brianpr3 173 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 That's the RCA building...as real New Yorkers know. G.E. Smith was the band leader for SNL in the 90's... Why would they name the building after him??? it was also known as the General Electric Building 30 rock too so that's where the name came from not ge smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 it was also known as the General Electric Building 30 rock too so that's where the name came from not ge smith ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 KHOU (and former KTRK) sports director Bob Allen has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. He will be taking an extended leave from KHOU, while undergoing treatment for a form of T-cell lymphoma. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/86534/khou-sports-director-bob-allen-battling-cancer Dave Ward said this about Bob Allen: https://www.facebook.com/KTRKHouston/videos/10153187810159342/?fref=nf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 KNTV AND KTVU were victims of a robbery and adw (kntv camera man was pistol whipped) while covering a murder story http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/News-crews-robbed-in-S-F-camera-operator-6362833.php#photo-8248106 http://wn.ktvu.com/story/29458556/woman-fatally-shot-near-san-francisco-ferry-building http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/NBC-Bay-Area-News-Crew-Mugged-Pistol-Whipped-at-San-Francisco-Pier-311452221.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Came across this interview with Larry Stogner from the Raleigh News and Observer about his time at WTVD and their competition with WRAL. Very good interview, check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 839 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Kacie Hollins has joined WXYZ as a sports reporter. She came from FOX O&O WJZY in Charlotte. Her first night was tonight. She is WXYZ's first female sports reporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 As of 1:47a EDT, the NASCAR race is STILL on. I wonder how many NBC affiliates in EDT/CDT are actually planning a live newscast tonight and if they use the weekend PM crew or just have the morning crew anchor an abbreviated broadcast? WRC already said they aren't going to, interesting to hear from you guys watching if your NBC affiliate is going to go live this morning after the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 252 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Most stations have a 2 a.m. contingency plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1675 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Most stations have a 2 a.m. contingency plan. I think someone mentioned that WBAL was going to record their newscast at 11:30. It makes sense just incase they didn't make the 11:30 starting time and they decided to postpone the race until tomorrow. I'm curious why is 2AM the contigency time? Locally WBAL plays out Dateline and Meet The Press starting at 2 AM but that time seems to vary from station to station. But now that you mention it 2AM is the latest I've seen a newscast start due to sports over runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 252 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think someone mentioned that WBAL was going to record their newscast at 11:30. It makes sense just incase they didn't make the 11:30 starting time and they decided to postpone the race until tomorrow. I'm curious why is 2AM the contigency time? Locally WBAL plays out Dateline and Meet The Press starting at 2 AM but that time seems to vary from station to station. But now that you mention it 2AM is the latest I've seen a newscast start due to sports over runs. In most places it has to do with the ad time. If a newscast runs past say 2AM the ads from the previous day are already marked as not aired, they have to make good anyway so why keep your late newscast staffers over (and pay them overtime - if hourly). Now with stations on the east coast getting ready to start their AM Shows in just over an hour do they even run the late shows (if recorded). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 238 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 According to Twitter, KARE, WCNC and WOWT are on the air with live or taped newscasts right now. KPRC and KARK are also on the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1675 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 In most places it has to do with the ad time. If a newscast runs past say 2AM the ads from the previous day are already marked as not aired, they have to make good anyway so why keep your late newscast staffers over (and pay them overtime - if hourly). Now with stations on the east coast getting ready to start their AM Shows in just over an hour do they even run the late shows (if recorded). Thanks for the info. I know very little on the ad side of TV (prefer engineering and still am learning). I'm curious how does NBC deal with the what was supposed to be a four hour broadcast to an eight hour broadcast ad wise? I imagine they ran threw most of their inventory during the rain delay but would they repeat ads (assuming the could get money from them) or could they pull some advertisements from upcoming races? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Some of us on the west coast are kinda liking this. What an ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 252 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks for the info. I know very little on the ad side of TV (prefer engineering and still am learning). I'm curious how does NBC deal with the what was supposed to be a four hour broadcast to an eight hour broadcast ad wise? I imagine they ran threw most of their inventory during the rain delay but would they repeat ads (assuming the could get money from them) or could they pull some advertisements from upcoming races? Honestly, I have no idea from the national perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 WWBT in Richmond also aired some form of a newscast however I couldn't tell if it was live or Memorex, seemed to be a basic check of headlines and quick WX rundown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 And the HAIRRY goes to...http://getgoodhead.com/the-hairrys-local-newswomen-with-the-best-hair-by-state/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3410 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Being a Sunday night, it's the only night without a "hole" to fill with a newscast since the other nights have Tonight and SNL afterwards leaving a 30 or 35 minute hole to fill with a newscast or other program. Therefore, it's puzzling WHY affiliates in Eastern and Central time would exert the effort of producing a LIVE newscast at such an hour. It would make more sense to call it a night and join the schedule in progress. Station or ownership policies may necessitate running a newscast, even in such a case. Likewise, the "2am" rule may prevent it. In my experience, 5am was considered the start of a new broadcast day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1839 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 In my experience, 5am was considered the start of a new broadcast day. Now these days, the new broadcast day begins at 4am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 794 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 According to www.ftvlive.com Sue Stephens moves from KOAT-7 in Albuquerque to WVTM-13 in Birmingham to become the new news director. She stays in the Hearst Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Here's a pic I got of the unit, from yesterday. Sorry for the bad quality. 20150629_110939.jpg The Frontline truck is being used buy KGTV. Don't know if it's a loaner or a tester, but a "little bit of both" is a good guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 66 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Beth Troutman, formerly of WCCB and "Right this Minute" is joining WCNC in early September as 6pm and 11pm anchor: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/media-scene-blog/article26626672.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1365 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Quick notes to inform you, Just yesterday KTVT CBS 11 tweak their logo from silver to gold. One more note, Here are two promos of WEVV's newly revamp newscast that will launch next month. WEVV CBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5IQVi5Gk-Y WEVV FOX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWZqwKStSB0 WEVV 44 is using Indie-Band News by Stephen Arnold Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 742 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 One more note, Here are two promos of WEVV's newly revamp newscast that will launch next month. WEVV CBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5IQVi5Gk-Y WEVV FOX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWZqwKStSB0 WEVV 44 is using Indie-Band News by Stephen Arnold Music. Do I detect a Hothaus package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 794 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Kurt Ludlow jumps to WSYX ABC6 details have been announced on Facebook. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 839 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Ruth Spencer is retiring in December after 25 years at WDIV in Detroit. She is anchor of their "First At 4" newscast and the 530pm newscast and does a consumer segment called "Ruth To The Rescue". http://www.clickondetroit.com/wdiv-anchor-ruth-spencer-to-retire-at-end-of-2015/34056520?utm_source=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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