TWC gets rid of a few more....

TAFKA wacowx · Feb 3rd 2009, 07:46 AM

More TWC housecleaning:

I have been told by sources that Rich Johnson. Mark Mancuso, Kristen Dodd and Kristina Abernathy are the latest to be let go.

Who is left who was hired pre-2000?

Kace · Feb 3rd 2009, 07:51 AM

Isn't Kristina pregnant?

TAFKA wacowx · Feb 3rd 2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kace

Isn't Kristina pregnant?

I have no idea...I haven't watched in years.

PCTallyWakoBakoFresnoFreeSoFloBINY · Feb 3rd 2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kace

Isn't Kristina pregnant?

Gives a new twist to cutting the Fat.

scotman1 · Feb 3rd 2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TAFKA wacowx

More TWC housecleaning:

I have been told by sources that Rich Johnson. Mark Mancuso, Kristen Dodd and Kristina Abernathy are the latest to be let go.

When compared to Google's cache, the bios of each person listed above have been removed from TWC's website.

kmfdmatt · Feb 3rd 2009, 09:06 AM

Yeah, I really don't watch anymore, but back in the day I watched Mancuso a lot and loved all his references to South Jersey geography...

Baroclinicity · Feb 3rd 2009, 09:56 AM

The majority of the current on-air staff was hired in the last 10-15 years or so... only a few left from the 80s (I think). Jeff Morrow (joined 86 or 87) is still there early weekday mornings, paired with Jen Carfagno (been there about 10 years or so).

Edit: Almost forgot about Bill Keneely!

Bureau Chief · Feb 3rd 2009, 11:40 AM

Its time for an "official" boycott of TWC. Not that I watch anymore either but they are riffing all the old people and leaving the channel with worthless newbees....that would fit though, since most of their programming is worthless too.

rdale · Feb 3rd 2009, 11:43 AM

By "boycott" you mean "still don't watch"? I can't think of the last time I watched, but I don't think your method will help. Economy is tough, advertising is down, cutbacks are needed - and your suggestion that people watch even less means advertising would be even less and cutbacks would be even more...

Big Country · Feb 3rd 2009, 02:28 PM

I hate to see this. Rich always seemed like a really nice and intelligent guy. Hopefully all of these people will land on their feet.

wxgeek · Feb 3rd 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bureau Chief

...they are riffing all the old people and leaving the channel with worthless newbees....

And how, pray tell, is that different from most stations these days?

11-Evil · Feb 3rd 2009, 04:26 PM

If I boycott TWC, where am I supposed to get a real and accurate forecast for my area?

scotman1 · Feb 3rd 2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 11-Evil

If I boycott TWC, where am I supposed to get a real and accurate forecast for my area?

Simple! Just use the NWS zones and MOS to forecast. Works great.

Gil · Feb 3rd 2009, 05:41 PM

I used to watch TWC faithfully almost every day. I am a pilot and liked the overview... but I have to say that I rarely see it anymore and can't remember the last time I have intentionally turned it on.

Stormtracker_Tony · Feb 3rd 2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 11-Evil

If I boycott TWC, where am I supposed to get a real and accurate forecast for my area?

just step outside and eye your weather cock....err..i mean, cock your weather eye..

BadgerWXman · Feb 4th 2009, 01:42 AM

When I was in middle school, I had a crush on Kristin Dodd... I ended up writing her a letter and she sent me back an autographed pic

Very sad to see these guys go... always liked Rich especially.

nywx10 · Feb 4th 2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 11-Evil

If I boycott TWC, where am I supposed to get a real and accurate forecast for my area?

GEMPACK!

slipstream · Feb 4th 2009, 02:06 AM

Haven't watched since the mid 90's.
I do feel for those that are losing jobs though.

BadgerWXman · Feb 4th 2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by slipstream

Haven't watched since the mid 90's.
I do feel for those that are losing jobs though.

It's actually not too bad in HD... they have a lot of new "toys" that are pretty cool, and depending on who is anchoring, I really enjoy watching.

My favorites are Jeff Morrow, Kevin Robinson, and Mike Bettes... also like that Adam Berg... how does someone that young land that job though?

DW · Feb 4th 2009, 02:45 AM

Keep Kristina Abernathy, dump Stephanie Abrams (sp?). I can't stand the annoying hype queen of TWC, as opposed to the sweet & sultry delivery of Kristina. Mmmmmm.....

WXFORECASTER · Feb 4th 2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DW

Keep Kristina Abernathy, dump Stephanie Abrams (sp?). I can't stand the annoying hype queen of TWC, as opposed to the sweet & sultry delivery of Kristina. Mmmmmm.....

Agree. That girl YELLLLS TOO MUCH!!!! AND YOU CAN TELL ON TV! I just channel flip by that channel and can't stand it when she yells which is how she talks i guess.

wxspec · Feb 4th 2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormtracker_Tony

just step outside and eye your weather cock....err..i mean, cock your weather eye..

Have the aliens returned you to normal?!?!?!

for a glimpse of the old T

Cumulo-nimbus · Feb 10th 2009, 08:46 AM

Wow. This seems to be a trend not just on TWC but on most media. Dump anyone who has experience and gravitas and replace them with cheap, dumb pretenders and wannabes. I can't watch most of television anymore, let alone TWC.

Even The Discovery Channel, History, and Nat Geo are doing this. The dumbing down of many of their offerings over the past few years has also been quite noticeable.

Hopefully, the long tenure of these folks means they've at least got a few bucks in the bank to fall back on until they land on their feet.

TAFKA wacowx · Feb 10th 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cumulo-nimbus

Wow. This seems to be a trend not just on TWC but on most media. Dump anyone who has experience and gravitas and replace them with cheap, dumb pretenders and wannabes. I can't watch most of television anymore, let alone TWC.

Even The Discovery Channel, History, and Nat Geo are doing this. The dumbing down of many of their offerings over the past few years has also been quite noticeable.

Hopefully, the long tenure of these folks means they've at least got a few bucks in the bank to fall back on until they land on their feet.

This is actually why I think this repression that we are experiencing is a good thing. We will hopefully pare down a lot of the things that have been watered down over the years, returning a true value to things rather than continuing to produce crap in bulk. Within a couple of years, quality programming will be sought out and a lot of the excess junk will disappear. of course this means a horribly painful time for TV mets as I firmly believe (and have for years now) that each market will lose 1-3 news outlets and therefore hundreds of TV mets across the country will find themselves jobless.

I already like the recession's affect on my Entertainment Weekly...it's half the thickness due to a lack of ads! Less crap taking up article space...then again, less crap paying the bills too.

BadgerWXman · Mar 26th 2009, 02:02 AM

Totally unrelated pointless bump... but I think Jen Carfagno is pregnant again.

Feb 3rd 2009, 07:46 AM	#1
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Feb 3rd 2009, 09:06 AM	#6
kmfdmatt Open Line Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: north tip of the Bible Belt Posts: 5,501	Yeah, I really don't watch anymore, but back in the day I watched Mancuso a lot and loved all his references to South Jersey geography... __________________ Boy, you look better than good! You look like a weatherman!

Feb 3rd 2009, 09:56 AM	#7
Baroclinicity Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 50	The majority of the current on-air staff was hired in the last 10-15 years or so... only a few left from the 80s (I think). Jeff Morrow (joined 86 or 87) is still there early weekday mornings, paired with Jen Carfagno (been there about 10 years or so). Edit: Almost forgot about Bill Keneely! Last edited by Baroclinicity; Feb 3rd 2009 at 10:04 AM.

Feb 3rd 2009, 11:40 AM	#8
Bureau Chief All Platform Journalist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Back out on the streets. Posts: 3,152	Its time for an "official" boycott of TWC. Not that I watch anymore either but they are riffing all the old people and leaving the channel with worthless newbees....that would fit though, since most of their programming is worthless too. __________________

Feb 3rd 2009, 11:43 AM	#9
rdale Too much drama, no wx... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 4,224	By "boycott" you mean "still don't watch"? I can't think of the last time I watched, but I don't think your method will help. Economy is tough, advertising is down, cutbacks are needed - and your suggestion that people watch even less means advertising would be even less and cutbacks would be even more...

Feb 3rd 2009, 02:28 PM	#10
Big Country Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,309	I hate to see this. Rich always seemed like a really nice and intelligent guy. Hopefully all of these people will land on their feet.

Feb 3rd 2009, 04:26 PM	#12
11-Evil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: up north Posts: 280	If I boycott TWC, where am I supposed to get a real and accurate forecast for my area?

Feb 3rd 2009, 05:41 PM	#14
Gil Open Line Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Northwoods Posts: 2,175	I used to watch TWC faithfully almost every day. I am a pilot and liked the overview... but I have to say that I rarely see it anymore and can't remember the last time I have intentionally turned it on.

Feb 4th 2009, 01:42 AM	#16
BadgerWXman Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ping-Pong Ball Outrage Regulator :) Posts: 2,196	When I was in middle school, I had a crush on Kristin Dodd... I ended up writing her a letter and she sent me back an autographed pic Very sad to see these guys go... always liked Rich especially.

Feb 4th 2009, 02:06 AM	#18
slipstream Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: some say north... some say south Posts: 1,105	Haven't watched since the mid 90's. I do feel for those that are losing jobs though. __________________ "Enjoy every sandwich"

Feb 4th 2009, 02:45 AM	#20
DW Open Line Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Here Posts: 2,563	Keep Kristina Abernathy, dump Stephanie Abrams (sp?). I can't stand the annoying hype queen of TWC, as opposed to the sweet & sultry delivery of Kristina. Mmmmmm..... __________________ Hello everybody. Goodnight everybody. Thank god. I don't know how many times during sex I've thought, "Gee, I sure wish there were an artificial product that would make this vagina more invigorating." -Spike Seriously, the rest of the liberals here on MediaLine (and the world frankly) will do quite fine if you go back to flipping burgers and stay the hell off the internet. -Tripe Face

Feb 10th 2009, 08:46 AM	#23
Cumulo-nimbus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 306	Wow. This seems to be a trend not just on TWC but on most media. Dump anyone who has experience and gravitas and replace them with cheap, dumb pretenders and wannabes. I can't watch most of television anymore, let alone TWC. Even The Discovery Channel, History, and Nat Geo are doing this. The dumbing down of many of their offerings over the past few years has also been quite noticeable. Hopefully, the long tenure of these folks means they've at least got a few bucks in the bank to fall back on until they land on their feet.

Mar 26th 2009, 02:02 AM	#25
BadgerWXman Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ping-Pong Ball Outrage Regulator :) Posts: 2,196	Totally unrelated pointless bump... but I think Jen Carfagno is pregnant again.

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