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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: toxictwister00 on May 02, 2012, 10:11:39 AM
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30 years ago today, history was made in the Cable television industry when the idea of a 24/7 Cable Network that would broadcast weather all day every day began. Critics of course saw immediate failure and embarrassment in such a concept and the first few years almost saw predictions from critics come true, but when TWC began doing live reports during Hurricane Season with Hurricane Hugo in 1989, it put the network on the map as a force to be reckoned with that obviously proved those harsh critics to be dead wrong about their quick demise. Today, TWC is one of the most powerful and influential cable networks that exists. Even if you're like me and don't like the direction the network has gone in the past years, it has proven that it can still be a reliable source during historic weather outbreaks such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
As a treat from TWC alum Andre Bernier, below is a Youtube video of the very first hour of TWC's broadcast from May 2, 1982. The first 30 minutes is an inauguration ceremony from Las Vegas, the second half hour is the first 30 minutes of The Weather Channel being braodcasted from their studio in Atlanta, GA.
Weather Channel's Debut May 2, 1982 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmAcbjhtkLM#)
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I for one do not care about their 30th anniversary. I do however have their 25th anniversary still fresh on my mind..(I loved that lf intro they use in 2007)
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I for one do not care about their 30th anniversary. I do however have their 25th anniversary still fresh on my mind..(I loved that lf intro they use in 2007)
I didn't care for the 25th anniversary, I think the 20th was the best milestone that was focused on, but that's beside the point. I know I'm not a mod or admin. but if you're not contributing anything positive or meaningful to this thread besides a snide comment about how you don't care about the 30th anniversary I would rather you not post in this thread at all.
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Sorry, but since when are we not allowed to make our own opinions? I said I do not care for it. I'm glad for TWC to continue their 30 years in operation. It's just that they've gone so downhill, that many of us are not into their current state anymore
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Sorry, but since when are we not allowed to make our own opinions? I said I do not care for it. I'm glad for TWC to continue their 30 years in operation. It's just that they've gone so downhill, that many of us are not into their current state anymore
That's fine and dandy that you have that opinion, the majority here including myself would agree about not liking how they are now either, but I don't want that derailing from the purpose of the thread which is to discuss the positives of TWC, not to rank what milestone is better than the other and how far off the cliff they've gone or how much they're jumped the shark.
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30 years ago today, history was made in the Cable television industry when the idea of a 24/7 Cable Network that would broadcast weather all day every day began. Critics of course saw immediate failure and embarrassment in such a concept and the first few years almost saw predictions from critics come true, but when TWC began doing live reports during Hurricane Season with Hurricane Hugo in 1989, it put the network on the map as a force to be reckoned with that obviously proved those harsh critics to be dead wrong about their quick demise. Today, TWC is one of the most powerful and influential cable networks that exists. Even if you're like me and don't like the direction the network has gone in the past years, it has proven that it can still be a reliable source during historic weather outbreaks such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
As a treat from TWC alum Andre Bernier, below is a Youtube video of the very first hour of TWC's broadcast from May 2, 1982. The first 30 minutes is an inauguration ceremony from Las Vegas, the second half hour is the first 30 minutes of The Weather Channel being braodcasted from their studio in Atlanta, GA.
Weather Channel's Debut May 2, 1982 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmAcbjhtkLM#[/url])
Thanks for the classic video! I was 1 year old back then. Anyway, Happy Anniversary to The Weather Channel!
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I really like the 30th Anniversary images on weather.com, especially the ones showing the logo progressions and the different slogans.
And I had no idea there were so many different logos. :blink: In fact, according to the image (though the '80s logos looked very similar and only had slight modifications to them), the present logo has been used the longest of any logo that has been used at TWC. So for those of you who thought a logo-change was ridiculous, you may want to think again. ;)
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I recorded the entire thing in HD via DVR this morning. I'm planning on uploading the whole thing later tonight, if not tomorrow.
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I really like the 30th Anniversary images on weather.com, especially the ones showing the logo progressions and the different slogans.
And I had no idea there were so many different logos. :blink: In fact, according to the image (though the '80s logos looked very similar and only had slight modifications to them), the present logo has been used the longest of any logo that has been used at TWC. So for those of you who thought a logo-change was ridiculous, you may want to think again. ;)
Where are you seeing these images? The only ones I see are on-air meteorologist "age progression" photos.
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I really like the new 30-year anniversary design on weather.com. Very neat and great site architecture. It's very organized. Good job TWC :thumbsup:
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
Sorry, but since when are we not allowed to make our own opinions? I said I do not care for it. I'm glad for TWC to continue their 30 years in operation. It's just that they've gone so downhill, that many of us are not into their current state anymore
I kinda have to agree with Tavores.. while you are entitled for an opinion, its the factor that you said it in a condescending tone and gives no contribution to the topic. :no:
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
The homepage might not be as noticeable when you're looking for the new design. Type your zip code in the search bar and you should see it.
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I really like the 30th Anniversary images on weather.com, especially the ones showing the logo progressions and the different slogans.
And I had no idea there were so many different logos. :blink: In fact, according to the image (though the '80s logos looked very similar and only had slight modifications to them), the present logo has been used the longest of any logo that has been used at TWC. So for those of you who thought a logo-change was ridiculous, you may want to think again. ;)
Where are you seeing these images? The only ones I see are on-air meteorologist "age progression" photos.
Photo #2
http://www.weather.com/news/30th-anniversary-images-a-look-back (http://www.weather.com/news/30th-anniversary-images-a-look-back)
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
The homepage might not be as noticeable when you're looking for the new design. Type your zip code in the search bar and you should see it.
You completely overlooked this topic (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/everything-else-twc/new-weather-com-design-april-2012/) because that's a site redesign and has nothing to do with the 30th anniversary :no:
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The present logo has been used the longest of any logo that has been used at TWC. So for those of you who thought a logo-change was ridiculous, you may want to think again. ;)
Well, I guess if you count slight modifications as a new logo, then yes, the current one has been used the longest and is well overdue for a change. Maybe they'll make the text a little thinner? Wow! :o
That video was pretty cool. Lots of bad music, though. Interesting to hear "Morning Dance" and "Birdland," though. Also interesting that John Coleman thought people would enjoy the music on the local forecast. Fast forward to 1993 when I call TWC asking if they have a playlist, and they act like I'm some kind of freak. :P Anyway, I wonder why Andre didn't share that video with us (TWCC) back in 2004 (or so) when he sent us a DVD from 1983?
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I really like the 30th Anniversary images on weather.com, especially the ones showing the logo progressions and the different slogans.
And I had no idea there were so many different logos. :blink: In fact, according to the image (though the '80s logos looked very similar and only had slight modifications to them), the present logo has been used the longest of any logo that has been used at TWC. So for those of you who thought a logo-change was ridiculous, you may want to think again. ;)
I'm also recording the whole thing except in the morning. ;)
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
Zach, what 30-year design are you talking about? :dunno: From my understanding, the new design was supposed to launch today in honor of their 30th anniversary, but I don't recall there being plans for a 30-year design, whatever that means.
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
Zach, what 30-year design are you talking about? :dunno: From my understanding, the new design was supposed to launch today in honor of their 30th anniversary, but I don't recall there being plans for a 30-year design, whatever that means.
You missed GTAIVman's post ;)
I really like the new 30-year anniversary design on weather.com. Very neat and great site architecture. It's very organized. Good job TWC :thumbsup:
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My mistake. :itsok: I guess when I said "30-year design", it might have confused a few. I called it that because it was released today on the 30-year anniversary.
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Happy (not) birthday The Weather Channel! :happy:
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I noticed that the Local Forecast used backgrounds (the first LF ever used a shot of what appears to be their meteorologists working or something), and screen shots from promos about the Weather Star display the Local Forecast somewhat differently than we are used to remembering from the original Weather Star: It displayed the main text of the current screen superimposed over the national feed (similar to the backgrounds used from 1986—1987), with a blue LDL spacer at the bottom. The "satellite LF", at least in this video, seems to consist mainly of montages of photographs.
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I noticed that the Local Forecast used backgrounds (the first LF ever used a shot of what appears to be their meteorologists working or something), and screen shots from promos about the Weather Star display the Local Forecast somewhat differently than we are used to remembering from the original Weather Star: It displayed the main text of the current screen superimposed over the national feed (similar to the backgrounds used from 1986—1987), with a blue LDL spacer at the bottom. The "satellite LF", at least in this video, seems to consist mainly of montages of photographs.
That's something I thought was interesting about the video myself. :yes:
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My favorite part of this video (http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/most-popular-62/most-viewed-436/twc-bloopers-30-years-of-funny-28288) is at 0:28, when they are interviewing someone (I think he's famous, but I don't recognize him :blushing:).
Interviewee: "But I don't watch [The Weather Channel] for the weather..."
Al Roker: "Then what DO you watch [TWC] for?"
Interviewee: "The news...and the sports."
Watch the person be really famous and I don't even recognize him. LOL. How embarrasing.
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My favorite part of this video ([url]http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/most-popular-62/most-viewed-436/twc-bloopers-30-years-of-funny-28288[/url]) is at 0:28, when they are interviewing someone (I think he's famous, but I don't recognize him :blushing:).
Interviewee: "But I don't watch [The Weather Channel] for the weather..."
Al Roker: "Then what DO you watch [TWC] for?"
Interviewee: "The news...and the sports."
Watch the person be really famous and I don't even recognize him. LOL. How embarrasing.
That's Will Ferrell. He starred in comedy films such as Blades of Glory and Step Brothers.
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I thought that was him...but I wasn't sure. Boy, do I feel stupid now. He has aged, however.
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My favorite part of this video ([url]http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/most-popular-62/most-viewed-436/twc-bloopers-30-years-of-funny-28288[/url]) is at 0:28, when they are interviewing someone (I think he's famous, but I don't recognize him :blushing:).
Interviewee: "But I don't watch [The Weather Channel] for the weather..."
Al Roker: "Then what DO you watch [TWC] for?"
Interviewee: "The news...and the sports."
Watch the person be really famous and I don't even recognize him. LOL. How embarrasing.
Does anyone know the music that is used in that video? It's probably some random production music, but it's pretty catchy. :thumbsup:
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My favorite part of this video ([url]http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/most-popular-62/most-viewed-436/twc-bloopers-30-years-of-funny-28288[/url]) is at 0:28, when they are interviewing someone (I think he's famous, but I don't recognize him :blushing:).
Interviewee: "But I don't watch [The Weather Channel] for the weather..."
Al Roker: "Then what DO you watch [TWC] for?"
Interviewee: "The news...and the sports."
Oh the irony that abounds in that statement by Will :rofl:
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Happy 30th TWC... I have been following for 21 of those years. plenty of great material over the years (overall) along with great LF music.
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I was a 4-month old baby at the time of TWC's debut 30 years ago, since I had just been born that previous December. I have been a fan for 23 of these 30 years.
I know that Bruce Edwards (Kolowinski) and Andre Bernier were very nervous when they first went on the air 30 years ago last night.
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Happy 30th TWC... I have been following for 21 of those years. plenty of great material over the years (overall) along with great LF music.
I have been following TWC for 17 years. The first TWC song I remember hearing was All In One Night by Kenny G. :happy:
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Also, it appears that this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBY4o26fCt8#) was the first Local Forecast music.
TOTPD! :dance:
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That was the only song I recognized out of the ones that appeared in the video, I just didn't know the name or the artist.
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Am I the only one not seeing a 30-year design on weather.com? :dunno:
Sorry, but since when are we not allowed to make our own opinions? I said I do not care for it. I'm glad for TWC to continue their 30 years in operation. It's just that they've gone so downhill, that many of us are not into their current state anymore
I kinda have to agree with Tavores.. while you are entitled for an opinion, its the factor that you said it in a condescending tone and gives no contribution to the topic. :no:
Light'n up people. Geez :blink:
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Just be glad TWC still celebrate their Milestones. MTV, although they're in their 30th year of broadcasting last summer, didn't celebrate that milestone like what they did 10 years ago. Here's why:
"MTV as a brand doesn't age with our viewers," explained Nathaniel Brown, senior vice president of communications for MTV, who confirmed that there were no plans for an on-air MTV celebration. "We are really focused on our current viewers, and our feeling was that our anniversary wasn't something that would be meaningful to them, many of whom weren't even alive in 1981."
(See full story (http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/heard/mtv-apparently-wants-to-be-29-forever.html))
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I hate to contradict myself and veer off topic further, but that is the most stupidest reason not to want to celebrate a major milestone for a network. Who cares if most of your viewers now weren't born before 1981. Just like every other single themed network that has fallen through the cracks, they're trying so hard to only appeal to younger viewers just to shunt out the viewers that have stayed loyal to them from the beginning. If I didn't know any better from the quote posted, the way they're talking about not aging with their viewers, you would think everyone from 1981 that was watching then is dead lol. :doh: They know what MTV is and if they put effort into a special or something they might learn something interesting about the network they never knew and make them appreciate the channel for what it was then. I just realized Cartoon Network has a 20th anniversary coming up in October I believe I wonder if they're gonna go the MTV route or if they will celebrate it.