Local weatherman Rick DeFranco is leaving NNY to head for an unspecified future in Big Sky Country. Rick is leaving WWNY-TV on January 19.
Rick was one of the true gentlemen in local broadcasting and his affable and authoritative presentation will be missed....His departure leaves John Moore as clearly the most dapper person in local TV.
The announcement of his departure did not specify what he will do once in Montana.
Weekend weatherman John Kubis will take over until a permanent successor is named. The other internal name to be considered is Beth Hall who does a great job in the AM.
Rick came to TV 7 from Ogdensburg, where he had managed the local radio stations. Since the weather slot is the frontline symbol of local TV, replacing him with someone credible and likeable is key.....
Meanwhile, best wishes to Rick on whatever the future brings.
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5 comments:
It's contract season... and Beth's not a meteorologist, just a top-40 DJ who plays one on TV.
Jeff, thanks for the tip. I'm going to put my name in.
Hey we're really going to miss Rick -- one the good ones in local news!! He did a great job here in the Burg for yrs
He's been a real asset and a fine ambassador for 7 NEWS and we wish Rick well in Big Sky Country.
Hey Rick there is some SUPER skiing out there in Big Sky Country! I'm jealous :>)
I wonder what made him pick Montana? Not that its a bad choice. Its a beautiful part of the world. Not nearly as much government, taxes, bums. Hardly a teacher union in sight. People just work and appreciate what they have. Imagine that.
is it time now for tom messner to return "home"?
Naw, John Moore. If he wants it.
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