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Gurvir Dhindsa has left ‘Good Day Atlanta’ after second stint
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, April 27, 2016 I’m at the end of a two-week vacation in Japan and Korea, still at the airport in Seoul. I missed Prince‘s death, the Kelly...
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Charter subscribers might lose CBS affiliate WGCL-TV May 1
Charter subscribers in metro Atlanta might not be able to see CBS shows like the “Big Bang Theory” if the CBS affiliate WGCL-TV can’t come an agreement with Charter by the end of the month. CREDIT: CBS...
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Big 11 Alive alumni reunion fetes departing staff including Keith Whitney,...
Donna Lowery and Keith Whitney at TavernPointe Friday, April 29, 2016 for a big 11 Alive retirement party. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Sunday, May 1, 2016...
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Exclusive: Fox 5 not renewing Lisa Rayam’s contract
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, May 2, 2016 Fox 5 has decided not to renew Lisa Rayam’s contract, according to six different unnamed sources. My information came from former Fox 5...
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Atlanta media briefs: Frank Ski, Matt Belanger, Kiss Flashback Festival
By RODNEY HO, originally filed Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Frank Ski has joined CBS Atlanta’s “Just a Minute” team of commentators. His first commentary has not been scheduled but he is familiar with the...
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Amanda Davis admits being an alcoholic on CBS Atlanta
Amanda Davis, after multiple DUIs, proclaimed she is an alcoholic on CBS Atlanta. CREDIT: Fox 5 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, May 13, 2016 Former Fox 5 anchor Amanda Davis...
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Amanda Davis tells CBS 46 about drinking and driving: ‘I was wrong’
Amanda Davis, in a special first-person report on CBS 46, talked about her struggles with depression and alcohol on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. CREDIT: CBS 46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed...
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Amanda Davis, part 2 on CBS46: ‘Being an alcoholic is not all that I am’
Sharon Reed and Ben Swann introduce part two of Amanda Davis’ story on May 18, 2016. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, May 19, 2016 In her second part of a three-part...
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Wanda Smith confronts Amanda Davis on V-103 about her drinking issues
Ryan Cameron, Wanda Smith and Jim Basile at the 11 Alive Can-A-Thon in 2014. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, May 19, 2016 Someone today just pointed...
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Amanda Davis, part 3 on CBS46: ‘I feel whole again… I fell down. Hard. But I...
Amanda Davis talks about her treatment and recovery since her third DUI last June. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, May 19, 2016 Former Fox 5 anchor Amanda Davis...
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11Alive adds new morning show host Shiba Russell
Shiba Russell last worked at WNBC-TV in New York but will join Vinnie Politan in mornings at 11 Alive starting in July, 2016. CREDIT: WXIA-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, May 20,...
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CBS46 sees boost in ratings from Amanda Davis
The opening of the final segment of Amanda Davis’ unusual three-part series about her own life. CREDIT: CBS46 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, May 20, 2016 Veteran TV anchor Amanda...
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Yet another CBS46 news director departs, this time after 20 months
Frank Volpicella takes over as new news director at CBS46. By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Larry Perret has been replaced as news director at CBS46, the perpetual...
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11 Alive & Brendan Keefe win Peabody Award for 911 investigation
Brendan Keefe at the recent Peabody ceremonies with Jon Stewart, a man he truly admires. CREDIT: Tegna/special By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, June 6, 2016 Brendan Keefe, chief...
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John Oliver piece on aggressive debt buyers uses Clark Howard footage,...
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 22: John Oliver attends Tribeca Talks Storytellers: Tom Hanks With John Oliver during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC John Zuccotti Theater on April 22, 2016 in New York...
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Glenn Burns explains his sudden shortness of breath on air last night
Glenn Burns had open-heart surgery in the spring but is now working full-time again. CREDIT: WSB-TV By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, June 7, 2016 During the 11 p.m. Channel 2 Action...
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TV briefs/radio briefs: Elle Duncan on ESPN, Suchita Vadlamani, Jeopardy...
Atlanta native Elle Duncan has joined ESPN SportsCenter May 9. CREDIT: ESPN By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, June 10, 2016 Elle Duncan began her career at ESPN on Monday at 11 a.m....
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11 Alive, WSB, Telemundo top 2016 Southeast Emmy wins
11 Alive took home 25 Emmys this past Saturday. CREDIT: 11 Alive By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The NBC affiliate 11 Alive took home the most Emmys at a ceremony...
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11 Alive’s Jeremy Campbell comes out after Orlando shooting
Jeremy Campbell reacts to homophobic comments since the Orlando mass shooting. CREDIT: 11 Alive By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The need for celebrities or media...
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Former 11Alive reporter Donna Lowry lands new job quickly
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, June 23, 2016 Donna Lowry, long-time 11Alive education reporter, has landed on her feet quickly after taking a buyout in April: she will become...
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