OCM Layoff- Bill Keneely

[Mike M]

ratings and $$$

Dr. Steve Lyons was popular. He had his own promos, and was well-respected by many viewers.

[TWCToday]

ratings and $$$

Dr. Steve Lyons was popular. He had his own promos, and was well-respected by many viewers.

I was very surprised at the loss of him. I imagine there was a lot of politics with the decision.

[Zach]

ratings and $$$

Dr. Steve Lyons was popular. He had his own promos, and was well-respected by many viewers.

Dave Schwartz was just as popular as Dr. Lyons IMO. He didn't have his own promos, but he was a great OCM and TWC just didn't have the money to keep him.

[Mike M]

Dave Schwartz was just as popular as Dr. Lyons IMO. He didn't have his own promos, but he was a great OCM and TWC just didn't have the money to keep him.

I know, just look at all the groups, petitions, and websites that have been created for him. And TWC hasn't listened one bit. Dave would be a perfect companion with Ray, Alex, or Danielle on SW/WV.

[Localonthe8s]

Dave Schwartz was just as popular as Dr. Lyons IMO. He didn't have his own promos, but he was a great OCM and TWC just didn't have the money to keep him.

I know, just look at all the groups, petitions, and websites that have been created for him. And TWC hasn't listened one bit. Dave would be a perfect companion with Ray, Alex, or Danielle on SW/WV.

Sadly, I don't think that would be enough for TWC to rehire him. It's the amount of wages that matter here

[Mike M]

$$$ is all people care about. It's ridiculous.

[twcc_hdayejr]

Jim is pretty much the "face" of The Weather Channel, so I HIGHLY doubt they will let him go.

As for Stephanie, heck, is she even around at TWC anymore or on assigment somewhere else? Who does WUWA now? I never watch it (nor will I) to find out.

But it is sad that these "classic" OCMs are being laid off. I'm just interested to know WHO TWC likes and WHY they like them. For example, why are Jen and Adam the ones hosting the Summer Beach Party? I like them both...I think they would do a great job, but WHY are they the ones hosting.

If you need any further evidence of Cantore being their "poster boy", watch the new ads they have with him. They make him look like a football player entering the arena. Instead, he's walking into a Cat. 5 hurricane

Cantore, Abrams, Bettes, and Roker are probably signed for life with that channel, the rest are probably going to be shown the door before long. Hate to say it, but I bet Viv Brown is the next one to hit the deck.

[Spring Rubber]

They made that Cantore commercial last year; they just brought it back recently.

[TWCToday]

Cantore, Abrams, Bettes, and Roker are probably signed for life with that channel, the rest are probably going to be shown the door before long. Hate to say it, but I bet Viv Brown is the next one to hit the deck.

I too am worried about her!

[cc17926]

Cantore, Abrams, Bettes, and Roker are probably signed for life with that channel, the rest are probably going to be shown the door before long. Hate to say it, but I bet Viv Brown is the next one to hit the deck.

I too am worried about her!

i could give you a few reasons why she can't be touched.. although i rather not specify..

[Zach]

Cantore, Abrams, Bettes, and Roker are probably signed for life with that channel, the rest are probably going to be shown the door before long. Hate to say it, but I bet Viv Brown is the next one to hit the deck.

I too am worried about her!

I feel you Martin The only things i see with her is that shes no Cantore and joined later than him being 1989 IIRC. Its a shame TWC doesnt wanty to keep the vets because of money, and I havent seen the freelancers in ages

[Localonthe8s]

What about Carl Parker? He's been on the network long enough as well. I'd hate to see him out of the door!

[wxmediafan]

What about Carl Parker? He's been on the network long enough as well. I'd hate to see him out of the door!

I don't think they'd get rid of Carl, he is still young.

I am thinking of Jeff Morrow.  He has been there quite a while, too.  I am glad to see he is back in the studio doing the weather .

I was thinking of Vivian Brown the other day.  I sure hope they don't get rid of her.  I enjoy catching her on PM Edition.

[Localonthe8s]

What about Carl Parker? He's been on the network long enough as well. I'd hate to see him out of the door!

I don't think they'd get rid of Carl, he is still young.

I am thinking of Jeff Morrow.  He has been there quite a while, too.  I am glad to see he is back in the studio doing the weather .

I was thinking of Vivian Brown the other day.  I sure hope they don't get rid of her.  I enjoy catching her on PM Edition.

I guess that makes sense, though I wasn't aware NBC was also hiring/laying off OCMs based on age. Vivian has been on since 1989, IIRC. I hope she doesn't get the boot since I've enjoyed watching her on the afternoons for years. She's one of the OCMs who I can clearly remember watching back in the late 90's.

[wxsurfer]

Once again, another NBC blunder of letting go another OCM talent! They would rather keep the "sagging ratings clown" Al Roker with his limited knowledge of weather and his high salary on, than keep someone that has been with TWC from the gitgo! Keneely was good, had a big following, and will land a BETTER job just like Steve Lyons did. In the long run, Bill Keneely will be very happy to get away from that "gang" from NBC.  Good luck Bill! Call Steve up and he will tell you how happy he is in Texas!