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Sam Champion

lizzief — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:34:27 GMT

For some reason I was thinking about Sam Champion today, I really miss him on GMA, so I looked him up. To my surprise he's criticizing his former network for basically doing fluff pieces and wanted to see them do more serious news stories in the morning. I was sorry to see that, first, I liked Sam on GMA, but I don't like people who burn bridges; second, I enjoy GMA, we hear hard, depressing news all day long, and I enjoy some entertainment to start my day; and finally, is he really going to make the serious contribution to the morning shows he's talking about by doing weather related stories for the Weather Channel? Are that many people into the WC each morning to have the time and be riveted to watching a story about the effects of climate change on growing corn in Kansas, or would they rather listen to a fluff piece about Jennifer Aniston's latest role? Personally, I don't WATCH GMA, as much as listen to it when I'm getting ready in the morning anyway, and I think many people enjoy their morning shows that way. Sorry, Sam, you did what made you happy, you get to talk weather with Jim Cantori, but I think you made a big mistake by leaving GMA.

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Gidge — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:54:49 GMT

I have always liked Sam and was very sorry to see him leave GMA. I think that all the morning shows have changed their programming to include a lot of ""fluff"". I hope he is happy with his decision. I don't know that there are all that many people who want to watch non-stop weather-related programming but......?!?!

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croemer — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:58:15 GMT

I agree with him...there should be more ""news""...too much fluff...that goes for all the morning programs.

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croemer — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:59:54 GMT

Wanted to add,,,too much fluff considered news as well.

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muttmom — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:09:09 GMT

Sam Champion was the local ABC weatherman in NYC for many years. He did that as well as appeared on GMA. He left to go to the Weather Channel, as it was supposed to be a big promotion.

The Weather Channel got away from what it was supposed to do and that is give you weather 24/7.

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ivey — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:22:22 GMT

I agree with him about the fluff and it takes 6 people to tell it to you. Pretty soon, they'll have a dozen up there to welcome all the stars.

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colliegirls — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:36:52 GMT

On 1/22/2015 croemer said:
Wanted to add,,,too much fluff considered news as well.

I totally agree! I watched GMA for ages but cannot stand the current "entertainment tonight" shift they have gone into. Constant laughing over nothing. I do not consider anything Hollywood as news, nor do I care about Hollywood at all. I have switched to CBS Morning News.

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cater — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:38:03 GMT

I have not been a steady viewer of GMA since they started this so called more '""social"" then the news. I really enjoy The CBS program with Charlie Rose and Gale King and goodness I can't think of the other host. I am in total agreement with what Sam has said. GMA seems to be on some kind of part news more social agenda which is fine if that is what your interested in. I am a fan of Robin Roberts. How many different people are on GMA every morning doing different topics now I think more then they need.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:27:10 GMT

What baffles me is what Al Roker's purpose is on the WC? He's totally useless. I wish they'd get rid of him so I can watch again. Don't care for him.

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colliegirls — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:48:34 GMT

I love Sam Champion, wish he had gone to the CBS Morning show, I never watch the Weather Channel.

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Hoovermom — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:52:35 GMT

On 1/22/2015 lizzief said: For some reason I was thinking about Sam Champion today, I really miss him on GMA, so I looked him up. To my surprise he's criticizing his former network for basically doing fluff pieces and wanted to see them do more serious news stories in the morning. I was sorry to see that, first, I liked Sam on GMA, but I don't like people who burn bridges; second, I enjoy GMA, we hear hard, depressing news all day long, and I enjoy some entertainment to start my day; and finally, is he really going to make the serious contribution to the morning shows he's talking about by doing weather related stories for the Weather Channel? Are that many people into the WC each morning to have the time and be riveted to watching a story about the effects of climate change on growing corn in Kansas, or would they rather listen to a fluff piece about Jennifer Aniston's latest role? Personally, I don't WATCH GMA, as much as listen to it when I'm getting ready in the morning anyway, and I think many people enjoy their morning shows that way. Sorry, Sam, you did what made you happy, you get to talk weather with Jim Cantori, but I think you made a big mistake by leaving GMA.

I cannot find anything on the internet about his talking bad about NBC.

Re: Sam Champion

lizzief — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:57:49 GMT

On 1/22/2015 Hoovermom said:
On 1/22/2015 lizzief said: For some reason I was thinking about Sam Champion today, I really miss him on GMA, so I looked him up. To my surprise he's criticizing his former network for basically doing fluff pieces and wanted to see them do more serious news stories in the morning. I was sorry to see that, first, I liked Sam on GMA, but I don't like people who burn bridges; second, I enjoy GMA, we hear hard, depressing news all day long, and I enjoy some entertainment to start my day; and finally, is he really going to make the serious contribution to the morning shows he's talking about by doing weather related stories for the Weather Channel? Are that many people into the WC each morning to have the time and be riveted to watching a story about the effects of climate change on growing corn in Kansas, or would they rather listen to a fluff piece about Jennifer Aniston's latest role? Personally, I don't WATCH GMA, as much as listen to it when I'm getting ready in the morning anyway, and I think many people enjoy their morning shows that way. Sorry, Sam, you did what made you happy, you get to talk weather with Jim Cantori, but I think you made a big mistake by leaving GMA.

I cannot find anything on the internet about his talking bad about NBC.

He was on ABC not NBC. Just Google his name and scroll down, there are several articles.

Re: Sam Champion

lizzief — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:59:34 GMT

On 1/22/2015 colliegirls said:
I love Sam Champion, wish he had gone to the CBS Morning show, I never watch the Weather Channel.

Exactly!

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ROMARY — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:17:17 GMT

I'm secretly tired of all of the bad news, and appreciate a bit of 'fl*ff' to start out my day halfway cheerful.

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10sluvr — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:49:01 GMT

they, gma and today, have 4-5 people regurgitating the internet. they don't even fact check. enough of the witty banter, too.

i watch the local fox channel.

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Krimpette — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:15:56 GMT

I really enjoyed Sam Champion. And I used to enjoy GMA. It seems like the format changed completely once Lara Spencer arrived. Now it's mostly fluff with occasional snippets of news. And I, too, wonder why it takes to many talking heads to "host" the show? Not the GMA that I used to enjoy watching. Now I tend to do some channel hopping during the morning shows.

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Hoovermom — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:15:45 GMT

On 1/22/2015 lizzief said:
On 1/22/2015 Hoovermom said:
On 1/22/2015 lizzief said: For some reason I was thinking about Sam Champion today, I really miss him on GMA, so I looked him up. To my surprise he's criticizing his former network for basically doing fluff pieces and wanted to see them do more serious news stories in the morning. I was sorry to see that, first, I liked Sam on GMA, but I don't like people who burn bridges; second, I enjoy GMA, we hear hard, depressing news all day long, and I enjoy some entertainment to start my day; and finally, is he really going to make the serious contribution to the morning shows he's talking about by doing weather related stories for the Weather Channel? Are that many people into the WC each morning to have the time and be riveted to watching a story about the effects of climate change on growing corn in Kansas, or would they rather listen to a fluff piece about Jennifer Aniston's latest role? Personally, I don't WATCH GMA, as much as listen to it when I'm getting ready in the morning anyway, and I think many people enjoy their morning shows that way. Sorry, Sam, you did what made you happy, you get to talk weather with Jim Cantori, but I think you made a big mistake by leaving GMA.

I cannot find anything on the internet about his talking bad about NBC.

He was on ABC not NBC. Just Google his name and scroll down, there are several articles.

My bad LOL. I knew he was on ABC and not NBC. One of those moments. I will go look. Thanks.

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ivanatrump — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:22:40 GMT

I remember reading Sam Champion wanted his own weather series on GMA, not just his daily weather reports.

I also remember him posing in a revealing Speedo.

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lizzief — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:28:40 GMT

On 1/23/2015 ivanatrump said:
I remember reading Sam Champion wanted his own weather series on GMA, not just his daily weather reports.

I also remember him posing in a revealing Speedo.

TMI!!!

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birddrops — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:55:23 GMT

I agree with Sam Champion re the direction GMA has taken. George Stephanopolous needs to get out of there. I watch the first 15 -20 minutes, then no more for me.

I thought I would miss Sam Champion, but I really like Ginger Zee. But like I said, 15 - 20 minutes tops. I used to really enjoy GMA, in my opinion it's just awful now.