24994J 5589 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 30 years and out for CBS 2's chief meteorologist. No replacement is being named, for now. His final day is December 22. CBS 2: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/28/steve-baskerville-retires-cbs-2/ Feder: http://www.robertfeder.com/2017/11/28/cbs-2s-steve-baskerville-forecasts-retirement/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Woah Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherandTraffic 54 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I did not see this coming at all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed053 37 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I did not see this coming too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Whoa, this is big. Didn't see this coming. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2480 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Yep. Unexpected. Plus, WBBM ain't ready this fast for a replacement to be named yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Why’s he retiring? I hope whoever replaces him will be someone local. I suggest Andy Avalos from channel 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Andy is 60. I doubt he's moving anywhere. If they'd want a comp to Andy, Ed Curran would fit that type. In terms of combined longevity, it should be Mary Kay, though any of the 3 remaining meteorologists are qualified. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 They already have a meteorologist who is a fill in. His name is Robb Ellis. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I'm not surprised that he's retiring. I'm just surprised that it came on such short notice. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I doubt megan would go for elevation to take command since she has kids and prefers mornings Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 834 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 They already have a meteorologist who is a fill in. His name is Robb Ellis. IS that where Robb Ellis is at? CBS2? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Yes he’s a fill in meteorologists. He also freelances at the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 In terms of seniority on the chief meteorologists in chicago who is the senior of all? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 In terms of seniority on the chief meteorologists in chicago who is the senior of all? Jerry Taft is at 40 years (1977 at NBC, 1984 at ABC, elevated to chief in 1993). Skilling is at 39 years. Just doing some digging, both Ed and Mary Kay joined the station in 2002, with Ed gone for 2 years after being canned from the morning show. By my math, Mary Kay is in her late 40s, while Ed is about 62. He is an area native, who has been on the air on TV and radio for 40 years, while she first came town at CLTV in 1994 for a year or so. Both were broadcast certified in 1997. For potential longevity, she'd be my pick. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16092-steve-baskerville-retiring-by-christmas/#findComment-190124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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