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Month: May 2009

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Cleveland anchors go nuts as Cavs beat Magic

May 24, 2009 Roger Simmons

So, face it. Those of us in the media sometimes are accused of being “homers” — cheering for the home team rather than being objective. And, granted, sometimes we are homers. But I can’t recall anyone … MORE

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Like Rodney Dangerfield, I get no respect

May 13, 2009 Roger Simmons

A visitor to the Web site spotted this the other day on WFTV-Channel 9, from an episode of Family Feud. The category for the two teams to guess: Name a Famous Roger. Sure, there’s Roger … MORE

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Oh, doctor! Did Local 6 run out of news?

May 4, 2009 Roger Simmons

WKMG’s new schedule goes into effect today. No more news at 4, 5 or 5:30 p.m. — the new hourlong 6 p.m. show starts, followed by the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric at 7 … MORE

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Real Radio’s Shannon Burke in jail after shooting wife, dog

May 1, 2009 Roger Simmons

Breaking Radio News: OrlandoSentinel.com is reporting that Shannon Burke of Real Radio 104.1 is in jail today, accused of firing a gun — the bullet from which injured his family’s dog and grazed his wife in … MORE

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WKMG spins news shuffle

May 1, 2009 Roger Simmons

Here’s a video WKMG produced for advertisers and others — trying to put a positive spin on Local 6’s decision to abandon news at 4, 5 and 5:30 p.m. starting Monday. Take a look here: … MORE

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Shake up at WKMG: Layoffs, newscasts shuffled

May 1, 2009 Roger Simmons

Thursday was a sad day for those at WKMG-Local 6. Hit hard by the sagging revenue and sagging ratings, the CBS affiliate reportedly laid off 20 staffers and canceled its 4, 5 and 5:30 newscasts. … MORE

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