Fox News Anchor Headed to CBS O&O

Yesterday, FTVLive told you FIRST and Exclusively that Fox News Anchor Rick Folbaum is leaving New York and Fox News and headed to South Florida. 

Now, sources tell FTVLive just which station he is going to. 

Our Source says that Folbaum is headed to CBS's WFOR in Miami.  

No word on what show he'll be working on and no official word yet from FNC that he is leaving.

Folbum has been in the Fox den for the past decade. 

Stay tuned and remember where you read it first.  

Sorry Geraldo... the Dog Looks Better

Ever since Geraldo Rivera decided to post a naked selfie of himself on Twitter, we have tried everything to wash that image our of our mind.

The good news that after seeing the photo of the 105 year old Rivera, our appetite has decreased and we have been able to drop a few pounds.

BTW if we drop 5 more pounds, look for FTVLive to post a naked selfie in the near future.

Glenn Beck (above) took his swipe at Rivera by posting his own selfie, but instead of going nude, Beck put on as much clothes as he could. And we for one say thank you God that he did (but, can someone show Beck which way is up on his iPad?). 

But the best photo is of a dog that posted his naked selfie and was wearing nothing but a smile and his collar. 

And we have to admit, the K-9 looks much better than Geraldo.  

By the way, Rivera says he took the photo down off Twitter after Fox News ordered him to do so.  

We figured old Roger Ailes wasn't going to like it.  

KTVU Meets with AAJA

KTVU sat down with the Asian American Journalists Association to talk about what led to the station’s infamous slip-up.

AAJA’s Tomoko A. Hosaka and others from the association met with News Director Lee Rosenthal, Vice President & General Manager Tom Raponi, staff reporter Amber Lee and Rosy Chu, director of community affairs and public service.

Hosaka had this to say after the meeting:

"We thank KTVU for taking the time to speak with us in person. The dialogue helped us better understand what led to the airing of the fake Asiana pilots’ names, and the station reiterated its deep remorse over the incident. It also resulted in concrete steps promised by KTVU to improve its journalistic practices and repair its relationship with the Asian American community. KTVU and AAJA will work together in the months ahead on these various initiatives. We will provide more details in the coming days."

We're hoping that Rosenthal did not show up to the meeting with fortune cookies and Panda Express. Then again, KTVU has not been very smart through this entire incident. 

H/T Poynter

Station Interviews Women While She's in Labor

While the media obsesses on the Royal Baby, WCCO in Minneapolis might have taken the obsession too far.

WCCO Reporter Ed Moody just interviewed Katie Folgers while she is in labor. 

Really?!  

Motown Weatherman Signs off

Detroit insiders tell FTVLive that a week ago, WJBK morning meteorologist Ben Bailey handed in his two week notice to VP News/ND Dana Hahn. 

Bailey has been with the station nearly nine years, as morning meteorologist. 

His last day was Friday, as he uses out his vacation time.

He posted this message to the station's website: 

"After nearly nine years at Fox 2, I've decided it's time for me to move on. I appreciate the opportunity Fox has given me to do what I love most. A heartfelt "thank you" to all of our loyal viewers. You are the reason for our success in the morning."

Hahn has stated in the past "the only reason people watch the morning news is for Ben Bailey." It was a line that didn't sit well with some staffers and now it means viewers have no reason to watch WJBK in the mornings.

No word yet on where Bailey is headed, though it is common knowledge he aspires to be a chief meteorologist says our source. 

Stay tuned... 

Signing off in Philly

After 36 years, WPVI Anchor Rob Jennings signed off.  

Let's roll the good bye video: 

Trying to Justify Tabloid Crap

WWOR Station Manager Dianne Doctor is doing her best to justify the station dumping their only newscast and replacing it with the TMZ look-a-like show "Chasing New Jersey." 

Here's Doctor's video in support of the show and the station's decision to scrap news:

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Univision to End July Book on Top

It's the July book....and let's be honest it really doesn't count. But, you still have to give some props to spanish language network Univision.

Univision is about to finish the July book at No. 1 in both the 18-49 and 18-34 demographic groups, beating all of the English-language broadcast networks – a sweep first for the Spanish-language network.

During the book, Univision is delivering an average audience of nearly 3.6 million total viewers, 1.8 million Adults 18-49, 874,000 Adults 18-34, and 1.1 million Persons 12-34 in primetime. Those stats also put Univision in first place for the sweep among 12-34 year olds — with a 30 percent lead over nearest competitor, Fox. While fourth placed among viewers of all ages (ahead of Fox), Univision leaps to the top of the pack with 18-49-ers, who are the currency of most scripted entertainment programming ad sales.

In that age bracket,  Univision will wrap the sweep 21 percent ahead of second place broadcaster, Fox.

“Finishing the February sweep as the No. 4 network, ahead of  NBC, made a major impact. Wrapping up July – during a time when other networks are investing more than ever in summer programming – as the No. 1 network among both Adults 18-49 and 18-34 for the first time, is making history,” said Univision CEO Randy Falco who, before joining the Univision, spent 30 years at NBC.

H/T Deadline  

Royal Baby or Royal Pain in the Ass?

The BBC's Simon McCoy has been covering the royal labor from outside St. Mary's Hospital in London, but has taken his reports in a distinctly different direction from his colleagues: pure honesty.

Let's roll the video: 

Taking the Helm at Al Jazeera America

Al Jazeera America has finally gotten around to naming a president.

ABC News's Kate O’Brian will be in charge when the network hits the air next month.

O’Brian will oversee AJAM’s newsgathering and programming.

“Kate’s arrival speaks volumes about what we intend to do and how we intend to do it,” said Al Jazeera, in a statement. “She is a highly experienced and award-winning journalist who fully understands what Americans want to see and hear when they watch the news.”

She is a 30 year veteran of ABC News.

The network is still looking for a CEO.  

Like We Said...

FTVLive FIRST told you in an Exclusive report that WPLG Weatherman Scott Padgett was headed to KTVT in Dallas (others swiped FTVLive's story with no attribution).  

FTVLive reported the story on July 18th, now the station has announced what we FIRST reported. Padgett is joining the station in Mid September.

“It feels like I’m coming home,” he said in the station's press release. “I’m so excited that I’ll get to watch my nephews’ ball games and spend holidays with my folks.”

Hello O-Town

Today's FTVLive is coming to you from the land of Mickey and Shamu, Orlando, Florida. 

I'm in O-Town playing in a qualifier for the State Match Play golf tournament.  

This is my 5th day in a row of tournament golf, which is almost as much golf as I have played this entire Summer so far.

After Today's round it is back to the FTVLive World Headquarters and then on Wednesday morning it's one more qualifier before things settle down and get back to normal.  

I hope so...I need some sleep.