tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post6879854529338048033..comments2024-03-29T03:11:15.951-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Pew Study: Local TV News lacks Girth; KPIX5 and Gonzales Blunder; More KCBS Repetition; Ronnnn's Cruise; Monday MediaRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-80503276998376535382013-04-04T09:17:37.535-07:002013-04-04T09:17:37.535-07:00The thing with KPIX was they had a great foursome ...The thing with KPIX was they had a great foursome with Bastida, King, Gonzales, and O'Donnell even if Roberta and Dennis kinda couldn't stand each other. But instead, King "retires" and Roberta gets demoted for a guy who is blander than a saltine.<br /><br />KPIX isn't the same anymore. The chemistry with Deanno just stinks. Dennis' ego seems bigger without Roberta taming him down. <br /><br />I'm in my 30's now but I grew up with McElhatton, Amburg, Richmond and later, Wilson all having different styles and forever respected. Nowadays, it's all cookie cutter. Joel Bartlett had some personality to him but didn't come off annoying like Giddings. <br /><br />So Roberta had her "flair" and it was unique, sometimes over the top, but it's better than Deanno pretty much reading his forecast. If Roberta was going to be removed from weeknights, why didn't Lawrence Karnow get the job? The poor guy has been bounced around and deserves to be a weeknight guy. <br /><br />Interesting that Roberta never took the "chief" title as well, perhaps she considered the weather team, a team? Roberta and Lawrence deserve better than what they got at KPIX now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-48640435593842479672013-03-30T03:09:39.497-07:002013-03-30T03:09:39.497-07:00KCBS has gotten extremely lazy and I blame managem...KCBS has gotten extremely lazy and I blame management but they're not concerned. Do it as cheap as possible while still generating revenue...typical!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-88510043331464355342013-03-20T11:23:50.268-07:002013-03-20T11:23:50.268-07:00Still remember the embarrassing mis count-down on ...Still remember the embarrassing mis count-down on the New Year's Eve by Catherine and Gary? 'Stellar' KRON and its 'anchors'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-62656681235779846362013-03-20T07:03:12.954-07:002013-03-20T07:03:12.954-07:00yeah rich call your new blog
408ers, the Bay Area ...yeah rich call your new blog<br />408ers, the Bay Area seen, Santa Cruz hippies,510ers,707ers,925ers, Eastbay South Bay Peninsula, Golden Gate Bay Bridge dumb Barton San Mateo Bridge,/ new Bay Bridge or just SF Oh use that big fat head of yours and think of something better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-26201376881939959972013-03-19T19:42:54.095-07:002013-03-19T19:42:54.095-07:00It really cherry-picked its facts and examples, th...It really cherry-picked its facts and examples, thus becoming an example of the very thing it denies.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-32140494727966605322013-03-19T19:41:41.014-07:002013-03-19T19:41:41.014-07:00I know for a fact Catherine rewrites most of her m...I know for a fact Catherine rewrites most of her material. That one might have gotten by her but keep in mind other people often change things up to the last minute. It could have been added while she was in makeup. There used to be multiple eyes who checked stuff like that, especially the late-adds, but they've all been let go. Ever see live shots from their newsroom? Tumbleweeds blowing by... All those empty desks used to have employees in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-88722891445282055542013-03-19T17:42:18.917-07:002013-03-19T17:42:18.917-07:00@4:44pm, I think stubble is sexy.@4:44pm, I think stubble is sexy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-41584532209178174972013-03-19T17:32:07.079-07:002013-03-19T17:32:07.079-07:00@12:29, Yes, I'm aware that you "never&qu...@12:29, Yes, I'm aware that you "never" mentioned "ratings," I read your comment, and understood it clearly. My comment was just a thought. Many people offen reference the good ole' days of tv news without acknowledging the changing media landscape, and how that has impacted viewing habits. Sure, more people were excited about the news back then, but it's not necessarily because the content was any better than it is today. Just my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-1563581631557688802013-03-19T14:43:40.212-07:002013-03-19T14:43:40.212-07:00Another take on the same Pew study.
http://tiny.t...Another take on the same Pew study.<br /><br />http://tiny.tw/39iQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-82483422391312458732013-03-19T13:42:23.567-07:002013-03-19T13:42:23.567-07:00Its Catherine's responsibility (all anchors) t...Its Catherine's responsibility (all anchors) to approve all scripts before airing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-18236583665156540712013-03-19T12:29:39.876-07:002013-03-19T12:29:39.876-07:00@10:13am...I "never" once mentioned &quo...@10:13am...I "never" once mentioned "ratings," and my statement was not about ratings. It was about the blandness of the local News Outlets, & non-involvement of the viewing public in civic issues, imho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-23237039425170491432013-03-19T10:13:32.578-07:002013-03-19T10:13:32.578-07:00@4:37, the real reason the ratings were so high fo...@4:37, the real reason the ratings were so high for news programs in the 1960's and 70's is because that was the only thing on TV. If people back then had other options, the ratings would have likely been low.. like they are today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-11250501630928253482013-03-19T08:54:55.353-07:002013-03-19T08:54:55.353-07:00Steer clear of anyone who tells you that they are ...Steer clear of anyone who tells you that they are "honestly speaking".Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-69503889286102679052013-03-19T06:49:37.779-07:002013-03-19T06:49:37.779-07:00True, honestly speaking, they really do not need a...True, honestly speaking, they really do not need a certified meteorologist to do the weather, since they have a weather producer who does all the work anyway. I love KBSWorld channel [26.3 locally] when they do the news. They have an old fashioned weathergirl, and from what I understand, it is an acknowledged fact that when she does the weather, that their ratings go up 33%. I have seen a couple of their weathergirls, and they are like totally HOT! Elizabeth Wenger on local KPIX has several things wrong with her, most notably, why is it that she is always leaning towards her right? There always seems to be something wrong with her hip because she cannot stand up straight. And she seems to be losing too much weight. Also, her face makeup is caked on so much that we would probably be shocked to see her without it, as she would be unrecognizable. Finally, her voice is so irritating, probably because clearly, she went to the Sarah Palin school of voice... ;-)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-29130379925777917672013-03-19T02:11:27.844-07:002013-03-19T02:11:27.844-07:00Only a lunkhead wouldn't understand that Ronn ...Only a lunkhead wouldn't understand that Ronn is getting a free trip out of the deal.<br />Why else would he go on a cruise with a dozens of KGO listeners?<br /><br />Makes no sense unless he is given totally free everything.<br />He has been doing it for years.<br /><br />My only problem with Ronn is that 90% of his experience and understanding of the world has come from cruise boat travels, which have to be the worst possible way to see the real world.<br /><br />You spend 90% of your time on board and when they do turn you lose for a day, everyone in town knows the cruise line is in port.<br /><br />I've lived all over the world in many ports and everything is unreal when the cruise pulls up.<br />Everything in town goes crazy as everyone tries to figure out how to get some of the dollars.<br /><br />Seeing the world from a cruise ship is like experiencing Egypt by going to Luxor Las Vegas<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-82872845628539843802013-03-18T23:36:01.440-07:002013-03-18T23:36:01.440-07:00Stellar news writers at KRON. Tonight in the 11pm ...Stellar news writers at KRON. Tonight in the 11pm edition: "At the Orlando, Florida campus of the University of Central California". Feel so sorry for Catherine who had to stumble through that. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-82477225340386655672013-03-18T21:48:21.711-07:002013-03-18T21:48:21.711-07:00Agreed. Go to facebook. The morons are all taking ...Agreed. Go to facebook. The morons are all taking about either the ohio rape or the crazy gal who slashed her ex boyfriend. Dumbing down at all levels. Even Gilbert Grossman from 910am is taking part in the idiocy. Just go check his facebook. What a sap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-34678927635713650902013-03-18T20:50:25.411-07:002013-03-18T20:50:25.411-07:00Karel's show is garbage. There's nothing ...Karel's show is garbage. There's nothing interesting about his show. Does anyone have numbers? He can't have ratings. Not a Craft fan either but she's better than that idiot. And what's more incredible about Karel's show is it's on twice! Brian Copeland is on once, and that guy is on twice? What a joke. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-65621826547781940212013-03-18T20:50:24.386-07:002013-03-18T20:50:24.386-07:00No. And when they go back to a mostly out-of-marke...No. And when they go back to a mostly out-of-market tape-delayed "talk", I won't fret either.Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-50294508527721043642013-03-18T20:40:06.818-07:002013-03-18T20:40:06.818-07:00Rich, sounds like you are contradicting yourself a...Rich, sounds like you are contradicting yourself about full-time staff cuts at KGO. You said there were going to be full-time staff cuts. Are you backing away from that now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-41305178844487950402013-03-18T19:50:05.719-07:002013-03-18T19:50:05.719-07:00Nothing...as i said, part-time, (reporters) are ei...Nothing...as i said, part-time, (reporters) are either gone, (or will be gone), hence the reason why fulltime staffers work load has been enlarged; the contributors and extra gimmicks, like "Karel's ludicrous, "The Most" have been 86ed...I don't enjoy nor have any glee over people losing their job. The "Chron" didn't back down, just got one of the KGO tools to spin. Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-14647633971360061072013-03-18T19:14:10.401-07:002013-03-18T19:14:10.401-07:00I can't watch Cheryl Jennings any longer. It&#...I can't watch Cheryl Jennings any longer. It's too painful looking at her face. So sad..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-86515916142348146142013-03-18T18:01:44.500-07:002013-03-18T18:01:44.500-07:00i think caroline johnson is smokin'. - DWi think caroline johnson is smokin'. - DW Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-43163075314024248212013-03-18T17:12:14.781-07:002013-03-18T17:12:14.781-07:00Tony tells 4:40 to get his own gimmick.Tony tells 4:40 to get his own gimmick.Tony Cliftonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-86373096109477914062013-03-18T16:55:21.212-07:002013-03-18T16:55:21.212-07:00Rich, KGO shot down your story and the Chron backp...Rich, KGO shot down your story and the Chron backpedaled. What happened?katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558971608164664133noreply@blogger.com