KGMB9 Sunrise Is Professional
Caught some of the inaugural broadcast of KGMB9‘s morning news “Sunrise.” They played it safe with a conservative, professional format delivered by Steve Uyehara, Alabama-native Grace Lee, Howard Dicus, the newly-coifed Ramsay Wharton, and Jeff Booth. And was it me or was there a big emphasis on weather and traffic? It seemed like leading into a commercial break, an update on weather and traffic was given. Coming back from break, Jeff Booth was there with a blurb on weather and traffic, and in between news segments, there was yet more weather and traffic.
.jpg)
I’m hoping all this weather and traffic was due to a shortage of content for this inaugural broadcast and won’t be the norm. Although KGMB9 has a neat traffic display using a Google Earth-like flythrough that integrates the views from local traffic cams. And like rides at Disneyland, they provide estimated travel/wait times from specific locations. From the H1/H2 merge, it will take approximately 50 minutes to get to town. Neat though I don’t know how accurate or useful that really is.
I was hoping for a more relaxed, informal delivery playing off the personalities of the Sunrise crew. Howard Dicus is a hoot and according to Jeff Booth’s profile, he’s fun and exciting too, but you couldn’t tell from this installment. Everything was formal and straightfaced. Time together should improve their teamwork and chemistry.
I may switch from KHON to KGMB for the morning news mainly for Howard Dicus but right now, the crew of Kirk, Kathy, and Manolo still have an edge.
P.S. The KGMB9 web site is undergoing changes right now. Different (and brighter) look and promotes the Sunrise morning show.
September 18, 2007 @ 11:44 am
I’m pretty much in the same boat with you. I really like KHON’s morning gang because they’re so down to earth. I’m not happy that Howard left PBN because now I have to flip channels or set up to tape one or the other. I’m sure the Sunrise crew will settle down and relax, but… it’s Howard Dicus that I want to hear. I can’t see not listening to Manolo talk about fun stuff and food! In addition, I really like Justin Cruz! I’m not going to be happy to lose him to the evening news but, at least I’ll be able to listen to him then. He may need to be more seasoned but he’s a natural when talking to viewers! I like KGMB’s visual technology for the weather but it’s missing the human touch at this point. Sorry, I talk too much! 🙂
September 18, 2007 @ 9:44 pm
I’m pretty much in the same boat with you. I really like KHON’s morning gang because they’re so down to earth. I’m not happy that Howard left PBN because now I have to flip channels or set up to tape one or the other. I’m sure the Sunrise crew will settle down and relax, but… it’s Howard Dicus that I want to hear. I can’t see not listening to Manolo talk about fun stuff and food! In addition, I really like Justin Cruz! I’m not going to be happy to lose him to the evening news but, at least I’ll be able to listen to him then. He may need to be more seasoned but he’s a natural when talking to viewers! I like KGMB’s visual technology for the weather but it’s missing the human touch at this point. Sorry, I talk too much! 🙂
September 18, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
evelyn, thanks for the comments. I am surprised by Justin Cruz as well. He’s personable and talks about other topics besides just the weather. And yes, he makes it feel like he’s talking to you rather than talking at you.
September 18, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
evelyn, thanks for the comments. I am surprised by Justin Cruz as well. He’s personable and talks about other topics besides just the weather. And yes, he makes it feel like he’s talking to you rather than talking at you.