This time it’s 7 Design Director Troy Chrisman.
He’s won several Reginal Emmys for his Sports Xtra open, Deco Drive open, Calle Ocho open, 10pm promo spot and others.

I am way behind apparently.
WPTV has a chopper, Chopper 5. Manned by, or whatever, a woman Capt. Julie who’s from London with a sexy british accent and all (Why did she give up London for West Palm?!). And since I don’t watch local news I have no idea how long she’s been here. Do you?

WPLG has decided to excersise their out option on Frank Forte’s contract and end it on Aug 23rd. Forte was informed of 10’s decision with a reason given that the station is going to 2 sportscasters and that the News Director doesn’t feel compfortable with his style of anchoring.

More blurb from the Miami Herald Channel 10 dropping Forte after 23 years at the station

WNBC’s chopper has crashed half an hour ago in Brooklyn while on the scene of a shooting. The crew has survived

Newschannel 4 chopper crashes in Brooklyn

Video of the crash from WABC’s Chopper

WHDH is done with their studio renovation which debuted today.
The Deco Drive set will be next with the newsplex following after that.