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by dont_miss_milwaukee from north of milwaukee

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I have been a loyal viewer of FOX6 for many years, but lately I'm having a real problem with the unprofessionalism of a few of the reporters/anchors....namely Brad Hicks, Katrina Cravy, and that goofball Chris Goodman.  First, Brad Hicks, TONE IT DOWN a few hundred notches!  I literally have to turn my tv down when he speaks.  Some of his comments on topics are just inappropriate, and the way he goofs around with Tom Pipins is very childish.  Katrina Cravy used to be quite good when she was achoring with Ted Perry, but since teaming with Brad Hicks, her professionalism has gone by the wayside also.

Now, Chris Goofman.....this guy has to go!  He acts like an A.D.D Kid hopped up on sugar!  I've seen him report on serious topics with a dopey grin on his face, getting very excited and almost yelling into the microphone.  I can't take him anymore!!!!!  And would it kill FOX6 to give the guy a raise so he can get a decent haircut!!!!

rant over

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wfbdoglover read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 10:13 AM

Gee, how about CHANGING the channel.

Nah, that would require some thinking on your part.

Derma read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 11:08 AM

Different personalities is what makes a station unique. Evidentially Channel 6 is looking for the "market edge" and uniqueness is part of this.

It doesn't bother me at all -- in fact, I enjoy some of the interaction -- makes them more "human" -- I don't care for stations that are very robatic.

You are lucky -- we have several choices of stations to watch in this area

upnorth read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 11:11 AM

I personally think its nice to see the anchors acting less stuffy. I enjoy the humor and I like Chris Goodmans goofiness. I second wfbdoglover, if you don't like it watch a different channel.

tonguebath2007 read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 12:09 PM

I don't even watch Fox6 anymore, but I would agree with don't_miss_Milwaukee's complaint on Mr. Goodman.

The times I watched him I found his delivery obnoxious and grating; I think he is attempting to find his own on-air persona and is failing miserably.

My word to ALL anchors out there: JUST REPORT THE FRICKIN' NEWS PLEASE. Don't add your own personal spin on the material; don't make remarks on the story ~ just move on to the next report of a shooting or car crash.
And heavens: be professional! Don't act like a goof. You are journalists; NOT comedians!

Brad_Hicks read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 12:42 PM

"Don't_miss"-- you should see me after I've been drinking!! (Just kidding). Seriously, though "don't_miss", one of the great things about anchoring at Fox6 is they let us be ourselves and not some cheap carbon copy knock off of what certain narrow-minded people might think an anchor should be. If you want anchor clones, there are plenty of options for you-- just grab the remote and happy channel surfing.

mugs-luke read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 1:01 PM

WOW..........who peed in your corn flakes ????


Keep up the excellent work FOX 6 !!!!!

wfbdoglover read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 1:15 PM

Hey Brad, what really got me to liking you was seeing the photo on your blog at Ground Zero. I had a wave of compassion come over me. I use to live in NY, so 911 has had some effect on me. Seeing that personal side of you, really helped me relate. It is always hard being the New Guy, and after I saw the photo, there was no turning back -- I'd say I am one of your biggest fans now!

Keep up the good work! Fox6 and for the rest of you, have fun surfing!

antmarta read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 1:24 PM

You got to be kidding me! You must be fun to be around, boring as all he** I am sure. Just because some of the Fox6 news anchors/reporters enjoy themselves doing their job does NOT mean they are not doing their job well! Quite the contrary they do a EXCELLENT job! Your bio says left Milwaukee last year and will never return......all I can say is thank you and don't come back, you don't deserve us! Stay where ever it is you are and quit slamming OUR news anchor's and reporters because WE LOVE THEM!
p.s. Oh ya, if you don't like the Fox6 anchors and reporters why on earth to you even bother to blog on myfoxmilwaukee.com in the first place?

Derma read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 1:30 PM

Thanks for the blog entry, Brad --- itmakes it all more apparant that you are "one of us".

I, for one, am glad that you are not an android-machine-robot and IF (I haven't noticed it) your voice is louder than an average newscaster I APPRECIATE it because both my husband and I are hard of hearing and we don't have to turn it up.

dont_miss_milwaukee read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 4:45 PM

HOLY butt kissers!! Antmarta, are you the internet police? I continue to watch FOX6, therefore I blog on here. Am I not entitled to have an opinon? Or are you one those people who go by "if you dont have anything nice to say..."?
Wfbdoglover, why the insult?
Now come on, you people actually enjoy seeing Chris Goodman act excited and have a smile on his face when he's reporting on a murder or other violent crime?
Say what you want about carbon-copy anchors, or robots or whatever...there needs to be a level of professionalism when reporting the news. ala' Ted Perry.

Derma read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 6:03 PM

Yes, Ted Perry is a professional journalist and a good anchor, but you have to admit that he does come across a times as being rather aloof and unapproachable. Here again, it's the different personalities that makes the station unique.

tonguebath2007 read my blog
Feb 25, 2007 | 6:22 PM

Amen, dont_miss_milwaukee!

GITRDONE read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 6:39 PM

As someone said earlier, if you don't like what's on the tube, change the channel. You could always watch the stuffed shirts on channel 12. They have as much personality as a B.M. diaper. I feel it is refreshing to see that not ALL news anchors come across as these hardnosed, never crack a smile because they're face might crack types. In fact, there are times that I wish the fox 6 gang would loosen up a bit. I didn't even think Katrina cravy had a human side until I read the post she wrote about her squeaking shoes on the gym floor.

GITRDONE read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 6:40 PM

As someone said earlier, if you don't like what's on the tube, change the channel. You could always watch the stuffed shirts on channel 12. They have as much personality as a B.M. diaper. I feel it is refreshing to see that not ALL news anchors come across as these hardnosed, never crack a smile because they're face might crack types. In fact, there are times that I wish the fox 6 gang would loosen up a bit. I didn't even think Katrina cravy had a human side until I read the post she wrote about her squeaking shoes on the gym floor.

art_vandelay
Feb 25, 2007 | 10:00 PM

dont_miss is right. there's a difference between showing some personality & being a buffoon.

robinsam read my blog view my photos
Feb 25, 2007 | 11:34 PM

Why would you be on their BLOG space and watch their news casts if you don't like them? That is stupid! I think they are fun and personable. You say you left Milwaukee and are never coming back, but as long as your on this forum your still here. THere is something about Milwaukee that you can't get enough of brains. I think someone who attacts an entire news cast on their own station needs lots of attention. And all of you amening him....Wow you are always blogging so you need to get a life.

rweich read my blog
Feb 26, 2007 | 1:12 AM

ha that's funny!

ColbyDog read my blog view my photos
Feb 26, 2007 | 6:50 PM

Why don't the silly folks who want personalities on their news, come home an hour early and watch Seinfeld... FYI, news is about journalism, reporting and information....not fashion, jokes and opinions. Is Fox hiring the kind of folks it wants to present information... actors and posers... or do these journalists just prefer to take their responsibility lightly? Actors act and news reporters report... don't blur the lines... take you job serious. Join Comedy Cafe if you want to play around. What?- do we want posers instead of doctors too?

antmarta read my blog view my photos
Feb 26, 2007 | 7:29 PM

Oh get real will you. You are absolutely ridiculous with your petty complaints about the Fox6 news personalities! You would probably think the county morgue was hoppin! Why should we come home a hour early as you say, why don't you just turn on the test pattern on your TV and watch that! Like dulls ville man! We're silly folks and your dry as a popcorn fart!

ColbyDog read my blog view my photos
Feb 26, 2007 | 7:55 PM

The lead story tonight was a girl in california hatting scratched by a squirrel? Then it went to Brad in a red snowplow truck, and to an in-depth report about snow from plow getting in people's driveways... yeah... hard hitting, informative, really condensed for those of us who invest a half hour trying to keep up with our local and national news. Lets see the Pentagon today reported it has completed a strike-list for a 24hr response for attacking Iran's infrastructure if Bush requests it, US rejects Cluster Bomb ban by UN, locally $5M in uncollected taxes are left by wisconsin citizens for not claiming an item on taxes... yeah that squirrel is big news eh antiemartha!

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Left milwaukee last year, and will never return.

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