at The Weather Channel: Migrate Away from Non-Weather Original Programming. Refocus Entire Morning to Only Weather. Prioritize Weather Expertise Over Production. Market and Program to our Loyal Core Audience. Streamline HR, Finance, and Communications Support" Here is some good news: "We will continue to invest in finding creative ways to explain the weather, but we will no longer greenlight any long-form shows. Over the next year, we expect to add more live hours back to our schedule after airing some great shows currently in development" Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 It's about damn time they finally realized this! I loved TWC particularly in the late 90's and early 2000's when they had great non-stop weather day-part shows like Your Weather Today, Evening Edition, Overnight outlook, etc. When they introduced above said programs they lost their touch of the weather. Bring back Your Weather Today! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 292 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Nah, bring back the Morning Rush name- that was a criminally-unknown show. Also, will Local Now replace Weatherscan, because it's been two years since TWC's makeover and Weatherscan still matches the old look. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 782 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 So turns out that both Sam Champion and Josh Elliott both have been flops when venturing away from GMA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihEARDtHAT 8 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The story I read said Sam is going to work on mainline stories primarily during the evening hours. Stephanie Abrahms is supposed to return to ATL and join AMHQ. Not sure who else will be on AMHQ like Cantore. http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/09/weather-channels-sam-champion-moving-to-primetime-stephanie-abrams-joining-amhq/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 147 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Does anyone think Sam may leave The Weather Channel? I mean since he left ABC, everyones basically forgotten about him. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 WOW!!! This is GREAT news. They're finally wising up to what their audience obviously wants. It's about damn time. I like seeing Abrams returning to Atlanta, I just wish they'd put her with Mike Bettes again. I too hope they'll bring back the "Morning Rush" brand. As for Sam, I think he's toast. Primetime specials? He's probably going to leave when his contract is up. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That is great news now I can get back to watching The Weather Channel again Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's sad. AMHQ was a good show. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 782 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's sad. AMHQ was a good show. Says you and no one else!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 How was AMHQ a good show? I tried watching it the 1st time and after a few seconds I went back to watching SportsCenter. Get back to focus on the WEATHER and I will come back. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 192 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Says you and no one else!! Who is this "no one else?" I thought it's a good show, too! I'm shocked that they canceled it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 it's just funny because AMHQ is the whole reason why Sam Champion even left for the Weather Channel Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcastfan9751 140 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Who is this "no one else?" I thought it's a good show, too! I'm shocked that they canceled it. They haven't cancelled it, they're just retooling it to focus on weather, as well as expanding to fill Wake Up With Al's timeslot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 192 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 They haven't cancelled it, they're just retooling it to focus on weather, as well as expanding to fill Wake Up With Al's timeslot. I noticed that now, but thanks. I was focusing on the title of the thread. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp 337 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sam Champion left ABC that he was making a bad move to weather channel Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 So AMHQ isn't getting cancelled but Sam Champion will no longer host AMHQ is that correct? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That's sad. AMHQ was a good show. AMHQ was straight garbage. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 AMHQ was straight garbage. AMHQ is to be cancelled Nov. 2 according to the Capital Weather Gang. Champion will move to prime time. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/09/09/reeling-weather-channel-trims-fat-to-focus-on-weather-sam-champion-show-cancelled/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 AMHQ is to be cancelled Nov. 2 according to the Capital Weather Gang. Champion will move to prime time. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/09/09/reeling-weather-channel-trims-fat-to-focus-on-weather-sam-champion-show-cancelled/ No, the article says quite clearly that AMHQ is not being cancelled; it's just being reworked, and Champion is being pulled from it. I think keeping the AMHQ brand is a mistake, though. They ought to change the name so viewers immediately know that it's a completely different show, one that's focused on just weather. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ok guys help me out is AMHQ retained with Sam gone or is it being cancelled with Al Roker's show? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They're keeping the AMHQ name, but completely changing the format of the show. The "Wake Up With Al" name will be going away with Roker. It's unclear how they're ultimately going to schedule mornings, and what the new AMHQ's time slot will be. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 They're keeping the AMHQ name, but completely changing the format of the show. The "Wake Up With Al" name will be going away with Roker. It's unclear how they're ultimately going to schedule mornings, and what the new AMHQ's time slot will be. From what I read it looks like AMHQ is going to replace WUWA's spot at 5am ET. Like I said anything that'll get me back to watching TWC again is great. When I watch The Weather Channel I watch it for the WEATHER not Reality non-weather related "shows" if I wanted to watch those shows I could turn it over to A&E. Get back to focusing on the weather and I'll return to watching TWC again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 146 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sam Champion and Josh Elliott don't look too smart for their decision to leave their cushy jobs at GMA. The grass is not always greener on the other side... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sam didn't leave GMA for TWC just because of money. At the time, He mentioned how going to TWC/Atlanta would allow him to be closer to his husband in Miami. Not sure if that's still the case or not. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14639-twc-cancels-sam-champions-amhq/#findComment-134932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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