phillynewslover 134 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, newscopter7 said: So was it Jim’s last 11 o’clock? To be honest, I don't know. I saw the Tweet that said it was, but I don't think there was any mention of it during the newscast. I'll have to check tonight to see if he's on. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Jim’s on tonight. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be taking the word of the guy that doesn't appear to have anything to do with 6abc, and who is trying to walk back his unfounded statement. Just a thought. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamStabelli1 2 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 And wasn't it the 6PM newscast that Jim would walk away from and not the 11PM? I could've sworn he said he would stay on at 11 until the end of 2022. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, AdamStabelli1 said: And wasn't it the 6PM newscast that Jim would walk away from and not the 11PM? I could've sworn he said he would stay on at 11 until the end of 2022. Please refer to the link in the first post of this thread, that clearly states he's giving up the 11, first. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 239 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 It appears TONIGHT will be Jim's final 11pm broadcast, with verification via The Philadelphia Inquirer Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer78 63 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 And per Twitter, Rick Williams will take over. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 280 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Tonight at 11 PM will be Jim Gardners Final Broadcast on WPVI from Brian Taff. Who put up a great series of tweets of Jim's career at 6ABC at the link provided. Edited January 11, 2022 by Kenneth Kissel Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshow 166 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 The new series "Abbott Elementary" on ABC did a tribute to Jim. Never saw a sitcom do this. It was cool. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Flyer78 said: And per Twitter, Rick Williams will take over. Honestly surprised they didn’t go with co-anchors. Sharrie is already in studio for the 10pm, and the two anchor their other broadcasts together. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDonP1 118 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, PhillyWatch said: It appears TONIGHT will be Jim's final 11pm broadcast, with verification via The Philadelphia Inquirer If that's true, then I wish Jim Gardner the best of luck on his retirement at this year's end. Edited January 11, 2022 by DonDonP1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rear_flank 43 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mughunter said: Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. Umm, read above. It's Rick. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Mughunter said: Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. If I were Rick Williams, I would be really upset if someone with a much shorter tenure got the job, however good they might be. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1262 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said: The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Did he say he wouldn’t continue on the 10pm? No reason to think he will stop just because he’s picking up the 11pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1262 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: Did he say he wouldn’t continue on the 10pm? No reason to think he will stop just because he’s picking up the 11pm. It was mentioned at the end of the show.. He said he'll be back from time to time to cameo. Sorry, I should've made that clear in my last post. I mean why should he stay at 10pm? I wouldn't want to spend more than 2 hours to a night if I were him. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said: It was mentioned at the end of the show.. He said he'll be back from time to time to cameo. Sorry, I should've made that clear in my last post. I mean why should he stay at 10pm? I wouldn't want to spend more than 2 hours to a night if I were him. The morning team is on for 3 hours plus GMA cut-ins. Jim and Jackie do 2.5 hours each. Why shouldn’t he? That being said, wonder if Christie will factor in at all, either sliding in at 10pm, or at noon, with Brian going back to 10pm. I will say again color me shocked that they didn’t go with co-anchors at 11pm. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 280 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 For those who missed the sign off. You can Watch it here. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1262 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, TVNewsLover said: The morning team is on for 3 hours plus GMA cut-ins. Jim and Jackie do 2.5 hours each. Why shouldn’t he? That being said, wonder if Christie will factor in at all, either sliding in at 10pm, or at noon, with Brian going back to 10pm. I will say again color me shocked that they didn’t go with co-anchors at 11pm. I will say again, I said two hours a night. Mornings is one completely different thing. Since Jim and Jackie does more, that's their prerogatives. But I'm referring to Rick. Don't put words in my mouth. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Action Newsroom said: I will say again, I said two hours a night. Mornings is one completely different thing. Since Jim and Jackie does more, that's their prerogatives. But I'm referring to Rick. Don't put words in my mouth. Relax I’m not trying to argue with you or put words in your mouth. Just don’t see the big deal/difference between 2 hours and 2.5 hours, especially when it’s commonplace among other stations in Philly and around the country. Edited January 12, 2022 by TVNewsLover Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1262 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: Relax 38 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: I’m not trying to argue with you or put words in your mouth. Just don’t see the big deal/difference between 2 hours and 2.5 hours, especially when it’s commonplace among other stations in Philly and around the country. Okay, you relax. Not everyone does 2.5 hour TV news shifts every weeknight. That's the thing. And that's also commonplace. I didn't see a big deal or difference either until earlier. That's just my opinion. I'm done here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillynewslover 134 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Getting away from whatever this is... 9 hours ago, Action Newsroom said: The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Jillian Mele, formerly of NBC10 and Fox News, was hired by channel 6 recently. Maybe that's where she'll go? Her Twitter bio just says "Journalist 6abc". 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Action Newsroom said: Okay, you relax. Not everyone does 2.5 hour TV news shifts every weeknight. That's the thing. And that's also commonplace. I didn't see a big deal or difference either until earlier. That's just my opinion. I'm done here. I’m relaxed. Clearly you are not. But I’ve seen you go back and forth with others in the past (maybe that’s why you change your username often) so I’m also done. Enjoy your day. Edited January 12, 2022 by TVNewsLover Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 239 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I'd be surprised if they kept Rick at 10. Not to call the 10 team the "b" squad", but I get the feeling they'd like to keep their "premiere" talent on the 11 and have a separate team they can highlight on the 10 (and give viewers another reason to flip over to 6 at 11). Plus, I would be surprised if Rick isn't also named to the 6pm once that time comes at the end of the year. If he does drop the 10, the question would be- who gets the 10? Taff has already been shifted off to earlier in the day. Bring Walter Perez to weeknights? Call up Gray Hall from weekend mornings? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18573-jim-gardner-reducing-schedule-to-retire-at-end-of-2022/page/2/#findComment-268831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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