TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Stan Chambers/KTLA as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Funeral arrangements for Bill Bonds have been announced: Visitation Thursday, December 18, 1pm to 8pm, Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1328 N. Crooks Road, Clawson, MI. There will be a sharing of memories service, Thursday at 7:30pm. Funeral, Friday, December 19, 11am, Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, MI 48009. Memorials appreciated to Focus Hope Foundation, 1355 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238, the Michigan Humane Society, Detroit Center for Animal Care, 7401 Chrysler Drive, Detroit, MI 48211, and the Alzheimer’s Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, STE 100, Southfield, MI 48033 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 67 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 THIS ISN'T A LIST THREAD!!! Every market has at least one giant of broadcasting that served as the voice of the region in the 20th century. We get it. Not to get all bitchy about it. Thank you! Was getting ready to say this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 827 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Growing up my grandparents would watch Bill (Billy) Bonds at 5PM with Robbie Timmons and come back at 11pm for the Update then with Dayna Eubanks. In 1988, Diana Lewis would return from KABC to come back to WXYZ. Dayna would go down the street to WJBK-TV2. The Update at 11 with Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis and Detroit's first news team. That man was one of the greats in television local news and he just did it right. It so sad to hear this news, but he read 8 Newspapers from the former GM, and somebody else said they saw him read 5 Newspapers. It really a end of an era, and everyone who wanted to be in news wanted to be like Bill Bonds and work at Channel 7. So many people at Broadcast House walked and worked in his shadow; Rich Fisher Guy Gordon Doris Biscoe Dayna Eubanks Diana Lewis Robbie Timmons Jerry Hodak Erik Smith Mike Holfield Frank Turner Don Lark Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3948 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Another passing to report. Mark Leff, a former CNN Correspondent (from the network's inception until 2001) passed away in Shanghai, China. After CNN, he was a Journalism professor at Ohio University who taught broadcast news classes and assisted with the WOUB news department. He later became a consultant for Shanghai Media Group's ICS News. I had the pleasure of working with him, and his teachings still resonate with me to this day, especially his pronunciation of Iraq (eh-ROCK). He will be missed. http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/12/15/former-cnn-correspondent-mark-leff-is-dead Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Meredith McDonough of WESH has been promoted to early evening & late night co-anchor: http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/wesh-promotes-meredith-mcdonough_b136252 She replaces Martha Sugalaski who left in July. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
easttxtv 7 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 For those of us who were not familiar with Bill Bonds, his career, or his contributions, IMO it is somewhat fitting to know who would be considered true peers to him--almost like a tribute. Seeing other names in the local news business that have made their own impacts similar to or equal to Bill Bonds truly illustrates to the rest of us how much he was surely admired and respected in the Detroit market. Including Tracy Rowlett as an example showed me what I must have missed during the tenure of Bill Bonds. Thank you bammy9 for posting the news of his passing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 827 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 For those of us who were not familiar with Bill Bonds, his career, or his contributions, IMO it is somewhat fitting to know who would be considered true peers to him--almost like a tribute. Seeing other names in the local news business that have made their own impacts similar to or equal to Bill Bonds truly illustrates to the rest of us how much he was surely admired and respected in the Detroit market. Including Tracy Rowlett as an example showed me what I must have missed during the tenure of Bill Bonds. Thank you bammy9 for posting the news of his passing. To me Bill Bonds/Diana Lewis were the John Pruitt/ Monica Pearson(Kaufman) in Atlanta the equivalent. Others would be Ron Magers as well too. Tracey Rowlett, Chip Moody would be on the same lines. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 827 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Meredith McDonough of WESH has been promoted to early evening & late night co-anchor: http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/wesh-promotes-meredith-mcdonough_b136252 She replaces Martha Sugalaski who left in July. So it been stated that Martha going over to rival WFTV/Channel 9. So what would her job be at WFTV? Martie and Vanessa do the evening shows, so where would they place her at? Does anybody think Vanessa or Martie's days number at WFTV? Remember when they push Marla Weech off for Martie Salt? Could this be the same storyline for Channel 9??? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 WXYZ will be airing a Bill Bonds tribute special on Friday 12/19 at 7pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 So it been stated that Martha going over to rival WFTV/Channel 9. So what would her job be at WFTV? Martie and Vanessa do the evening shows, so where would they place her at? Does anybody think Vanessa or Martie's days number at WFTV? Remember when they push Marla Weech off for Martie Salt? Could this be the same storyline for Channel 9??? I'm not sure, but Martha still has another 8 months left before she appears on air so we'll see what happens. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Speaking of Orlando, WOFL and WRBW have partnered with new MLS side Orlando City SC to air their matches in their inaugural 2015 season. http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2014/12/16/orlando-city-announces-fox-35-local-broadcast-partner Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Dillweed 74 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Morning meteorologist Patrick Crawford of KCEN-TV/Waco was confonted and shot multiple times outside of the TV station this morning. A manhunt is underway for the suspect. http://www.kcentv.com/story/27651086/suspect-sought-after-shooting-near-kcen-studio Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 WOFL/WRBW announced today that it will be the local TV partner for MLS's Orlando City SC starting with the club's inaugural season next year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin2kx 237 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 WOFL/WRBW announced today that it will be the local TV partner for MLS's Orlando City SC starting with the club's inaugural season next year. So can you safely say that the MLS is here to stay rather than just bouyed from attention of the world cup and summer olympics even amongst the casual observers? Orlando has a soccer club and from what i've read Miami would soon get one too, thanks in part to the backing of Mr. Beckham. It seems like certain places you never thought would have a MLS club do. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-119972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 As stated back in October. WMBF's founding VP/GM Ted Fortenberry will be the new VP/GM of Jackson's WLBT. It appears Raycom has found a replacement from within. The station announced yesterday, that its News Director Sarah Miles has been promoted as new VP/GM of WMBF. And while Fortenberry returns to Mississippi to head WLBT, he won't be the only new face there. TVSpy stated that Jonesboro's KAIT's ND Hatton Weeks will become the new ND of WLBT. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2410 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So can you safely say that the MLS is here to stay rather than just bouyed from attention of the world cup and summer olympics even amongst the casual observers? Orlando has a soccer club and from what i've read Miami would soon get one too, thanks in part to the backing of Mr. Beckham. It seems like certain places you never thought would have a MLS club do. Miami used to have an MLS club, but folded in 2001 (Miami Fusion F.C.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsmark 0 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 From Dallas-Fort Worth: Longtime CBS 11/KTVT evening anchor Karen Borta is moving to mornings. She made the announcement to the staff today: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/12/18/cbs-11s-karen-borta-is-moving-to-mornings/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 From Dallas-Fort Worth: Longtime CBS 11/KTVT evening anchor Karen Borta is moving to mornings. She made the announcement to the staff today: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/12/18/cbs-11s-karen-borta-is-moving-to-mornings/ Now I know why Kaley O'Kelly left KTVK and coming to KTVT CBS 11, O'Kelly will succeed Karen at 5, 6, & 10PM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Weatherman Gene Norman is being shown the door at WIAT CBS 42 Birmingham, and his bio from the stations website removed. http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/12/18/whats-up-with-the-weather-in-birmingham Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Angela Taylor joining WESH as evening anchor; will co-anchor 5 pm and 10 pm newscasts (on sister station WKCF): http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-wesh-adds-arkansas-anchor-20141217-post.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 With the announcement of Karen Borta moving to mornings at KTVT, looks like Adrienne Bankert will be leaving the station December 31st: http://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/tv/article4657227.html. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3948 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 As the old saying goes, "You can't polish a turd..." It stands true for WNWO and all of the "effort" Sinclair's put into the station, drawing numbers that pale WTVG and WTOL/WUPW. Of course, being off the main cable system for almost 6 MONTHS probably helped.... http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/12/19/toledo-station-might-have-lowest-rated-newscast-in-the-country But wait....there's more! Down in Charlotte, our favorite O&O is pulling in EVEN WORSE numbers compared to WNWO (seeing as how Toledo is market 76 and Charlotte is 24) and to add insult to injury, FTVLive used the old "FOX Charlotte" logo from WCCB! While the other stations are raking in tens of thousands of viewers, WJZY is WAY behind the others, getting a measly 700 viewers for the 6am show and topping off with 7800 for their so-called "newscast" at 10. Here's the numbers from the Charlotte Observer that FTVLive is talking about... http://charlottemediascene.blogspot.com/2014/12/ratings-for-key-charlotte-newscasts.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 WSB reporter Kerry Kavanaugh is headed to new sister station WFXT in Boston: http://www.newenglandone.com/news/local-news/item/801-kerry-kavanaugh-joining-fox-25-as-investigative-reporter.html Meanwhile, over at WAGA...they're probably going to wait till after Christmas to make anything official as far as David Chandley's concerned. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 I knew I was right all along, Kaley O'Kelly will join Doug Dunbar at 5, 6, & 10PM on CBS 11. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=935929969763473 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/74/#findComment-120080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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