NWA_TV_guy 151 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 New Orleans will have a familiar face back on the airwaves as Chris Franklin will be back on the air at WWL-TV on a part-time basis, mainly on weekends. Franklin has not been seen on-air in several months since his contract was not renewed with WVUE-TV in 2015. http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2016/05/meteorologist_chris_franklin_wwl_2812.html#incart_2box_tv Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-151939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon 37 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 WPTA in Fort Wayne appears to be getting ready to launch a Weekend Morning newscast to compete with WANE-TV. http://www.careersatquincy.com/story/31819654/weekend-morning-producer-internet-producer-wpta They are also hiring for a (assuming Weekend) Morning anchor and meteorologist. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 After 38 years of having every newscast ranked #1 in New Orleans, WWL has finally been dethroned. FOX 8 beat them at 10PM during May sweeps. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/new-orleans-station-suffers-first-ratings-loss-in-almost-40-years/171317 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 WPTA in Fort Wayne appears to be getting ready to launch a Weekend Morning newscast to compete with WANE-TV. http://www.careersatquincy.com/story/31819654/weekend-morning-producer-internet-producer-wpta They are also hiring for a (assuming Weekend) Morning anchor and meteorologist. That ain't the only station adding morning news soon. I'll reveal it first on here since I don't have enough details for my blog yet: KVRR will soon add weekday morning news KXRM will soon add weekend morning news I'll have more details as it becomes available. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 190 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Anchor Rikki Cheese out at Las Vegas' KTNV. She was arrested last week on suspicion of DUI. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/las-vegas-anchor-out-after-dui-arrest/171303 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 DCRTV's sources reporting that Veronica Johnson will indeed be going to ABC7/News Channel 8 and take over for Jacqui Jeras, who is reportedly moving back to Atlanta. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Sad news coming out of Corpus Christi. Meteorologist Matt Terhune of NBC affiliate KRIS-TV has passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle of brain cancer. Matt leaves behind his beloved wife, Michelle and two adorable children Madeline and Nathan. Matt Terhune was 39 years old. TVNT would like to take this time to offer our prayers and condolences to The Terhune Family and to staff of KRIS 6 News. Rest in Peace, Matt and Godspeed. Matt Terhune (1977-2016) http://www.kristv.com/story/32082062/meteorologist-matt-terhune-passes-away-at-age-39 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Sad news coming out of Corpus Christi. Meteorologist Matt Terhune of NBC affiliate KRIS-TV has passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle of brain cancer. Matt leaves behind his beloved wife, Michelle and two adorable children Madeline and Nathan. Matt Terhune was 39 years old. TVNT would like to take this time to offer our prayers and condolences to The Terhune Family and to staff of KRIS 6 News. Rest in Peace, Matt and God Speed. Matt Terhune (1977-2016) http://www.kristv.com/story/32082062/meteorologist-matt-terhune-passes-away-at-age-39 I found this article about him, published a couple of months ago. http://mysoutex.com/bookmark/27147095/article-Weathering%20cancer-s%20storm-%20Faith%20helps%20beloved%20TV%20meteorologist%20to%20keep%20fighting#.VwR1m9bXCPc.facebook Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 After 38 years of having every newscast ranked #1 in New Orleans, WWL has finally been dethroned. FOX 8 beat them at 10PM during May sweeps. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/new-orleans-station-suffers-first-ratings-loss-in-almost-40-years/171317 BUT...WWL remains undethroned in all other time slots. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 So WSB did something interesting last night. Rather than show a rebroadcast of "Madoff", they instead preempted it to 2am to show a movie called "Henry's Crime". It wasn't even a big-time theatrical film - it was a low-budget, independent film starring Keanu Reeves. I can't figure out why they did it, but a) did any other ABC station preempt "Madoff" and b) is this par for the course for 'SB? (for those who have lived in ATL longer than I have) 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 So WSB did something interesting last night. Rather than show a rebroadcast of "Madoff", they instead preempted it to 2am to show a movie called "Henry's Crime". It wasn't even a big-time theatrical film - it was a low-budget, independent film starring Keanu Reeves. I can't figure out why they did it, but a) did any other ABC station preempt "Madoff" and b) is this par for the course for 'SB? (for those who have lived in ATL longer than I have) Madoff part 1 was bumped in Memphis for the 901 Fest, the Memphis in May finale which may have replaced the Sunset Symphony. And next Saturday's part 2 won't air in Louisville because of the Crusade for Children telethon. BTW, here's the IMDb page for Henry's Crime: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220888/ 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 So WSB did something interesting last night. Rather than show a rebroadcast of "Madoff", they instead preempted it to 2am to show a movie called "Henry's Crime". It wasn't even a big-time theatrical film - it was a low-budget, independent film starring Keanu Reeves. I can't figure out why they did it, but a) did any other ABC station preempt "Madoff" and b) is this par for the course for 'SB? (for those who have lived in ATL longer than I have) Sounds like it was preempted so they could make more ad revenue or offer make goods. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Sounds like it was preempted so they could make more ad revenue or offer make goods. Did any stations preempt this morning's Monaco Grand Prix on NBC or yesterday's UEFA Champions League Final on FOX? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 You won't believe this, but WSVN actually aired the UEFA Champions League Final, live. According to TV listings, WPLG did show Madoff yesterday and WTVJ had the Monaco Grand Prix this morning. Meet the Press has two unusual times for this week and next week. The usual LIVE times of 9am this week was instead at 10am due to F1 and will instead be at 8am next week due to French Open coverage at 9am. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 281 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Did any stations preempt this morning's Monaco Grand Prix on NBC or yesterday's UEFA Champions League Final on FOX? Not WCNC and WJZY in Charlotte. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Sounds like it was preempted so they could make more ad revenue or offer make goods. Big deal; WGCL on Friday preempted CBS primetime (which were all reruns, of course) for an even better film: "Awakenings" (followed by something called "Raw Travel" at 10:30)! On two different Saturdays in 2014, it was CBS 46 who ran "Gran Torino" and "Rudy" in primetime. You should say that it was a throwback to their independent days (as WANX/WGNX), when they used to air movies nightly at 8:00 pm. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNewsie 50 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I have no clue just knew this new girl is replacing her since the PR stated she was hired as weekend morning meteorologist for WTVJ. I think I have it figured out now. Erika Delgado moves to weekend evenings, Adam Berg weekdays, and the new meteorologist weekend mornings. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Saw this explanation on a VARTV retweet for a power outage at WWLP that (since WWLP is one of Media General's master control hubs) wreaked havoc on several other MG stations (including WAVY/WVBT) and thought it was a joke at first; but yes a squirrel must have went berserk and triggered the outage last week http://www.fybush.com/nerw-20160530/ Elsewhere, WAVY's The Hampton Roads Show apparently has a revolving door for the female co-host opposite Chris Reckling. Luana Munoz was the latest to exit; with former WAVY morning anchor Kerri Furey brought in as a substitute [MEDIA=twitter]737400715665149953[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 News Director Larry Perret & Senior EP out at WGCL/CBS Atlanta; Frank Volpicella steps in as new ND coming from KVUE in Austin. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2016/5/31/blowout-in-atlanta http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/31/yet-another-cbs46-news-director-departs-this-time-after-20-months/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3942 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 News Director Larry Perret & Senior EP out at WGCL/CBS Atlanta; Frank Volpicella steps in as new ND coming from KVUE in Austin. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2016/5/31/blowout-in-atlanta http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/31/yet-another-cbs46-news-director-departs-this-time-after-20-months/ When will Meredith ever cut their losses here? I'm thinking CBS still hangs on to WUPA so they can either take back their network one day or buy WGCL.... 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 DCRTV now confirms that Veronica Johnson will be joining ABC7/News Channel 8 as a morning meteorologist, working alongside Eileen Whalen. Jacqui Jeras will be leaving the station in July to return to Atlanta with her husband who was just transferred back there. Also in ABC7/NC8 news, weekday evening anchor and DC/Baltimore news veteran Morris Jones announces his departure from the station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 When will Meredith ever cut their losses here? I'm thinking CBS still hangs on to WUPA so they can either take back their network one day or buy WGCL.... I'm thinking if Meredith doesn't get it act together(Yeah right) they could just sell it to CBS and create a combo with 46/69 under the CBS umbrella. However, I think Meredith wants to merge with another media company. Idk maybe Hearst or Graham. Time will tell on how CBS 46 goes through so many managers throughout the years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Rick D'Amico will retire from KSAZ in two months: http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/television/2016/06/01/rick-damico-retiring-channel-10/85257950/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Anchor changes take affect at Wichita's KAKE 10 (ABC). My ole' friend of mine Jim Grimes (Formerly at KDAF and other stations) is now the new evening anchor and Deb Farris takes over Susan Peters place and joins Jim on KAKE News. http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/blog/2016/06/kake-shuffles-evening-anchors.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 When will Meredith ever cut their losses here? I'm thinking CBS still hangs on to WUPA so they can either take back their network one day or buy WGCL.... I'm thinking if Meredith doesn't get it act together(Yeah right) they could just sell it to CBS and create a combo with 46/69 under the CBS umbrella. However, I think Meredith wants to merge with another media company. Idk maybe Hearst or Graham. Time will tell on how CBS 46 goes through so many managers throughout the years. As much as you think Meredith will cut there losses, they won't. The station is probably the cash cow for Meredith and won't give it up unless and only unless CBS makes them a pretty impressive offer. I am glad for the new ND and I hope he is able to make some great strides with the station and bring forth some of the KVUE ideas and adapt them to Atlanta. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/166/#findComment-152405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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