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Lose Fox on Bright House Networks? There are alternatives

December 30, 2009 Roger Simmons

The clock is ticking, and Fox is ready to pull the plug on its channels on Bright House Networks at the stroke of midnight tomorrow. Orlando attorney John Morgan took the mammoth media company to … MORE

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WKMG: Urban Meyer told Gators he had heart attack

December 28, 2009 Roger Simmons

WKMG-Local 6 sports anchor David “Ping” Pingalore said Monday evening he stands behind his Saturday report that Florida Gators Coach Urban Meyer had a heart attack during mid-season — one health reason that may have … MORE

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WFTV preparing for Bob Opsahl’s retirement

December 28, 2009 Roger Simmons

Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings and Dan Rather were iconic anchors for their networks. But Bob Opsahl has them beat. Opsahl has been anchoring the news at WFTV-Channel 9 for more than 30 years — even … MORE

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A new look for Central Florida News 13

December 15, 2009 Roger Simmons

Last week, Central Florida News 13 introduced updated graphics and music. Have to say, they both are a big improvement — and the biggest changes the 24-hour cable channel has made to its on-air appearance … MORE

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WESH pioneer Nick Pfeifauf dies

December 15, 2009 Roger Simmons

Former WESH 2 pioneer Nick Pfeifauf, 77, died last week after having a heart attack. Pfeifauf was the anchor for WESH news when I first started watching Central Florida television back in the 1970s.   According to WESH.com, … MORE

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Casey Anthony: WESH analyst blasts WFTV analyst

November 22, 2009 Roger Simmons

As if the long, strange saga of infamous “tot mom” Casey Anthony could not get any stranger … it does, of course. This time it involves attorneys Orlando TV stations are using as legal experts … MORE

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Bob Frier returns to air December 14 on Fox 35

November 22, 2009 Roger Simmons

Some quick updates … Former WKMG-Local 6 anchor Bob Frier, who recently signed with WOFL-Fox 35, will make his debut on his new station Dec. 14, according to station promos. Still no word on how … MORE

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Abatta, Kaufeldt swap anchor shifts at Fox 35

October 12, 2009 Roger Simmons

New WOFL ND Jeff Zeller appears to be wasting no time making changes at Fox 35. A pair of anchors — newcomer Sonni Abatta and veteran Amy Kaufeldt — will be swapping roles. Orlando Sentinel TV … MORE

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Health care debate: Is Oz better than Phil?

October 11, 2009 Roger Simmons

Some interesting news, considering WKMG’s schedule shuffle that replaced its early evening newscasts with Dr. Phil … Local 6’s Post-Newsweek sister station, KPRC in Houston, has yanked Dr. Phil from its schedule — replacing the doc’s … MORE

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New Guy at WESH, change in weather at WKMG

October 11, 2009 Roger Simmons

Back from a Fall break from blogging. Here’s what been going on … New WESH 2 Sunrise anchor Jason Guy doesn’t officially start his new gig until Monday, but he’s been trying out the Channel … MORE

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