Bobbie Miller leaving channel 4

[Jim Kyle]

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.

Back in my day at The Oklahoman, there was one reporter who became notorious for doing this. He actually managed to double his paycheck from the Oklahoman in just six months by hopping from job to job. On at least one occasion, he quit the new job before showing up for his first day, and got a $5/week raise by doing so! I never knew whether he was worth it; he didn't stay in one place long enough for anyone to learn how good he might be...

[SoonerDave]

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.

It is flatly amazing that she has survived the transition from the days when local OKC stations really did hard news (and she was certainly among them) to the cute-talk gab-fest into which such newscasts have substantially evolved. The younger folks here might not be aware of the fact she's been a fixture at Ch 4 for, what, now, 30+ years (??) That's *unheard* of these days.

[Jim Kyle]

Didn't she take a few years out to be press secretary for one of our governors? Can't remember now which one, though...

[drumsncode]

It is flatly amazing that she has survived the transition from the days when local OKC stations really did hard news (and she was certainly among them) to the cute-talk gab-fest into which such newscasts have substantially evolved. The younger folks here might not be aware of the fact she's been a fixture at Ch 4 for, what, now, 30+ years (??) That's *unheard* of these days.

It is amazing. She successfully fought off Amy McRee, surviving a few years when Amy was winning the ratings every sweeps. But look who is still standing? Amy turned tail and ran off to California. She even deleted her Facebook page. (Thanks, Amy, for showing us all what your fans really meant to you.)

And Linda was gutsy enough to do HD when the other stations had not yet gone to it. At this point, you just have to think that Linda has a t-shirt in her closet that says, "I eat 30 year-old anchors for breakfast."

No female anchor will ever match the longevity of her career. You have to respect that.

[Thunder]

Linda has evolved, too. I've seen commercials about her. I think it has something to do with follow her personally on Twitter, Facebook, etc. I can't remember what other activities, but Linda is having some fun, too. I'm amazed that she knows how to operate smartphones, computers, online websites, etc.

[drumsncode]

The more I think about the Bobbie Miller move, the more intriguing it is. Clearly, she had some super-close friends at KFOR, but that was not enough to get her to stay. Something was going on there that made it attractive for her to make a move, even when it involved getting up in the middle of the freaking night to get to do a 4am show. I can't even imagine how rough that will be on her the first week.

My gut feel is that it wasn't really about money, but then again, maybe that's all it takes to lure someone these days. My guess is that it's more about pride, and getting more recognition for your efforts, getting to sit at the anchor desk when you feel you are good enough to do that without waiting a lifetime for an opening at KFOR.

I look forward to seeing how KWTV will use her. January 19th, people. Mark your calendars and set your DVR's.

[TaoMaas]

My guess is that it's more about pride, and getting more recognition for your efforts, getting to sit at the anchor desk when you feel you are good enough to do that without waiting a lifetime for an opening at KFOR.

I'm sure it's about getting to anchor regularly. Once that's on a person's resume and demo reel, it totally changes their options for future advancement.

[SOONER8693]

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

Ali Meyer is HOT.

[drumsncode]

Just saw a tweet from Bobbie Miller. She'll actually be on the airwaves Monday, January 23rd.

[TaoMaas]

Ali Meyer is HOT.

Yeah, buddy! She looks hot on the air, but she's even hotter in person...if that's possible. lol

[metro]

I'm amazed how obsessed many are with local newscasters, none are hot, and the whole biz is about money and advancement. If you think talent stays in OKC in this business, you're kidding yourself.

[RealJimbo]

Yeah, buddy! She looks hot on the air, but she's even hotter in person...if that's possible. lol

Oh yeah! Ali is a natural beauty.

[TaoMaas]

I'm amazed how obsessed many are with local newscasters, none are hot...

Seriously? Not even the ones who have been Miss America?

...and the whole biz is about money and advancement.

What did you think it was about...serving the public? LOL That requirement was lifted long ago.

If you think talent stays in OKC in this business, you're kidding yourself.

That has absoutely nothing to do with the OKC market. (which consistantly has one or more of the major networks top-rated stations) It's just the nature of the beast. If someone wants more money, they've traditionally had to move to larger markets.

[kevinpate]

I'm amazed how obsessed many are with local newscasters ...

The amazement I can agree with. The rest, not so much. There have been, and still are, some attractive people in the business. But the talking head business, like any other, has talented people who might prefer setting down roots to climbing career ladders.

[TaoMaas]

The amazement I can agree with.

True...they're just people who happen to have very visible jobs.

[Bellaboo]

I'm amazed how obsessed many are with local newscasters, none are hot.

Guess you've never seen Jamie Cerreta up close....?

[metro]

Guess you've never seen Jamie Cerreta up close....?

Yes and I wouldn't call her hot.

[Of Sound Mind]

Yes and I wouldn't call her hot.

Perhaps you can post your own photo on here and we can judge your level of hotness since you seem to be the standard bearer.

[TaoMaas]

Yes and I wouldn't call her hot.

Okay...so tell us what you consider "hot".

[drumsncode]

Glad to see NEWS 9 is promoting its new girl. She did some radio yesterday, and today her picture turned up in my Facebook feed. A bunch of people got their prompters in a wad when they thought Robin Marsh was leaving. NEWS 9 quickly calmed them down, and assured us that Bobbie was an addition to the team, not replacing Robin. I guess Bobbie is actually replacing Emily Wood who left a while back?

I'm happy for Bobbie. Change is good, especially when you're boxed in at your old job with little chance to do what you want. (Darn those pesky blondes, they ruin everything for the brunettes of the world!) ;-)

[oneforone]

Okay...so tell us what you consider "hot".

Stoves , griddles , asphalt in July around 2:30 in the afternoon.

Seriously ... I find women in everyday life more attractive then any of them in the television or movie business. Just simply because 99% of then are not the nice people you see in the studio. Most are a true disappointment in person. They treat people like garbage and have ego issues.

[drumsncode]

Stoves , griddles , asphalt in July around 2:30 in the afternoon.

Seriously ... I find women in everyday life more attractive then any of them in the television or movie business. Just simply because 99% of then are not the nice people you see in the studio. Most are a true disappointment in person. They treat people like garbage and have ego issues.

Your last sentence hit the nail on the head. I've noticed that more than a few times over the years.

[TaoMaas]

Just simply because 99% of then are not the nice people you see in the studio. Most are a true disappointment in person. They treat people like garbage and have ego issues.

Sorry, but that's simply not true. Or rather, it's no truer about tv folks than it is about people in any other walk of life. Some are jerks, but most are not.

[TaoMaas]

As a tag to my previous post...the biggest jerks/most egotistical people at a tv station are all behind the scenes. The woman with the biggest ego might be a sales secretary or a cute college intern. The biggest jerks might be the newscast directors...the IT guys...the photogs...or editors.