SUPPELSA?
If you saw the media columns in the papers this week, you might’ve read the stories speculating that Mark Suppelsa is coming to WGN, and that the newsroom is “giddy” about it. I can’t confirm the report, because when I go to the news director’s office, he always hides under the desk and pretends like he’s not there. But, I can confirm that upon hearing the rumor, Paul Konrad and Micah Materre embraced with tears of happiness; Dean Richard urinated his khaki Dockers in the middle of the newsroom; and Robin is tightening her corsett.
This is a competitive industry. The idea of a new anchorman coming to WGN has the male broadcasters here gelling their hair and whitening their teeth; in fact, Tom Negovan and I have pitched in to share a series of Invisalign trays.
Let me just take this moment to emphasize that Steve Sanders is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, along with Tom Skilling, Rich King, Dan Roan and Bob Jordan. And if you’ve seen our show, you know I’m not just blowing smoke for the WGN PR machine. Those guys are “old school.”
Whatever changes happen at WGN, we can always count on 7 minutes of weather featuring 36 computer slides; expired milk and acid coffee at Café Nueve; and no Christmas bonus.
Comments
Oh YEAH !
Supelsa (sp.) is why I STOPPED watching Fox Chi.
God love us all.
Apparently, Zell is zealously attempting to bring EVERYTHING down.
Posted by: sal monella | June 16, 2008 5:25 PM
I couldnt agree with you more, Larry. What is/was refreshing about the WGN news was it's old school approach where substance was was chosen over, blinking lights and irritating distrations, (the exception being the Foxlike plugs of the pussycat dolls which were obviously madated by management, though in which Steve Sanders would dryly disparage and gave me personal hope that we have not all become the dolts that the folks at the Zell or FOX tower would have you believe).
What made the WGN news better than the other Local news programs is that they treat a news story as it is to be presented. There was personality they added to the story. They knew when to heighten the seriousness of a story and when to spin the yarn. Simply, they have a sense of storytelling ability in them. Life isnt filled with only horror or only humor and being able to adapt to the moment while walking the tightrope between seriousness and silliness is something that is truly unique and should be given more respect.
Its frustrating to hear that these days may be numbered. I wish you the best of luck of pinning the tail on the donkey which I will be looking forward to seeing someday soon. Please post it on YouTube if I miss it.
Ghostdog
Please do us all a tremendous service by posting the famous Tom Skilling singing of Take me out to the ballgame. It's become quite legendary in these parts and I still have yet to see it
Posted by: Ghostdog | July 18, 2008 8:45 PM