  Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2007 |
Which television news reporter/anchor is the best in Detroit? | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 204 Registered: 01-2007 |
Oooh, that's a toughie. Best Current Reporter: Art Adams Best Former Reporter: Bob Bennett Best Current Anchor: Carmen Harlan Best Former Anchor: Bill Bonds (He was something, else!) Worst Former Anchor: Shawn Roberts (She couldn't pronounce her way out of a wet paper bag without screwing up the words.) | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 2675 Registered: 06-2004 |
hard to say - a few rise above the crowd, most are sufficient, a few I could totally do without If I had to pick one and only one for overall qualities it would probably be Devin Scillian, even though WDIV's broadcasts have far too much filler and fluff. Carmen never seems to get much in depth reporting, unlike Scillian's trip to China. Kevin Dietz is good on the street. Now if you wanted a list of who I wouldn't miss... (Message edited by lilpup on September 03, 2007) | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 1134 Registered: 12-2005 |
Lila Lazarus | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 2676 Registered: 06-2004 |
not really thrilled with the emphasis on specialists like Lazarus (health), Feldman (money), etc. News should be current, relevent reporting of what's going on, not lifestyle classes (Message edited by lilpup on September 03, 2007) | ||
Stinger4me Member Username: Stinger4me Post Number: 42 Registered: 08-2007 |
Best former reporter, Dick Westerkamp, best weather person, Sonny Elliot. How many of you remember Dick Westerkamp? I think the weather lady was Ardis Kenneally. That might job some memories. | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 1135 Registered: 12-2005 |
Lila Lazarus is hardly a "specialist". She has been a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at WDIV and in addition to her current health reporting at WJBK, she also anchors their 11 AM newscast. | ||
Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2007 |
Mara MacDonald gets my vote. An example of her work: Medical Records Found Burned On Farm Not a talking head but a solid journalist. We need more of that in this market. (Message edited by Falstaff on September 03, 2007) (Message edited by Falstaff on September 03, 2007) | ||
Tammypio Member Username: Tammypio Post Number: 150 Registered: 04-2005 |
Erik Smith...channel 7. I love his human interest stories. Seems like such a good guy. | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 38 Registered: 08-2007 |
Best Investigative reporter: Steve Wilson, when he is reporting he will actually deliver NEWS. Best Street Stand-up: Cheryl Chodin, for being 5'2" and barely 100 pounds, that lady really jumps into various street messes. Best Morning Anchor: Eric Smith, relaxed manner. Best Evening Anchor: Carman Harlan, knows her stuff Best Sport Stand-up: Jennifer Hammond, a pro who is knows her stuff. classy Guy I can't Stand: Devon Skillian | ||
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo Post Number: 349 Registered: 02-2007 |
Charles Pugh. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1872 Registered: 01-2005 |
Since I've lived in Nevada for over 20 years, I guess my favorite two when I visit are Robbie Timmons and Jerry Hodak, because they remind me of the good old days. Except I'll never get used to Hodak's grey hair.  | ||
Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 3 Registered: 09-2007 |
Best Sport Stand-up: Katrina Hancock | ||
20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter Post Number: 89 Registered: 03-2007 |
Garagiola = Mr. Class | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 677 Registered: 05-2007 |
Garagiola and Bev Payne. Bill Bonds was something too, especially in his "Some Poor People in Detroit are without a Place To Go...TOUGH SH#T!..." tirade. | ||
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765 Post Number: 1858 Registered: 01-2004 |
Charles Pugh | ||
Texorama Member Username: Texorama Post Number: 49 Registered: 12-2006 |
Can I get a Huel Perkins for anchor? This although I'll watch Fox news only on nights when most of the news is local. Consistently well-spoken. | ||
Luckycar Member Username: Luckycar Post Number: 40 Registered: 02-2007 |
Oh man,Beverly Paine,Payne?Back in the day she was it on TV2.Info babe of my dreams.She could read the news,report and look hot.A triple play. | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 77 Registered: 07-2007 |
all irrelevant, they read off teleprompters | ||
Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 4 Registered: 09-2007 |
Anchors read from prompters - reporters don't. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 5865 Registered: 11-2004 |
How about some criteria to be making these judgement calls? Or is this more along the lines of our own personal likes & dislikes?? | ||
Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2007 |
My few suggestions: 1) Are they are good story teller? 2) Do their interviews provide real information as opposed to raw emotions? 3) Do they inspire trust and confidence? Any other criteria? | ||
Falstaff Member Username: Falstaff Post Number: 6 Registered: 09-2007 |
>Bill Bonds was something too, especially in his "Some Poor People in Detroit are without a Place To Go...TOUGH SH#T!..." tirade.< Bill Bonds Freaks Out | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 160 Registered: 02-2007 |
Charles Pugh is absolutely the worst newscaster on Detroit TV. His presentation is slow, he is obviously reading and doesn't know when to end a sentence or begin another one. I can't stand him and will turn off Fox 2 if he's on. | ||
Amy_p Member Username: Amy_p Post Number: 831 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ha -- regardless, I like The Pugh for social stuff on the weekends. (I hear he has a rather smokin' MySpace page.) + Huel Perkins + Peggy Agar -- she impresses me more and more over time. | ||
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo Post Number: 352 Registered: 02-2007 |
Yeah I like Pugh too. You can tell he's just a genuinely good guy and cares about and is interested in Detroit, not another Fantastic Sam, stuffed shirt orator. | ||
Mallory Member Username: Mallory Post Number: 187 Registered: 05-2006 |
God Bless Bill Bonds. Nobody like him, then or now. | ||
El_jimbo Member Username: El_jimbo Post Number: 290 Registered: 12-2006 |
Bill Bonds = the real Ron Burgundy | ||
Chris_rohn Member Username: Chris_rohn Post Number: 327 Registered: 04-2005 |
Al Allen! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 5866 Registered: 11-2004 |
Bob Bennett for me then. He always had a pretty tough beat and usually interviewed some people at some pretty tough moments right off the cuff on the street. He was never great eye candy but you could tell he was honest, earnest and just a regular respectable guy working hard. God rest his soul. |
