Author: Deb Acord
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MEDIA BUZZ: When corn mazes go bad
A nightmare: My favorite news moment of the week was when the national media got hold of a 911 call from a Massachusetts family “in extreme danger.” Using words like “harrowing” and “frightening,” anchors reported this story without making fun; at least on camera. The husband and wife and their baby were lost, hopelessly lost,…
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MEDIA BUZZ: KRDO adds new local newscast at 4:30 p.m.
Attention all news junkies: You no longer have to wait until 5 p.m. every day to get your local fix. KRDO Newschannel 13 has announced a new afternoon newscast starting at 4:30, anchored by Heather Skold and James Jarman. Jarman will also co-anchor the 10 p.m. news on weekdays with Skold, with Eric Singer continuing…
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MEDIA BUZZ: Meet the new TV and radio columnist
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today we introduce a new column, Media Buzz, a successor to TV Talk. The column’s author, Deb Acord, should be familiar to Gazette readers. Acord has written for Out There, Life and just about every other section of the paper, and we’re thrilled to have her back, giving her take on the broadcasting…
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MEDIA BUZZ: Who is TheFakeKOAA?
TheFakeKOAA, a spoof on KOAA, the local NBC affiliate, made its debut a few weeks ago on Twitter. Then, the Colorado Springs Independent noticed TheFakeKOAA and reported on its fakeness. Then, MediaBistro noticed the Indy commenting on FakeKOAA and commented on that. Who’s behind the site that skewers the media and Colorado Springs in general? …
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MEDIA BUZZ: Meet the new TV and radio columnist
Actress Lily Tomlin once said, “If you read a lot of books, you’re considered well-read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you’re not considered well-viewed.” Sorry, Lily, but I consider myself very well-viewed. My remote gets quite the workout as I zip from my favorite reality shows to cooking shows to the local…
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MEDIA BUZZ: Cat Country takes in major haul for charity
The third annual “Cat Country Cares For Kids” concert and charity auction at Cowboys brought in more than $20,000 for the Rocky Mountain Childhood Cancer Foundation. Six Nashville-based country performers were featured at the event organized by Cat Country 95.1 (KATC FM). Artists featured were Phil Vassar, Craig Morgan, Steve Holy, Bret Eldredge, Jason Jones…
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MEDIA BUZZ: ‘Gotta think a lot harder’
Best quotes from this season’s premiere of “The Amazing Race” (Sunday nights at 7 p.m. on CBS): “We gotta think a lot harder,” blonde twin Marie to blonde twin Liz as they try to locate a clue. “I feel so Asian right now,” Cindy to her fiancé, Ernie, as she bangs a drum during a…
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MEDIA BUZZ: Local sleuth adds credibility to reality series
In the mid-1990s, Homicide Lt. Joe Kenda’s name appeared regularly in The Gazette. He often was the spokesman for the police department on homicides and was frequently asked to explain the motives of killers and the background of their victims. Now, more than 15 years later, Kenda is being called on to explain homicides again,…
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MEDIA BUZZ: ‘Idol’ coming to Aspen
“American Idol” has made the rounds of many of the largest cities in the U.S. This time around, its producers are trying something different, heading to a place where the rich and famous congregate — Aspen. The Aspen Times newspaper has reported that “Idol” will hold a round of auditions Oct. 5 and 6 at…
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Why we drive: Cars say something about who we are
Walk through a car lot and what do you see reflected in the maze of gleaming paint, chrome and glass? A new identity? A change in lifestyle? That’s what Jody DeVere sees. She says the purchase of a new car, or the idea of purchasing a new car, is more than choosing a make, model…