David Payne

[Tydude]

The lost ogle is reporting that David Payne will be the new chief at news 9 beginning in january

[ou48A]

The lost ogle is reporting that David Payne will be the new chief at news 9 beginning in january

Wow.... that's big news in the WX world.

[Fantastic]

The lost ogle is reporting that David Payne will be the new chief at news 9 beginning in january

Did I miss something?

A) haven't heard anything about a Gary England retirement
B) didn't see anything about this on the lost ogle

[Tydude]

I am hearing so many sources that he is taking Gary place

[OKCisOK4me]

I didn't read anything on Lost Ogle either.

[Jim Kyle]

Didn't Gary just sign a new contract yesterday?

[duckman]

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1h The Lost Ogle ‏@TheLostOgle
Once again, Lord England isn’t going anywhere. David Payne will be his apprentice. At least that’s what I’m hearing.
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1h The Lost Ogle ‏@TheLostOgle
Working on the all the details about David Payne to KWTV, but read the first bullet in this post from Sept. 5: Is this the new Chief Meteorologist at KOCO Channel 5? | The Lost Ogle
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1h The Lost Ogle ‏@TheLostOgle
Several Moles are confirming that @News9 has hired @tornadopayne as a Chief Meteorologist in waiting. He's should begin in January...
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1h The Lost Ogle ‏@TheLostOgle
Yes, we’re aware that David Payne will be Gary England’s replacement. More info tomorrow…
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[venture]

He is NOT replacing Gary in January. He is moving to KWTV in January but it will be a few years before Gary retires.

[adaniel]

He is NOT replacing Gary in January. He is moving to KWTV in January but it will be a few years before Gary retires.

Wow! KWTV's poaching of KFOR continues full steam.

I bet Jed Castles is pissed! Wasn't he the "chief-in-waiting"?

[venture]

Wow! KWTV's poaching of KFOR continues full steam.

I bet Jed Castles is pissed! Wasn't he the "chief-in-waiting"?

Jed Castles would have been a bad choice though. Michael Armstrong I felt would have been better than Jed, or get Zach Daniels back.

[SoonerDave]

Jed Castles would have been a bad choice though. Michael Armstrong I felt would have been better than Jed, or get Zach Daniels back.

Just out of curiosity, why do you think Jed would be a bad choice? He seems pretty level headed, certainly not in the Morgan/hysteria vein...

[venture]

Just out of curiosity, why do you think Jed would be a bad choice? He seems pretty level headed, certainly not in the Morgan/hysteria vein...

This is OKC, one of the top weather markets in the country. It is also KWTV...pretty much the holy grail of weather jobs. He just doesn't have the big on camera presence that is needed for that job, in my opinion. Now he is great in the morning or during weekend weather coverage, but he lacks something when you watch him during severe weather. Now he is a great guy and all, but not for Gary's chair.

[Tydude]

David Payne told Kfor that he is leaving in January

[jn1780]

I guess it will be just Morgan and three youngsters. lol

I'm assuming Emily will probably start doing weekday morning weather when David leaves.

[Tydude]

I guess it will be just Morgan and three youngsters. lol

I'm assuming Emily will probably start doing weekday morning weather when David leaves.

They have chase who just started during weekday morning

[ou48A]

A lot of this is about the power of personality and how it drives ratings.
Based on his on air personality IMHO Michael Armstrong should get a chief job someplace soon.

[Tydude]

I am worried that David may not work good with Gary which could be a problem

[venture]

I am worried that David may not work good with Gary which could be a problem

Gary wouldn't want him if he can't. Gary I'm sure had a huge say in this hire.

[Pete]

Gary wouldn't want him if he can't. Gary I'm sure had a huge say in this hire.

He did.

The plan is for Gary to retire in 2014. Starting in Jan David will do some 6pm slots and them ultimately take over 10pm when Gary leaves completely.

David got a lot money to move.

[SoonerDave]

He did.

The plan is for Gary to retire in 2014. Starting in Jan David will do some 6pm slots and them ultimately take over 10pm when Gary leaves completely.

David got a lot money to move.

The day Gary England retires will be a monumental changing of the guard in Oklahoma City broadcast weather/news.

And it reminds me I'm getting old.

[Romulack]

If David Payne is hired by Channel 9 to do anything other than wash their helicopter I will never ever watch Channel 9 again. David Payne is nothing more than a Rodney Dangerfield wannabe who needs to be put on Ritalin during tornado outbreaks.

[Dustin]

If David Payne is hired by Channel 9 to do anything other than wash their helicopter I will never ever watch Channel 9 again. David Payne is nothing more than a Rodney Dangerfield wannabe who needs to be put on Ritalin during tornado outbreaks.

David Payne might be a horrible comedian, but he is an awesome meteorologist.

[Of Sound Mind]

If David Payne is hired by Channel 9 to do anything other than wash their helicopter I will never ever watch Channel 9 again. David Payne is nothing more than a Rodney Dangerfield wannabe who needs to be put on Ritalin during tornado outbreaks.

Does this mean that you're not a fan?

[boscorama]

Oh, my ...

[Pete]

I think they have all agreed Gary will step down and totally hand over the mantle in the fall of 2014; so about two years from now.

David won't be doing the morning shows; mainly 4/5/6 PM with some 10PM. I think the transition to David from Gary as their main guy will be gradual but there is a definite date when the final change will be made.

Now that this is out, it will be interesting to see how long Channel 4 lets David stay on the air. Often in these situations, the defector is immediately yanked even though they have to continue paying on the contract. That hasn't happened yet, but don't be surprised if suddenly you no longer see David on Channel 4. I doubt he's on the air there past December 1, if he makes it that long.