TV briefs: Hawks ratings record, Walter Goggins, Karyn Greer
020615 ATLANTA: Hawks center Al Horford reacts to being called for a technical foul for arguing an offensive foul call against him for knocking Warriors forward Draymond Green to the hardwood on his...
View ArticleKen Cook lands gig as personal injury attorney spokesman
Ken Cook is forecasting danger ahead that might involve the need of Monge & Associates. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com off my TV By RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, February 25,...
View ArticleLocal news briefs: Sunday WSB-TV lineup changes, Fred Blankenship, Karyn Greer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA: WEEKEND EDITION – Rob Marciano joins the anchor team at GMA Weekend, as ABC News Senior Meteorologist, 9/6/14. (ABC/Lou Rocco) ROB MARCIANO, RON CLAIBORNE, PAULA FARIS, DAN...
View ArticleCBS46 hires 11 Alive’s Fred Kalil as sports anchor
Fred Kalil has worked at 11 Alive since 1993 but moves to CBS46 March 23. CREDIT: 11 Alive By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The dismantling of 11 Alive’s long-time...
View ArticleConfirmed: Karyn Greer has left 11 Alive after 15 years
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Sunday, March 15, 2015 It was kind of expected given Karyn Greer‘s mysterious disappearance from 11 Alive the past seven weeks, but she officially announced...
View ArticleDiana Davis retires from Channel 2 Action News after 32 years
Diana Davis spent 32 years at WSB-TV before retiring March 13, 2015. CREDIT: WSB-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, March 19, 2015 Veteran Channel 2 Action News reporter Diana...
View ArticleTV briefs: CBS Atlanta’s Michelle Burdo, Chris Johnson’s wife Tia on TLC...
Michelle Burdo spent 18 months as a morning anchor at CBS Atlanta. CREDIT: CBS Atlanta By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, March 20, 2015 Michelle Burdo, morning news anchor at CBS46...
View ArticleCBS46’s Stephany Fisher: she is staying after all
Stephany Fisher took a few days off last week at CBS46 in what could have been negotiation hardball but the two sides appear to have agreed on a new contract. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com,...
View ArticleTV/radio departures: Rock 100.5’s Sebas, CBS46’s Larry Smith
Sebastian “Sebas” Davis is leaving Rock 100.5 this Friday, April 3, 2015 for a new job in Los Angeles. CREDIT: WSB-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Sebastian...
View ArticleCBS46 names Michelle Burdo’s replacement: Gloria Neal from Denver
Gloria Neal is coming to WGCL-TV CBS46 from Denver’s CBS affiliate. CREDIT: CBS By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, April 1, 2015 CBS46 has named Denver reporter and anchor Gloria...
View ArticleFormer 11Alive sports anchor Sam Crenshaw freelancing at Fox 5
Sam Crenshaw, who was let go from 11 Alive last year, is doing some freelance weekend work for Fox 5. CREDIT: 11 Alive By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, April 2, 2015 Veteran sports...
View ArticleMore departures at CBS46: Renee Starzyk, Bernard Watson, Frank Wiley, Mike...
Renee Starzyk had been at WGCL-TV CBS 46 since 2004 but just announced her departure today. CREDIT: CBS 46. By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, April 13, 2015 CBS46 is about as stable...
View ArticleExclusive: Stephany Fisher leaving CBS46 at end of her contract
Stephany Fisher is leaving CBS46. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday April 13, 2015 I want to apologize for my inconsistent reporting about CBS46 evening anchor Stephany...
View ArticleMonica Pearson recovering from liver cancer
Monica Pearson retired from Channel 2 Action news in 2012 but still does a weekly radio show on Kiss 104.1. CREDIT: WSB-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday April 22, 2015 Monica...
View ArticleLocal news ratings: WSB-TV on top, followed by Fox 5,11 Alive, CBS 46
Justin Farmer and Jovita Moore co-anchor the most popular newscast in town at 6 p.m. on Channel 2 Action News. CREDIT: WSB-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, April 24, 2015 I’ve...
View ArticleCBS46’s Jocelyn Connell having a baby
Jocelyn Connell will be having a baby later this year, she announced this morning. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, May 18, 2015 CBS46 noon anchor and reporter Jocelyn...
View ArticleCBS46 anchor Stephany Fisher’s replacement: Sharon Reed
Sharon Reed will take over for Stephanie Fisher in mid-June as an evening anchor. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally field Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Stephany Fisher’s replacement as an...
View ArticleAnchor/reporter Jocelyn Connell leaving CBS46 May 29
Jocelyn Connell, who is expecting a baby later this year, is moving to Italy with her husband. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Emmy-winning noon anchor...
View ArticleAnchor changes at CBS46 appears complete with Bobby Kaple
Bobby Kaple joins CBS46 next month as a new morning host. By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday May 18, 2015 CBS46 has hired a new morning anchor Bobby Kaple to join fellow newbie Gloria...
View ArticleHawks loss means Fox 5 loses a bet with Cleveland TV station
Ken Rodriguez will be wearing a Cavs t-shirt soon because the Fox 5 station lost a best to Fox 8 in Cleveland thanks to the Hawks loss to the Cavs last week. CREDIT: Fox 5 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com,...
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