first on fox 18 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Antonio is leaving for main anchor job at WFOR in Miami. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-tues_mora0115jan15,0,3171052.story?coll=chi_tab01_layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 50 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I think this is a good move for him. We all knew his departure from Channel 2 was coming sooner or later - he no longer even fills-in for Rob Johnson. I thought perhaps Channel 5 might still want him (like they did in 2002). Warner Saunders' only heir apparent is Bob Sirott and I think Antonio and Allison Rosati would make a nice team. Or at least a nice sounding team. But I guess 6 years with no ratings doesn't exactly make you a hot commodity to another Chicago station or, say, network again. And let's be honest, Antonio failed to prove his worth as anything more than a talking head during his time here, so Miami makes sense. I'm guessing Rob Johnson will assume co-anchor duties at 6? The article doesn't say. I'm sure Feder will have more tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 614 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm guessing Rob Johnson will assume co-anchor duties at 6? The article doesn't say. I'm sure Feder will have more tomorrow... I don't know if the article's changed since you read it, but it says that Rob will assume 6 p.m. and Eye on Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 50 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Oh, I thought that was a link to the little Sun-Times article from today. That's where I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelilddude 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 CBS 2 will finally realize that Mora was the only reason they had their 1 viewer. Say hello to last place CBS 2...oh wait your already there. Say hello to TV Hell....no news, no mercy, all commercials! HAHAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboy247 42 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 So much for "Chicago's Fastest Growing News Station". What a huge blow for WBBM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Antonio Mora wasn't a bad anchor at CBS 2. I liked him. He was probably the best hire WBBM made in the past decade. Honestly, WBBM's problems are way beyond who's sitting at the anchor chair.. Unless WBBM does something way out there, they're still going to be in last place. I don't see Rob Johnson boosting WBBM's ratings anymore than Antonio Mora did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 You can read Robert Feder's interview with Antonio Mora at: http://www.suntimes.com/business/feder/742202,CST-FIN-feder16.article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Viewer 1 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I think this is a good move for Antonio, and also agree that he was the best WBBM hire in a while. I wonder if they will put Derrick at 6 since he anchored the 4 before Dr. Phil or hire another anchor for 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I think this is a good move for Antonio, and also agree that he was the best WBBM hire in a while. I wonder if they will put Derrick at 6 since he anchored the 4 before Dr. Phil or hire another anchor for 6. Rob Johnson is going to take over the 6PM newscast and "Eye on Chicago". No new male anchor will be hired. It was already known that Rob Johnson was hired to replace Antonio Mora altogether. The only reason for the time of overlap was Rob's contract at WLS was up and Antonio still had some time left on his contract. Originally, Friday was supposed to be Antonio's last broadcast at CBS 2. Well, it appears that changed to tonight. There's a video of Antonio Mora's goodbye to Chicago at cbs2chicago.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 50 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yeah, I flipped on the last minute of CBS 2 News at 6PM and saw the tail-end of his farewell. Why'd it change to tonight? If I'd of known, I woulda made sure I watched that instead of The Simpsons. Oh well, like lazynet said it's on the website - here's the direct link, click away... http://cbs2chicago.com/video/[email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My guess is that they changed it (his final newscast) to tonight because of the Sun-Times/Feder piece. I'm certain WBBM management was not happy with what he said (hence, the early exit). It's just another bad (and somewhat childish) move by the management team. Also, they wasted no time removing Mora's bio and updating Rob Johnson's bio. Classy move WBBM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My guess is that they changed it (his final newscast) to tonight because of the Sun-Times/Feder piece. I'm certain WBBM management was not happy with what he said (hence, the early exit). It's just another bad (and somewhat childish) move by the management team. Also, they wasted no time removing Mora's bio and updating Rob Johnson's bio. Classy move WBBM! What a thing to do.. Not even let him finish the week. Especially after Antonio took the demotion graciously and acted in the most professional way possible while knowing in the back of his mind that his contract wasn't going to be renewed. I noticed that too about updating the bios on the website right after the 6PM newscast. Hopefully, there aren't anymore billboards/posters still up around the city, CTA, etc. showing Antonio and Diann. Who could forget when David Kerley was let go for Antonio Mora. He wasn't a happy man. He was offered reporter/fill-in anchor but he didn't take it. There wasn't any goodbyes. If I remember correctly, after the 10PM newscast, he grabbed a box, packed EVERYTHING from his desk/office (I think including the telephone too), grabbed his photo off the wall at the front hall of the building, and stormed out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 50 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Who could forget when David Kerley was let go for Antonio Mora. He wasn't a happy man. He was offered reporter/fill-in anchor but he didn't take it. There wasn't any goodbyes. If I remember correctly, after the 10PM newscast, he grabbed a box, packed EVERYTHING from his desk/office (I think including the telephone too), grabbed his photo off the wall at the front hall of the building, and stormed out the door. Actually, David Kerley did say goodbye on the air. But nobody saw it cuz it was on a Friday at the start of March Madness so it was well passed midnight (he even signed-off the 5 as well that night). I have the 10PM on tape (along with lots of other moments from Chicago TV past). One of these days, when I learn how to convert VHS to say, YouTube, I'll post em. But yes, David wasn't too happy with the way he was treated. I remember being annoyed myself with the fact that he wasn't given Vince Gerasole's spot on the 4:30 news. I expressed that in an e-mail to David (along with my well-wishes) the very night he left and to my surprise he wrote me right back with more than a hint of disgust for then-management. But when it came down to it, David wasn't their guy and Vince was. And sadly sometimes, that's the way it goes in this business (or any business for that matter). But it's nice to see him on ABC News whenever I catch a report of his. Like Lester Holt before him, he's very impressive at the the network level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agmfox8 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 How long was Mora with WBBM CBS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 How long was Mora with WBBM CBS 2 March 2002 until January 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agmfox8 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 thanks I belive he was with ABC befor WMBB TV CBS 2 came a calling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Antonio Mora's bio is finally up at cbs4.com.. There's even a story to watch at: http://cbs4.com/seenon/anotonio.mora.new.2.639253.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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