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Programming and Graphics / Re: Worst TWC show ever

« on: August 10, 2007, 11:08:06 PM »

Of course this is only my opinion, but the only thing I really like about the current Weather Center graphics is they match the primary bar used over the maps. (At the top of the screen, IE "Doppler Radar" and its corresponding key)

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Worst TWC show ever

« on: August 10, 2007, 08:57:46 PM »

I watched the :00 Weather Center segment today, and tried to compare mentally this segment and how it differs with what my "glory days" of the Weather Channel. ('98-'01 or '02) I noticed they actually talked weather for a full six minutes, no global warming or anything in there. They split it into three segments: Northeast, Southeast, and Mid-West, leaving out the West. (something I never recall occurring in the aforementioned era) However, I was impressed that they do indeed show weather during the day.

The opener and music, however, is horrible.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Years Of The Weather Channel

« on: August 10, 2007, 08:53:16 PM »

The '98-'01 graphics were my favorite, hands down. '01-'03 are a close second. With the way the poll is laid out, I guess it's 2000-2003.

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Contributions / Matt (ErnestoAlert's) Contributions

« on: August 09, 2007, 08:53:34 AM »

Here's the current Heat Wave opener, taken from Your Weather Today.


Gary: If you wish to use any of my videos, notify me, and I'll upload them to the site.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Whose Your Favorite OCM?

« on: August 08, 2007, 09:19:07 PM »

Who is this Jen Carfagno and when does she come on??????

There's no mistaking her for Kim Perez, that's for sure.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Whose Your Favorite OCM?

« on: August 08, 2007, 09:17:54 PM »

I like OCMs that can go a little bit deeper than "It's raining in Downtown Atlanta, time for Storm Alert!" Cantore and Seidel, as well as Stephanie Abrams seem to have the knowledge to do so. Mike Bettes is just plain cool. 8)
Dave Schwartz can leave me rolling in the floor at times. And Jen Carfagno is...well, need I elaborate any further? 

Edit: I'm not saying that only the above OCMs "get it," I just feel like there are a few at The Weather Channel that lack in meteorological knowledge.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Alexandra Steele

« on: August 08, 2007, 09:11:43 PM »

She comes across to me sometimes as not exactly having a good grip on what's going on.

Stick her back on Your Weather Today, shes doesn't deserve the Prime Time slot.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Worst TWC show ever

« on: August 08, 2007, 08:56:19 PM »

Anything Heidi Cullen touches becomes a disgrace to TWC. I miss the Weather Channel that showed weather, not atmospheric changes. Nothing seems very organized now. I remember the daytime segments of Weather Center...Weather Center at :00, TravelWise at :10, Weekly Planner at :20, Weather Center at :30, Weekly Planner at :40, and Storm Watch at :50. Now, it seems more "fly by night" than ever. Will things change? That remains to be seen.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: When did you watch (or like) TWC the most?

« on: August 06, 2007, 07:33:04 PM »

I'm new here...though some may recognize me from TWC Classics.

The period from '98 to '03 strikes me as well-organized. Meaning, it seems like programming fit right in, and the program openers all matched. In my mind, you can't beat the '98-'01 openers. (Love the AM, Day, and PM backgrounds)

To add on: There wasn't any of this "Global Warming, Oh my!" business occurring, or at least nowhere near as much as today. TWC actually showed weather...not Storm Stories or other shows.