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The Temple/UConn game gives me hope.

Watch it Buck, my wife worked there! I think the weather guy you're talking about was "Jolly" Jack Ryan, who was also on the radio mid-days.And don't discount the weather magnets. Dick Goddard kept his years after Channel 8 went to the computer because it was always breaking down.A good back up.There was a day, I would say the 70's when WAKR radio and TV was a solid news operation. However, as the biz changed and the hi-tech, expensive technology came in, they just didn't have the bucks to keep up.They had some solid reporters over there:Fred Anthony, Dick Russ, Tom Shay, Bob Jeffries, Kenny Halterman, Rob Dumke, Carl Dickens, Mark, Bill McKay...very impressive staff.And those markers...Wally Kinnan used them on channel 3 too. However, he used them in the 60's and WAKR was still using them in the early 80's. Sorry 81. I am sure that wasn't your wife.In retropsect, I was only a kid. Maybe she was hot and I was too young to notice. No sweat..I was just kidding.She was there in the late 80's early 90's.

When WAKR radio seperated from the TV, I knew it was coming. The radio revenue is what propped up the TV for many years when the radio station was number one in each book. Akron and Canton do have separate rating books than Cleveland for radio.However, we're all lumped in there together for TV.

Right..on campus..no beer.But try to come on down anyway...it'll be fun.

It will be interesting to see if the Zips D can continue at its current level without Mackey.This one's a tough call.On one hand I feel we can win this, but I have this feeling.....

Well, they were the only TV station in Summit Co...if you don't count PBS 49.Akron is in the Cleveland market, therefore, goes up against the Cleveland stations.Never had the budget to compete.Akron is bigger than Youngstown...Dayton...but we're just too close to Cleveland.If Akron were located, hmmm, lets see, like where Dover/New Philly are, it would have it's own market...about the same distance as Dayton to Cincy. I thought the biggest reason a station never stuck in Akron was because of a lack of network exclusivity.Had ABC, NBC, CBS or FOX taken over an Akron station they would have had the budget. Maybe 30 years ago there were issues with the power of the antenna output, but today with modern modes of media output there is no excuse for them to have all 4 network stations.Though the way Northeast Ohio media works it wouldn't matter if we (Akron) had our own exclusive station; they would still have more Buckeyes coverage then Zips coverage anyway. Well if you remember, Channel 23 was an ABC affiliate.But really, unless the station is owned and operated by the network, it really doesn't matter what affiliation you are with regard to the resources you have. I always thought being an ABC hurt 23 because most watched channel 5 for their prime time shows. The news was the only way for 23 to be different.With regard to the signal, being a UHF hurt them in the pre-cable days...but how many people still have the tenner rotor on the roof anymore?I never though I would see a UHF CBS affiliate in Cleveland either, but we have one now because with cable and sattellite, it really doesn't matter anymore.What it came down to for 23 was further fragmentation of the audience affecting advertising revenue, therefore profits, therefore no more news.

Watch it Buck, my wife worked there! I think the weather guy you're talking about was "Jolly" Jack Ryan, who was also on the radio mid-days.And don't discount the weather magnets. Dick Goddard kept his years after Channel 8 went to the computer because it was always breaking down.A good back up.There was a day, I would say the 70's when WAKR radio and TV was a solid news operation. However, as the biz changed and the hi-tech, expensive technology came in, they just didn't have the bucks to keep up.They had some solid reporters over there:Fred Anthony, Dick Russ, Tom Shay, Bob Jeffries, Kenny Halterman, Rob Dumke, Carl Dickens, Mark, Bill McKay...very impressive staff.And those markers...Wally Kinnan used them on channel 3 too. However, he used them in the 60's and WAKR was still using them in the early 80's.

Well, they were the only TV station in Summit Co...if you don't count PBS 49.Akron is in the Cleveland market, therefore, goes up against the Cleveland stations.Never had the budget to compete.Akron is bigger than Youngstown...Dayton...but we're just too close to Cleveland.If Akron were located, hmmm, lets see, like where Dover/New Philly are, it would have it's own market...about the same distance as Dayton to Cincy.

I always thought more people watched WAKR-TV than showed up in the ratings.Too bad. Akron is the largest American city without a TV market.

I understand about meeting at a local establishment.We thought this would be a nice way to establish relations with the Rowdies and have some good fellowship.We can move it around..there are plenty of games on the tube.I'd like to settle down to a regular joint...put up an Oldies banner or something like that. Turn it into a Zips hangout...I'm thinking our best bet would be Rockne's on Merriman...locally owned and they support the Zips by purchasing advertising on the radio during the games. Centrally located too....but I guess the best place is the one that works for the most people.Hope to see you at the Temple game and good to hear you're moving home.Go Zips

If you're looking for a great way to watch the UConn game, why not go to the Tommy Evans Lounge in the JAR?All AK-OLDIES are encouraged to come and watch the Zips beat the Huskies with our younger brothers and sisters, the AK-ROWDIES.It's going to be a great time.Pizza, soft drinks and friends!Show up at 11:45 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 29Fee: $5 to chip in for the pizzaBy the way, if you have been meaning to sign up for the Oldies, this would be a good opportunity. We'll have the gear with us.Hope to see you there!

I wish I got a cool title for being a gofer. How about senior executive studio manager???Good lesson here Bum...never talk down to your viewers...not that you would. As you've learned, for many, gray matter between the ears is not a prerequisite for TV news!

Without a doubt...and not a highly-paid one either. From what I have seen he is the Executive Sports ProducerTommy"Tucker was informed by the NFL sometime in the last five days that he will be suspended for the first four games of the season, reported NewsChannel5 executive sports producer Tom Misson."More Tommy Don't be fooled by fancy titles.No. 1...I've never heard of an executive sports producer at a Cleveland TV station before.No. 2...even if they have one, all it means is that he's an on-air wannbe who goes out with the camera crew to get interviews then edits the highlights and other stuff for the anchor...in other words, a tape gofer.His e-mail proves that he's nothing but a young smart ass who forgets who the customer is.

Without a doubt...and not a highly-paid one either.

Yeah, I wonder whose "contractual obligations" they are breaking when they kill 17 minutes of airtime showing radar and drawing circles around 15mph swirls trying to induce panic "OMG, teh tornados are coming! Run for your lives!" We used to call those "weathergasims" in the news room.

Hi Saxy:Sorry, I don't have the context to understand.Please explain.Thanks

I applaud your efforts bobby, but there's nothing Eric can do now.It would look like sour grapes for one station to do a story like that about another.In addition, it's old news now. His managing editor will never let him do it.Eric's a great guy (for a UD Flyer, LOL)...so don't hold it against him if he doesn't do it.It's really not his decision.The best we're going to get is what the Beacon did.

Love it...nice Wagon Wheel shot!!Did you send these in to the Web site?

Who in the hell is Tom Misson anyway?I'm going to make some inquiries.That reply was total bush league.

Don't worry...the way the Beacon is going, it will be out of business in a couple of years anyway.In fact, I hear they're close to being up for sale again.Don't be surprised if The Plain Dealer ends up owning them anyway...like they wanted to before Black came in and blew all the other bids away with a high number.

Erik Muschette ...... Vin DieselTerry Baltimore.........Usher

I meant to say something about that...Gib Shanley.Since when is he back on Channel 5?????He hasn't been on that station in 20 years.

There's your answer right there.They switched over to 3 minutes of commercials.Guess what, those were sponsors who very likely paid a higher rate specifically for the OSU game airtime. Not to cut away would probably have cost the station.... who knows... tens of thousands?When you run a station, it is not about viewers. It's about advertisers.You need the audience to attract the advertisers, obviously, but the advertisers are the endgame. The audience is just the lure to get them. Zen:I think you nailed it.

Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures from the Can't game.It's great to see the AK-OLDIES colors starting to show up in the crowd.Keep 'em coming!Thanks again!updated photo albumhttp://www.akoldies.org/memories.php