Tori Campbell. If you'd like to follow my summer of travel adventures, check out my Tori Campbell page on Facebook. "Well, you should have given me more time. Fortunately, the bulk of the apology was screengrabbed by Matthew Keys, former social media editor for Reuters, and published on Twitter. Tantillo confirms: "That would be something, wouldn't it?" You have permission to edit this article. I suspect that the longer this goes on, the more people will see and know about this. KTVU-TV Channel 2 will not be on the Comcast cable system after December 12. She was the co-anchor for the #1 morning newscast at KTVU in the San Francisco market for 19 years. The method in which Cox is attempting to force other websites take down the video is also novel. During KTVU's noon newscast, the news anchor. The results are in on yesterdays poll asking whether KTVU made the right call in pulling the YouTube video of anchor Tori Campbell reading the fake crew names of the crashed Asiana Airlines flight 214. Theyre a laughing stock. Shes excited about meeting other dynamic energetic bright women at AWC and appreciates all the advice and guidance shes received so far from this group. The Supreme Court of the United States handed down two decisions on gay marriage this morning, a ruling on the federal Defense of Marriage Act and another on Californias Proposition 8. KTVU Channel 2, a Fox affiliate in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the National Transportation Safety Board apologized on Friday for an on-air blunder by an anchorwoman that involved fake names that ridiculed the Asiana flight 214 pilots. Two days ago, blogs began posting that Cox Communications, KTVU's parent company, had sent copyright infringement notices to YouTube - demanding that the offensive video of Campbell's newscast be removed. I sat awake, my face bathed in the cold glow of my phone. Campbell's last day is June 19. (The two newswomen, by the way, have never spoken). The show, called Fuller House (really?) Weve been trailblazers since 1909, empowering women to build and sustain their communications careers. Colleagues said they were saddened, but not completely surprised by the dismissals given the international attention the gaffe got, including a threat - later dropped - by Asiana to sue to the station. KTVUs latest flailing around will become the latest example of the Streisand Effect, where something horribly embarrassing or personal about you is released perhaps a sex tape, or a rather embarrassing photograph and you want that information locked back up. Anchor Tori Campbell read these out loud, apparently not aware that it was a racist joke that somehow made it on air. Editor's note: This 2013 story is receiving traffic today because it was surfaced on Reddit Thursday. Short Takes: KFRC has wisely yanked its highly paid (300K) creationist / morning man Gary Bryan and replaced him as of Monday with the generic morning team Goss and Garrett (Dean and Erin), who worked at KFRC until 1993 and have been at "Young Country." The KTVU reporter also failed to ask for the identify of the NTSB intern -- who confirmed the spellings of the names. 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These names were not accurate despite an NTSB official in Washington confirming them late this morning. "Why is Brown going, and Terilyn Joe staying?" With a sign on it that said, "The Babe Is In.' As Josh Feldman wrote, This little piece of news had faded away while other big, pressing stories like childbirth dominated the headlines. I couldnt believe it. . "That was strange, hiring Laura's old nanny!" "I wanted to try something new and different," explains the popular Zimmerman, who left KTVU in December after a contract dispute, causing an outpouring of calls and letters to the Oakland station. Julie returns to the anchor desk on Monday, but Toriis still enjoying her retirement! Mikaelian has been with KTVU since 2005, serving as a reporter and most recently as KTVU's 5pm co-anchor with Frank Somerville and 7pm news anchor on KICU. 2. If you don't have enough time, then why bother? Newsroom staffers at other television stations responded incredulously to KTVUs mistake, Matthew Keys wrote. During July 12s noon news segment, Campbell identified the Asiana crew as: Captain Sum Ting Wong, Wi Tu Lo, Ho Lee Fuk, and Bang Ding Ow. A summer intern at the National Transportation Safety Board apparently confirmed the names, which does nothing to explain who gave them to the TV station in the first place. "A serious mistake was made @KTVU. "Suzanne Shaw at KRON," Campbell quickly replies. The original apology has since been removed from the KTVU website, most likely because of the false assertions. ", Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross are San Francisco Chronicle columnists. Rosenthal did not return our calls late Wednesday seeking comment. Zimmerman says she's been commuting from Contra Costa County to watch KGO's Ronn Owens and Bernie Ward do their shows in preparation. He can also be heard on KCBS radio Monday through Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Got a tip? "Mornings on 2" and noon news. Comcast is dropping KTVU-TV, the Fox affilated television station located in Oakland, from the local channel lineup . I still dont see the racism in it but whatever. UPDATE 3: The NTSB has clarified to SFGate that the fake names originated at the media outlet and that the intern was trying to be helpful by confirming them. But instead of the information remaining obscure, the information becomes more widely known as the efforts to censor it become public, and people who would otherwise be uninterested are curious as to what the commotion is about. ICYMI- I just announced on #KTVU that Im going to be leaving; last day on air is 6/19. She spent 8 years as a radio anchor and reporter in the New York City area and San Francisco Bay Area. She showed a clip from her debut on April Fools' Day in 1996 (co-anchor Dave Clark said he hadn't seen it before) and joshed with traffic reporter (and old friend) Sal Castaneda. Another radio exec who witnessed the episode told me, "I couldn't believe he said that.". This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). After the landing gear failure of the Southwest flight at LGA they showed this graphic with American pilot names Captain Kent Parker Wright, Co-Captain Wyatt Wooden Workman. Earlier in the newscast we gave some names of pilots involved in the Asiana Airlines Crash, the statement read. That said, KTVU news is head and shoulders above the newscasts from channels 11, 4, 5 and 7 that look like they were produced out of Fresno. Success! Morning show anchor Tori Campbell retired earlier this year, and evening anchor Julie Haener has been on leave following surgery on her small intestine. Fidel Martinez is a web culture and politics reporter. There was an error processing your request. An interesting subplot to all of this is the mix of shame and pomposity still on display. KTVU-TV has dismissed at least three veteran producers over the on-air gaffe involving the fake names of those Asiana airline pilots that became an instant YouTube hit - and a major embarrassment to the station. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Station sources confirmed late Wednesday that investigative producer Roland DeWolk, special projects producer Cristina Gastelu and producer Brad Belstock were all sent packing following an in-house investigation into the July 12 broadcast of four fake names of the pilots involved in the Asiana Flight 214 crash at San Francisco International Airport on July 6. Last week, KTVU anchor Tori Campbell said the station had learned the names of the pilots in the Asiana Airlines flight that crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport earlier this month and killed three people. . Meanwhile, viewers have taken to KTVUs Facebook page to ridicule and condemn the station. From The Channel 7 News Bunker: There's never a dull moment in the ever-changing tableau that is the KGO-TV newsroom. My thoughts are w/victims of Flt 214 & families." Campbell, meanwhile, spent a good part of last week doing something she's never had to worry about in radio - working on her wardrobe, makeup and hair with KTVU's consultant. Station insiders said Campbell's departure comes of her own volition. Appropriate actions will be taken to ensure that such a serious error is not repeated. Brown didn't return phone calls to ask about his reported plans to take off. I also like the way she dresses." 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She was a professional broadcaster for 27 years, including eight years as an anchor, reporter and producer in radio and then 19 years as anchor at KTVU-TV. Tori Campbell As we prepare to say goodbye to Tori Campbell, we thought we'd compile some photos of how she looked throughout her long career with KTVU. . "Consistent with our apology, we are carrying through with our responsibility to minimize the thoughtless repetition of the video by others," he said in the statement. The station didn't clarify how the names were conveyed to the NTSB representative, who turned out to be a summer intern. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. "And I had to hire someone to watch my two little sons," says Campbell, who lives near Zimmerman in Contra Costa County. Quelle coincidence! Posted under fair usage. KTVU has issued an apology for erroneously naming Asiana jet crash pilots pic.twitter.com/8TFKfnc2ur, Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) July 12, 2013. KTVUs source of the fake names for the pilots of Asiana Airlines flight 214 was an ex-pilot familiar to the San Francisco Fox affiliate, Bay Area media blogger Rich Lieberman reports. "KTVU accepts full responsibility for this mistake.". News of the firings was first reported on Rich Lieberman's 415 Media blog. KTVU vice president and general manager Tom Raponi told MediaBistro that the takedown notices are meant to decrease the videos negative impact. "Don't make too much of this," cautions Zimmerman. An NTSB intern had confirmed the names for the station. KTVU was. Campbell, who is currently on vacation unrelated to the incident, recently signed a long-term contract with the station. Sum Ting Wong, Wi Tu Lo, Ho Lee Fuk and Bang Ding Ow. courtesy photoKTVU's Tori Campbell is reportedly leaving the station to relocate closer to her family. 1. Seattle Professional Chapter While KTVU is certainly embarrassed by airing the incorrect and racist pilot names, and it is trying to scrub the Internet of all video record, it has not taken down a post touting its coverage of the crash, including a number of firsts! Of course, being the first to report racist names is not included in the list. http://slothed.com/2013/07/23/korean-news-station-pokes-fun-at-ktvu-with-fake-american-pilot-names-after-southwest-airlines-landing-gear-failure/, Your email address will not be published. At this point, continuing to show the video is also insensitive and offensive, especially to the many in our Asian community who were offended.. Source in KTVU Gaffe Reportedly an Ex-Pilot, KTVU Fires Three Producers Over Asiana Airlines Mistake, Poll Results: KTVU Shouldnt Have Pulled YouTube Video, POLL: Smart or Not? I'm not hurrying into anything at this point. "We made several mistakes when we received this information," KTVU's apology on its website read. A 50-year-old troubled-youth ranch is getting a $27 million upgrade, about half funded by a state grant and the rest by Santa Clara County. Earlier today, in response to an inquiry from a media outlet, a summer intern acted outside the scope of his authority when he erroneously confirmed the names of the flight crew on the aircraft. Recurring rumors have Brown being replaced on the 6 p.m. newscast by smiling 5 p.m. co-anchor / recent South Carolina arrival Dan Ashley. . "Apologies to all upset by a story on Noon News," tweeted Tori Campbell of KTVU, a CNN affiliate in Oakland, California. It is owned and operated by the network's Fox Television Stations division alongside San Jose -licensed independent outlet KICU-TV (channel 36). During the evening newscast, anchor Frank Somerville also apologized to viewers, and the station vowed to review its own policies. Email scoop@sfexaminer.com. " Simpson's dulcet on-air tones wouldn't indicate she's one pistol-packin' mama. Ben Pimentels new weekly newsletter covering the biggest technology stories in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and beyond. TRADING PLACES: Try this for a coincidence. Presenter Tori Campbell announced that the station had just learned the names of the four pilots who were on board Asiana flight 214 when it crashed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. Sneak peek of the Examiner real estate section. Angry White Male Call: Former KTVU anchor Barbara Simpson has been doing fill-in shifts for conservative loose cannon Michael Savage on right-wing talk station KSFO. 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But by trying to take down the videos of their unfortunate mishap, KTVU has basically reminded people of it, like the now-infamous incident from which the Streisand effect got its name. 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She proceeded to read from a teleprompter the names that may have originated as a racially insensitive joke online "Sum Ting Wong," "Wi Tu Lo," "Ho Lee Fuk," and "Bang Ding Ow" while a TV graphic displayed the names next to a photo of the charred cabin. In a statement that appeared on TVSpy.com, KTVU General Manager Tom Raponi said the move was made out of consideration for the Asian American community. "Apologies to all upset by a story on Noon News," tweeted Tori Campbell of KTVU, a CNN affiliate in Oakland, California. The Castro Theatre will show two episodes of the highly-anticipated show starring Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, Patrica Farrell was last seen at her residence, which is on the 400 block of Huron Avenue, at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sunday, No library card will be required to listen to the artists that make up the Bay Area's local music scene this fall. The information gets mirrored and copied and spread at a much faster rate than before the censorship attempt, often to the dismay and frustration of those trying to prevent it, and becoming a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. We apologize for this error.. Sources tell us the fake names - which had been posted on the Internet at least two days before - came to the station via e-mail from an expert source who had provided information to the station in the past. "A serious mistake was made @KTVU. She's never worked in TV. UPDATE:The Asian American Journalists Association condemned KTVUs coverage, writing that it made a mockery of the Asiana Airline tragedy and offended so many loyal viewers of the San Francisco Bay Area station.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Soon after, the NTSB announced that it had fired a summer intern over the incident. Error! By Tori Campbell, Megan Hill, Daniel Black, Ivan Mesa | The Gospel Coalition Verified. "You took Tori? would star Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Former KGO Radio newswoman Tori Campbell, who'd been a part-timer, starts Monday as full-time news co-anchor on KTVU's. It was a very hard decision but its the right time. Inevitably, the gaffe landed on YouTube. Geez get over it KTVU wasnt a big thing. "The NTSB has confirmed these. His work for the Daily Dot focused on Reddit and YouTube. Bay area television station KTVU on Friday falsely reported the names of the four pilots aboard Asiana Flight 214 as racially offensive epithets. And considering how many people Channel 7 news czar Milt ( "change is good" ) Weiss has hired from stations in the Central Valley, seeing Ryan in the Channel 7 newsroom must have been a bit like a reunion. AWC Seattle provides women throughout the Puget Sound area with networking, professional development, job opportunities and a supportive community of professionals. All rights reserved. San Francisco media blogger Rich Lieberman broke the news about the firings of investigative producer Roland De Wolk, special projects producer Cristina Gastelu and producer Brad Belstock. If you don't have enough time, then why bother? By Merrill Knoxon Aug. 7, 2013 - 4:54 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Jul. Speaking of Savage, I finally got a tape of a legendary phone call Savage made to another KSFO talk host one evening from a car phone on the Golden Gate Bridge. Tori Campbell (@ToriKTVU) April 2, 2015, Technical Audio Producer (Part-Time Contract)Bloomberg LPNew York, New York, Tori Campbell Leaving KTVU, Replacement Named, An error has occurred, please try again later. A blank text message lay on the screen. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. We are thrilled that Gasia will be joining Mornings on 2, said news director Dana Hahn. Former KGO Radio newswoman Tori Campbell, who'd been a part-timer, starts Monday as full-time news co-anchor on KTVU's "Mornings on 2" and noon news. 25, 2013 - 9:50 AM, By Merrill Knoxon Jun. In San Francisco and Los Angeles, loca An error has occurred, please try again later. 425-280-1968 The station confirmed Wednesday that it has fired at least three longtime producers over the on-air gaffe, which went viral a few seconds after Campbell stopped talking. Ryan was coming out of Channel 7 wearing what TV staffers called her "interview suit." Why Did Danny Glover Get Mad at a KTVU Anchor? Instead of admitting that theyd been had, KTVU issued a statement apologizing for the error while blaming an official at the National Transportation Safety Boardthe government agency in chargefor confirming the names. Commentary and Opinion articles curated by the Examiner staff. Staff, wire report. Asiana, for one, doesn't think it was very funny the airline says it will sue KTVU for defamation. Campbell, who also anchors the noon. 2023 FOX Television Stations, High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, American children missing in Mexico: State Department 'aware of reports of 2 missing US citizens', TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban, Man survives shark attack off Hawaiis Big Island, officials say, Woman lucky to be alive after 2 trees fall on her Oakland home, America's first-ever tornado forecast issued 75 years ago at Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force Base. She is now planning to start a new venture as a free-lance on-camera talent and voice-over artist. It's a station with a heavily male audience, so Simpson decided she'd try to fit in: "Savage says he does his show from the Bunker," the mildly conservative Simpson chuckles, "so I called myself "The Babe in The Bunker.' An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The NTSB does not release or confirm the names of crew members or people involved in transportation accidents to the media. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Association for Women in Communications "So why don't you go on. Randy Shandobil, former KTVU political editor who left the station 2 1/2 years ago, because "people were working harder and harder and feeling less secure about what was hitting the air," said Wednesday the episode was emblematic of the pressure news reporters everywhere are under to get information out as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, the woman she's replacing, former "MO-2" anchor Laura Zimmerman, made her debut as a talk host this past weekend - on KGO, the station Campbell just left. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, KTVU didn%27t obtain identity of NTSB official confirming names, KTVU 2 is Fox affiliate in San Francisco Bay Area. We work hard to ensure that only appropriate factual information regarding an investigation is released and deeply regret todays incident. A new bill would force local governments to do more, and punish ones that dont plan housing for unhoused residents. Vanilla Ice agreed to a fine and 100 hours of community service to avoid charges of grand theft in connection with a break-in in Florida. Unfuckingbelievable! said a newsroom staff member at a rival station. Since Campell's never worked in TV before this new high-profile gig, does she have any anchor role models? Are banned chemicals in your clothing making you sick?
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