Channel
Surfing
By
Laura Nachman
Bucks County Courier Times
January
2, 2006
The
fate of the locally produced morning show “10,” could be in the hands of
NBC, which is considering expanding “The Today Show” to four hours.
According to published reports, NBC’s failure with syndicated
programs to compete with shows like “Regis & Kelly,” is the reason why
it may turn to “Today.” In
Philadelphia, NBC10’s “10,” co-hosted by Bill Henley and Lori Wilson
isn’t helping the cause. In the
last ratings period, it lagged behind “Rachael Ray,” “Guiding Light,”
“Maury,” “Divorce Court,” and “Judge Alex.”
An
NBC10 spokesperson did not respond to an email seeking comment.
Meanwhile,
CBS daytime will have a big decision to make when “Price is Right” icon
Bob Barker retires in June. Dave
Price of the CBS “Early Show” is the front-runner to get the job. Price
had a “cup of coffee” with “Good Day Philadelphia” on Fox29 back in
1999.
Weather
anchor Karen Thomas is back on Fox29. The
former regular weekend weather anchor left the station last year after the
birth of her third child, but she returned to the air last week and will be
the fill-in weather person, replacing Rich Britton.
Congratulations to CBS3 morning anchor and Levittown native Susan Barnett and her husband, Dr. Greg Persichetti, who became parents for the first time to son, Blaise on December 26. Blaise weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Behind-the-scenes workers on “Good Day Philadelphia” were treated to hand-knit scarves and pillows by weather anchor Sue Serio for the holidays.