December 27, 2019 Have you noticed Comcast’s Christmas gift to itself? It’s that time of year again. No. I take that back. A few weeks ago, it was that time of year again. Regular and…
January 15, 2019 Reports: Nexstar says no to WPIX-NY, WSFL-Miami If you want to do something well, watch someone else do it. That’s the way to improve in most skills in life. That’s one…
January 7, 2019 Odds, ends and new beginnings It’s always good to be remembered, and hopefully being your last new year’s message of the year will keep some of my thoughts on…
August 16, 2018 Sanctions against Sinclair? Sounds justified It’s either coincidence, karma or a higher power when things come together in ways previously thought impossible. This weekend, Jewish people around the world…
August 9, 2018 Tribune to Sinclair: Judge’s gavel instead of merger’s handshake It’s a great day in broadcasting, or as great as things can get in this day and age. There will be no merger between…
July 27, 2018 Sinclair sinks, Trump’s temper, Cox’s cash value There’s something to be said for waiting before starting to write. That’s not my nature. I want to get things out first. I type…
July 25, 2018 Big merger, big problem, big surprise! This was starting to get a little hard to keep track of, and I wrote most of this last night. Good thing I waited…
July 17, 2018 More moderation in politics, not so in casting calls I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. There’s too much going on, between job stuff, the news and that last blog post I…
May 29, 2018 The lousiness of laziness and liars I hate lazy people (and stupid ones, but that’s a blog for another time). I can understand being sick. Last year, I showed up…
May 9, 2018 BREAKING NEWS: Fox buying Miami station The negotiation spat between Fox and Sinclair is apparently over, and Sinclair’s proposed $3.9 billion merger with Tribune will have one less hurdle. 21st…
May 4, 2018 Media mega-merger may be moving closer, impacting Miami I’ve avoided writing much about Sinclair Broadcast Group trying to buy Tribune Media because I’ve been busy and I don’t want to jinx any…
March 23, 2018 The Weather Channel's new owner, a real controversial person There are two big changes in weather:Â The snow has stopped and The Weather Channel is being sold. Also, you can say the owner is…
March 20, 2018 Be nicer to Mike Jerrick, and other thoughts on what's making news People who know me can never, ever say I’m not loyal to people I like and respect. You’ll see that in a moment, along…
March 7, 2018 Flakes and facts, lots on my mind Gotta love a snow day if you don’t have anywhere to be. Yes, I have a busy week ahead and things to prepare, but…
February 28, 2018 Sinclair, Tribune TV stations combined: Why it’s not a done deal yet Let’s start by updating my latest post on television. Last Thursday, in discussing Fox Sports paying a fortune for Thursday Night Football, I brought…
February 22, 2018 Got cable, satellite? You’ll foot the bill for Fox’s Thursday Night Football How many of you watched the Super Bowl this year? Of course, in Philadelphia, that’s a loaded question with the underdog Eagles in the…
