Greggo 354 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Austin's Fox O&O is getting a new set. They moved to a temporary set this week. The timing -- right after WFLD unveiled their new set -- makes me think there's a good chance it's from the same company. Interesting fact about the temporary set: It's located in LBJ's former penthouse apartment at the top of the KTBC building in downtown Austin. LBJ's family owned the station for many years while it was a CBS affiliate. They also owned several Austin radio stations -- such as KLBJ-FM -- that are now owned by Emmis. [MEDIA=instagram]BUBI5XzjQ1t[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Boy, every other FOX O&O is getting a new set, except for WNYW. Either way, hopefully they won't go cheap on Austin's new set. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 They just spent a bunch on WFLD. I can bet KTBCs will look cheaper. Abd the Dallas station dosent have a new set i forget their call letters Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Boy, every other FOX O&O is getting a new set, except for WNYW. Either way, hopefully they won't go cheap on Austin's new set. WJW's O&O set may outlive them all. I highly doubt Sinclair would want to make an investment like a new set for them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I guess thats why WGN jumped to build a new set probably gonna look cheap but newer Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Pretty soon, KDFW will be next on the list. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 WJW's O&O set may outlive them all. I highly doubt Sinclair would want to make an investment like a new set for them. Ya never know. We never thought WGN would get a new set anytime soon, and look what happened! Cross your fingers that they get a new set before the thing falls apart. Edit: Then again I live in the market where KUSI still has a set that is over 20 years old. The thing will probably outlive John Coleman. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad 113 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 You may have not noticed that on the set, there's an HP laptop. I have an HP laptop (though not like what's on the set). I typed this with my HP laptop! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 526 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Then again I live in the market where KUSI still has a set that is over 20 years old. The thing will probably outlive John Coleman. At least it's still aging okay. KRON was on the verge of Duct Tape. If it wasn't for them being sold and getting a new set, all the mini monitors on the set would be snow and static. Makes me wonder if KTVU will be part of the new set list. This will make KTVU and KPIX having the oldest sets in the market. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-173712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Set debuts today on their 5 p.m. news! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-177566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm watching KTBC right now, and their new set appears to be a smaller version of the set WTXF received from FX. One major difference is the desk, which is circular. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-177583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Here's a look courtesy of one of their reporters ... [MEDIA=twitter]880547146784813056[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-177585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15696-ktbcaustin-getting-new-set/#findComment-177607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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