Who will replace Rick Mitchell on KOCO?

[joshnziggy]

Any word yet on who Rick Mitchell's replacement will be on KOCO 5? I'm thinking Damon Lane will get promoted or someone new will be brought in since the morning show recently had a big shake up.

[Tydude]

we don't know yet who will replace Rick

[OKCisOK4me]

Haven't been watching local news lately and really not much of a fan of KOCO..so where's Rick transferring to?

[MikeOKC]

haven't been watching local news lately and really not much of a fan of koco..so where's rick transferring to?

NBC 5 in DFW.

[venture]

I would think they would almost have to go and pull someone from the outside. I don't see anyone being a ratings draw on staff right now that could do it.

[boscorama]

Could it be Gordy from WGM in Minneapolis?

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LOL/wrong thread/METV?

(bygones)

[Jim Kyle]

or perhaps Les Nessman?

[joshnziggy]

I would like to see Sarah Libby come back! It would be a great gig for her and she would be great for the gig!

[OKCisOK4me]

I would like to see Sarah Libby come back! It would be a great gig for her and she would be great for the gig!

The only way I would ever watch KOCO weather after Rick Mitchell, is if they hired eye candy, like KFORs Joleen Chaney. Don't get me wrong, Emily Sutton is cute but she wouldn't put 5s ratings through the roof. Maybe Sarah Libby does it for others but she wouldn't entice me to watch their newscasts.

[yukong]

Like her or not...if KOCO was smart, they would throw a lot of money at Emily Sutton. She is very popular and would be a great get. Don't know if she would leave KFOR, but since it is a business, the right amount of money would probably get it. Of course, they would probably have to take JoJo to since she and Emily are so tight.

[metro]

Like her or not...if KOCO was smart, they would throw a lot of money at Emily Sutton. She is very popular and would be a great get. Don't know if she would leave KFOR, but since it is a business, the right amount of money would probably get it. Of course, they would probably have to take JoJo to since she and Emily are so tight.

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[jn1780]

Emily Sutton?

Maybe as an addition to someone else new. She only has about 4-5 years of experience under her belt. It truly would be all about sex appeal if she were made chief.

[OKCisOK4me]

Can't take KFOR gems...Id have to switch, lol

[YO MUDA]

Hopefully it will be someone who gets the weather right for a change.

[Tydude]

The Lost Ogle is reporting that David Payne is the leading candidate to replace Rick on Channel 5 http://www.thelostogle.com/2012/08/0...rick-mitchell/

[riverrat077]

I could be wrong, but why would david want to go to the revolving door station( I know money talks). Many people dont know but he was sued by koco( I think under different ownership) back in the 90's when morgan left there. That would kinda give me a bad taste in my mouth.

[Tydude]

KOCO is under a new ownership group then it was back in the early 90s

[boscorama]

Kinda makes sense for David Payne to go to 5. He could be a big fish in a small pond there, whereas at 4 he is one of, well, four(4) decent weather people. I don't know the pecking order but it looks to me like he's #2. ((No offense, David))

Without Rick Mitchell, 5 has nobody I will watch during a weather event. Might watch if David was on, but would he be the studio guy during tornadoes, or chasing? I enjoy him in the latter role but wouldn't mind watching him in a suit, if that were the case. Since ABC cancelled my soaps, I'm no longer subjected to 5's too-frequent late breaking updates. Yay.

I think Emily Sutton is adorable. Hope she gets to do 'drama' as well as routine reports.

[OKCnBA]

I don't suppose Fred Norman is still around. Is he?

[TaoMaas]

Without Rick Mitchell, 5 has nobody I will watch during a weather event.

Severe weather is big in Oklahoma. And though things may have changed, surveys used to show that viewers didn't want to have a woman telling them what to do when their life may depend upon it. That's why I don't think Emily Sutton would be a good pick as chief met in this market.

Might watch if David was on, but would he be the studio guy during tornadoes, or chasing?

My worry about David making chief is that he'd get someone killed. Since the May 3rd tornado, he's become a hot dog, often putting himself and his photographer into danger needlessly. Stormchasing is a bit like watching a passing truck. You can view it from behind, either side, or from in front...where you're most likely to get run over. David chooses to watch from in front because it makes for better promos.

[Tydude]

if David gets the chief over at 5 he has to be in the studio during severe weather day he can't go out and storm chase

[TaoMaas]

if David gets the chief over at 5 he has to be in the studio during severe weather day he can't go out and storm chase

True, but the chief controls where the chasers go...although there's generally another met who is actually in contact with them and helping direct them.

[dankrutka]

Severe weather is big in Oklahoma. And though things may have changed, surveys used to show that viewers didn't want to have a woman telling them what to do when their life may depend upon it. That's why I don't think Emily Sutton would be a good pick as chief met in this market.

This is an ethical, integrity issue IMHO. If Emily Sutton is good enough to do the job then you have to believe that sexists will get used to her and their views will change. You should hire the best person regardless or else you're just as bad as those who hold the sexist opinions. I bet a lot of racist Brooklyn Dodger fans didn't want Jackie Robinson on their team. I will also bet you that a lot of them changed their tune when they saw that he was a great player and a great person.

Never deny someone an opportunity they deserve because of other people's stereotypes.

[TaoMaas]

Never deny someone an opportunity they deserve because of other people's stereotypes.

Except...Emily is just okay as a meteorologist. A huge chunk of her appeal is in her looks. That doesn't make her the best person for the job.

[Easy180]

Except...Emily is just okay as a meteorologist. A huge chunk of her appeal is in her looks. That doesn't make her the best person for the job.

Yes it does. Why Joleen Chaney is the best anchor in the metro lol