Deep CBS Cuts Stun Broadcasters
by Brian Maloney, April 2nd, 2008 at 09:27am
Though layoffs at broadcast outlets have become routine in recent times, yesterday’s slash-and-burn at CBS has stunned the industry.
Today we learn that high-profile anchors and reporters were hit as well, including WBZ sportsgrump Bob Lobel. In Chicago, WBBM-TV sent its best-known faces packing.
Can’t imagine the environment at WBZ today after 30 people were escorted out of the building. Is local TV news as doomed as land-based radio and print newspapers?
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6 Comments
1. joy | April 2nd, 2008 at 9:52 am
bob lobel has not been my fav sports guy since susan wornick revealed that little tidbit about him a few years back (after their divorce).
it was unsettling to me.
2. Rich | April 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Joy,
The undergarment thing?
3. joy | April 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
yes, richie — did i imagine that or was it real? anyone remember the context or the exact quote?
4. Bluecat4usa | April 2nd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Oh, so that’s all it was Joy?
I thought it was because after donning that red Rudolph nose (that was a fake nose wasn’t it?), he got amorous with the reindeer.
My bad!
5. Rich | April 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Joy,
I remember Wornick making the accusation. I believe Lobel’s response was to deny it, but to suggest that her undies were big enough to fit him. Ain’t love grand??
6. Hugh Jass | April 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I highly recommend the Jerry Williams’ book to you all (rather, the book about Jerry).
Great insight into the development of the industry.
It sounds like a tough career path, kind of like software or hardware engineering where you are always only as good as your latest work.
That’s not for me. I’m happy in marketing, where I don’t have to meet any expectations and there are no metrics to measure my performance (or lack thereof)!