Tag Archives: Good Morning America

T Dog’s Think Tank: The ballad of Jussie Smollett

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Terence | Permalink 0

After a surprising twist, Smollett’s case blends the issue of race, homophobia, politics, and media all into one – and we’re just getting started There’s a lot at [..]

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The Media Notepad: “GMA” expansion forces “The Chew” off the road

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Terence | Permalink 0

Also: New host of Check Please is a familiar name; Chicago radio still playing R. Kelly’s music; Peoria public radio in trouble; CBC cancels arts show who visited [..]

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It’s “Live With Kelly…. And Ryan Seacrest”

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Terence | Permalink 0

The Golden Boy ascends to another gig – the highly coveted co-host slot on Live While it is a surprise to some (really?), Monday’s announcement of Ryan Seacrest [..]

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Kelly Ripa returns to “Live”

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Terence | Permalink 0

But Michael Strahan’s exit moved up to May 13th Upon her return to Live Tuesday morning, Kelly Ripa joked “Our long national nightmare is over.” She might have [..]

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The “Live” mess

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Terence | Permalink 0

Michael Strahan’s unexpected departure from Live stuns industry insiders – and Kelly Ripa The announcement of Michael Strahan’s departure from Disney-ABC Domestic Television’s Live With Kelly and Michael stunned [..]

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Mike Renda out at WFLD; Dennis Welsh in

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on Mike Renda out at WFLD; Dennis Welsh in

In the 27 years yours truly has followed the media business, I’ve never encountered anyone who is arrogant, incompetent, and stupid – aside from Randy “Court Jester” Michaels [..]

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Chicago takes 26th place in Olympic ratings race

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on Chicago takes 26th place in Olympic ratings race

London Olympics is the most watched event of all time For seventeen days, we shared a moment with the world. Unfortunately, Chicagoans for the most part, chose not [..]

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ABC cancels “Revolution”; “General Hospital” to stay open

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on ABC cancels “Revolution”; “General Hospital” to stay open

It looks like The Revolution will no longer be televised. ABC announced the cancellation of the hour-long network strip on Wednesday after just three months on the air [..]

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TCA: CBS Corporation shows off its wares

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on TCA: CBS Corporation shows off its wares

CBS took its turn at the stage Wednesday and Thursday at the TCA Winter Press Tour. This writeup not only includes CBS, but its sister properties Showtime and [..]

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TCA: Disney/ABC: “The Revolution” will be televised

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on TCA: Disney/ABC: “The Revolution” will be televised

Tuesday and Wednesday saw Disney’s ABC and ABC Family take over the TCA Press with ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee addressing the media on Tuesday regarding numerous issues: [..]

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CBS revamps morning show – again

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on CBS revamps morning show – again

Here we go again: The Church Of Tisch is revamping its perennially low-rated morning show for the 284th time – and there may be changes to WBBM’s dawn [..]

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WGN-TV expands morning news to 4 a.m.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Terence | Permalink 3

If you thought the 4:30 a.m. news craze was something… wait ’til you hear about the next one in the works – the 4 a.m. news craze. Tribune’s [..]

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WFLD revamps Good Day Chicago… again

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Terence | Permalink 3

In a long due overhaul, Fox-owned WFLD-TV has decided to revamp its low-rated Good Day Chicago morning news program with the announcement of two new anchors to take [..]

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Parents Television Council erupts again

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Terence | Permalink Comments Off on Parents Television Council erupts again

Over two indecency incidents: Diane Keaton’s F-bomb on ABC’s Good Morning America and people giving an obscene gesture (aired live on the Eastern Time Zone only) on CBS’ [..]

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