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 EVER in Orlando TV news going as far as the anchor team at Cleveland’s top-rated…
Month: May 2009
Like Rodney Dangerfield, I get no respect
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 Moore (the filmmaker — or is it the Orlando Sentinel movie critic? — take your pick)….
Oh, doctor! Did Local 6 run out of news?
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 p.m. Taking over one of Local 6 News’ former time slots — from 5 to…
Real Radio’s Shannon Burke in jail after shooting wife, dog
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 the head. Burke, 43, is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and…
WKMG spins news shuffle
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: (oops — video removed at request of Local 6) What do you think about the…
Shake up at WKMG: Layoffs, newscasts shuffled
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. Starting Monday, WKMG will air Dr. Phil from 5 to 6 p.m. and an hourlong…