Yo Rich... side note. Do you or anyone have any insight as to what the heck is wrong with the White House Briefing Room? I have never before this term heard so much feedback and bad audio.
What is going on with recent transformation of CBS network evening newscast? New people and the other evening instead of important updates on national and world news, the lead story was "Why can't Johnny read?"
Like so many other institutions, they're trying to imitate social media and come across more like YouTube than a national news source. They're also trying to steal the look and feel of local TV. They think this will save them.
Hi Rich. Will there be any public memorial for Dennis Richmond? Also, what happened to Nicole person who was on KPIX? She disappeared and hasnt reappeared? Jill in Santa Clara
Hi Rich, First off, love the blog, and the guts you have shown to keep the Bay Area media in check. I’ve noticed a young woman on Ch. 2, Tory Gain I believe? Her appearance appears unkempt at best, and she seems extremely inexperienced on TV. Frequently flubs and mistakes. What is your take on this hire, and future of once great station? Alvin - San Ramon
Catherine from San Jose. Rich, why does Betty Yu give airtime to the same restaurants time and time again? Could she be selling her soul for free noodles?
If you like Entertainment Tonight then yes, it's "working." If you like a 30-something idiot in ripped jeans and a cropped top emoting over stories like puppy shelters and Bab Bunny, then it's working. I'm a grownup myself.
How much longer will the dreaded KPIX weekend news continue with the standing at a virtual set? Hackney's model pose with his arm bent at the elbow looks goofy and the other lady, no comment. And, of course our meteorological lecturer Peck is cringe worthy. They all need to sit down.
They won't be woke and make Latina Rosemary Orozco the Chief Meterologist? Watch! I bet they will and then we can get a good ol' "Rosemary the Fashionista is NOT Chief Meterologist material!!!!" rant from Rich.
I bet it's someone who doesn't currently work there. They need a ratings story, a get. Same ol same ol is no story. They need some star power to make people change the channel. You don't get that opportunity often, this is it for KTVU.
Yo Rich... side note. Do you or anyone have any insight as to what the heck is wrong with the White House Briefing Room? I have never before this term heard so much feedback and bad audio.
ReplyDeleteThe new WH Press spokeswoman wanted it that way.
DeleteAnd it drives me crazy that John Dickerson is always holding his eyeglasses in his hand. Wear them or put them down. Drives me nuts!
Delete"The new WH Press spokeswoman wanted it that way."
DeleteSo it would be harder to see what a dweeb she is.
What is going on with recent transformation of CBS network evening newscast? New people and the other evening instead of important updates on national and world news, the lead story was "Why can't Johnny read?"
ReplyDeleteYes, your analysis is spot on, CBS hasn't a clue --good thing nobody watches network news anymore.
DeleteLike so many other institutions, they're trying to imitate social media and come across more like YouTube than a national news source. They're also trying to steal the look and feel of local TV. They think this will save them.
DeleteParamount is about to be $20B lighter in the wallet. Oh, well. Stupid games, stupid prizes.
DeleteJacob from Sunnyvale
ReplyDeleteName your top three reporters from the Bay Area media market.
Rita Williams/KTVU
DeleteBob Melrose/KCBS
Lloyd LaCuesta/KTVU
Pete, San Jose
ReplyDeleteLooks like Heather Holmes is back from knee surgery. She seems happy, but how much longer do you think she'll continue at KTVU?
Only till she is offered another job in the market.
DeleteHeater strikes me at Fresno type talent
DeleteHeater? Fresno? What pray-tell is a "Fresno-type-talent"?
DeleteChris from Oakland, did you ever date Christine Craft?
ReplyDeleteMany years yes, before defecting to Rona Barrett.
DeleteMelanie Morgan?
DeleteNo comment.
DeleteHi Rich. Will there be any public memorial for Dennis Richmond? Also, what happened to Nicole person who was on KPIX? She disappeared and hasnt reappeared? Jill in Santa Clara
ReplyDeleteDennis I believe had a private service --his want.
DeleteDon't know about Nicole.
Hi Rich, First off, love the blog, and the guts you have shown to keep the Bay Area media in check. I’ve noticed a young woman on Ch. 2, Tory Gain I believe? Her appearance appears unkempt at best, and she seems extremely inexperienced on TV. Frequently flubs and mistakes. What is your take on this hire, and future of once great station? Alvin - San Ramon
ReplyDeleteI've never figured it out with Ms. Gaines but since it;s Channel 2 anything is possible, =.
DeleteMy take is Dee-Eee-Eye....
DeleteCatherine from San Jose. Rich, why does Betty Yu give airtime to the same restaurants time and time again? Could she be selling her soul for free noodles?
ReplyDeletei've ripped BY for many things since she migrated to KTVU but that one i'm not gonna touch.
DeleteHi Rich, Is PIX going to extend Sara Donchey's contract. the new 11PM seems to be working
ReplyDeleteI would guess yes at this point for reasons one of which you noted.
DeleteIf you like Entertainment Tonight then yes, it's "working." If you like a 30-something idiot in ripped jeans and a cropped top emoting over stories like puppy shelters and Bab Bunny, then it's working. I'm a grownup myself.
Delete12:17 .. Yeah we all know that the traditional format has been going into the rating toliet for a decade.
DeleteHow much longer will the dreaded KPIX weekend news continue with the standing at a virtual set? Hackney's model pose with his arm bent at the elbow looks goofy and the other lady, no comment. And, of course our meteorological lecturer Peck is cringe worthy. They all need to sit down.
ReplyDeleteDavid, San Jose
I'm tired of the STAND look, I think the honeymoon is over.
DeleteWhat is the scoop on the Jack (bartender I’ll have another) Swanson and Melanie Morgan divorce.?
ReplyDeleteThe usual divorce stuff that doesn't end well.
DeleteDoes Julie Haener come off to you as cold?
ReplyDeleteUh, YES.
DeleteWho will be the Chief meteorologist at KTVU?
ReplyDeleteProbably Mark Tamayo.
DeleteThey won't be woke and make Latina Rosemary Orozco the Chief Meterologist? Watch! I bet they will and then we can get a good ol' "Rosemary the Fashionista is NOT Chief Meterologist material!!!!" rant from Rich.
DeleteI bet it's someone who doesn't currently work there. They need a ratings story, a get. Same ol same ol is no story. They need some star power to make people change the channel. You don't get that opportunity often, this is it for KTVU.
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