24994J 5269 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 After 26 years at ABC 7, and the last 8 as political reporter, Charles Thomas is retiring from television on March 3rd. He soon join an African American community-focused digital venture. http://abc7chicago.com/careers/veteran-broadcast-journalist-and-abc-7-political-reporter-charles-thomas-to-retire/1734264/ http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wls-political-reporter-retiring-after-4-decades/185240 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Another one of the greats is going away. That's a shame. All the best in his new endeavor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Going through my DVR tonight, I completely forgot that this existed, at one point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1675 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Going through my DVR tonight, I completely forgot that this existed, at one point... [ATTACH=full]3633[/ATTACH] When was this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 When was this? During the 2012 Olympics, when Nightline was still at 10:35. The 5 minute news brief was supposed to compete with the NBC station's late newscast, but it backfired when coverage of the games rarely ended on time. I know WPVI did a similar update, and WABC might have, as well. It was also weird, though, when the already 60-minute weekend newscasts would awkwardly extend a few minutes into the next hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1675 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 During the 2012 Olympics, when Nightline was still at 10:35. The 5 minute news brief was supposed to compete with the NBC station's late newscast, but it backfired when coverage of the games rarely ended on time. I know WPVI did a similar update, and WABC might have, as well. It was also weird, though, when the already 60-minute weekend newscasts would awkwardly extend a few minutes into the next hour. Thanks, couldn't find anything on google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 108 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Speaking of awkward ABC logos in various places of their studio... What's up with that, yo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Since the C looks okay, it looks like the black is peeling off/leaning forward, and not sliding down, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 108 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm wondering what it's made of that lets it peel like that? I would have thought it was a painted PVC or vinyl logo, but I guess they used construction paper & glue sticks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 No better, no worse at 7 o'clock. I didn't notice anything at 4 or 5, but I wasn't looking, either. That almost makes it seem like it just happened. Never mind. It was like this since the middle of last week. This is from either Wednesday or Thursday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmajka 108 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I wonder what they're waiting for... EDIT: As of 10pm, it's fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Maybe somebody misunderstood what "sweeps" meant and thought you're supposed to wait for the logo to fall on the floor and then sweep it up with a broom and dustpan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 WE...HAVE...THE...POWER!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1149 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 WE...HAVE...THE...POWER!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Or if you watch Darts... Phil 'The Power' Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 For the last several months/year or two, the standard reporter-reporting-from-the-truck-on-the-road gimmick has been referred to as "Stormtracker Live". Now it's an official vehicle... [MEDIA=instagram]BQWoO53D5LX[/MEDIA] There's been no press or promos about it, and no word on it's capabilities. The hubcaps appear to signal it to be a GMC, and probably a Yukon. I'm going to the auto show next week, so I'll get some pics then. Edit: a better view... [MEDIA=twitter]830275744056143872[/MEDIA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mark Giangreco at it again http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chicago-sports-anchor-calls-trump-cartoon-lunatic/186163 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mark Giangreco at it again http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/chicago-sports-anchor-calls-trump-cartoon-lunatic/186163 He deleted that tweet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 He deleted that tweet... guess giangreco got "scolded" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Honestly, it's not any worse than what he gets away with on the radio, and he claims the bosses are usually listening, so they are likely prepared for these talks. He's made his political leanings no secret there, on the condition that he's sports, so there's a bit of a disconnect (which can certainly be debated). On a scale to 1 to 'Flaming Detroit', this is about a 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Aaaaaaaaaand he's suspended. http://www.robertfeder.com/2017/02/23/abc-7-suspends-mark-giangreco-lunatic-trump-tweet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 The length is definitely surprising (especially with a thinned department at spring training time), but again, a suspension ultimately does make sense. I'm stunned at how many are taking his side in the Feder comments, though, as those "intellectuals" would usually scoff at Mark's typical "buffoonery". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The length is definitely surprising (especially with a thinned department at spring training time), but again, a suspension ultimately does make sense. I'm stunned at how many are taking his side in the Feder comments, though, as those "intellectuals" would usually scoff at Mark's typical "buffoonery". Ultimately what he does off their air is irrelevant to their editorial standards... 7 is known to be stiff as a board in really dumb ways... exhibit A.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Ultimately what he does off their air is irrelevant to their editorial standards... 7 is known to be stiff as a board in really dumb ways... exhibit A.... Some other article/posting made a good point, though. His Twitter handle is @MarkGiangreco7, and the '7' is a connection to the station's brand. If all this was from a personal (be it private or public) account, then he'd likely get off unscathed, but this is the professional account. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Mark's, but this type of punishment for this type of infraction is fairly standard across the industry, and is totally deserved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Some other article/posting made a good point, though. His Twitter handle is @MarkGiangreco7, and the '7' is a connection to the station's brand. If all this was from a personal (be it private or public) account, then he'd likely get off unscathed, but this is the professional account. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Mark's, but this type of punishment for this type of infraction is fairly standard across the industry, and is totally deserved. He's the sports guy.... I don't know about you but I don't really expect editorial integrity from the sports guy... I can think of several guys who editorialize on air in ridiculous ways and don't get burned for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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