WFXP begins prime-time hour newscast

January 18th, 2010 joel

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With the new season of “24″ as a powerful lead-in, WFXP/Fox 66 begins Erie’s first hour-long prime-time newscast tonight at 10:00 PM.

Promos running Sunday night promised a greater and different approach to news, weather and sports for the 60-minute strip, which is slated to run 7 days a week. The prime-time news product should prove to be a powerful competitor to the current broadcast schedule. It also illuminates the reality of the cost of syndicated programming compared to repackaging local news.

What would make this move even more interesting is if WFXP put on a hip young anchor to match the prevailing network audience. I love Sean & Selina…but maybe a Jeremy Beecher-type would keep the high 18-35 year-old lead in.

Just my take.

Posted in Television Tags: 24, Fox, Jeremy Beecher, Sean Lafferty, Selena Wiles, WFXP

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3 Responses to “WFXP begins prime-time hour newscast”

1. Chris says:

   January 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM

   Moving to an hour-long broadcast won’t be the only change coming to WFXP. WJET/FOX66 is looking for a new TV Meteorologist.

   http://yourerie.jobdig.com/jobs/Pennsylvania/Professional/12382-TV_METEOROLOGIST.html

   TV METEOROLOGIST
   Professional — WJET TV, FOX 66 and YourErie.com
   Location:
   8455 Peach St
   Erie, PA Jet-TV, FOX 66 and YourErie.com are looking for a meteorologist for its award winning meteorology team. The successful candidate will have a degree in meteorology, be an excellent communicator, and have an intense passion for weather forecasting. Knowledge of Baron’s Nexrad Vipir Radars, Galileo weather graphics, and previous TV experience is beneficial. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting local weather forecasts on TV, radio, and YourErie.com, updating our website and streaming video. Send a DVD and resume to Lou Baxter, News Director, 8455 Peach St., Erie, Pa. 16509. EOE.

   Additional Contact Information
   Contact Name: Lou Baxter
   Contact Email: lbaxter@wjettv.com
   Contact Phone: 814-860-5604
   Contact Location: 8455 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509
   Department: News

   The end of Amelia I’d imagine.
2. Timmy says:

   January 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM

   Then have Conan come on at 11pm for the 18-35 year olds who will be watching CSI at 10pm and can flip to FOX at 11pm because they don’t care about news!
3. the other max says:

   January 20, 2010 at 10:05 AM

   I think you hit the real reason for this…syndicated shows are more expensive than an hour long newscast. As a viewer, though, bigger isn’t necessarily better. I liked the old 30 minute format…I got everything I needed then a few laughs before turning in at 11. But I’m past 40…so no one really cares about me as a viewer anyway.