Tag Archives: Harry Porterfield

Think Tank Express: ESPN’s Jemele Hill should keep her job (updated)

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Terence | Permalink 0

Why? Bill Maher and former Rep. Joe Walsh have said much worse about African-Americans – and they get to keep THEIR jobs  (Editor’s Note: This post has been [..]

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CBS at TCA: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Terence | Permalink 0

Network talks about new shows, but comes up short on diversity. Again. In what has been the case for the last several years, CBS’ presentation at the summer [..]

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Harry Porterfield retires

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Terence | Permalink 0

The longtime newsman calls it a career WBBM-TV Anchorman Harry Porterfield announced his retirement Thursday after 51 years in journalism, effective immediately. The 87-year old Porterfield started his [..]

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“Survivor”, “Big Brother” score on Wednesday night

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on “Survivor”, “Big Brother” score on Wednesday night

But poor casting decisions on both shows’ part hurts ratings Not much to talk about Wednesday’s ratings with CBS’ Survivor and Big Brother winning the night among broadcast [..]

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T Dog’s Think Tank: “Survivor” tackles race and fails

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on T Dog’s Think Tank: “Survivor” tackles race and fails

              Last week’s episode told what a lot of us already know: Hollywood really doesn’t respect people of color On Grey’s Anatomy, [..]

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Bill Kurtis, Walter Jacobson reunite at WBBM-TV for 6 p.m. newscast

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on Bill Kurtis, Walter Jacobson reunite at WBBM-TV for 6 p.m. newscast

The boys are back in town. The duo who are synonymous with serious, professional journalism are back for another run. CBS-owned WBBM-TV announced today it was reuniting the [..]

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Harry Porterfield returns to Channel 2

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on Harry Porterfield returns to Channel 2

One of Chicago’s most recognizable faces is coming home after… wait for it… 24 years! That’s right. Harry Porterfield – who was an anchor at WBBM-TV for 21 [..]

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