A3N 1002 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The best synergys just happen, you can't force them. KNSD will continue to kiss LA's ass just because some KNSD folks would like jobs at KNBC. Wanna know who was the all-time worst NBC station in the entire network to deal with????? KRON I swear the network news division had a going away party for KRON at Los Arcos restaurant in Burbank....but they forgot to invite anyone from KRON. Sorry... I completely messed up the quotes so it's hard to tell what I wrote. I will learn one of these days.. I see. I still remember when Austell was doing traffic for 8 how they would do more "community involvement" with the chopper. It's been downhill ever since. I get it's a big expense, but if you're going to boast about being the "only chopper" in town, then they need to do a better job. I remember when you mentioned several months ago that Chopper 8/pilot wasn't available to cover the story involving the two elderly people who got lost leaving a casino and ultimately were found stuck in a remote area of SD County. KFMB takes too many things for granted, and thus does not step up their game. The irony is that their best days of covering news was in the mid to late 90s when they weren't #1 in ratings. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I see. I still remember when Austell was doing traffic for 8 how they would do more "community involvement" with the chopper. It's been downhill ever since. I get it's a big expense, but if you're going to boast about being the "only chopper" in town, then they need to do a better job. I remember when you mentioned several months ago that Chopper 8/pilot wasn't available to cover the story involving the two elderly people who got lost leaving a casino and ultimately were found stuck in a remote area of SD County. KFMB takes too many things for granted, and thus does not step up their game. The irony is that their best days of covering news was in the mid to late 90s when they weren't #1 in ratings. KFMB was late in the chopper game. Sky 10 debuted in 1976 or so and KCST launched in 1979 . There used to be a 100 foot tall water tower where the 52 and 163 now meet. On top of that tower someone spray painted "news 8 sucks 9-1-79", so only the choppers and aircraft from Miramar could see. KFMB wanted so bad to be in the airborn news game that they made a promo campaign for both TV and newspaper ads that included this shot. Who's helo is this???? It's a Bell 47 from "Joes Whirlybird Rentals" They never mention it in the promo....it's just there like a big pink kitty. I actually think they stole it from in front of the supermarket after kicking a few kiddies off the ride. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 KFMB was late in the chopper game. Sky 10 debuted in 1976 or so and KCST launched in 1979 . There used to be a 100 foot tall water tower where the 52 and 163 now meet. On top of that tower someone spray painted "news 8 sucks 9-1-79", so only the choppers and aircraft from Miramar could see. KFMB wanted so bad to be in the airborn news game that they made a promo campaign for both TV and newspaper ads that included this shot. Who's helo is this???? It's a Bell 47 from "Joes Whirlybird Rentals" They never mention it in the promo....it's just there like a big pink kitty. I actually think they stole it from in front of the supermarket after kicking a few kiddies off the ride.[ATTACH=full]2339[/ATTACH] ha ha ha, that's awesome. Nice find. It does stick out, that's for sure. I noticed that they were still in the rented chopper, and last night at 6:30 during the last traffic report, they were flying over downtown/coronado bridge during sunset... Beautiful. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Karen Campbell who has been freelancing (she's basically been a full timer but on a freelance contract) for the past year and a half for WBAL has been hired by WBFF. She's good and knows the region and I wondered why they didn't hire her when there was a job opening. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wbff-adds-reporter/155935 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Indy biggest news anchor is out at WISH-TV8. Eric Halvorson is leaving at the end of the week. ( With Rumors of Nexstar buying MG it only a matter of time before the good folks at WISH leave for the competition. I see Eric & Debby together again at CBS 4 next year.) http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2015/9/30/out-the-door-in-indy http://www.ibj.com/articles/55081-lead-anchorman-halvorson-out-at-wish-tv Cheryl Jennings at KGO-ABC7 leaving the anchor desk for "special projects" http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2015/9/30/off-the-anchor-desk-in-san-francisco Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Cheryl Jennings at KGO-ABC7 leaving the anchor desk for "special projects" http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2015/9/30/off-the-anchor-desk-in-san-francisco I wonder who will replace her at 11am & 5pm. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm with you on that one. I give Cox the best shot at getting KUSI IMO. I think KUSI fits hand and glove with Sinclair, even without a network affiliation. I would take it that the McKinnons would like to find an owner with similar intentions for the station if they were to sell, and I think Cox or Graham would take the conservative lean out of KUSI. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I think KUSI fits hand and glove with Sinclair, even without a network affiliation. I would take it that the McKinnons would like to find an owner with similar intentions for the station if they were to sell, and I think Cox or Graham would take the conservative lean out of KUSI. I think The McKinnons are going to keep KUSI in the family fold. I don't think they will sell San Diego and was surprise they sold their Texas shops. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Former Member 207 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 As reported on their Facebook page around 3pm local time, staffers at KABC-TV had to evacuate their studio facility in suburban Glendale, due to a bomb threat. No other details are being reported right now. They're suppose to report on this story on their 4pm (PT) news later this afternoon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Congrats to Sue Palka on 30 years this week of being chief meteorologist at FOX5. I've watched Sue ever since I could remember the names of on-air personalities on TV, and even through the 9-ish years I spent in North Carolina, I usually always checked her forecasts when things got crazy here in the DC-area! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 More changes coming to KIRO 7 next week. Sam Argier is stepping down as Chief Meteorologist as of next week of Oct. 9th, he is moving back to his hometown of Las Vegas to focus on his career in real estate. Morgan Palmer will take the helm as Chief Meteorologist. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154199078308906 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 More changes coming to KIRO 7 next week. Sam Argier is stepping down as Chief Meteorologist as of next week of Oct. 9th, he is moving back to his hometown of Las Vegas to focus on his career in real estate. Morgan Palmer will take the helm as Chief Meteorologist. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154199078308906 And Nick Allard takes Morgan's spot as morning meteorologist. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
easttxtv 7 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Also, I was looking at WSFL's website, and it seems that NewsFix is expanding to SFL. http://sflcw.com/2015/09/22/news-fix-starting-monday-10p/ I don't get it. I have tried to watch KDAF's version, and it is just a mess, completely unwatchable. And yet the concept expands to other markets? >ugh< Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't get it. I have tried to watch KDAF's version, and it is just a mess, completely unwatchable. And yet the concept expands to other markets? >ugh<Do you think traditional newscasts are going to stick around in the next decade or so seeing as how concepts like NewsFix suck? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Do you think traditional newscasts are going to stick around in the next decade or so seeing as how concepts like NewsFix suck? BOTH. Traditional newscasts will continue. Concepts like "NewsFix" will continue to suck. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
easttxtv 7 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Do you think traditional newscasts are going to stick around in the next decade or so seeing as how concepts like NewsFix suck? As long as the traditionals aren't too inflexible or stodgy, yet don't go the wannabe-MTV News route, they should be around in some amount or form. Yes, we have computers and gadgets in which to get newsbits, but there should still be some viewer demand--and station owner desire--to have a televised local news presence. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 In: Former KLAS anchor Dayna Roselli will be doing the morning news this time on KTNV. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2015/10/1/back-in-the-game Possible Out : WHDH's NBC affiliation http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/09/30/talks-between-nbc-could-shake-boston/ZtdmbRyk22jycRoHY8IUDI/story.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeTV 311 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 NBC's jockeying for an O&O in Boston? This could get interesting. From what I've gathered Mr. Ansin is not likely to sell anytime soon... I'm not quite sure what to think of the article's speculation about NECN getting NBC programming. It sounds so stupid - but then again, they do raise a point about the spectrum auction. I still don't see it happening unless NBC was really desperate though. As was pointed out, they could even try flipping WNEU to an English O&O. Stranger things have happened... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wonder if Hearst would be willing to swap WCVB to NBC for WVIT plus cash. They already have a close relationship. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wonder if Hearst would be willing to swap WCVB to NBC for WVIT plus cash. They already have a close relationship. Good luck with that. WCVB has been ABC since Day 1 and is one of America's strongest ABC affiliates. In fact, Hearst has several including KOAT and WISN, among others. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeTV 311 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 That's a good point, but on the other hand, Hearst also owns several reasonably strong NBC affiliates (WBAL and WYFF come to mind). So it's not quite assured. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wonder if Hearst would be willing to swap WCVB to NBC for WVIT plus cash. They already have a close relationship. Who then becomes ABC? And what happens to WMUR? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 777 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Who then becomes ABC? And what happens to WMUR? I assume WHDH would get ABC. As for WMUR, maybe suffer the same fate as WMGM? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfuego35 90 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Good luck with that. WCVB has been ABC since Day 1 and is one of America's strongest ABC affiliates. In fact, Hearst has several including KOAT and WISN, among others. Plus NBC would have to run WCVB as an ABC affiliate for 2 years, as their agreement with ABC doesn't end until December 2018 defeating the purpose of pulling their affiliation from WHDH. If NBC leaves WHDH, the only options they have are 1) Subchannel or primary feed of WNEU, 2) purchase of either WMFP,WYDN or WWDP or 3) the unlikely scenario of going with NECN as the station. Not great options, but unlike Fox with WJZY, NBC already has a news presence in the Boston area, and will likely enter a "News Share" agreement with NECN for whichever option is chosen. Plus, based on the wording of some of the contracts (particularly in sports with separate Cable/OTA partners), NBC may have to black out sports programming, the biggest portion of their viewership. Based on all of these, NBC is just trying to get additional concessions from Ansin, with their only true option based on recent purchase history is moving NBC to WNEU, causing Telemundo to move to 60.2/WTMU-LP. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wonder if Hearst would be willing to swap WCVB to NBC for WVIT plus cash. They already have a close relationship. I don't think ABC would want to lose one of their best affiliates, plus they have a few years left on their contract with ABC/Disney. Hearst & ABC have such a strong relationship and CVB ratings have always been tops. Ed doesn't like to sell, so again it 1988 all over again this time with WHDH. Ed needs some more station in his portfolio. If NBC wants Channel 7 I wonder if he could make a deal with Cox to get FOX 25 in the market. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/120/#findComment-136453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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