7Newsguy 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 In my opinion, the new look is horrible... the lower thirds are disgusting (white and periwinkle blue?), the set needs an overhaul and the lack of "4" logo anywhere except for 2 seconds in the abbreviated open bothers me. If WBZ thinks this will bring the viewers back, once again, they will be sorely disappointed. Just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmatthew 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I really like the new WBZ and feel it is a lot easier to watch. The music and graphics are great and I plan to watch them more in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bixpchiphead 105 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 In adition to promoting the heritage of the 'CCO and 'BZ calls, there is another reason that the channel number appears to be deemphasized..... As of the Analog drop-dead date in February, 2009 both 'CCO and 'BZ will be turing in their analog channel 4 licenses and be broadcasting on DT channel 32 (for 'CCO), and DT channel 30 (for 'BZ). IN fact not many tv stations will retain their current analog channel numbers for DT, but that's another thread... So, why promote a channel number that's not gonna be there in two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliwxdude 252 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 In adition to promoting the heritage of the 'CCO and 'BZ calls, there is another reason that the channel number appears to be deemphasized..... As of the Analog drop-dead date in February, 2009 both 'CCO and 'BZ will be turing in their analog channel 4 licenses and be broadcasting on DT channel 32 (for 'CCO), and DT channel 30 (for 'BZ). IN fact not many tv stations will retain their current analog channel numbers for DT, but that's another thread... So, why promote a channel number that's not gonna be there in two years? Oh, please...I really don't want to go over this again with regards to the analog-digital switch. Bottom line: you punch in 4 for WBZ right now, and on February 20, 2009, you'll still punch in 4 for WBZ. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameshowguy2000 1 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 They've never even adhered to the mandate. The only way they do is in the logo. Wouldn't they also adhere to the mandate by calling it CBS 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 232 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah. I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKyuubi 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 So, why promote a channel number that's not gonna be there in two years? Digital Signals have information in them that tells the ASTC tuner to remap this channel to the correct number (the number used in promos and all that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 150 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I've noticed that in recent weeks, KDKA has used on screen bug promos during primetime shows using the Interstate font, which is what WBZ is using with it's new graphics. Hmm, a hint of something to come, maybe? I sure hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first on fox 18 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No. They are just using the CBS font which appears to be Interstate also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 150 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 No. They are just using the CBS font which appears to be Interstate also. Whoops, you're exactly right. Guess I was just hoping for something that'll never come (at least anytime soon). I doubt KDKA will ditch their current look in lieu for WBZ's new style. Anyone else's thoughts on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelbruce 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It's hard to see how hometown NEWS benefits from being a CBS branded product. Maybe long ago when Walter Cronkite was Number One or Strong Second. Who's going to watch Survivor's or CSI's "news"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 232 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Now they're a (pretty weak) last place, and have been so for the better part of...certainly my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atkinsonweather 0 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I'm starting to get used to and like the new look on WBZ. When they first started the new graphics, I wasn't all that crazy about them, but I'm starting to get used to them. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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