Mallet is Outta Here

[Jake 3]

From this morning's Inquirer:

 

TV news news

Fox29 morning anchor George Mallet has given notice after 11 years, bound for Milwaukee. His last day has not been announced. Fox29, whose chief Mike Renda said he'd "miss his passion and enthusiasm for the news," has not named a successor. Lips are sealed about Mallet's destination station, but I know it's WTMJ, Milwaukee's NBC station. Once the solid No. 1 in town, WTMJ is trying to restore its luster; this week, it changed general managers. Queried yesterday if Mallet was coming aboard, news director Bill Berra told me: "I can't say." Mallet, who turns 47 next month, didn't return messages.

 

Kinda surprised, Mallet always seemed really into being in this area

[Sam Horn 78]

Kinda surprised, Mallet always seemed really into being in this area

 

I'm not; 29 has always had a knack for abusing some of its best talent.

 

It's especially glaring when said talent is replaced by sub-par stuff.

[tdrtv 0]

Getting rid of Mallet is a big mistake for Fox 29.

[Jake 3]

Did they get rid of him or is he leaving? The article gave me the impression that he was leaving, not canned. Maybe he's tired of getting up early and wanted an evening gig, even if it is a much smaller market.

[WCAUTVNBC10 413]

From what it sounds like, he's leaving on his own accord. I highly doubt 29 would force him out (although if you know what I know it's very well possible). I think Mallet knew he'd never get Huddles' job so he decided to move on.

[Jake 3]

Wasn't Mallet pissed when he didn't get Huddles's job? I know the other guy sued, but I vaguely remember Mallet feeling passed over.

[williamsvoice 0]

From what it sounds like, he's leaving on his own accord. I highly doubt 29 would force him out (although if you know what I know it's very well possible). I think Mallet knew he'd never get Huddles' job so he decided to move on.

 

Way to sound like Howard Eskin, Eric. Anyway, it's a shame Mallet's leaving. He's a solid anchor who deserves better. Well, I hear there's plenty of horse stables in Wisconsin...

[WCAUTVNBC10 413]

From what it sounds like, he's leaving on his own accord. I highly doubt 29 would force him out (although if you know what I know it's very well possible). I think Mallet knew he'd never get Huddles' job so he decided to move on.

 

Way to sound like Howard Eskin, Eric. Anyway, it's a shame Mallet's leaving. He's a solid anchor who deserves better. Well, I hear there's plenty of horse stables in Wisconsin...

 

Nah, Wisconsin is more bovine than equine.