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UPDATE: More talent layoff news after the jump below.
Breaking news now confirmed by SFLTV.com: Major talent layoffs at WTVJ NBC6 today. Shocked tipsters are telling SFLTV.com that longtime anchor and South Florida icon/news legend Kelly Craig was laid off from the station early Monday afternoon. You heard right. The anchor that has been there since April of 1990 was laid off. Joining in this major round of lay-offs are weekday morning reporter Joe Carter, and Andrea Brody, the only female sports anchor at WTVJ. SFLTV is told that these layoffs were all most likely due to the economy.
Talent wasn’t the only cost-cutting item to go. SFLTV.com has confirmed that WTVJ has canceled the NBC6 weekend morning newscast.
We observed this “Tweet” by WTVJ executive producer Tammy Delgado, which seemed to originally confirm the suspicion of the layoffs:
“I hate today.. hate it.. hate it.. hate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Tammy would be the producer in charge of both Kelly Craig and Joe Carter. As of 3:30 PM on 6/29, their bios have been removed.
We contacted Ms. Craig and received this response:
Continue reading ‘First on SFLTV – Confirmed: Major Layoffs at WTVJ!’
SFLTV.com is launching our new weekly feature, Newsie of the Week. Do you watch a news anchor or reporter that stands out in the crowd? Have a co-worker that you think should be recognized for their work? Here’s your chance to let them know. You can now nominate anyone from the South Florida TV news industry. From your main anchor, AM reporter, or satellite truck operator – and everyone in between. All nominations are anonymous and anyone can vote. Every week we’ll have a new winner, and every month you’ll be able to vote for your favorite of the four. NOMINATE NOW: HERE.
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Our first weeks winner was chosen by the SFLTV.com staff. This weeks winner is…
According to TMZ.com, pop-star Michael Jackson has passed away at age 50. The local news coverage is as follows:
**CONFIRMED** By LA Times, and NBC News: Michael Jackson IS dead at age 50.
WFOR: has still not reported that he has officially “died.” Still only saying that he is hospitalized.
WTVJ: is saying that, “although NBC has not been able to confirm this, the gossip website TMZ.com is reporting that Michael Jackson has passed away.”
UPDATE: WTVJ just ran a promo for their 7PM show, confirming his death. ON THE 7PM SHOW: They had a HD liveshot from NBC (or KNBC?) reporter Jinah Kim. They are also having their health reporter, to explain what sudden cardiac arrest is. Also explaining how “AED defibrillators” are the only way to save someone suffering from the cardiac arrest, with only 3-5 minutes to act. Saying: “WTVJ just installed them at the studio.”
WSVN: was first on Twitter to link to TMZ saying he was dead – haven’t seen any TV coverage about it.
UPDATE: 7 just had a “News Alert” to confirm. WSVN staying with breaking news past 7pm
WPLG: only reporting on the hospitalization.
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MSNBC quoting: LA Times, saying that he is in a coma… Not dead.
Today Show’s Twitter: cites TMZ in saying Michael Jackson has died.
NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, and ABC’s World News: Reports that Michael Jackson IS dead.
NO cable news station has quoted nor cited TMZ. (Update:) However, they have now been able to confirm via NBC News and LA Time sources.
CNN Reports: Michael Jackson is in a coma. Now reports death as well.
With the Internet, and websites like Twitter – Even TV news seems dated… Not to mention print newspapers? HA!
LAST UPDATED: 7:07 P.M. 6/25/09
Oh the drama! Thursday night, just before closing time here at the SFLTV world headquarters and newsroom, we discovered to our shock that we were banned and blocked from following WTVJ’s Today in South Florida! In the past, I’ve spoken with their executive producer (as well as some of the on-air talent) via their twitter account, @TodayinSF. When I realized that I wasn’t “following” them, I clicked follow and: SHOCK! We’re blocked! Both accounts, @AlexSFLTV and the main one @sfltv are blocked from following WTVJ’s Today in South Florida twitter account!
Really?!
Not sure who… or even why someone with access to that twitter account wanted to block us… More importantly, what’s the point of blocking us? I am guessing someone wanted some kind of reaction from us; I’m just not sure which kind of reaction whoever pushed the “block button” was looking for.
For now we’ll stick to mocking, laughing and pointing fingers at this someone who apparently thinks that somehow not allowing us to follow their work’s twitter will resolve whatever personal vindictive issues they have with the blog and/or its commenters. Nice work!
As promised, here is the official Joel Connable lawsuit documents – obtained exclusively by SFLTV.com.
In no particular order after the jump
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Photo Via: iSpeakVideo
Well, his name is “Joe C” and he’d like to be OUR website spokesperson! Well, maybe not SFLTV’s… but he is up for hire. Other than being the perky newest addition to the NBC 6 morning team, he’s also apparently working on the side. The company is called “iSpeakVideo,” and they specialize in providing “borderless” video to corporate websites. For a price, you can choose from a variety of male and female “actors” to record small video pieces for your website, or even hire one to be your “website spokesperson.” Every actor records a video to promote themselves that are featured on the iSpeakVideo website. Watch Joe’s here, by clicking on “Male” and then “Joe C.” Joe’s says:
Photo Via: Joel Connable
On April 27th, Joel Connable was dismissed from WTVJ with a sea of controversy and questions following soon behind him. After much persistence, I had the chance to speak with Mr. Connable and ask him some questions about what happened at WTVJ, and what he’s doing now.
The big news is a lawsuit has been filed against NBC. Gina Cadogan of Schnall and Cadogan is representing him in this case, currently filed in Florida state court. NBC claims Mr. Connable violated NBC policy by accepting a trip free of charge, in exchange for taping a story featuring the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas. When we asked Connable about the allegations, he said this.
“I did not solicit favors from anybody… and I am truly hurt by the allegations” Connable said.
The lawsuit claims a producer at NBC6 suggested Connable and another NBC employee shoot a story for his travel segment, called “The Departure Lounge,” while they were on the trip. The lawsuit says Connable never agreed to shoot a story and they were all going on a personal trip and not taking any NBC equipment.
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