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(Video) Chuck Scarborough Celebrates 38 Years at WNBC - Posted March 23, 2012
It's a bittersweet anniversary for Chuck Scarborough, who marks an incredible 38 years at WNBC March 25. Earlier this month, his on-air "better half," Sue Simmons... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Seeing Green, Provides Coverage of Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Posted March 14, 2012
WNBC is set for live coverage of the 251st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Channel 4 has four hours of parade festivities Saturday, as participants travel along Fifth Avenue to 86th Street. This year's hosts include Tommy Smyth, ESPN's renowned soccer analyst and commentator, Treasa Smyth, ho... [FishbowlNY]

Sportscasting Veteran Don Gould Retires After Four Decades - Posted March 13, 2012
With the state of broadcasting linked to state of the economy, cost-cutting of talent is commonplace. So it's nice to see a good, old-fashioned retirement! Don Gould did that Sunday, in walking away from his weekend morning sportscasting r... [FishbowlNY]

The Internet Tries to 'Save Sue Simmons' - Posted March 8, 2012
If you've ever pitched media in New York, then you're probably familiar with Sue Simmons, who for 32 years has been at the WNBC4 anchor desk with her "Ron Burgundy," Chuck Scarborough. In an effort to ruin a beautiful spring-like day, the network dropped news yesterday that Simmons' contract has not... [PRNewser]

Life after WNBC for Sue Simmons - Posted March 8, 2012
After news Wednesday that Sue Simmons -- who made up half of one of the longest-running local news anchor duos in the nation -- was ... [TVNewser]

Sue Simmons Out at WNBC - Posted March 7, 2012
Our sister blog TVSpy has the news that Sue Simmons, a staple on WNBC's evening newscasts for over 30 years, will be leaving the network. WNBC declined to renew her contract, which ends in June. ... [TVNewser]

WNBC: 'We Have Tremendous Respect and Admiration for Sue Simmons' - Posted March 7, 2012
WNBC released a statement today after it was reported that the station had declined to renew the contract of longtime ancho... [TVSpy]

Sue Simmons Out at WNBC After More Than Three Decades - Posted March 7, 2012
For 32 years, Sue Simmons has been teamed with Chuck Scarborough, forging an on-air partnership for the ages at WNBC/Channel 4. But that's apparently go... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC Cutting Longtime Anchor Sue Simmons - Posted March 7, 2012
WNBC has reportedly decided not to renew the contract of longtime anchor Sue Simmons... [TVSpy]

Time to Pick the Best Radio Team in New York - Posted January 23, 2012
First, we had the poll showing Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons were the all-time number one anchor team in your hearts. Now, it's time to choose the best radio team in New York City. Whether in news (several tandems from ... [FishbowlNY]

And Your Choice for Top All-Time Anchor Team... - Posted January 13, 2012
[caption id="attachment_50720" align="alignright" width="275" caption="King and Queen of the anchor desk"][/caption]FishbowlNY readers rallied behind our poll for the All-Time Anchor Team. No doubt it brought a flood of memories from a bygone era. Rollan... [FishbowlNY]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [FishbowlLA]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [SocialTimes.com]

Time to Handout 2nd Annual Barmash Awards for Excellence in TV News - Posted December 14, 2011
It's that time of the year---time for buying Christmas trees, and subsequently decorating them with all the trimmings. Our Jewish friends are digging out the menorahs, and making sure they have enough candles. But it's also the season for countless awards. FishbowlNY is no exception, as we present our 2nd annual Barmash... [FishbowlNY]

Jersey Shore Remains Number One, While Hurricane Irene Brings in Strong Ratings - Posted September 1, 2011
It's another week with Jersey Shore taking hold of the top prime time spot in New York. The popular MTV reality show, now in its fourth season, had an estimated 1.1 million viewers and a 5.3 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. While the Jersey Shore gang was hanging out in Italy,... [FishbowlNY]

TV Stations Go Wall-to-Wall for Irene Coverage All Weekend - Posted August 28, 2011
As Hurricane Irene churned in the Atlantic with a bulls-eye at New York City's back, TV stations went into non-stop coverage throughout the weekend. The category-one storm made her first landfall early Saturday morning in Cape Lookout, North Carolina as stations began their wall-to-wall mode. Accentuating the serious n... [AllTwitter]

Brian Williams anchoring on WNBC - Posted August 28, 2011
Brian Williams is anchoring the 1pm hour on WNBC in New York giving a break to the local anchors who've been on the air for more than 24 hours. "Brian we want to thank you for joining us in our News 4 newsroom," said meteorologist ... [TVNewser]

Anchors Ernie Anastos, Bill Ritter, and Chuck Scarborough Relive Their Most Difficult Professional Challenge--9/11 - Posted August 19, 2011
Despite working their famous calm exterior, some of New York's veteran anchors endured emotional pain, tears, and a personal scare in covering that catastrophic Tuesday ten years ago. The tragedy of 9/11, which of course started in the morning, was one of those rare breaking news stories whe... [FishbowlLA]

Anchors Ernie Anastos, Bill Ritter, and Chuck Scarborough Relive Their Most Difficult Professional Challenge--9/11 - Posted August 19, 2011
Despite working their famous calm exterior, some of New York's veteran anchors endured emotional pain, tears, and a personal scare in covering that catastrophic Tuesday ten years ago. The tragedy of 9/11, which of course started in the morning, was one of those rare breaking news stories whe... [GalleyCat]

WNBC Names Shiba Russell and Tom Llamas as 5 p.m. Anchor Team - Posted August 18, 2011
WNBC/Channel 4, which previously decided to bring back its 5 p.m. newscast, has named its anchor team. Shiba Russell (right), a weekend co-anchor with David Ushery... [FishbowlLA]

Marking First Anniversary With LX New York, Jane Hanson Says 'We Are Now' the 'Go To Show' - Posted March 7, 2011
While everyone is familiar with the legendary team of Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons, Jane Hanson... [FishbowlNY]

Shiba Russell Joins WNBC, Makes Clear She's Not Replacing Sue Simmons - Posted February 8, 2011
Shiba Russell is set to join WNBC as a weekend anchor and reporter. Russell comes to the NBC flaghsip from Boston's WCVB, where she's w... [TVSpy]

More Storm Coverage Ratings Analysis: WNYW and WABC Beat Competition - Posted January 14, 2011
As the latest snowstorm began to churn its way into New York Tuesday night, WNYW and WABC were winning their respective newscasts with Adults 25-54. First at 10 pm., the anchor team of Ernie Anastos, ... [FishbowlNY]

Welcome to the First 'Barmash' Awards for Best in Local News - Posted January 10, 2011
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What did WNBC's Sue Simmons do during Back Surgery recovery: 'I watched television until my eyeballs were raw.' - Posted January 5, 2011
Sue Simmons is back on the 6 and 11pm newscasts on New York's WNBC. Simmons had been off since before November sweeps recovering from back surgery. "I just felt like the world was passing me by. On the other hand, I caught up on all my DVDs," she tells NBCU direct. ... [TVSpy]

Veteran WNBC Anchor Sue Simmons Recovering from Back Surgery - Posted November 8, 2010
If you're wondering why Sue Simmons has been a no-show during the all-important November sweeps period--the veteran anchor had back surgery. A WNBC spokeswoman says Simmons will be off the air for the "next several weeks," but she is home and recovering very we... [FishbowlNY]

Sue Simmons Admits To Drinking On The Job - Posted November 2, 2009
Sue Simmons on on LX New York with fellow guest ... [FishbowlNY]