B2r4a6n 85 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Today is Stefan Holt's last day with WNBC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NowBergen 198 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Basically he just said thanks for the memories as he signed off the 4 pm news. Very low key and underwhelming. You have to wonder why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
24994J 3,494 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, NowBergen said: Basically he just said thanks for the memories as he signed off the 4 pm news. Very low key and underwhelming. You have to wonder why? Because he wasn't there for 20-plus years. It's hard to do a grand farewell for someone that's not retiring or doesn't have tenure. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liugrad2020 18 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, 24994J said: Because he wasn't there for 20-plus years. It's hard to do a grand farewell for someone that's not retiring or doesn't have tenure. Exactly. He was not there for very long at all. When Chuck eventually retires expect a major send off. Even for Janice and Bruce. Edited September 26, 2020 by 24994J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NowBergen 198 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 He delivered his marks before late sports last night in the delayed 11 pm edition. He said he was looking forward returning to Chicago where he was born and lived, and the return to sister station WMAQ. He mentioned how exciting it was to first come to 30 Rock to work. He also mentioned that he would be back in the building on occasion as his kids grandddude works in the building. He also thanked Natalie in particular for the personal friendships and support as they have kids the same age - a toddler and infant and they will continue that over face time. Much more satisfying to the viewers than his barely mentioning it at the end of the 4 pm news. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ABC 7 Denver 878 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 13 hours ago, 24994J said: Because he wasn't there for 20-plus years. It's hard to do a grand farewell for someone that's not retiring or doesn't have tenure. You have to wonder, why he moved to NBC4 to then move back to NBC5. Did they feel that David would be a better fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NowBergen 198 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, ABC 7 Denver said: You have to wonder, why he moved to NBC4 to then move back to NBC5. Did they feel that David would be a better fit? Having worked with native Chicagoans previously, their love for their city is amazing and prefer it to NY. With a wife and now 2 kids, they may have felt it is a better quality of life, plus it may be the clearer path to being the head honcho on WMAQ whereas David had always been considered the heir apparent. Although Stefan's father and mother are here in NY, his in-laws are in Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SnellKrell 12 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 OK His wife hated living in New York! First when they lived on the UES and now in New Rochelle. Pain and simple, she's homesick!!!! David had been considered by many to he the heir apparent to Chuck, that was until Stefan was given the 11 when Chuck cut back. Stefan was clearly the chosen one. He will be the #1 anchor at WMAQ, the path isn't just clearer, it's a reality, part of his deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Georgie56 2,073 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, NowBergen said: Having worked with native Chicagoans previously, their love for their city is amazing and prefer it to NY. With a wife and now 2 kids, they may have felt it is a better quality of life, plus it may be the clearer path to being the head honcho on WMAQ whereas David had always been considered the heir apparent. Although Stefan's father and mother are here in NY, his in-laws are in Chicago. Not to be biased, but Chicago also has a much better cost of living than NYC. Edited September 26, 2020 by Georgie56 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liugrad2020 18 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 17 hours ago, NowBergen said: He delivered his marks before late sports last night in the delayed 11 pm edition. He said he was looking forward returning to Chicago where he was born and lived, and the return to sister station WMAQ. He mentioned how exciting it was to first come to 30 Rock to work. He also mentioned that he would be back in the building on occasion as his kids grandddude works in the building. He also thanked Natalie in particular for the personal friendships and support as they have kids the same age - a toddler and infant and they will continue that over face time. Much more satisfying to the viewers than his barely mentioning it at the end of the 4 pm news. Given he was at the station for 4 years and not 40 plus years like Chuck I think that was an appropriate send off. The 4pm newscast was not the final newscast he did so it was not necessary for him to say much. Once Chuck either stops anchoring at WNBC or retires I expect them to give him the type of send off that WABC gave Diana Williams last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ref1997 6 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) As expected, David Ushery is anchoring the 4PM news starting today. However, he anchored the 11AM news earlier today too. It seems they haven't found a replacement yet to anchor the 11AM news. Edited September 28, 2020 by ref1997 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IceManNYR 101 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) They have changed from having the anchors standing in front of the table to standing by the sides of the table. Edited September 30, 2020 by IceManNYR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liugrad2020 18 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Adam K started today at 5pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CircleSeven 1,304 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/28/2020 at 3:40 PM, ref1997 said: It seems they haven't found a replacement yet to anchor the 11AM news. You must've missed this then.... On 9/10/2020 at 12:14 PM, CircleSeven said: Adam Kuperstein will get David Ushery's former spots at 11am & 5pm. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spintech33 67 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Phil Lipof first day at WNBC- 10/13/20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B2r4a6n 85 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Spintech33 said: Phil Lipof first day at WNBC- 10/13/20. I'm assuming Phil is going to anchor weekend evenings. I wonder if it will be with Gilma or if they will move her to weekdays with Adam once Phil starts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MorningNews 675 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 18 hours ago, IceManNYR said: They have changed from having the anchors standing in front of the table to standing by the sides of the table. This looks stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NowBergen 198 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) They were at the smaller side desk this morning as has been in the past month or so. Perhaps they were doing some work there and couldn't use that corner. Edited October 1, 2020 by NowBergen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liugrad2020 18 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 13 hours ago, B2r4a6n said: I'm assuming Phil is going to anchor weekend evenings. I wonder if it will be with Gilma or if they will move her to weekdays with Adam once Phil starts. It would make more sense for Gilma to co-anchor with Adam on weekdays than with Phil on weekends. The 5pm newscast should have 2 anchors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianpr3 159 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 10/1/2020 at 10:56 AM, Spintech33 said: Phil Lipof first day at WNBC- 10/13/20. Any confirmation to this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NowBergen 198 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 It was in his tweet. No other info has been released . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roadrunner 114 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Seems like the Phil Lipof thread and this thread never included his own tweet, so -- here it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newsdude 10 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 FYI. Phil will be freelance reporting. Not anchoring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SnellKrell 12 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 That's too bad. The green eyeshades have prevailed!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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