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Present - The Weather Channel 2000 => OCMs & Personalities => Topic started by: tpirfan28 on July 31, 2010, 10:55:40 AM
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Today is Betty Davis's last day with the network.
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It wasn't a voluntary one from the rumors I have heard. They gave her a goodbye at the end of Weekend View today.
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Wow this is sad, I wouldn't have expected this. Was there any mention of the reason for her leave?
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Noooo! I can't believe she's leaving. I'm really gonna miss her! :cry:
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Wow this is sad, I wouldn't have expected this. Was there any mention of the reason for her leave?
It wasn't a voluntary one from the rumors I have heard.
While Im not upset about it because I wasnt a true fan of Betty its a shame that she was put off. :(
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I didn't really care much for Betty, but it's still sad to see her go. :(
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She was one of my favorites :itsok:
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It wasn't a voluntary one from the rumors I have heard. They gave her a goodbye at the end of Weekend View today.
No certainly not voluntary! she was let go
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At least she got a nice cake...
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Well, I didn't like Betty, to be honest. But I never thought she would leave so soon. :(
This got me thinking: since Betty received a proper goodbye today (they gave her cake and everything believe it or not), don't you think it's a bit unfair to the other OCMs who were laid off? They were thrown out like trash! :no:
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Wow this is sad, I wouldn't have expected this. Was there any mention of the reason for her leave?
Probably just the fact that they're hiring all these new OCMs,so they're gonna start laying off the old ones. :thumbdown:
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Wow this is sad, I wouldn't have expected this. Was there any mention of the reason for her leave?
Probably just the fact that they're hiring all these new OCMs,so they're gonna start laying off the old ones. :thumbdown:
So... the average length of employment (with a very small number of exceptions) is now going to be a couple of years at maximum? :dunno:
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This got me thinking: since Betty received a proper goodbye today (they gave her cake and everything believe it or not), don't you think it's a bit unfair to the other OCMs who were laid off? They were thrown out like trash! :no:
Yes. TWC is being oh so kind enough to let folks go at the end of their contract rather than flat out firing them
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This is upsetting. I liked Betty :(, I think there are still more layoffs to come.
we still need confirmation about Warran Madden and Ryan Goswick...this is getting ridiculous, I mean you can't seriously expect these new OCMS to get paid the same amount in the next few years. They're all gonna expect a raise around the same time they were hired (futurely speaking) They're hiring too many in a small amount of time.
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Specifically who at TWC is coming up with these layoffs?
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We need to complain to twc about this. This is getting ridiculous with the number of ocms being laid off now, seeing they still have ample $ in their budget to hire new ones.
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Well, I didn't like Betty, to be honest. But I never thought she would leave so soon. :(
This got me thinking: since Betty received a proper goodbye today (they gave her cake and everything believe it or not), don't you think it's a bit unfair to the other OCMs who were laid off? They were thrown out like trash! :no:
Here is how I see it. Maybe she had the option of saying good bye. Assuming from what Martin said, she probably knew ahead of time that her contract with the network was not going to be renewed. Maybe she decided to make the "best of it" (using those words loosley), and said good bye. Maybe she, as well as the others were given the chance. As for Bill Keneely and the others, maybe they were too upset to give a goodbye, or TWC just said no. I hope you all are grasping on what I am saying.
As for her leaving, I really did like watching her :yes: . In fact, I was watching her this morning, and she was acting really obnoxious, which is why I found this news even more shocking. I wish her the best of luck finding another job in meteorology, if she chooses to do so. I will miss watching her.
We need to complain to twc about this. This is getting ridiculous with the number of ocms being laid off now, seeing they still have ample $ in their budget to hire new ones.
Complaining to TWC will do NOTHING! Nobody will come back. It is what it is!
You don't know TWC's financial situation, so I don't see how you can say they have ample amount of money in their budgets to hire new ones. How many times must I say THIS IS A BUSINESS! IT IS, IS, IS ABOUT THE MONEY!
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This is upsetting. I liked Betty :(, I think there are still more layoffs to come.
we still need confirmation about Warran Madden and Ryan Goswick...this is getting ridiculous, I mean you can't seriously expect these new OCMS to get paid the same amount in the next few years. They're all gonna expect a raise around the same time they were hired (futurely speaking) They're hiring too many in a small amount of time.
I highly doubt they're both coming back. Since they are both freelancers, they won't get called in ...and they won't be in the next few weeks or months since all this is happening.
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Geez Kyle, calm down. I was only offering a suggestion.
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Geez Kyle, calm down. I was only offering a suggestion.
Right, a suggestion that has been offered countless times around this board that will not work, and I along with a few others have tried telling you guys it is all about the money. I am just trying to be real about the situation. What you are offering is likely to not work, however it would be great if it did.
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TWC is a business that will do what it wants no matter what we say. You don't realize how seriously cut-throat broadcast meteorology can be. It has the worst job security in the field, because it's all driven by ratings and money. Yes, it's disheartening to us fans, but there's nothing we can do about it. Every business is like that these days, especially in this current economy where money is so tight. I hope Betty can find a new job soon.
Now, can we all please stop arguing about this issue? I'm getting sick of seeing these debates coming up again and again with every layoff.
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We need to complain to twc about this. This is getting ridiculous with the number of ocms being laid off now, seeing they still have ample $ in their budget to hire new ones.
Then go ahead and complain about it. Not only is about money but TWC/NBC wants their own people in there. Some people can't except the fact that things don't stay the same Patrick. They will have to get over it. Kyle is absolutely right.
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Then go ahead and complain about it. Not only is about money but TWC/NBC wants their own people in there. Some people can't except the fact that things don't stay the same Patrick. They will have to get over it. Kyle is absolutely right.
I'm afraid you're right, Martin. Change is inevitable in life, and it's something everyone has to cope with eventually. I just want all the arguing to stop with every layoff on all sides, especially because it creates more drama than necessary. We should be remembering the good qualities and memories Betty gave us in this thread.
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We should be remembering the good qualities and memories Betty gave us in this thread.
Like Betty's dance one day during a commercial break, lol.. She actually did it again yesterday during her goodbye. Made me laugh.
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We should be remembering the good qualities and memories Betty gave us in this thread.
Like Betty's dance one day during a commercial break, lol.. She actually did it again yesterday during her goodbye. Made me laugh.
I remember when she "pulled a Stephanie Abrams" one time, by accidentally dropping her remote. (I know someone has a video of it, can't remember who atm).
Also, I liked Betty at the time when she worked with Adam Berg back then during the weekends. They were great.
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We should be remembering the good qualities and memories Betty gave us in this thread.
Like Betty's dance one day during a commercial break, lol.. She actually did it again yesterday during her goodbye. Made me laugh.
I remember when she "pulled a Stephanie Abrams" one time, by accidentally dropping her remote. (I know someone has a video of it, can't remember who atm).
Also, I liked Betty at the time when she worked with Adam Berg back then during the weekends. They were great.
The one where she flung the remote at the video wall? I believe that one is on my youtube.
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Specifically who at TWC is coming up with these layoffs?
I would blame NBC. And also, the people who refuse to renew the ocm's contracts. Who's next? Jim Cantore, Vivian Brown? Perhaps Jeff Morrow?
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Jim Cantore is TWC's biggest asset; he will surely be safe for a long time.
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I dont see it, but what actually was her reason for leaving? I really like Betty, wish i could have seen her last show! TWC is really Getting on my nerves with all of the OCM's that are leaving (forcefully, or on there own choice) :cry:
Her contract expired. And I'm pretty sure someone uploaded it on YT now.
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I dont see it, but what actually was her reason for leaving? I really like Betty, wish i could have seen her last show! TWC is really Getting on my nerves with all of the OCM's that are leaving (forcefully, or on there own choice) :cry:
Her contract expired. And I'm pretty sure someone uploaded it on YT now.
Could someone post the link? I would love to see that :P
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I dont see it, but what actually was her reason for leaving? I really like Betty, wish i could have seen her last show! TWC is really Getting on my nerves with all of the OCM's that are leaving (forcefully, or on there own choice) :cry:
Her contract expired. And I'm pretty sure someone uploaded it on YT now.
Could someone post the link? I would love to see that :P
Courtesy of everyones favorite :fear:
Betty Davis' Last TWC Segment (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLtoI0k9XY8#)
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I dont see it, but what actually was her reason for leaving? I really like Betty, wish i could have seen her last show! TWC is really Getting on my nerves with all of the OCM's that are leaving (forcefully, or on there own choice) :cry:
Her contract expired. And I'm pretty sure someone uploaded it on YT now.
Pretty much got the Steve Lyons treatment, they didn't renew her contract. It's much more legal for them to let them go at the end of their contracts than to sign a new one and fire them in the middle of it.
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TWC is a business that will do what it wants no matter what we say. You don't realize how seriously cut-throat broadcast meteorology can be. It has the worst job security in the field, because it's all driven by ratings and money. Yes, it's disheartening to us fans, but there's nothing we can do about it. Every business is like that these days, especially in this current economy where money is so tight. I hope Betty can find a new job soon.
Now, can we all please stop arguing about this issue? I'm getting sick of seeing these debates coming up again and again with every layoff.
Thank you. This is how television and entertainment is period. This happens all the time at the Big Four, cable news networks and local stations worldwide. It's all about the bottom line and ratings.
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As long as the idiots at NBC own this show it will continue to be a loser and a laughingstock. From them pushing Abrams to show cleavage, to the unnecessary Al, to the inclusion of the "we-missed it by a while-CNBC-Commentators" and the so-called weather related movies...it is all now NBC related which means more cleavage, more commercials, probably an overloaded cache of new "blondes" and the weather firmly planted in second place. It's pathetic. I wonder how long shareholders for NBC are going to let this group of can't shoot straight cowboys ransack the town before they elect a sheriff. :club:
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As long as the idiots at NBC own this show it will continue to be a loser and a laughingstock. From them pushing Abrams to show cleavage, to the unnecessary Al, to the inclusion of the "we-missed it by a while-CNBC-Commentators" and the so-called weather related movies...it is all now NBC related which means more cleavage, more commercials, probably an overloaded cache of new "blondes" and the weather firmly planted in second place. It's pathetic. I wonder how long shareholders for NBC are going to let this group of can't shoot straight cowboys ransack the town before they elect a sheriff. :club:
First off, thank you for posting here Cheryl. I'm assuming you're the one who worked for TWC. B)
You hit the nail right in the head there. I couldn't agree more with every statement. Heck, I'm surprised they didn't change it to the Abrams News Channel. :P And I'm not trying to start another argument here, but The Weather Channel just isn't a weather channel anymore.
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Wow, I was gone when this happened. That's very sad, considering that I was beginning to like Betty. I didn't like her very much at first, but her personality became rather captivating. I'll miss her.
There are a lot of Cheryls out there, but if that was Cheryl Lemke posting then that would sure be a treat. She sure knows what she's talking about--that's for sure.
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Betty Davis was the best weather reporter you had. She had the energy, personallity, looks, and flavor.
It is amazing that the twc would let her go. She was the best you had. Something does not sound right. Now I see another reporter and I say Wow here we go with the nonsense. But yet the powers that be always claim they are looking for the best. Not really they are looking for weak, non confident minorities. When you have pride and honor and all the other intangibles the power structure is absolutely threatened. However, God sees it all and the evil and wrong decision makers will all have their day of reconning. :angry:
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I don't believe in just giving lip service to my disgust. I am through watching TWC. If I do watch...it will be to see which advertisers/products I will refrain from purchasing. There is always a way to respond to something you dislike (i.e. the departure of Betty Davis) via your purchasing habits. I will make a list of the products...and make sure I don't purchase them in the future. There is enough diversity of products/services in America...therefore, I will still enjoy the fruit of my buying habits...I just won't buy products that support the TWC.
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The hits keep on coming with OCMs and "behind the scene employees!" @ TWC! Expect to hear more resignations and terminations in weeks to come soon! It's a wonder why I see more repeats of Storm Stories, Cantore Stories etc. in prime time?? :hammer:
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I don't believe in just giving lip service to my disgust. I am through watching TWC. If I do watch...it will be to see which advertisers/products I will refrain from purchasing. There is always a way to respond to something you dislike (i.e. the departure of Betty Davis) via your purchasing habits. I will make a list of the products...and make sure I don't purchase them in the future. There is enough diversity of products/services in America...therefore, I will still enjoy the fruit of my buying habits...I just won't buy products that support the TWC.
:clap: Well said
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First Eboni Deon went, now BD is gone. VB is the only Black female left on there. <_<
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First Eboni Deon went, now BD is gone. VB is the only Black female left on there. <_<
hence her somewhat "job security" for now. She's a good meteorologist, yes, but I think they're keeping her to fill the "black female" quota.
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First Eboni Deon went, now BD is gone. VB is the only Black female left on there. <_<
hence her somewhat "job security" for now. She's a good meteorologist, yes, but I think they're keeping her to fill the "black female" quota.
Yeah, you are right. What a shame. VB is still one of the remaining links to TWC's golden era.
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I remember when she first started she stuttered a lot. Until like a year ago she got better. LOL...
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I remember when she first started she stuttered a lot. Until like a year ago she got better. LOL...
I never noticed her doing that
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This is the first I have heard of it. I thought Betty was okay. She wasn't that bad.
The only thing I have noticed is that every time I turn on TWC, it's always a documentary. I can't stand not being able to see somebody on the screen. I have completely mixed up the schedules and only know when Alexandra Steele, Paul Goodloe, Kim Cunningham (She's from Cincy! :) ), and Adam Berg are on.
It's sad to see that a lot of the meterologists don't get proper times these days.
I don't want to see an episode of Full Force Stories!
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This is the first I have heard of it. I thought Betty was okay. She wasn't that bad.
The only thing I have noticed is that every time I turn on TWC, it's always a documentary. I can't stand not being able to see somebody on the screen. I have completely mixed up the schedules and only know when Alexandra Steele, Paul Goodloe, Kim Cunningham (She's from Cincy! :) ), and Adam Berg are on.
It's sad to see that a lot of the meterologists don't get proper times these days.
I don't want to see an episode of Full Force Stories!
Many of us agree with you!
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True.
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True.
Please refrain from one word posts such as these.
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Betty Davis is the reason I watched TWC. Now that she is gone I don't watch so much. Did Vivian Brown drive her away because she is jelous of her? I hate Vivian Brown's nasal tone and turn the channel as soon as I hear her voice. TWC made a big mistake letting Betty Davis go.
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Betty Davis is the reason I watched TWC. Now that she is gone I don't watch so much. Did Vivian Brown drive her away because she is jelous of her? I hate Vivian Brown's nasal tone and turn the channel as soon as I hear her voice. TWC made a big mistake letting Betty Davis go.
Why would Vivian "drive" her away. That was not the reason. If you read the whole thread you would know that she was terminated by contract issues.
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Betty Davis is the reason I watched TWC. Now that she is gone I don't watch so much. Did Vivian Brown drive her away because she is jelous of her? I hate Vivian Brown's nasal tone and turn the channel as soon as I hear her voice. TWC made a big mistake letting Betty Davis go.
I think that has to be the stupidest post I've ever read here.
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:rofl2:
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Dont mess with viv :fear:
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