Will Sinclair's Conservative Slant work in Seattle?

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Will Sinclair's Conservative Slant work in Seattle?

nclair is buying KOMO in Seattle and it might be like ordering Dunkin Donuts coffee in the land of Starbucks.

The conservation slant of Sinclair might not go over well in the Left Coast liberal leaning city.

The Seattle Times writes thatSinclair Broadcast Group executives said they will bring resources and stability to KOMO TV and 19 other television stations they’ll get by acquiring Seattle-based Fisher Communications.

If Sinclair’s past is any indicator, they may also bring their conservative political leanings, even to one of the most liberal cities in the country.

“The track record of Sinclair suggests that Seattle is about to get a Fox News equivalent in a local television channel,” said David Domke, acting chairman of the University of Washington School of Communication.

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Miami Anchor Fined By City for Trashy Home

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Miami Anchor Fined By City for Trashy Home

WSVN anchor Belkys Nerey has been fined by the city of Miami for keeping a blighted property and not registering it with authorities.

The order, filed with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts earlier this month, shows that the Nerey owns an investment property that is “blighted, unsecured or abandoned” in the family-friendly neighborhood near downtown MIami.

Nerey was fined $250 and was ordered to register the little gray house with the city’s buildings department.

What the anchor has to say about this after the jump  ​

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Weatherman Demoted in SoFlo

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Weatherman Demoted in SoFlo

FTVLive was the FIRST to tell you that WSVN Weather Hottie Julie Durda was leaving the station and crossing the street to WPLG in Miami.​

Durda had to sit out a non-compete and while she did rumors swirled ​as to which show she was going to anchor and which current weather anchors was going to get screwed? 

Now we know.​

Which show she's on and who gets bumped down? We tell you after the jump ​

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Shaking up the Staff in Miami

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Shaking up the Staff in Miami

FTVLive told you about the weather shake up that went down at WPLG in Miami to make way for incoming weather anchor Julie Durda.​

But that wasn't the only changes to hit the Post Newsweek station.​

According to an Internal Memo obtained by FTVLive there is a bit of a shake up ​going down off air as well.

The biggest involves newly hired EP Peggy Phillip. 

What's happening with her and other changes after the leap 
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Former Houston Anchor Resurfaces Across the Street

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Former Houston Anchor Resurfaces Across the Street

When veteran Houston sports anchor Bob Allen stepped down in January after 38 ½ years at KTRK (Channel 13), he pledged to viewers that he wasn’t retiring.

And he isn’t. Allen will join KHOU (Channel 11) on April 22 as the station’s new weekday sports anchor. His first broadcast will be April 25.

Allen will fill the vacancy left by the unexpected departure in February of KHOU sports anchor Butch Alsandor. He said a “casual conversation” with Channel 11 officials heated up in the last two weeks, culminating in Thursday’s announcement.

“I had no idea I would have the opportunity to do this. It was the farthest thing from my mind. When Butch stepped down, I didn’t even think about it,” Allen said. “But I’m recharged and energized and ready to go and looking forward to this.

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Pittsburgh Sports Guy Leaves Station for Aereo TV

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It looks like Aereo TV is doing more than rebroadcasting the signals of TV stations, they are also taking some of the talent.​

At least that's what has happened in Pittsburgh.​

FTVLive hears that WTAE sports anchor John Meyer has left the Hearst station for a sales position with Aereo TV.  Meyer was Weekday mornings sports anchor at the station.

Aereo got it's start in New York City and is now moving into another 2 dozen markets.  The company's service picks up broadcast signals and transmits them to mobile devices.

Networks have been doing all they can to try and shutdown the service. ​

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Philly Reporter Leaving CBS O&O

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Philly Reporter Leaving CBS O&O

After 17 years at KYW CBS3/CW in Philly,  reporter Robin Rieger is leaving the station.

Rieger came to KYW from Metro Traffic Control in Philadelphia where she covered news and traffic for local stations for five years. She had also served as anchor and reporter for Jones Intercable in New Jersey and was a reporter for The Burlington County Times. 

So why is she leaving the station?​

You know the answer without even having to take the jump ​

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Good Grief Charlie Brown

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Good Grief Charlie Brown

First it was Elmo now it's Charlie Brown.

Good Grief!​

The man who was the voice of Charlie Brown in the first "Peanuts" television specials has pleaded guilty to threatening and stalking both his ex-girlfriend and a plastic surgeon who gave her a breast enhancement he paid for.

City News Service says 56-year-old Peter Robbins entered the plea Wednesday in a San Diego court and could get up to three years in prison at his sentencing next month.

The guy kind of looks like Charlie Brown...see his photo and more info after the leap  

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CNN To Stick Tapper Repeat at 10PM

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The 10PM time slot at CNN his kind of like Jeff Zucker's sand box. He plays around, builds things and then knocks down what he made and starts over.​

The 10PM slot was where the repeats of Anderson Cooper's show aired. But then Zucker tried the Fox News rip off of The Five called (Get to) The Point in that slot.​

The show never did get to the point and was canceled after ​just 4 episodes.

Now, Zuck has decided to stick a repeat of Jake Tapper's ​'The Lead' in the 10:00 slot. The Lead has followed in the ratings with awful numbers and it appears the Zucker is hoping to get viewers to sample the show as it repeats at night. The Lead's live airtime is 4PM. ​

How long will The Lead repeat stay a 10PM? Until Zucker wants to play with something else in his sandbox.

Stay tuned... ​

Face the Nation Tops Ratings

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Face the Nation Tops Ratings

While Meet the Press host David Gregory was more worried about who was parking in front of his hose, Bob Schieffer was pulling some of his best ratings this year over on Face the station.​

CBS says that  Face the Nation is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs show. FTN placed first in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in News – viewers and households on Sunday, April 7.

The CBS broadcast posted 0.7/03 in adults 25-54 with 3.26m viewers and 2.4/06 in households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. FTN also posted its best deliveries in both households and viewers since Feb. 17.      

More numbers breakdown after the skip  ​

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Washington's Most Wanted Captures 400th Thug

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Washington's Most Wanted Captures 400th Thug

KCPQ" (Seattle) Washington's Most Wanted reached a milestone with the capture on the 400TH criminal that was profiled on the show. 

Washington’s Most Wanted, in partnership with Crime Stoppers programs statewide, has now helped local law enforcement capture 400 fugitives. Because of the successful partnership, many of Washington’s most dangerous and violent offenders have been taken off the streets and put behind bars.

“Thanks to KCPQ for their leadership and thanks for the diligent teamwork of people in the state of Washington, to put 400 people away, get them off the streets, that’s a good thing for the state of Washington, Congratulations to everyone involved,” said Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

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Tucson Weatherman Taking Leave of Absence...again

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Tucson Weatherman Taking Leave of Absence...again

Chuck George, chief meteorologist for Tucson’s KOLD Channel 13 is taking his third leave of absence from the station in the past 3 years.

 No word on why he has taken a sudden leave of absence this time and the station isn't talking. 

“Chuck is taking a leave of absence,” said KOLD Vice President and General Manager Debbie Bush, via email; the Arizona Daily Star. “Unfortunately, we cannot comment further on employee matters.”

The station saying nothing is complete B.S. ...More on that after the jump  ​

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Chris Hayes Needs to go All In

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Chris Hayes Needs to go All In

The New Republic takes a closer look at MSNBC's new show 'All In with Chris Hayes"​ and they have some advice for the host.

Basically they say don't try and beat Fox News's Bill O'Reilly at his own game, it's a game you can't win.​ They write that cable news should be either fun or informative, but the danger for the frequently substantive "All In" is falling somewhere in the middle.

And they end with this advice for MSNBC and it's All In host:

Hayes' ratings during his first week were solid but unspectacular; if he wants to succeed, he should stick to substance. Bill O'Reilly couldn't host a serious show if he tried, but he is a talented showman. Hayes isn't.

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New Anchor Named in the Burgh

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The Hearst station in Pittsburgh has hired a Weekend Morning anchor.

WTAE has hired ​Jackie Schafer, who was a one time intern at the station. 

Today is her first day reporting on WTAE and she begins anchoring weekend mornings on Channel 4 Action News April 20. 

Here's the oblatory B.S. quotes: ​

"Jackie has the experience and skill to accurately cover news for Pittsburgh and the region.” said WTAE President & General Manager, Michael J. Hayes. “We are pleased to have her officially join the WTAE family” he added.

“Jackie is a welcome addition to the Channel 4 Action News” said WTAE News Director Justin Antoniotti. “She will cover a wide range of stories that matter to Pittsburgh” he added.