We Told You....
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Remember back on September 1st, when CNN said they were changing their Presidential debate rules and said that Carly Fiorina might "possibly" be allowed to join the other top-tier candidates on the stage?
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Miami Anchor Spotted Interviewing in Chicago
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Which Miami Anchor was spotted talking to the bosses at one Chicago station? And which Chicago Anchor is speculated to get bounced?
Find out after the jump.
Read MoreLike We Said....
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Back on August 28th, FTVLive FIRST told you that KPHO Anchor Adam Longo was headed to DC's WUSA.
Late last week, the station finally announced what FTVLive FIRST told you.
Read MoreMilwaukee Station to Drop Newscast
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Although you can expect this to happen a lot in 2017, WTMJ in Milwaukee is doing it now.
The station is dumping their 3PM newscast and replacing it with a syndicated talk show.
After the jump wait till you see how WTMJ's GM tries to spin this move.
Read MoreBuffalo Station Tries to Revamp Low Rated Morning Newscast
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When WKBW in Buffalo hired back Anchor Laura Gray (pictured), station GM Mike Nurse said, ""We saw someone with Laura who has a good news presence, is local and is committed to the market."
A year after hiring Gray, the station is no longer committed to her.
Read MoreGood News, Bad News
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Did you hear the one about the Hartford Anchor that went to the connivence store to buy beer?
Click the "Read More" link get the full story.
Read MoreCan You Say Awkward
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Former teen TV and pop idol David Cassidy was talking live with a British newscast and let's just say, it did not go well.
The interview started off awkward and then kept driving full speed down that highway
Check out the video after the jump.
Read MorePhotographer Says Sorry for Tripping Migrant
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Is she sorry, or is she sorry she got caught?
The Camerawoman that was caught on camera sticking out her leg to trip a migrant as he ran from police while clutching a child to his chest, now says she is sorry
Petra Laszlo says she's not "heartless" and she claims she panicked when she saw people running toward her in a field close to Hungary's border with Serbia.
Read MoreFusion Cutting Staff
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After two years on-air, Fusion is changing direction. CEO Isaac Lee sent out a memo outlining changes to the network's line-up which includes cutting some shows and making others, 'digital only'.
Lee told the staff they will be focusing on three areas: the 2016 elections, investigative specials and topical comedy.
Is it just me, or does this sound a lot like David Kenny at the Weather Channel?
H/T Capital New York
Veteran Boston Anchor Leaving
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One of Boston's most experienced and well-liked anchors, is leaving. After 18 years, Fox 25's Maria Stephanos says it's time to embark on a new adventure.
“While I only had the pleasure to work with Maria for 11 months, I quickly learned her journalistic skill set, newsroom leadership and contributions to the daily editorial process, were second to none,” said FOX25 Vice President and General Manager Tom Raponi.
The Cox press release says her last day at the station is today. She signs off for good after the 11pm newscast. Call me crazy, but this sounds like a contract/money issue. Who leaves all of a sudden after 18 years?
For a complete history of her career, check out New England One.
'Cat' News Bloopers
/We regularly see compilations of news bloopers, but here's one that combines on-air talent and cats. Meow.
Hello.....
/Hey guys, just wanted to check in and say that I'm doing some behind the scenes tweaking to FTVLive.
No changes will be huge, but it should make the site a bit easier to get around, especially using a mobile device.
While I am doing some work on the code of this site, it is nice to get a bit more sleep and to try and not be attached to my email every second.
I'm back from NY, which was part business and part pleasure trip.
It was great to be back in Western New York for a couple of days. First time back in about 7 years.
Of course, if you've been to Buffalo, then you just know I had to make a Mighty Run (or maybe like 5 or 6 runs).
I'll be back in the saddle on Monday. Big thanks to the FTVLive Intern for throwing up some stories while we enjoy our brief time off.
-Scott
NBC News Chairwoman Leaving
/In an announcement that's no shock to anyone, NBC News Chairwoman Patricia Fili-Krushel is leaving the peacock.
Fili-Krushel
Fili-Krushel was hired in 2012 to oversee NBC's news commodities: NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC. She recruited the first female network news president when she hired Deborah Turness from Great Britain.
It never was smooth sailing for Fili-Krushel. TODAY Show numbers slid, Nightly News numbers declined, David Gregory lost "Meet The Press", and the network's marquee talent, Brian Williams, couldn't tell the truth.
6-months ago Andy Lack was brought back, and to everyone in the industry, that sealed Fili-Krushel's fate.
Now, who wants to take bets on how long Turness lasts?
"Anchor Monster" at ABC?
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Evidently, ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir isn't making any friends in the news division. His nickname is "Anchor Monster" supposedly because he frequently loses his temper with the crew over being beaten in the ratings by NBC's Lester Holt.
Page Six is reporting that Muir screams at the crew unless ABC News President James Goldston is around. On an open mike he was heard complaining he wanted less of the reporters' voices and more of his own.
Muir's interview with Hillary Clinton, in which she finally apologized for using personal email - tanked in the ratings. Lester Holt had an average of 8.3 million viewers, to Muir's 7.3 million. OUCH!
Vegetarian Shooting in Vegas?
/Maybe the graphics person at KETK in Tyler, Texas has never been to Vegas, but we can assure them with all the buffets around, there aren't many "Vegans". Either that, or the "S" is a lot closer to the "N" on their keyboard, than ours.
Selfie Stick Sadness
/Selfie sticks certainly have their purpose. But in the wrong hands, they can quickly turn 'credibility' into 'laughability'. Apparently the AM crew at KOIN had never seen a selfie stick before. We'll let you decide on this one.
