A3N 1002 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 USA talent/TVjobs had Marvell Scott as "on the beach" a few days ago.
DMA 135 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 There have been large behind the scenes cuts at WABC, so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't renew his contract.
NYNews 54 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 There have been large behind the scenes cuts at WABC, so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't renew his contract. Interesting, even WABC has to make cuts in these tough times. Do you think more on air personalities will also get the cut?
DMA 135 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I don't know if Marvell has been let go or not, it's speculation on my part. I don't know the exact situation, but I don't think it would be like WNBC style cuts.
IceManNYR 240 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Marvell is no longer on the News team page, http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/newsteam
TellyGenic 33 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I know they also cut Thalia Patillo - she's moved over to NY1.
IceManNYR 240 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 WABC just said Jim Dolan is en route to LA to cover the story of Michael Jackson who was rushed to hospital cardiac in arrest. TMZ is reporting he passed away. WABC seems the be the NYC station that sends reporters out on location more often then other stations. I guess it could be debated if it's needed when the networks will be covering this as well as the local stations in the LA area.
NYNews 54 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 I know they also cut Thalia Patillo - she's moved over to NY1. That's interesting as well. She started out at NY1.
Harry Houdini 0 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Patillo's rolling R's were a real detriment. She sounded like she just came out of ESL.
IceManNYR 240 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Friday, December 7th 2007 Random observations A reader noted how WPIX/Ch. 11's Thalia Patillo has changed the way she pronounces her name on air to one that has a Latino accent. Not that there's anything wrong with that, especially if it reflects a family heritage. What is hilarious, though, is watching folks like anchor Jim Watkins trying, and often mangling, the new pronunciation. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/12/07/2007-12-07_tube_talk_ch_5_rains_on_ch_7.html#ixzz0JVqxu3IS&D
TrfRptr 3 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Daily News reporting that Marvell Scott is "choosing" to focus on his medical practice. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/06/26/2009-06-26_marvell_scott_trades_sports_news_for_sports_medicine.html
Bucc 4 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 WABC seems the be the NYC station that sends reporters out on location more often then other stations. I guess it could be debated if it's needed when the networks will be covering this as well as the local stations in the LA area. Yea I'd agree, I've seen that they have sent a crew up here to cover the chaos at the capital, which is odd because there is an ABC station up here, and many other news organizations.
Harry Houdini 0 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Good find Ice Man. I thought that I was the only one who thought she sounded-like some of the others that went to the Charro School of Broadcasting.
StudioTech 15 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 WABC just said Jim Dolan is en route to LA to cover the story of Michael Jackson who was rushed to hospital cardiac in arrest. They actually sent TWO reporters. I believe Nina Pineda was sent as well. Was this really necessary when you know their sister station KABC is going to find any new info long before those two do?
alaskanews 122 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 They actually sent TWO reporters. I believe Nina Pineda was sent as well. Was this really necessary when you know their sister station KABC is going to find any new info long before those two do? Doesn't matter, all that matters is that they have familiar faces on the story. Instead of some schmuck you've never heard of giving you the latest jacko news you've got someone you watch every night. That's the news director's thinking, whether it's right or not is up for debate, but if they've still got that kind of money then more power to them.
Vlad 333 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Anyway, in regards to Marvell Scott, glad that it was a positive ending for him. Perhaps he can do some light television work on the side. And from my understanding in terms of KABC, WABC actually typically uses KABC's equipment (Live Truck Transmitter, Microphones, etc...) so that is their way of helping them. The crew is sent, but the equipment is usually provided by KABC or any other affiliate.
bogusabc7breakingnews 60 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 WABC has an ad up for a sports guy http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1066092
sschwartz2008 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Marvell Scott is leaving TV sports to concentrate on being a doctor full time http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/06/26/2009-06-26_marvell_scott_trades_sports_news_for_sports_medicine.html
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