Geoffrey 873 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 I'm shocked that Jim Watkins' contract isn't being renewed: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/06/08/2010-06-08_more_news_at_11_pix_nixes_its_prez.html I haven't seen the ratings but I think it's pretty much a consensus that the team of Jim and Kaity is one of the best teams around.
NewsJunkie247 1 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Okay....how much do you want to bet that Bill Carey is going to hire Larry Mendte now to co-anchor with Kaity. It is such a shame to see Jim go. I have always thought of him as being a class act journalist and the team of Kaity and Jim as one of the best in the city. Best of luck to him and I hope he can find work here in New York.
NYNews 54 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Shocking indeed. Kaity and Jim have the best chemistry of all the stations. The article did say that there is a possibility of WPIX reaching a new agreement with Watkins. I hope they do. If not, could the new anchor be the new guy anchoring the 4:30am slot with Tamsen recently?
TellyGenic 33 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Who IS that new guy anchoring in the too-early morning? And not only is Watkins' contract not renewed, they've also fired WPIX/Channel 11 president and general manager Betty Ellen Berlamino, who brought Jim on board after he was canned by WNBC. This is a bad day at PIX.
SuitSnob 19 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 That's what you get for wearing jeans and going without a suit coat!!!
SuitSnob 19 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Anybody hiring? http://www.jimwatkinsanchor.com/JimWatkinsAnchor.com/Welcome.html
Vlad 333 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Well if the article is carefully read, WPIX and Jim are negotiating ways to extend his contract, so it is possible that Jim may likely remain with WPIX. So there is still a chance that he may not leave at all. Jim along with Kaity are the pinnacle anchors of the station, I like Jim's personality along with Kaity's and they've helped shape the station for many years, it would suck to see one of them leave. I don't watch WPIX but when I do, I'm not ever short of amazed when watching that team, they are miles better than Ernie and Dari.
moshewx 19 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Lets not forget who the News Director here is. Its Bill Carey, the man responsible for the WCBS-TV bloodbath in October of 1996, firing Michele Marsh, John Johnson, Bernie Smilovitz, Magee Hickey, Reggie Harris and others. If you look at newspaper articles from the day after the firings, there is someobdy quoted that says that this is what Carey does, goes from station to station and fires people. Why did WPIX hire this guy anyway?
nynewslover 280 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Who IS that new guy anchoring in the too-early morning? And not only is Watkins' contract not renewed, they've also fired WPIX/Channel 11 president and general manager Betty Ellen Berlamino, who brought Jim on board after he was canned by WNBC. This is a bad day at PIX. i dont know that new guys name and i dont know if you have seen him but he is annoying as hell!! Craig Treadway was much better and much more professional
StudioTech 15 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Well if the article is carefully read, WPIX and Jim are negotiating ways to extend his contract, so it is possible that Jim may likely remain with WPIX. So there is still a chance that he may not leave at all. The thread title should be edited or have a question mark put after it.
TVNewsLover 787 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Well if the article is carefully read, WPIX and Jim are negotiating ways to extend his contract, so it is possible that Jim may likely remain with WPIX. So there is still a chance that he may not leave at all. Jim along with Kaity are the pinnacle anchors of the station, I like Jim's personality along with Kaity's and they've helped shape the station for many years, it would suck to see one of them leave. I don't watch WPIX but when I do, I'm not ever short of amazed when watching that team, they are miles better than Ernie and Dari. Actually, if you read the article carefully, it says that it's possible WPIX and Jim could reach a new agreement. New agreement means new contract, not an extension as you say.
TellyGenic 33 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 i dont know that new guys name and i dont know if you have seen him but he is annoying as hell!! Craig Treadway was much better and much more professional Maybe so, but this new guy is much more attractive.... And I've seen him - he's the one anchoring the 10th Anniversary clips up on YouTube
SuitSnob 19 Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Maybe so, but this new guy is much more attractive.... Pics, PLEASE?!?!? And do his suits pass muster?
Vlad 333 Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Actually, if you read the article carefully, it says that it's possible WPIX and Jim could reach a new agreement. New agreement means new contract, not an extension as you say. Well, yeah, extending, vs. new contract implies that he's extending his stay at WPIX.. Which is the whole idea.
TVNewsLover 787 Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Well, yeah, extending, vs. new contract implies that he's extending his stay at WPIX.. Which is the whole idea. You originally said extending his contract, not extending his stay. The article says they can reach a NEW agreement, which means new contract. Legally speaking, those are two completely different things. But in the end, you're right, it would result in an extension of his stay.
NewsJunkie247 1 Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 The new anchor, Chris Burrous, is pretty good.
eyewitness_news 5 Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Why would 'PIX dump Jim Watkins anyway? And even if they DID dump him, who's going to replace him?
SuitSnob 19 Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 The new anchor, Chris Burrous, is pretty good. He is! Looks like he'd be better as a morning guy though. http://www.chrisburrous.com/
NYNews 54 Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Since August is approaching, does anyone know if WPIX has signed a new contract with Jim yet?
IceManNYR 240 Posted August 4, 2010 Posted August 4, 2010 With Jim off this week, Kaity Tong is anchoring solo. Just seems odd she does not have a co-anchor with her tonight. I wonder if the plan is to have just her do the newscast should Jim not stay at WPIX?
NYNews 54 Posted August 4, 2010 Posted August 4, 2010 They've been doing this quite often. If either were off, usually Peter or Jackie would sub, that is no longer the case. I prefer it this way, as I really don't care for Peter or Jackie, no offense to them.
TellyGenic 33 Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 I thought I saw Jim anchoring last night (Wednesday) - solo? It's the same over at NBC - if Chuck or Sue is off, the other will anchor solo. I think we're seeing the beginning of the end of the two-person anchor desk - it's certainly cheaper for the station. WCBS and WNBC both do it on the weekends.
IceManNYR 240 Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 It's two tonight with Jim Watkins and Monica Morales anchoring.
TellyGenic 33 Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 Jim was solo again last night (Tuesday). Maybe it's Kaity whose time is up?
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