Would it be the monumental shift that you believe it could be considering PIX doesn't have a 10pm news? If PIX sticks with their current local news schedule (sans a 10pm news) and plops Frank into those newscasts, do you think it'd be enough have a huge impact across the board? And what about Sara Donchey's 11pm news? Would he anchor that show and say goodbye to the donkey?
They currently have news from 5-6:30 (with Liz Cook et all) and then 7:00-7:30 with Juliette. The 11-11:30 news is anchored by Sara Donchey in a very different format. If the plan is to incorporate Frank into their news landscape outside of 7-7:30, then that would require some big moves internally and also demotions (e.g. Liz Cook's co-anchor and also Donchey). And does that mean Frank would co-anchor with Liz Cook and Goodrich?
"Sara's not 11pm material. Her adlibs are cringe-worthy. She's better suited at 4pm or 5pm, with Liz Cook going to 11pm."
Sara's not anything material. She belongs back in college with her sorority sisters giggling on campus closed-circuit radio. I wouldn't hire her if I ran the last-placed station in Podunk, Shitsville.
3:36 & 4:04, good points. Bringing Somerville into the fold means questions about Liz Cook and her co-anchor along with Sara Donchey. Seems odd they’d have Frank anchor with Liz Cook during the 5-6 shows and then have him anchor with Goodrich at 7, only to have Donchey keep doing her 11pm show like nothing ever happened.
PIX is playing it safe not touching the 10pm slot to rival with KTVU and KRON. They only took advantage of the 8 and 9pm slot when KRON switched to CW and lost its primetime newscast.
I honestly preferred the KGO 9pm show on KOFY. It was a different unique approach but had a good format.
Look at Nightbeat, that failed after VLDC left and the NOW seemed like a mandate filler prior to CW sale to Nexstar.
5:10pm - The Late News with Sara Donchey is awful. Also the promos are cringeworthy and at the end when she laughs.
And every time she wears green pants she looks like a clown, just missing the clown nose. Ever since watching Sara Donchey, to a small degree I think she looks like Michael Jackson
This is Frank. There are very few people I respect in the Bay Area. Juliette is one of them. She’s confident. She knows her stuff. And she’s not threatened by a co anchor. I’m the same way. We would work perfect together. We’d bring out the best in each other. Omg I’d freakin love it. And let’s be honest. Everyone know that we would gd number one. We just would. If have the same chemistry I had with Julie at ktvu. And everyone would watch to see if I’m for real. And I am. They can test me all they want. I’m back. And I’m ready to rock and roll. And we all know that kpix doesn’t have a top line male anchor. I’m that guy. Period. It’s winning.
So "Frank", you're ready to "rock and roll", you say, but you don't seem to even know the difference between an adjective and an adverb. You say "We would work "perfect(sic)" together. Basic English you should have learned in grade school would instruct that the sentence should be , "We would work 'perfectly' together". An anchor should know that. Hopefully this post is faux.
Smug and I thought the only guy smug was Brian Hackney. Why not give him 2 days pairing with Goodrich & put him with Brian Hackney on the weekends. Andrea Nakano needs weekday placement as she is a solid anchor.
This idea is comical only because if you knew CBS, you'd know they are laying off/cost cutting at every juncture. Why do you think they went to mostly solo anchor shows? At this point they'd easily put a fresh college graduate in the chair, because they could save money. It's purely about cheap body count. That's why the quality of their reporters has gone way downhill.
** Both guys were let go by their former employer ** Both claim they are still very good at what they do ** Both are trying to get back into their profession ** Both appear to be blacklisted **
I’d love to see Frank and Darren Peck on the same show. One true alpha male (Frank) and one wanna be alpha male who’s actually a little sissy prick (Pecky). It’s high time someone gave Pecky Boy the attitude adjustment he needs and we all know Frank won’t tolerate Pecky’s shit.
Darren Peck is "rough tough and don’t take shit off anyone." Yeah. Ok. Sure. Funny you should say that because people at PIX who actually know and work with Peck have the complete opposite opinion about him. And that's a fack...Jack.
I worked at KPIX for awhile. 3:47 PM is absolutely right. Within the newsroom Peck was regarded as an arrogant, aloof demanding, pushover. There isn’t a person on this planet who would describe him as rough or tough, or who would be even the slightest bit intimidated by him. Peck and his apologists can dispute and refute that until the cows come home but it doesn’t change the reality one iota. He’s nothing more than a condescending, man-turd weakling.
Well he’s been there for 5 years. On the newscasts he can be on & off depending on the weather events. But I think he’s still a good meteorologist while not taking crap from anyone (i.e. I’ve seen this very very evident on the morning show when he fills in, but not so much on the evening fill-in or weekends (sometimes but not always)).
I love Frank Somerville!!! When he was on he was excellent!!! We all screw up sometimes!!! If Frank learned his lesson why not give him a chance!!! When I met him at Super Bowl Events in San Francisco he was so kind and gracious!!!
If Frank comes cheap, and is motivated why not give him a shot in prime time? He does have a presence, and comes with a proven track-record that other Pix male anchors don't have. Give Frank a look Pix.
Frank: That anchor spot at KBAK in Bakersfield has been filled. That's the bad news. The good news is KRCR in Redding has an anchor opening. But don't wait. A Chico State grad may ace you out.
Stop talking about Frank. Sick of this sicko and psycho! He doesn't even look straight and mentally stable on your interview, how can he be stable on air. He is welcome to apply for benefits if he lost a lot of money from divorce, personal issues........never get a job on tv again.
This is Frank. I get all the negative comments. And I expect them. It’s okay. I have a disease. I’m working really hard to deal with. I’m 9 months clean. I go to five aa meeting per week. And I’ve totally changed. One person said I looked smug in the picture. Just fyi I’m not good at taking promo pics. In fact I hate it. My thought is this. I’m damn good at what I do. And we all know it. If a station would take a chance on me everyone would watch. And I’m confident that the first thing they’d noticed is that I’m totally different. Of course there are people who are going yo be skeptical. But they would see right off the bat that somerville 2.0 is for real.
Good luck on your search for work Frank. While there are 7 million people in the Bay Area, there are a lot of competent people seeking work. But as with almost every industry here, if you get a few gray hairs, and a you have a birth certificate that says you are over 50, your chances of getting a job are significantly reduced. Like to near Zero. The employers can hire 4 “kids” for less than your annual salary. If you were not aware of this trend, then you were not paying attention to the news you were reading. My suggestion: produce your own show, like Jerry Graham, Doug McConnell. Maybe hire some of your retired buddies to help out.
I’m so tired of the negative comments. So I’ll tell you what. Call me. Here’s my number. 510-388-3649. I’ll be happy to discuss anything. I have nothing to hide. Call me.
Please refrain from deriding Peck, as such actions may precipitate emotional distress and induce tears. It is noteworthy to recall that he frequents this site, habitually disseminating commendatory remarks about himself under the guise of anonymity, while simultaneously denigrating fellow PIX meteorologists, particularly Paul Hagan and Jessica Burch. This behavior conspicuously underscores his susceptibility and insecurity, thereby further elucidating the reasons behind his lack of internal esteem among colleagues and the absence of respect accorded to him.
9:53, it’s not just Peck who leaves positive comments about himself on Rich’s blog. His work colleagues Jessica Burch and Betty Yu do the same. It’s so widely known at 855 Battery that it’s become a bit of a running joke.
Yep, within the past month, I saw Darren Peck in the PIX newsroom using a PIX workstation, typing a comment on Rich's site. I was at enough of a distance that I couldn’t see what he was typing, but the maroon bars on each side of the page were a dead giveaway. After submitting the comment, he returned to the homepage, and the 'Rich Lieberman 415 Media' graphic banner appeared.
The following morning, I visited Rich's site, and what do you know? There was an anonymous comment on a PIX-related video that mocked Paul Hagan’s wardrobe and touted Peck's forecast presentation skills with a timestamp of the exact time I saw Peck submit the comment.
Less than a month ago, 2/22, Frank was going off on Facebook accusing his father and brother of being racists and posting a bunch of seemingly drunken angry rants. They were deleted the next day. I don’t believe the person who posted them has been clean for 8 months or whatever so unless Frank’s account was hacked, he is probably still in denial.
If Frank lands up with Goodrich, I will send Rich $50 bucks (American).
ReplyDeleteBut does anyone buy retreads these days?
Goodrich is pretty darn good solo. Not sure she needs anyone quite honestly . Sorry Frank . Maybe another market .
ReplyDeleteWould it be the monumental shift that you believe it could be considering PIX doesn't have a 10pm news? If PIX sticks with their current local news schedule (sans a 10pm news) and plops Frank into those newscasts, do you think it'd be enough have a huge impact across the board? And what about Sara Donchey's 11pm news? Would he anchor that show and say goodbye to the donkey?
ReplyDeleteThey currently have news from 5-6:30 (with Liz Cook et all) and then 7:00-7:30 with Juliette. The 11-11:30 news is anchored by Sara Donchey in a very different format.
DeleteIf the plan is to incorporate Frank into their news landscape outside of 7-7:30, then that would require some big moves internally and also demotions (e.g. Liz Cook's co-anchor and also Donchey). And does that mean Frank would co-anchor with Liz Cook and Goodrich?
Sara's not 11pm material. Her adlibs are cringe-worthy. She's better suited at 4pm or 5pm, with Liz Cook going to 11pm.
Delete"Sara's not 11pm material. Her adlibs are cringe-worthy. She's better suited at 4pm or 5pm, with Liz Cook going to 11pm."
DeleteSara's not anything material. She belongs back in college with her sorority sisters giggling on campus closed-circuit radio. I wouldn't hire her if I ran the last-placed station in Podunk, Shitsville.
3:36 & 4:04, good points. Bringing Somerville into the fold means questions about Liz Cook and her co-anchor along with Sara Donchey. Seems odd they’d have Frank anchor with Liz Cook during the 5-6 shows and then have him anchor with Goodrich at 7, only to have Donchey keep doing her 11pm show like nothing ever happened.
DeleteYep, too many hurdles and roadblocks in the way to adding Frank to the KPIX lineup.
DeletePIX is playing it safe not touching the 10pm slot to rival with KTVU and KRON. They only took advantage of the 8 and 9pm slot when KRON switched to CW and lost its primetime newscast.
DeleteI honestly preferred the KGO 9pm show on KOFY. It was a different unique approach but had a good format.
Look at Nightbeat, that failed after VLDC left and the NOW seemed like a mandate filler prior to CW sale to Nexstar.
5:10pm - The Late News with Sara Donchey is awful. Also the promos are cringeworthy and at the end when she laughs.
DeleteAnd every time she wears green pants she looks like a clown, just missing the clown nose. Ever since watching Sara Donchey, to a small degree I think she looks like Michael Jackson
Two more people would watch KPIX and Frank would mess it up in 6 months
ReplyDeleteIs this insider information or wishful thinking?
ReplyDeleteJules is so good that teaming her up with anyone would ruin the show.
ReplyDeleteShe's champagne and shouldn't be mixed with a 2-buck chuck.
Delete11:17 I almost spat out my coffee reading your comment.
DeleteThis is Frank. There are very few people I respect in the Bay Area. Juliette is one of them. She’s confident. She knows her stuff. And she’s not threatened by a co anchor. I’m the same way. We would work perfect together. We’d bring out the best in each other. Omg I’d freakin love it. And let’s be honest. Everyone know that we would gd number one. We just would. If have the same chemistry I had with Julie at ktvu. And everyone would watch to see if I’m for real. And I am. They can test me all they want. I’m back. And I’m ready to rock and roll. And we all know that kpix doesn’t have a top line male anchor. I’m that guy. Period. It’s winning.
ReplyDeletehttps://media.istockphoto.com/id/639765496/vector/laughing-with-tears-and-pointing-emoticon.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=FVVZllgAwRnQkKmgyDLw4zepwzYc0WBCxOB9N4yFdL0=
Delete“And we all know that kpix doesn’t have a top line male anchor. I’m that guy.”
DeleteThis is so true and Frank’s confidence is next level. Hoping this comes to fruition.
So "Frank", you're ready to "rock and roll", you say, but you don't seem to even know the difference between an adjective and an adverb. You say "We would work "perfect(sic)" together. Basic English you should have learned in grade school would instruct that the sentence should be , "We would work 'perfectly' together". An anchor should know that. Hopefully this post is faux.
DeleteFrank, I hope someone gives you another chance. You seem to want to get back there and expect that if you screw up then you’re gone.
DeleteRich, is there a reason you picked those 2 pictures? Frank looks like a smug white guy and Juliette looks like a confident white woman.
ReplyDeleteSmug and I thought the only guy smug was Brian Hackney. Why not give him 2 days pairing with Goodrich & put him with Brian Hackney on the weekends. Andrea Nakano needs weekday placement as she is a solid anchor.
Delete"Smug and I thought the only guy smug was Brian Hackney."
DeleteIs English your tenth language?
No but I recall many folks said Brian Hackney comes across and at times looks like he’s smug.
DeleteHow about Adrey Asistio at NBC ... has she been moved up?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh!!! Only place Audrey Assistio is going is …nowhere… FAST!
DeleteThis idea is comical only because if you knew CBS, you'd know they are laying off/cost cutting at every juncture. Why do you think they went to mostly solo anchor shows? At this point they'd easily put a fresh college graduate in the chair, because they could save money. It's purely about cheap body count. That's why the quality of their reporters has gone way downhill.
ReplyDeleteFrank IS a smug white guy
ReplyDeleteIt's weird, but Frank's situation parallels Trevor Bauer's in MLB.
DeleteFrank, are you willing to work at a league minimum salary, like Trevor Bauer?
Delete11:21 - Hhmmm, they do seem similar
Delete** Both guys were let go by their former employer ** Both claim they are still very good at what they do ** Both are trying to get back into their profession ** Both appear to be blacklisted **
4:52, It's the trend now.......White guys bad, White woman good. Strange thing is comes from white guys like Rich. Go figure?
ReplyDeleteI’d love to see Frank and Darren Peck on the same show. One true alpha male (Frank) and one wanna be alpha male who’s actually a little sissy prick (Pecky). It’s high time someone gave Pecky Boy the attitude adjustment he needs and we all know Frank won’t tolerate Pecky’s shit.
ReplyDeleteAlpha males? lol Relax big fella. We're talking about news anchors who have to work cohesively together, not gladiators or MMA fighters.
Delete6:47, Frank would put Peck in his place FAST.
DeleteBaloney!! Darren and Frank share a locker at the YMCA. BFF’s. And both are like John Wayne toilet paper: rough tough and don’t take shit off anyone.
DeleteDarren Peck is "rough tough and don’t take shit off anyone." Yeah. Ok. Sure. Funny you should say that because people at PIX who actually know and work with Peck have the complete opposite opinion about him. And that's a fack...Jack.
DeleteEven better put Brian Hackney, Frank Somerville and Darren Peck together.
DeleteI worked at KPIX for awhile. 3:47 PM is absolutely right. Within the newsroom Peck was regarded as an arrogant, aloof demanding, pushover. There isn’t a person on this planet who would describe him as rough or tough, or who would be even the slightest bit intimidated by him. Peck and his apologists can dispute and refute that until the cows come home but it doesn’t change the reality one iota. He’s nothing more than a condescending, man-turd weakling.
DeleteWell he’s been there for 5 years. On the newscasts he can be on & off depending on the weather events. But I think he’s still a good meteorologist while not taking crap from anyone (i.e. I’ve seen this very very evident on the morning show when he fills in, but not so much on the evening fill-in or weekends (sometimes but not always)).
DeleteI love Frank Somerville!!! When he was on he was excellent!!! We all screw up sometimes!!! If Frank learned his lesson why not give him a chance!!! When I met him at Super Bowl Events in San Francisco he was so kind and gracious!!!
ReplyDeleteIf Frank comes cheap, and is motivated why not give him a shot in prime time? He does have a presence, and comes with a proven track-record that other Pix male anchors don't have. Give Frank a look Pix.
ReplyDeleteFrank: That anchor spot at KBAK in Bakersfield has been filled. That's the bad news. The good news is KRCR in Redding has an anchor opening. But don't wait. A Chico State grad may ace you out.
ReplyDeleteStop talking about Frank. Sick of this sicko and psycho! He doesn't even look straight and mentally stable on your interview, how can he be stable on air. He is welcome to apply for benefits if he lost a lot of money from divorce, personal issues........never get a job on tv again.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. And if that person who says he's Frank really is Frank then he really has issues
DeleteBetter than you Mr Mibach.
DeleteThis is Frank. I get all the negative comments. And I expect them. It’s okay. I have a disease. I’m working really hard to deal with. I’m 9 months clean. I go to five aa meeting per week. And I’ve totally changed. One person said I looked smug in the picture. Just fyi I’m not good at taking promo pics. In fact I hate it. My thought is this. I’m damn good at what I do. And we all know it. If a station would take a chance on me everyone would watch. And I’m confident that the first thing they’d noticed is that I’m totally different. Of course there are people who are going yo be skeptical. But they would see right off the bat that somerville 2.0 is for real.
ReplyDeleteFrank, you do deserve another chance. Looking smug in a photo has nothing to do with your ability to be a news anchor.
DeleteGood luck on your search for work Frank. While there are 7 million people in the Bay Area, there are a lot of competent people seeking work. But as with almost every industry here, if you get a few gray hairs, and a you have a birth certificate that says you are over 50, your chances of getting a job are significantly reduced. Like to near Zero. The employers can hire 4 “kids” for less than your annual salary. If you were not aware of this trend, then you were not paying attention to the news you were reading.
DeleteMy suggestion: produce your own show, like Jerry Graham, Doug McConnell. Maybe hire some of your retired buddies to help out.
Well I’m watching KPIX and it’s Goodrich only . she is holding her own ! Good on her ! Hometown girl !
ReplyDeletePride of the 925.
Delete11:21AM Frank was not involved in sexual assaults I hope like Trevor Bauer at least.
ReplyDelete10:27AM He went to SF State like Rich. What do you expect from a Journalism degree there…perfect grammar?
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I totally agree… I hate spell check. And I should always proof before I send. But please don’t put down my education. That’s just so juvenile
DeleteAsk Juliette Goodrich about ‘Marco polo.’ I bet you won’t.
ReplyDeleteI’m so tired of the negative comments. So I’ll tell you what. Call me. Here’s my number. 510-388-3649. I’ll be happy to discuss anything. I have nothing to hide. Call me.
ReplyDeleteDarren Peck is a wimpy weenie-boy.
ReplyDeletePlease refrain from deriding Peck, as such actions may precipitate emotional distress and induce tears. It is noteworthy to recall that he frequents this site, habitually disseminating commendatory remarks about himself under the guise of anonymity, while simultaneously denigrating fellow PIX meteorologists, particularly Paul Hagan and Jessica Burch. This behavior conspicuously underscores his susceptibility and insecurity, thereby further elucidating the reasons behind his lack of internal esteem among colleagues and the absence of respect accorded to him.
Delete9:53, it’s not just Peck who leaves positive comments about himself on Rich’s blog. His work colleagues Jessica Burch and Betty Yu do the same. It’s so widely known at 855 Battery that it’s become a bit of a running joke.
DeleteYou have to give credit that he is one of the best meteorologists. Yes he sounds like he’s condescending & talks down to the viewers.
DeleteDuring some of the recent storms, he had a thorough and fantastic explanation. One problem was that he mixed up some dates.
PIX task jockey here.....
DeleteYep, within the past month, I saw Darren Peck in the PIX newsroom using a PIX workstation, typing a comment on Rich's site. I was at enough of a distance that I couldn’t see what he was typing, but the maroon bars on each side of the page were a dead giveaway. After submitting the comment, he returned to the homepage, and the 'Rich Lieberman 415 Media' graphic banner appeared.
The following morning, I visited Rich's site, and what do you know? There was an anonymous comment on a PIX-related video that mocked Paul Hagan’s wardrobe and touted Peck's forecast presentation skills with a timestamp of the exact time I saw Peck submit the comment.
Frank and Juliette would make a wonderful couple, both professionally and romantically!
ReplyDeleteWhy all the hate for Sara Donchey? I watch the 11:00 news because of her. She’s a cutie!
ReplyDeleteLess than a month ago, 2/22, Frank was going off on Facebook accusing his father and brother of being racists and posting a bunch of seemingly drunken angry rants. They were deleted the next day. I don’t believe the person who posted them has been clean for 8 months or whatever so unless Frank’s account was hacked, he is probably still in denial.
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