AA55 40 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Curious why you think they won't last? They have great chemistry and are just fabulous in my opinion. Sounds like WNBC is doing what WCAU is doing (after Chuck officially retires) having Natalie & Stefan do the 4, 6 & 11 pm (primary anchor team) while having Stacey & David remain on 11 am & 5 pm (secondary anchor team) . Natalie & Stefan won't last as long as Chuck & Sue did but would like to see them last together at least 5 years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 He's easing into retirement. Don't count on him picking up an earlier newscast or filing too many additional reports. This is a planned process often used to get viewers comfortable with not seeing him so that when he retires, it's not a sudden change. Having Holt fill in is part of that so, again, it's not a sudden change for him to be the permanent 11pm anchor. WABC did this 18 years ago when they let Bill Beutel leave the 11pm newscast and Bill Ritter took over after being the primary substitute. Two years later, Beutel left fthe 6pm newscast, too, and Ritter took over while Beutel spent the final two years as a senior correspondent before retiring in 2003. We did the same thing for my Grandpa...just eased him out of sight from the younger kids. One day recently one of them asked (39 years later) "What happened to Grandpa?"... I think I mumbled something about flushing him down the toilet like the goldfish...and I guess the kid bought the story. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Curious why you think they won't last? They have great chemistry and are just fabulous in my opinion. Chuck and Sue's 32 years is a long time that will likely never be matched. Not that they can't be around for 5 or 10 years, or even longer, but not likely 3 decades. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 We did the same thing for my Grandpa...just eased him out of sight from the younger kids. One day recently one of them asked (39 years later) "What happened to Grandpa?"... I think I mumbled something about flushing him down the toilet like the goldfish...and I guess the kid bought the story. I actually LOLed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgeek Adam 170 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Chuck and Sue's 32 years is a long time that will likely never be matched. Not that they can't be around for 5 or 10 years, or even longer, but not likely 3 decades. The rate of movement in the industry, 10 years would be impressive. Maybe a better goal is probably 16 years of Bill Beutel & Roger Grimsby? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 they gave the noon show to the morning team WCBS Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnbc2016 23 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 They can change that. they gave the noon show to the morning team WCBS Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-177901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Chuck, is a legendary anchor no doubt about that, and he is the longest running anchor to keep his job for this long out of any lead male New York Anchor in our area. So its about time that they start stepping him down to allow a new face to take over. It would make sense that they give it to Stefan Holt because he is a relatively newcomer who can also essentially "take the baton" if you will to continue the legacy. David Ushery, although he's excellent too, he kinda already is established in the area and is a familiar face and he too is incredible so I think it makes better sense to give the position to a new face to really disrupt the ratings and test the waters if you will. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-178104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 2 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Does anybody have a clip of Chuck's final 11p newscast ? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-178984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 2 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Chuck was filling in last night at 11. Makes you wonder with him still filling in at 11 if he really wanted off the 11 or wnbc is trying to phase him out Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Chuck will probably likely be at the station till he personally decides it’s time to go. WNBC seems to be allowing him that opportunity which I think is really nice on their part considering how much time he’s spent at that station. The longest tenured anchor in the New York. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnbc2016 23 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Makes you wonder why David wasn't filling in instead. Chuck was filling in last night at 11. Makes you wonder with him still filling in at 11 if he really wanted off the 11 or wnbc is trying to phase him out Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 681 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Both 11 pm anchors are off for paternity/maternity leave, so it leaves WNBC in a bind and probably there is sharing among the anchors, as the same anchor team is on at 4 pm. I believe David Ushery was on earlier in the week at 11. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunker95 28 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 On the other hand, I think jumi needs a break. She supposed to be doing weekends. I think just leave it to at least Roseanne colletti or Rana Novini to fill in for Natalie. I'd love to see that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnbc2016 23 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Have Sue Simmons fill in. It won't happen tho. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunker95 28 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 But hey, a man can dream. They'll know what the fuck are they doing haha Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 On the other hand, I think jumi needs a break. She supposed to be doing weekends. I think just leave it to at least Roseanne colletti or Rana Novini to fill in for Natalie. I'd love to see that. The better bet would be to have Kerry Barrett handle 11am, 4pm, and 6pm, and have Stacey Bell handle 5pm and 11pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Have Sue Simmons fill in. It won't happen tho. Whenever Chuck decides to call it a career, I'd like to see Sue come in to co-anchor with him for his final show, assuming she would want to as well and the powers at WNBC would allow it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunker95 28 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Whenever Chuck decides to call it a career, I'd like to see Sue come in to co-anchor with him for his final show, assuming she would want to as well and the powers at WNBC would allow it. Whatever that happens, she will show up. Like it just happened almost 4 months ago when Gabe Pressman passed away. Then she knows what the f*** is she doing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 681 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The better bet would be to have Kerry Barrett handle 11am, 4pm, and 6pm, and have Stacey Bell handle 5pm and 11pm. You may see her in the mix next week. She is filling in for Darlene Rodriguez this week, who is down in PR covering that disaster. It impacts many tri state area families. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunker95 28 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 She is getting common whenever either Darlene or Michael or off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15774-chuck-scarborough-stepping-away-from-11pm-newscast/page/2/#findComment-185624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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