Gary England

[Tydude]

TheLostOgle: We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that Gary England is being reassigned with in Griffin. His on air duties end on August 30th.

[BoulderSooner]

wow

[OKCisOK4me]

So he's gonna be a storm chaser now?! I think that would be an awesome upgrade for the GEDG!

[Tydude]

i think we won't see him on air anymore probably doing some behind the scenes stuff

[Tydude]

Breaking News: Gary England is leaving Channel 9? | The Lost Ogle

Here’s the email the Griffin Communications CEO David Griffin just sent to company staff:
We wanted you to be the first to know that our own Gary England has been named to a new role with Griffin Communications in September.

Gary is an Oklahoma icon and the impact that he has had on our state and the field of meteorology is unparalleled. Since joining News 9 forty-one years ago, this Seiling native has revolutionized severe weather systems and coverage not only in Oklahoma but around the globe. When you see television weather, you are seeing the results of Gary’s work.

Throughout his career, Gary has relentlessly pursued the goal of improved systems and warnings; all for the safety of Oklahomans. He has never hesitated in his quest and we are all safer because of his hard work. Gary’s experience and dedication is unmatched and we feel much better knowing that he will be watching out for us. Gary will always be a part of the News 9 family.

After his on air duties end on August 30, Gary will assume the new role within Griffin Communications as Vice President for Corporate Relations and Weather Development. Gary’s mission in this role will be to continue to improve and develop enhanced weather systems and procedures to help keep Oklahomans safe.

Gary will also be developing a new signature on air franchise named “Gary’s I’ll Keep You Advised,” which will focus on long term weather patterns and events. He will also continue to represent News 9 at weather safety talks and industry conferences.

Later this fall we will be celebrating Gary’s career when he is inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and are planning a prime-time celebration of Gary’s career. Many of you will be called on to share your favorite memories of working on air with Gary.

Please join me in thanking Gary for all his hard work. David Payne will be adding the 6 and 10P to his current duties in September, as we announced in January.

David Griffin

[SoonerDave]

Sounds like CH 9's weather is about to be come the "House of Payne."

....I know...but I figured someone would do it.....so why not beat everyone to the punch...

[SoonerDave]

This is really a huge "changing of the guard" in Oklahoma weather media. Those of us around OKC long enough will remember Gary's start back on radio station KTOK as their staff meteorologist back in the early 70's before he moved to KWTV. We're talking 40 years here, whether you like him or not. That's a huge impact to have on the media in any capacity.

[zookeeper]

WOW. We knew it was coming, but I didn't expect it so soon. SoonerDave is right, this is a bigtime shake-up.

[Tydude]

Gary England Named Vice President At Griffin Communications - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | ITS OFFICIAL NEWS 9 JUST ANNOUNCED IT

[TaoMaas]

Okay...that does it. I'm taking Ch. 9's story about the coming end of times a lot more seriously now.

[kevinpate]

I know some, perhaps many, differ, but I've long preferred Gary and TV9's weather to the other channels. Guess I'll just have to join okctalk's team venture once this time next month rolls around.

[adaniel]

Sounds like CH 9's weather is about to be come the "House of Payne."

....I know...but I figured someone would do it.....so why not beat everyone to the punch...

I still think it's a mistake to put David Payne as head meteorologist. This past storm season has shown him to not be "cool under pressure" and does not have the composure to not be chasing.

Also, him and Val Castor are probably going to throw down and fight one of these days.

[Tydude]

I still think it's a mistake to put David Payne as head meteorologist. This past storm season has shown him to not be "cool under pressure" and does not have the composure to not be chasing.

Also, him and Val Castor are probably going to throw down and fight one of these days.

Its going to be David News 9 says that David will do 4,5,6 and 10 starting in September

[Jim Kyle]

And that's going to be Payne-ful to watch...

[bluedogok]

Payne may be better in the studio away from the excitement of being in the middle of the storm....or maybe not.

[ljbab728]

Payne may be better in the studio away from the excitement of being in the middle of the storm....or maybe not.

He was never better when he was on the morning KFOR show.

[Mel]

This is like assigning Santa Claus to take charge of Easter. I'm old and set in my ways. I want Gary England to due weather untill he croaks on camera. I don't know if this is a promotion or a demotion.

[Plutonic Panda]

I think Micheal Armstrong would be the best, but thats just me.

[OKCisOK4me]

I think Micheal Armstrong would be the best, but thats just me.

Yes, I was truly payned upon knowing that I'd have to flip away from News9 in the future just to watch the weather. Dude sniffs his own poo too much and thinks it smells good, lol.

[Gene]

That's a bummer. Gary was always the voice of reason in an increasingly chaotic race to prove ones ability to portray panic on the air. Don't get me wrong, storms are dangerous, but the last few years it's been 'who can best yell newly invented terminology at the audience with the most concern to instill maximum fear'.

I get most of my weather from news9.com. They've got the best storm tracker options. I don't watch local evening news anymore, but Gary was legend. I've forgotten dozens of anchors and sportscasters, but I'll never forget Gary. Hope he gets more money and less work out of this VP position.

[Charlie40]

David will probabbly have someone manning the station during severe weather while he is out tracking the storms. I cant see him giving that up. Especially with the decked out truck channel 9 gave him this past storm season.

[venture]

David will probabbly have someone manning the station during severe weather while he is out tracking the storms. I cant see him giving that up. Especially with the decked out truck channel 9 gave him this past storm season.

That's my feeling. I think we will see Michael be the lead on storm coverage and David in the field. The problem is though there really isn't much quality to the supporting cast behind Michael. Matt Mahler just comes across as too timid and yellow. Nick Bender is an arrogant punk - but he's been like that since my friends have known him at Penn State.

[OKCTalker]

The more hysterical the delivery - whether it be from the studio, ground vehicle or helicopter - the faster I'm changing the channel.

When things turn dangerous, I need current, accurate information so I can take the action that's best for me. Starting September 1 that's going to be from Venture on this board, and whatever chat he's participating in.

[warreng88]

What are the chances we can lure Rick Mitchell back into town?

[Of Sound Mind]

What are the chances we can lure Rick Mitchell back into town?

About the same as a forecast for snow within the next 7 days.