newsn8te 200 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I've noticed here recently on YouTube and the NMSA that several stations have been replacing Charlie Van Dyke with a different voice over. Long term clienets like WBRC, WIVB plus KLAS who just started using him not too long ago, are a few that come to mind. Any reason why so many are dropping him all of a sudden? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 596 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 He is beginning to get up in age, which might have something to do with it. He might not be able to keep up with the demand. His voice is sounds raspier now. Check out his latest promo work for WAVY... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 He is beginning to get up in age, which might have something to do with it. He might not be able to keep up with the demand. His voice is sounds raspier now. Check out his latest promo work for WAVY... Yeah, it's gotten pretty noticeable. CVD is a legend, but I think it might be time for him to hang up the mic. I hope he's okay health-wise. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 CVD is truly a legend, especially here in Dallas/Ft. Worth. I always loved his voice work on KDFW, KTVT, KTBC, KXAN, KSAT, and KPRC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 CVD is truly a legend, especially here in Texas. I always loved his voice work on KDFW, KTVT, KTBC, KXAN, KSAT, and KPRC. Fixed it for you. CVD has never done any Alaska stations; KTUU or KTVA would’ve been his first client. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra 171 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The WABC opens from 2012 and 2017 sound very different, but not as bad as Jeff Kaye on WPVI 2017: 2012: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAP 10 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I did notice when WTVJ dropped for Bob Tracey last year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brain 81 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Am I the only one who actually likes the 2017 WABC look? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 VHS2004 said: Am I the only one who actually likes the 2017 WABC look? It has potential. Unfortunately, like most of the station's previous looks, it lacks restraint and polish. Text proportion is also a serious flaw. I'm about the only one around here that likes the opens, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-189759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 596 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 WAVY is no longer using CVD. [MEDIA=twitter]948349098993864704[/MEDIA] He's replaced by Erik Thompson. It sure caught Don Slater off guard: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-192927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 WAVY is no longer using CVD. [MEDIA=twitter]948349098993864704[/MEDIA] Not sure who the new guy is. It sure caught Don Slater off guard: That’s Erik Thompson, I believe. He did VO work for WAVY’s sister LIN stations, like WISH, WPRI, and KXAN. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-192928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeTV 311 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'm just glad they didn't use who I always assume they would, since he's done a lot for them in the past - John Beach. Nothing against him, I just don't think his voice would work at all in this context. Though, then again, it's hard to think of anyone but CVD with WAVY... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-192935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'm just glad they didn't use who I always assume they would, since he's done a lot for them in the past - John Beach. Nothing against him, I just don't think his voice would work at all in this context. Though, then again, it's hard to think of anyone but CVD with WAVY... Not hearing Charlie Van Dyke on the voiceover threw me off as well when I watched the afternoon newscasts today, and it's going to take a lot of getting used to someone else as the main voiceover on WAVY promos for the first time since I was a baby. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-192942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I feel bad for CVD. Definitely the end of an era, but as is mentioned in previous posts...there's definitely a reason for it. Sad nonetheless. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-192948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGSJenkins 435 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Here's the open with Erik Thompson: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-193045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1051 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The promos I totally understand, but I don't get why CVD had to be purged from the opens, too. He sounded just fine there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-193140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 112 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Don Slater's reaction is priceless. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-194938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 My NBC affiliate, WTVJ in Miami, has John Beach replacing Charlie Van Dyke in the opening and the intro of First Alert Doppler 6000 when going to weather. Strange! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-198987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Looks like WFTS is dropping CVD in favor of David Kaye. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmetz 5 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 20 hours ago, AJClementeFan69 said: Looks like WFTS is drppoing CVD in favor of David Kaye. No way! Just the other day I heard CVD. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1566 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 On a related note, a lot of recent KTVU promos have been using Jim Cutler instead of Scott Chapin. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1051 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 21 hours ago, C Block said: On a related note, a lot of recent KTVU promos have been using Jim Cutler instead of Scott Chapin. A lot of us may remember that Chapin retired, and then un-retired. I wouldn't say he's on the same sort of decline as CVD right now, but he definitely has good and not-so-good days in his recent spots. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 559 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 It sucks to be old, it seems Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWERCASE GUY 262 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 WAVE replaced CVD not too long ago. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16079-why-is-charlie-van-dyke-being-dropped-by-stations/#findComment-223360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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