Bobbie Miller leaving channel 4

[Tydude]

it was announced via twitter that Bobbie Miller is leaving Channel 4 and is heading to News 9 to become the anchor for the 4:00 AM newscast and reporter best of luck to her.

[venture]

Lost Ogle Report:

To all the fans of Boleen Chiller, we have some devastating news for you.
Last night, we heard a rumor the Bobbie Miller was leaving KFOR Channel 4 to be the new 4am anchor at KWTV Channel 9. This rumor was confirmed by Miller via Twitter and from an email to News 9 staff from something called a Jachin Merril. Here’s the email:
I’m pleased to announce Bobbie Miller will be joining the News 9 team as 4am Anchor/Reporter. Most of you will recognize her name and face. She has been reporting and anchoring for KFOR since 2006. Before coming to KFOR, she was a morning and noon anchor at KFSM in Fort Smith. Bobbie is an Oklahoman. She grew up in Blanchard and went to college at OU!
Please welcome Bobbie to the News 9 team. Her first day is January 19th.
Jachin Merrill
Statewide Director of Content
Morning and Noon Newscasts
Griffin Communications

If it’s not obvious, it appears that Channel 9′s solution for sagging ratings is to raid Channel 4 for talent. They are still going to get Jim Gardner when his contract is up later this year, and now they have the cute little vixen Bobbie Miller. As I’m writing this, I bet Ed Doney is at the Fox and Hound working on his resume.

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Here's my question. Where does Robin Marsh fit in here? I don't watch often enough to know if she's still there.

It seems like a good move for Bobbie. I think she had too many anchors in front of her at KFOR to ever have a chance to make the big money. Now at least she has a shot when Robin retires someday.

But if Bobbie is indeed anchoring in the mornings, it won't change the fact that Liz Dueweke and her crew are still the most entertaining ones around. I will root for Bobbie to beat Ali in the ratings though. I like poetic justice.

Respectfully, Bob Moore...

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I'm sure Robin is going to be put out to pasture soon enough. They can keep trying hair extensions and makeup all they want, but KWTV likes their women YOUNG and she is getting up there.

[SoonerDave]

I'm sure Robin is going to be put out to pasture soon enough. They can keep trying hair extensions and makeup all they want, but KWTV likes their women YOUNG and she is getting up there.

I, for one, would hate to see Robin go. Surely if there's a literal youth movement at KWTV that would mean Stan Miller won't be around long, either.

It took me a while to get used to Stan, but once I realized he doesn't take himself nearly as seriously as I initially thought, I think he's an enjoyable Ch 9 personality. Considering that I mostly refuse to consider much of what passes locally as "news," and coming to terms that, at best, its "infotainment," the Ch 9 morning show has become a pleasant backdrop to the morning.

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I, for one, would hate to see Robin go. Surely if there's a literal youth movement at KWTV that would mean Stan Miller won't be around long, either.

It took me a while to get used to Stan, but once I realized he doesn't take himself nearly as seriously as I initially thought, I think he's an enjoyable Ch 9 personality. Considering that I mostly refuse to consider much of what passes locally as "news," and coming to terms that, at best, its "infotainment," the Ch 9 morning show has become a pleasant backdrop to the morning.

There are different "rules" for men and women in newscasting when it comes to age. It's sad but true. Men are allowed to be much older before they consider sending them off to the glue factory. :-)

[Of Sound Mind]

I will root for Bobbie to beat Ali in the ratings though. I like poetic justice.

I like Bobbie Miller, but I love Ali Meyer. I'd be more upset if she was leaving KFOR rather than Bobbie.

[Tydude]

Anita Blanton is better then Ali Meyer

[adaniel]

Anita Blanton is probably the most underrated female newscaster in OKC. She is the reason I watch Channel 5 in the morning. Can't say the same for Mat Garcia's desert-dryness.

[Jersey Boss]

As long as Channel 9 keeps their mitts off of Joleen and Emily, it's good.

[Tydude]

does anyone know when Bobby Miller last day at channel 4

[Jersey Boss]

There are different "rules" for men and women in newscasting when it comes to age. It's sad but true. Men are allowed to be much older before they consider sending them off to the glue factory. :-)

Linda Cavanaugh is certainly no "spring chicken".

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Linda Cavanaugh is certainly no "spring chicken".

You're absolutely right. There are bizarre exceptions to every rule. Since the ratings are high, she stays. If they ever fall to third place, I think you'll find management will call her in and tell her it's time for a change. I think she may well hold the record for the longest tenure of a female anchor in the nation. It's truly an exceptional situation. I have to give her credit though, her anchoring is excellent.

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does anyone know when Bobby Miller last day at channel 4

She's already gone. They did it in stealth mode.

[Tydude]

She's already gone. They did it in stealth mode.

thanks she starts on the 19th on News 9

[Thunder]

Did KFOR treat Bobbie Miller badly since her announcement of move? That is what KFOR did to Jim. I can't remember Bobbie, but her name is somewhat familiar. Ali Meyer, I adore her so much, she's such a cute and cheerful lady. Her personality is so full of love, I think she need to move to KOCO, because there is a whole lot more warmth and the sense of family there. If the time comes, I hope KOCO will offer incentives to her and that she accept. As for Bobbie, I wish she move to KOCO instead of KWTV. Linda, she is a great woman and full of wisdom. I think she should stay at KFOR, because she has been there for so many years and people grew up watching her and relating Linda to KFOR like a household name/brand or something like that. Linda will stay until she is ready to retire. What I admire the most about Linda was her bravery of coming out with a very personal story about her life and breast cancer. Her family has a strong history of breast cancer and something happened with her mom (can't remember the details), so years ago, it was determined that Linda was at high risk for breast cancer. She choose to have the pair of two removed to preserve her health more importantly than beauty. Linda is a role model for the many women out there looking up to her for courage and love. Anita Blanton is a great woman and very friendly. I appreciate all the time and relationship that I have with her and KOCO family. They truly do save my life and I am still here able to social with ya'all on here. As for Robin Marsh, I've seen her on KWTV over the years, but I am not a regular viewer. I can say that she is very beautiful and I am confident that she is an amazing woman and set out on a wonderful journey for the men and women out there. There are wonderful people at these stations.

[Tydude]

Bobbie Miller was a fill in anchor and reporter for KFOR

[BBatesokc]

She's already gone. They did it in stealth mode.

Nothing stealthy about it. From what I heard from my very close sources, she walked in and quit with no notice and they didn't feel the need to do anything to keep her. I've met her several times and she's very nice but she's no Ali Meyer. Virtually all anchors think they are too good (or know they are too bad) to ever actually turn any of their own stories after getting the anchor spot. I've always respected that Ali continues to investigate and turn her own stories and features on a weekly basis or more. She also is a class act and unlike many reporters/anchors does not let ego get in her way. The only reason I have a journalism EMMY to my credit is because Ali was professional enough to put my name on the story they did that won the EMMY. Ch9 won an EMMY from my footage years ago and nobody bothered to include my name.

Regardless, Bobbie's a natural on camera, unlike many of the pretty faces they put on TV these days. She will do well.

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When I say stealth mode, I mean anything that does not involve a nice, warm send-off on air. I am surprised she gave no notice. Wow. Great way to get a two-week vacation, huh?

[Tydude]

it just depends if the news anchor wants a goodbye but if they are moving to another news station that its KFOR Rivalry with news 9 they probley won't mention it so they won't loose any viewers

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it just depends if the news anchor wants a goodbye but if they are moving to another news station that its KFOR Rivalry with news 9 they probley won't mention it so they won't loose any viewers

Yeah, it's standard procedure to do that, even in non-TV jobs. If you turn in your resignation and you are going to work for a competitor, they usually just escort you out the door.

[ljbab728]

I guess it doesn't happen any more but I thought TV news personalities had non compete clauses in their contracts that would prevent then from going to work for a competitor for a certain period of time after leaving their employers.

[Brett]

Good luck to Bobbie. It is a bold move and I hope she is successful at KWTV (hopefully Amanda Taylor's maternity replacement). I thought her time doing reports for KAUT Freedom 43 was a career misstep. I never watch KAUT and I'm glad she didn't fade away into obscurity.

[BBatesokc]

I guess it doesn't happen any more but I thought TV news personalities had non compete clauses in their contracts that would prevent then from going to work for a competitor for a certain period of time after leaving their employers.

Oklahoma courts frown on those. Lots of industries used to use those, but many states no longer allow them as it is too unfair to the employee. However, you can't take trade secrets with you or physical client lists (which doesn't really apply to reporters).

[BBatesokc]

Yeah, it's standard procedure to do that, even in non-TV jobs. If you turn in your resignation and you are going to work for a competitor, they usually just escort you out the door.

It may be 'standard' but its not very classy. When I was in a position to hire people, I'd ask how soon they can start, and if they are currently working and tell me, "I can start tomorrow" then that is often a mark against them as I know they are going to leave without notice. If they tell me they need to give their boss notice, but they may let them quit early then I give them a positive mark. I know good and well at some point they will do the same to me.

Many companies have a policy that if you give notice they go ahead and pay you for two weeks and let you go anyway on the spot - but, in your employment record it shows you left in 'good standing' or are 'eligible for rehire.' If you don't give notice then it will often reflect you quit without notice and are not eligible for re-hire - two things recruiters and HR departments often look for.

Fortunately, in the reporter biz, quitting and changing jobs often is standard practice. Often canned employees are scooped up by competing stations even if the person was canned for not doing their job.

Morning news is about all I catch on a semi regular basis on TV as I'm up around 4am but by afternoon and evening its too inconvenient to stop to filter out the 'news' from the 'crap on the news.'