Rusty Muck 4372 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 is it possible that abc will ditch new year's rockin eve in the future? ABC is under contract to run DCRNYE until 2024. Seacrest is a virus, but he's still popular for some reason or another. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 ABC is under contract to run DCRNYE until 2024. Seacrest is a virus, but he's still popular for some reason or another. After Dick passed, I gave up on DCRNYE and migrated over to Anderson & Kathy on CNN, although I did enjoy what little I saw of Pitbull's special this year since it included classic hip hop, which I never expected. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1405689582795716 Mike Thomas returns to the early morning news at WTTG, replacing Gary McGrady. No word as to where Gary will be going. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So WOLF-TV's Sinclair-produced "so-called" in-house newscasts has started. The reporters are reporting the news from PA. While the main anchor is anchoring from WSBT, which led to this giveaway..... [MEDIA=twitter]815035033228550146[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=twitter]815039787614740480[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=twitter]815042564277600256[/MEDIA] So this leads to this question. Are they're pre-taping this 10pm show on WOLF-TV? Or are they're doing it live from separate studio. Because WSBT also produces its own 10pm program on its Fox subchannel. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin2kx 237 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 After Dick passed, I gave up on DCRNYE and migrated over to Anderson & Kathy on CNN, although I did enjoy what little I saw of Pitbull's special this year since it included classic hip hop, which I never expected. Pitbull's NYE actually gave me life, it was pretty good. Although it should've been called Snoop Dogg's NYE Revolution feat. Pitbull since he (and others) was a towering figure + had more airtime than 'bull. The crew counted down in Miami rather than shooting to Times Sq. for the ball drop. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The biggest problem with ABC's production is that Seacrest isn't the show's biggest problem. At best, he's consistent and inoffensive, at worst, he's bland and boring. Whether or not I watch that particular program really doesn't depend on him, as much is it's what they surround him with for co-hosts and entertainment. That's where the show consistently disappoints, especially this year. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2413 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So this leads to this question. Are they're pre-taping this 10pm show on WOLF-TV? Or are they're doing it live from separate studio. Because WSBT also produces its own 10pm program on its Fox subchannel. Her LinkedIn page shows that she anchors the 6:00 and 11:00pm news for WNWO 24 in Toledo and thinking that she now does the 10:00pm for WOLF-TV 56 in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, I think they do those out of a secondary set within WSBT 22's studios, if its now done at WSBT 22. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2428 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The biggest problem with ABC's production is that Seacrest isn't the show's biggest problem. At best, he's consistent and inoffensive, at worst, he's bland and boring. Whether or not I watch that particular program really doesn't depend on him, as much is it's what they surround him with for co-hosts and entertainment. That's where the show consistently disappoints, especially this year. Another issue is that DCP's shows (including the awards shows) have been in a static state since the man himself died, still using Impact and Helvetica-like graphics (the Golden Globes won't change their look no matter what), and now hitching minutes of airtime to inane sponsors like Planet Fitness and whatever that sparkling wine was that replaced Korbel. It took them a decade to replace the old NYRE theme with something that already sounded dated the moment it was played. They keep Jenny McCarthy on despite the apathy/controversy she brings, Fergie is still hosting from Hollywood each year and in 2017 those segments are still taped before the holidays even though it would be much better live (Fifth Harmony broke up during the holidays. It was awkward to see them like they weren't about to go at it on Twitter the moment Camila Cabello's contract ended and yet...'watch their last performance together' said cheerily). It isn't 1987 any longer. Get with the times. To top it all off, the New Orleans countdown didn't get screwed up, but someone had the bright idea to put a nice new LG flatscreen with the show logo on in the background during a heavy rainstorm. Great job literally watching that $2,000 investment wash into a rain gutter as the pixels died one by one behind Demi Lovato. The other thing is the Times Square organization put on a better livestream this year than ABC did over-the-air. Rachel Platten was doing a great job with plenty of preparation on the stream and you can hear it in the background on ABC while Ryan was blabbing about nothing to DNCE and more Jenny McCarthy garbage. I flipped to the Org stream because I wanted to see her much more, and it was better than any network was able to put on. NYRE is basically hitting the same peak Guy Lombardo did, and they need to improve or else they'll be like MTV; out of the game and in a Ridiculousness marathon no sane person will watch. But there's also the wonderful trainwreck that is Chicago Rising from WMAQ. Well-produced for the most part, but with obvious 'here for the check' Chicago "Dick Wolf"-verse stars hosting, the blandest talent/bands ever, and hilariously tone-deaf segments like a person making a difference in poor neighborhoods being introduced during a very ritzy party, awkward Corona Extra drop-ins, the CEO of Corona's parent company leading the Chicago countdown, and all the complete live shot d**ches you could ever dream of in the backgrounds of parties. It was terrible, but still much better than NYRE for me this year. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Another Tegna departure. WWL's morning anchor Mike Hoss will be leaving the station after over 27 years. He announced his exit on his Facebook page on New Year's Day. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 828 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Another Tegna departure. WWL's morning anchor Mike Hoss will be leaving the station after over 27 years. He announced his exit on his Facebook page on New Year's Day. I wonder if he's being push out of his job with TEGNA being so douchie. That morning news on WWL has been the cat meow, and I wonder about Sally Ann? I wonder if he will pop up over at FOX 8? Alot of WWL's castaways go over to WVUE. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Her LinkedIn page shows that she anchors the 6:00 and 11:00pm news for WNWO 24 in Toledo and thinking that she now does the 10:00pm for WOLF-TV 56 in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, I think they do those out of a secondary set within WSBT 22's studios, if its now done at WSBT 22. Hey... TVSpy just ran this story and gave credit to "changing newscast". http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wolf-launches-own-newscast/183562 We know that guy Roly^^^^^^ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I wonder if he's being push out of his job with TEGNA being so douchie. That morning news on WWL has been the cat meow, and I wonder about Sally Ann? I wonder if he will pop up over at FOX 8? Alot of WWL's castaways go over to WVUE. I believe WDSU has openings as well, but they seem to hold their veterans a lot better, or reach out from elsewhere. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cna247 174 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hey... TVSpy just ran this story and gave credit to "changing newscast". http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wolf-launches-own-newscast/183562 We know that guy Roly^^^^^^ Yeah he does a great job over there. Although too bad he doesn't give the same credit to sources he takes from (unless it's TVSpy, TVNewsCheck, or FTVLive because apparently those are the only three that count). 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-164981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Looks like KNSD has expanded their midday news to 1 full hour from 11am-12pm. Access Hollywood has been relegated to the overnight hours. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2413 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Yeah he does a great job over there. Although too bad he doesn't give the same credit to sources he takes from (unless it's TVSpy, TVNewsCheck, or FTVLive because apparently those are the only three that count). I'm starting a DISCLAIMER in 2017 that will credit sources for information. It'll be mentioned at the end of every post that I get info from and the WOLF story is a prime example. Other than that, I thank you. :-) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLETVFan 367 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sad news out of Youngstown market and former anchor at WGRZ. http://www.wfmj.com/story/34158636/former-21-news-anchor-laura-steele-passes-away She also worked at the old WAKC 23 as Laura Bailey. She was co-anchor on the weeknight news for a while until it's sign off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2428 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Jeremy Nelson, weekend/fill-in meteorologist at WISN-TV announced on Facebook he's becoming chief at WJCL/Savannah, Hearst's newest owned station (and a WISN sister) at the start of February. Definitely a well-deserved promotion for him. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2413 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Jeremy Nelson, weekend/fill-in meteorologist at WISN-TV announced on Facebook he's becoming chief at WJCL/Savannah, Hearst's newest owned station (and a WISN sister) at the start of February. Definitely a well-deserved promotion for him. Which means what happens to WJCL veteran Jeff Kirk? 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNewsie 50 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Eugene Ramirez is the new morning anchor at CBS 4, WFOR. He previously worked as the morning anchor at WFLA in Tampa, and at WSVN and WSFL here Miami. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/miami-cbs-station-adds-morning-co-anchor/183678 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Eugene Ramirez is the new morning anchor at CBS 4, WFOR. He previously worked as the morning anchor at WFLA in Tampa, and at WSVN and WSFL here Miami. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/miami-cbs-station-adds-morning-co-anchor/183678 What happened to Walter Makaula? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 What happened to Walter Makaula? Seems like his contract wasn't renewed. His bio has been scrubbed from the website as well. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 828 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 From Newsblues: Sinclair primary anchor in Asheville let go; It looks like it was Larry Blunt from WLOS is OUT! Also ftvlive.com reporting on layoffs from Sinclair http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/1/5/sinclair-starts-chopping Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 From Newsblues: Sinclair primary anchor in Asheville let go; It looks like it was Larry Blunt from WLOS is OUT! If I was Larry's agent I would send his resume to weedtv.com "Larry Blunt has the news at 4:20" I bet he could own the joint 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroupWBZ 73 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If I was Larry's agent I would send his resume to weedtv.com "Larry Blunt has the news at 4:20" I bet he could own the joint They just have to hash out the details. 8 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If I was Larry's agent I would send his resume to weedtv.com "Larry Blunt has the news at 4:20" I bet he could own the joint They just have to hash out the details. I know a great co-anchor, if she could stay out of prison. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/208/#findComment-165170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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