April 12, 2013

Former Houston Anchor Resurfaces Across the Street

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

When veteran Houston sports anchor Bob Allen stepped down in January after 38 ½ years at KTRK (Channel 13), he pledged to viewers that he wasn’t retiring.

And he isn’t. Allen will join KHOU (Channel 11) on April 22 as the station’s new weekday sports anchor. His first broadcast will be April 25.

Allen will fill the vacancy left by the unexpected departure in February of KHOU sports anchor Butch Alsandor. He said a “casual conversation” with Channel 11 officials heated up in the last two weeks, culminating in Thursday’s announcement.

“I had no idea I would have the opportunity to do this. It was the farthest thing from my mind. When Butch stepped down, I didn’t even think about it,” Allen said. “But I’m recharged and energized and ready to go and looking forward to this.

More after the jump

April 12, 2013

Does this Woman's Boobs Really Hate?

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

This is a screen shot from KIAH Newscast in Houston. We can guess that the story is about Hooters restaurant that got rid of a waitress that had surgery?

Or that this woman's boobs just are very mean?

Either way... the station might have wanted to rethink the chyron a bit.

Just saying...

April 12, 2013

Pittsburgh Sports Guy Leaves Station for Aereo TV

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

It looks like Aereo TV is doing more than rebroadcasting the signals of TV stations, they are also taking some of the talent.

At least that's what has happened in Pittsburgh.

FTVLive hears that WTAE sports anchor John Meyer has left the Hearst station for a sales position with Aereo TV. Meyer was Weekday mornings sports anchor at the station.

Aereo got it's start in New York City and is now moving into another 2 dozen markets. The company's service picks up broadcast signals and transmits them to mobile devices.

Networks have been doing all they can to try and shutdown the service.

April 12, 2013

Philly Reporter Leaving CBS O&O

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

After 17 years at KYW CBS3/CW in Philly, reporter Robin Rieger is leaving the station.

Rieger came to KYW from Metro Traffic Control in Philadelphia where she covered news and traffic for local stations for five years. She had also served as anchor and reporter for Jones Intercable in New Jersey and was a reporter for The Burlington County Times.

So why is she leaving the station?

You know the answer without even having to take the jump

April 12, 2013

Good Grief Charlie Brown

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

First it was Elmo now it's Charlie Brown.

Good Grief!

The man who was the voice of Charlie Brown in the first "Peanuts" television specials has pleaded guilty to threatening and stalking both his ex-girlfriend and a plastic surgeon who gave her a breast enhancement he paid for.

City News Service says 56-year-old Peter Robbins entered the plea Wednesday in a San Diego court and could get up to three years in prison at his sentencing next month.

The guy kind of looks like Charlie Brown...see his photo and more info after the leap

April 12, 2013

Tapper not a Rapper

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

CNN's Jake Tapper might not want to take "the lead" when it comes to rapping.

The Anchor tried to throw down a few lines and it was awful to say the least.

Here's the video:

April 12, 2013

CNN To Stick Tapper Repeat at 10PM

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

The 10PM time slot at CNN his kind of like Jeff Zucker's sand box. He plays around, builds things and then knocks down what he made and starts over.

The 10PM slot was where the repeats of Anderson Cooper's show aired. But then Zucker tried the Fox News rip off of The Five called (Get to) The Point in that slot.

The show never did get to the point and was canceled after just 4 episodes.

Now, Zuck has decided to stick a repeat of Jake Tapper's 'The Lead' in the 10:00 slot. The Lead has followed in the ratings with awful numbers and it appears the Zucker is hoping to get viewers to sample the show as it repeats at night. The Lead's live airtime is 4PM.

How long will The Lead repeat stay a 10PM? Until Zucker wants to play with something else in his sandbox.

Stay tuned...

April 12, 2013

Face the Nation Tops Ratings

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

While Meet the Press host David Gregory was more worried about who was parking in front of his hose, Bob Schieffer was pulling some of his best ratings this year over on Face the station.

CBS says that Face the Nation is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs show. FTN placed first in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in News – viewers and households on Sunday, April 7.

The CBS broadcast posted 0.7/03 in adults 25-54 with 3.26m viewers and 2.4/06 in households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. FTN also posted its best deliveries in both households and viewers since Feb. 17.

More numbers breakdown after the skip

April 12, 2013

Washington's Most Wanted Captures 400th Thug

April 12, 2013/ Scott Jones

KCPQ" (Seattle) Washington's Most Wanted reached a milestone with the capture on the 400TH criminal that was profiled on the show.

Washington’s Most Wanted, in partnership with Crime Stoppers programs statewide, has now helped local law enforcement capture 400 fugitives. Because of the successful partnership, many of Washington’s most dangerous and violent offenders have been taken off the streets and put behind bars.

“Thanks to KCPQ for their leadership and thanks for the diligent teamwork of people in the state of Washington, to put 400 people away, get them off the streets, that’s a good thing for the state of Washington, Congratulations to everyone involved,” said Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

More after the skip

April 11, 2013

Tucson Weatherman Taking Leave of Absence...again

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

Chuck George, chief meteorologist for Tucson’s KOLD Channel 13 is taking his third leave of absence from the station in the past 3 years.

No word on why he has taken a sudden leave of absence this time and the station isn't talking.

“Chuck is taking a leave of absence,” said KOLD Vice President and General Manager Debbie Bush, via email; the Arizona Daily Star. “Unfortunately, we cannot comment further on employee matters.”

The station saying nothing is complete B.S. ...More on that after the jump

April 11, 2013

Chris Hayes Needs to go All In

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

The New Republic takes a closer look at MSNBC's new show 'All In with Chris Hayes" and they have some advice for the host.

Basically they say don't try and beat Fox News's Bill O'Reilly at his own game, it's a game you can't win. They write that cable news should be either fun or informative, but the danger for the frequently substantive "All In" is falling somewhere in the middle.

And they end with this advice for MSNBC and it's All In host:

Hayes' ratings during his first week were solid but unspectacular; if he wants to succeed, he should stick to substance. Bill O'Reilly couldn't host a serious show if he tried, but he is a talented showman. Hayes isn't.

More after the skip

April 11, 2013

New Anchor Named in the Burgh

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

The Hearst station in Pittsburgh has hired a Weekend Morning anchor.

WTAE has hired Jackie Schafer, who was a one time intern at the station.

Today is her first day reporting on WTAE and she begins anchoring weekend mornings on Channel 4 Action News April 20.

Here's the oblatory B.S. quotes:

"Jackie has the experience and skill to accurately cover news for Pittsburgh and the region.” said WTAE President & General Manager, Michael J. Hayes. “We are pleased to have her officially join the WTAE family” he added.

“Jackie is a welcome addition to the Channel 4 Action News” said WTAE News Director Justin Antoniotti. “She will cover a wide range of stories that matter to Pittsburgh” he added.

April 11, 2013

It was the Invitation We couldn't Refuse... But we Did Anyway

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

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I got a call yesterday that some people dream about getting.

I was invited to the White House Correspondents Dinner later this month.

I said "No Thank You."

Anyone that has read FTVLive over the years has known how I feel about the WH Correspondents Dinner. It used to be great.... when you know it was for correspondents.

More on our reason for not going in ScottLand

April 11, 2013

Weatherman Indicted on Sex Charges

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

Weatherman Eric "I broke the" Law was officially indicted on sex charges.

Law who worked as the weather anchor at WLBT in Mississippi up until his arrest was served with the indictment on Wednesday.

Law was busted March 7 and charged with two counts of sexual battery and two counts of gratification of lust.

Law was in court on Wednesday and waived the reading of his indictment.

More after the hop

April 11, 2013

Scott Pelley Slams Fox News

April 11, 2013/ Scott Jones

We doubt Scott Pelley will be getting a Christmas card from Roger Ailes next year.

The CBS Evening News Anchor criticized his rivals in general and Fox News

in particular, while at the same time describing his own newscast as an island of calm in a sea of absurdity.

In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter Pelley smacks Fox News for revealing the true identity of Mark Owen (real name: Matt Bissonnette), a member of the SEALS team involved in the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan, who had written a book about the raid.

What Pelley says about Fox News after the jump