phillynewslover 124 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, newscopter7 said: So was it Jim’s last 11 o’clock? To be honest, I don't know. I saw the Tweet that said it was, but I don't think there was any mention of it during the newscast. I'll have to check tonight to see if he's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Jim’s on tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5126 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't be taking the word of the guy that doesn't appear to have anything to do with 6abc, and who is trying to walk back his unfounded statement. Just a thought. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamStabelli1 2 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 And wasn't it the 6PM newscast that Jim would walk away from and not the 11PM? I could've sworn he said he would stay on at 11 until the end of 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5126 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, AdamStabelli1 said: And wasn't it the 6PM newscast that Jim would walk away from and not the 11PM? I could've sworn he said he would stay on at 11 until the end of 2022. Please refer to the link in the first post of this thread, that clearly states he's giving up the 11, first. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 238 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 It appears TONIGHT will be Jim's final 11pm broadcast, with verification via The Philadelphia Inquirer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer78 56 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 And per Twitter, Rick Williams will take over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 280 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Tonight at 11 PM will be Jim Gardners Final Broadcast on WPVI from Brian Taff. Who put up a great series of tweets of Jim's career at 6ABC at the link provided. Edited January 11, 2022 by Kenneth Kissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshow 163 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 The new series "Abbott Elementary" on ABC did a tribute to Jim. Never saw a sitcom do this. It was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Flyer78 said: And per Twitter, Rick Williams will take over. Honestly surprised they didn’t go with co-anchors. Sharrie is already in studio for the 10pm, and the two anchor their other broadcasts together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDonP1 113 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, PhillyWatch said: It appears TONIGHT will be Jim's final 11pm broadcast, with verification via The Philadelphia Inquirer If that's true, then I wish Jim Gardner the best of luck on his retirement at this year's end. Edited January 11, 2022 by DonDonP1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rear_flank 24 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5126 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mughunter said: Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. Umm, read above. It's Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 104 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Mughunter said: Sounds like Brian Taff will not be Jim's replacement. There is someone waiting in the wings though. I guess they will announce it tonight or tomorrow. If I were Rick Williams, I would be really upset if someone with a much shorter tenure got the job, however good they might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1111 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said: The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Did he say he wouldn’t continue on the 10pm? No reason to think he will stop just because he’s picking up the 11pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1111 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: Did he say he wouldn’t continue on the 10pm? No reason to think he will stop just because he’s picking up the 11pm. It was mentioned at the end of the show.. He said he'll be back from time to time to cameo. Sorry, I should've made that clear in my last post. I mean why should he stay at 10pm? I wouldn't want to spend more than 2 hours to a night if I were him. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said: It was mentioned at the end of the show.. He said he'll be back from time to time to cameo. Sorry, I should've made that clear in my last post. I mean why should he stay at 10pm? I wouldn't want to spend more than 2 hours to a night if I were him. The morning team is on for 3 hours plus GMA cut-ins. Jim and Jackie do 2.5 hours each. Why shouldn’t he? That being said, wonder if Christie will factor in at all, either sliding in at 10pm, or at noon, with Brian going back to 10pm. I will say again color me shocked that they didn’t go with co-anchors at 11pm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 280 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 For those who missed the sign off. You can Watch it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1111 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, TVNewsLover said: The morning team is on for 3 hours plus GMA cut-ins. Jim and Jackie do 2.5 hours each. Why shouldn’t he? That being said, wonder if Christie will factor in at all, either sliding in at 10pm, or at noon, with Brian going back to 10pm. I will say again color me shocked that they didn’t go with co-anchors at 11pm. I will say again, I said two hours a night. Mornings is one completely different thing. Since Jim and Jackie does more, that's their prerogatives. But I'm referring to Rick. Don't put words in my mouth. Edited January 12, 2022 by Action Newsroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Action Newsroom said: I will say again, I said two hours a night. Mornings is one completely different thing. Since Jim and Jackie does more, that's their prerogatives. But I'm referring to Rick. Don't put words in my mouth. Relax I’m not trying to argue with you or put words in your mouth. Just don’t see the big deal/difference between 2 hours and 2.5 hours, especially when it’s commonplace among other stations in Philly and around the country. Edited January 12, 2022 by TVNewsLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1111 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: Relax 38 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: I’m not trying to argue with you or put words in your mouth. Just don’t see the big deal/difference between 2 hours and 2.5 hours, especially when it’s commonplace among other stations in Philly and around the country. Okay, you relax. Not everyone does 2.5 hour TV news shifts every weeknight. That's the thing. And that's also commonplace. I didn't see a big deal or difference either until earlier. That's just my opinion. I'm done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillynewslover 124 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Getting away from whatever this is... 9 hours ago, Action Newsroom said: The announcement of Rick as new 11pm anchor was mentioned at the end of the 10pm earlier tonight. I'm very happy for Rick, and he's very deserving as Jim's successor. Now, I'm very curious about who'll succeed him at 10pm. Jillian Mele, formerly of NBC10 and Fox News, was hired by channel 6 recently. Maybe that's where she'll go? Her Twitter bio just says "Journalist 6abc". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 706 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Action Newsroom said: Okay, you relax. Not everyone does 2.5 hour TV news shifts every weeknight. That's the thing. And that's also commonplace. I didn't see a big deal or difference either until earlier. That's just my opinion. I'm done here. I’m relaxed. Clearly you are not. But I’ve seen you go back and forth with others in the past (maybe that’s why you change your username often) so I’m also done. Enjoy your day. Edited January 12, 2022 by TVNewsLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 238 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I'd be surprised if they kept Rick at 10. Not to call the 10 team the "b" squad", but I get the feeling they'd like to keep their "premiere" talent on the 11 and have a separate team they can highlight on the 10 (and give viewers another reason to flip over to 6 at 11). Plus, I would be surprised if Rick isn't also named to the 6pm once that time comes at the end of the year. If he does drop the 10, the question would be- who gets the 10? Taff has already been shifted off to earlier in the day. Bring Walter Perez to weeknights? Call up Gray Hall from weekend mornings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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