alex979 118 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Enjoy "your live Illinois Lottery drawing" while you can! On October 1st, the drawings will move online, where a random number generator will make the selections. Not surprising, but kinda sad to see this go... I feel like it really adds to the charm of the News at Nine. And we'll all miss Linda Kollmeyer, of course. IIRC, the drawings are done in the former home of Bozo (Studio 1?), much of which is still intact behind the green lottery backdrops. It's a big space, and I wonder what they'll do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've updated my avatar, as well. Here's hoping Linda finds some other sort of on-camera work in the future. I'm gonna miss her dearly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I remember watching Linda, thanks to Superstation WGN carrying the Illinois Lottery Drawings. Its a small part that made WGN News at 9:00 special for those watching outside of Chicago. Here's hoping Linda finds some other sort of on-camera work in the future. I'm gonna miss her dearly. Well I hope so too. She was the only person there who had a lot of personality and she was fun to watch because she would always smile. She will be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
312newswannabe 7 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 IIRC, the drawings are done in the former home of Bozo (Studio 1?), much of which is still intact behind the green lottery backdrops. It's a big space, and I wonder what they'll do with it. That too is my recollection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Might this be a ticket to a new studio? Eh? Eh? Anybody? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 WGN just did a special report on the Cubs making the playoffs that had to be cut short because of FHRITP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Baaaaaad week for the ol' number 9. They should just lead off and close each newscast with a blanket apology to cover their asses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Might this be a ticket to a new studio? Eh? Eh? Anybody? It could be used as a temp area I suppose... But it seems a little big for a studio by Chicago standards... What is FHRITP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 What is FHRITP? A 6-word phrase idiots yell during live shots to get attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 It could be used as a temp area I suppose... But it seems a little big for a studio by Chicago standards... What is FHRITP? Google the initials and enlighten yourself. What could go wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Google the initials and enlighten yourself. What could go wrong? I get it now thanks. Telling me to Google something on a forum site would normally be pretty rude but this is NSFW so gotcha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I just googled the cubs. Now that was painful and traumatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 It's kinda like the midwestern variant of "Baba Booey". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 WGN has confirmed (through lots of promos during the Cubs game) that Linda will do the final lottery drawing tonight, and it sounds like she's going sit down for an interview, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 WGN has confirmed (through lots of promos during the Cubs game) that Linda will do the final lottery drawing tonight, and it sounds like she's going sit down for an interview, as well. A very fitting move for WGN. Glad that they are letting Linda do it for one last time. Again, I liked Linda more than the other personalities that they had. (Used to watch through Superstation WGN, then WGN America.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 A very fitting move for WGN. Glad that they are letting Linda do it for one last time. Again, I liked Linda more than the other personalities that they had. (Used to watch through Superstation WGN, then WGN America.) Yeah that is very classy... Kind of a sad night at the old number 9... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 A very fitting move for WGN. Glad that they are letting Linda do it for one last time. Again, I liked Linda more than the other personalities that they had. (Used to watch through Superstation WGN, then WGN America.) You should've seen her outfit tonight... She ended with a nice little farewell, that went overtime and got messed up in true WGN fashion. I'm sure they'll post the video of it. Anyway, I'll certainly miss her and her words of wisdom. Here's hoping we'll see her again on television for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Archive time! An interview with Linda from 2012. And a drawing from 2009, which was broadcast on WGN America: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm glad they gave Linda such a fitting goodbye. She truly deserves it. She's been such a fun and inspirational host for so many years. The best part was when Linda and Micah did tricep dips together at the news desk. So hilarious! Micah was having a blast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Here are the videos, if anyone's interested. http://wgntv.com/2015/09/30/linda-kollmeyers-final-televised-illinois-lottery-drawing/ Good night, and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 One of these days they'll figure this out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsS5tVm0WFU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 What is it with them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 They just announced at the end of the midday newscast that today was Tom's last day on that newscast, and he'll only be doing the Evening, Nine, and Ten newscasts going forward. Demetrius is taking over the Midday news. Any idea what this means for the 4-6 AM news? I haven't heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I wouldn't be shocked if Demetrius keeps with the early show. Either way, it's about damn time. Tom will not regret it, and viewers shouldn't hold it against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Demetrius should do midday. Paul already does 4 hours and probably doesn't want 2 more hours to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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