Info Junkie 1286 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I accidentally posted it in the Holy graphics knockoff thread, but I think this news open can show you how mis-matched it is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmasters1 403 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I accidentally posted it in the Holy graphics knockoff thread, but I think this news open can show you how mis-matched it is. Where's the mismatch? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Where's the mismatch? Using Chapin alongside a theme that is relatively more calm than he is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 This started a string of KPRC just being bland and trying to re-find themselves. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I accidentally posted it in the Holy graphics knockoff thread, but I think this news open can show you how mis-matched it is. I don't think the open is bad... But KSTP somehow managed to use every VO guy of this era save for Charlie Van Dyke. If you listen to the opens on NMSA, it starts with Ernie Anderson, then Roger Thompson, then John B. Wells, then Chapin. 4 VOs in a 5 year span. (and those are just the ones we know about!) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I don't think the open is bad... But KSTP somehow managed to use every VO guy of this era save for Charlie Van Dyke. If you listen to the opens on NMSA, it starts with Ernie Anderson, then Roger Thompson, then John B. Wells, then Chapin. 4 VOs in a 5 year span. (and those are just the ones we know about!) They also used Chapin prior to using that open from 1989-1990, during his early days at WSVN. Might’ve been his second news VO job. Also with WNEM finally using some graphics that look good, which Meredith station is now currently the most primitive-looking? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-207437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payton39 25 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Do Minnesotans really refer to their state as being part of the Northwest?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYjIB3dbZ8 Creepy music btw. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmasters1 403 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Do Minnesotans really refer to their state as being part of the Northwest?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYYjIB3dbZ8 Creepy music btw. They weren't the only one-- KSTP did it too! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 559 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 These Hearst theme songs are underwhelming along with their intros Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I accidentally posted it in the Holy graphics knockoff thread, but I think this news open can show you how mis-matched it is. My oh my Wendy Lubovich. <3 I know this is off topic but even though she's retired now if I watched her back then, she would've been my crush. KSTP was lucky to have her for a decade if not, longer. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 They weren't the only one-- KSTP did it too! The upper Midwest started as the Northwest Territories; the claim is definitely there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmasters1 403 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 The upper Midwest started as the Northwest Territories; the claim is definitely there. Did not know that! I was wondering how they could make that claim, but now you brought it to light. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-209913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payton39 25 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Ahhhh. Yes, it does kind of make sense. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Territory Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Have we ever talked about the WITI Six is News era? The individual elements of the open really aren't bad, but the mishmash of the intense "It's on Fox" sounder/edgy "Six is News" brand with the orchestral FAT Package and Norman Rockwell-esque clips was just...yuck IMO. Water and oil. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 292 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Have we ever talked about the WITI Six is News era? The individual elements of the open really aren't bad, but the mishmash of the intense "It's on Fox" sounder/edgy "Six is News" brand with the orchestral FAT Package and Norman Rockwell-esque clips was just...yuck IMO. Water and oil. Still better than WJW's "ei8ht is News" period from around the same time-- they didn't constantly repeat the moniker at every turn. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 559 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just found this on YT. MERCY that is bad open Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 These Hearst theme songs are underwhelming along with their intros In what way? I love Strive. These new cuts have a nice sound to them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 559 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 In what way? I love Strive. These new cuts have a nice sound to them. Different strokes for different blokes I guess. That theme music does not scream to me news. It's like I'm preparing to watch a Luau or golf or something. Also the intro is very underwhelming. Hearst's intros and themes in the past were an ear worm and the intro actually resembled a news telecast Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 559 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 And we got another winner Talk about an underwhelming open Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just found this on YT. MERCY that is bad open Looks like they were trying to carry over that edgy early 90s Fox feel to NBC, to disastrous effect Here is their open just one year earlier for comparison Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 596 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 And we got another winner Talk about an underwhelming open That’s just a standard 2000’s Gray open to me. Not bad, not great. You must be a youngin’... this is what that open replaced. I remember WCTV being mocked around these parts for having this logo: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Yea..That logo was horrid. Their 2007 look was way better but not by much. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 And we got another winner Talk about an underwhelming open But the music... I still love that theme. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfomspphl 490 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 That’s just a standard 2000’s Gray open to me. Not bad, not great. You must be a youngin’... this is what that open replaced. I remember WCTV being mocked around these parts for having this logo: I like it - someone cared about theatrics with the anchors walking on the set. Some 3D action, gold, and well, it's definitely distinctive which is more than I can say about half of the opens these days. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 That’s just a standard 2000’s Gray open to me. Not bad, not great. You must be a youngin’... this is what that open replaced. I remember WCTV being mocked around these parts for having this logo: That logo animation looked like it came from a demo reel to show what the animators could do. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3540-the-worst-news-opens-of-all-time/page/13/#findComment-210807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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