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Is this a first? An all-female, all-minority newscast on CBS46
Gurvir Dhindsa and Jennifer Valdez on the CBS46 newscast October 24, 2017 on CBS46. Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rhhis AJC Radio & TV Talk blogo@ajc.com on The CBS46 morning...
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“This is nuts:” CNN head Jeff Zucker, in Atlanta, talks news and Donald Trump
By Jill Vejnoska This is nuts.” That’s what CNN president Jeff Zucker says it’s like covering news in the era of President Donald Trump. Appearing at an Atlanta Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Zucker...
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WSB-TV pushing back ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season finale for Atlanta...
Lindsey Stirling, Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi on this past Monday’s “Dancing With the Stars.” CREDIT: ABC Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk...
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What is up with Constance Jones, formerly of ‘Good Day Atlanta’?
Posted Monday, November 20, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Constance Jones was on Fox 5’s “Good Day Atlanta” for just a hot second before leaving to move back to...
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Public Broadcasting Atlanta gets $502K gift, remains in good financial shape
Posted by Thursday, November 30, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Public Broadcasting Atlanta, which owns 90.1/WABE-FM and PBA30, recently received a $502,000 gift...
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Former CBS46’s meteorologist Jim Kosek lands new job
Posted Monday, December 4, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Jim Kosek, former chief meteorologist at CBS46 Atlanta, has found a new job as a chief meteorologist at the...
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Sharon Reed of CBS46 calls out viewer who calls her the N-word
Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Sharon Reed, the CBS46 evening anchor, called out a viewer Tuesday night during the 9 p.m. Peachtree TV...
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Flint bus driver wrongly IDed as author of racist email to Sharon Reed
Sharon Reed said social media trolls should not have gone after an innocent woman who did not send the nasty email. CREDIT: CBS46 Posted Friday, December 8, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC...
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2017 Atlanta TV year in review: Ben Swann, Valerie Hoff, CNN vs Trump, Steve...
Posted by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog on Friday, December 22, 2017 Nobody will mistake 2017 as a normal year for TV in Atlanta. The White House turned into a reality show...
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CBS46 anchor Amanda Davis has died from ‘massive stroke’
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog CBS46 morning anchor Amanda Davis suffered a stroke Tuesday night and is hospitalized, according to...
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Colleagues past and present heartbroken by CBS46 anchor Amanda Davis’ death
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Local broadcasters who worked with veteran news broadcaster Amanda Davis over the past three decades...
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Amanda Davis: public viewing set for Jan. 2
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog The family of the late broadcaster Amanda Davis is holding a public viewing of her body at Gregory B....
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Jeff Dickerson leaving Fox 5’s ‘Georgia Gang’
Posted Friday, December 29, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Long-time media consultant and public relations man Jeff Dickerson is stepping down as a regular panelist...
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My 25 most popular blog entries of 2017: Amanda Davis, J. Anthony Brown,...
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 08: Comedian J. Anthony Brown arrives at the Loreal Style Stage at the Soul Train Awards 2012 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 8, 2012 in Las...
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Amanda Davis: three public funeral-related events scheduled Jan. 2 and 3
Atlanta TV royalty: Amanda Davis and Monica Pearson flank Brenda Wood. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/ rho@ajc.com Posted Saturday, December 30, 2017 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog...
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Anchors nationwide wear red to honor Amanda Davis & promote stroke awareness
CREDIT: Fox 5 Posted Tuesday, January 2, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog Amanda Davis, the CBS46 morning anchor who died of a sudden stroke last week at age 62, is...
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Amanda Davis’ funeral service: ‘I will never stop missing her, her laughter,...
Debra Buffett, a friend of Amanda Davis, signs an oversized condolence card outside Cascade United Methodist Church just as Davis’ funeral services were beginning January 3, 2018. CREDIT: Rodney...
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As the TV station turns: Mark Pimentel out as GM at CBS46
Posted Tuesday, January 9, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog This morning, CBS46 (WGCL-TV) ousted its general manager Mark Pimentel, replacing him with Lyle Banks. The...
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TV briefs: Cynne Simpson of Fox 5 taking break; Duffie Dixon left 11Alive
Posted Friday, January 12, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV talk blog Fox 5 evening anchor Cynne Simpson last week posted a note on her public Facebook page saying she was...
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Exclusive: CBS46 anchor Ben Swann suspended after he tries to revive Reality...
Posted Friday, January 26, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog CBS46 evening anchor Ben Swann has been taken off the air after his efforts to revive his independent...
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