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Kent Ninomiya - Well, I told you so. The top 10 of 2007 lists are pouring out. They are proving that journalists are as revisionist as everyone else. We tend to remember things as we want to remember them not as they actually are. When asked what the top stories of this year were we'll tell you the meaty hard news stories. But what did we really cover? Will we remember or admit that we spent our time and energy chasing down stories on Paris Hilton, Brittany Spears, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Anna Nicole Smith? Take a look for yourself. Here are 2007's top 10 stories, as voted by AP members:1. VIRGINIA TECH KILLINGS: Seung-Hui Cho, 23, who had avoided court-ordered mental health treatment despite a history of psychiatric problems, killed two fellow students in a dormitory on April 16, detoured to mail a hate-filled video of himself to NBC News, then shot dead 30 students and professors in a classroom building before killing himself. It was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.2. MORTGAGE CRISIS: A ... (more)
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Kent Ninomiya - I am enjoying repeats of the Young Indiana Jones Chronicals on the History Channel. I was a fan of the series when it first ran from 1992 - 1996 but didn't see all the episodes back then. As I watch it now I find myself saddened that it wasn't allowed to continue its run. George Lucas mapped out the entire life of Indiana Jones and wove together an intricate tapestry of brushes with historical figures. It was landmark infotainment combined with historical fiction. As a fan of entertainment and history I call it pure genius. Fortunately there is another Indiana Jones movie coming out next year. It wont quite fullfill all my wishes but will continue the life of a character who is dear to me. Thank you George. This makes up for all those silly Star Wars movies you made me sit through. Kent Ninomiya
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Kent Ninomiya - It's that time a year again. The turn of the new year always brings two things to TV. They are: talk of new year resolutions and retrospectives of the previous year. Both inevitably involve lists. Top 10... top 100... etc. These stories appeal to the list makers in all of us as well as tap into the nostalgia we feel when reminded of things we witnessed but forgot about. Even resolutions, which on the surface seem to be forward looking, are really nostalgic. They are way to toss out half hearted promises to correct a previous wrongs. Even an apparent look forward is really a look back. I have another theory about the lists. They are an easy way to fill TV time in a traditionally slow news week. Rehash the file video, do a few man-on-the-street interviews and you have a bunch of fresh looking stories... even if they're not. Don't get me wrong. I don't comdemn the practice. In fact i'm making my lists now. Kent Ninomiya
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Kent Ninomiya. On Sunday night a man drove his minivan into the street side studios of WLS-TV during the 10 pm broadcast. No one was hurt but the anchor practically wet his pants when the minivan crashed his show. Police suspect the driver did it intentionally. My surprise isn't that the incident occurred, it's that it hasn't occurred more often. Since the Today show pioneered street side studios decades ago, stations all over the country have tried them. They're fun and allow fans a peak at how the news is put together. However, there are a lot of crazies out there and most of them have access to guns and cars. Considering how close they can get to live television broadcasts and the fame associated with disrupting them, why don't more disturbed ... (more)
Merry Christmas Everyone! - Kent Ninomiya
Since I can't send a Christmas card to everyone, i'd like to use this blog to hand out my best wishes to all of you this holiday season. Thank you all for your support and interest. May you have a happy and fruitful new year as well!
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Kent Ninomiya. I'd like to pause and take a moment to reflect on this holiday season. As I get older I gain a greater understanding of the importance of Christmas as a family experience. Young adults tend to discard the ritual of family gatherings and togetherness for independence. However, once new children enter the equation the holiday regains it's place. Christmas is all about the children and how their faces light up when they open their gifts. That look is the parents' gift. There are also important lessons in Christmas. Delayed gratification is perhaps the most torturous of the lessons for kids. Waiting to open gifts is both painful and rewarding for them. Gratitude is another lesson. That's a tough one. With the bounty of gifts before them it's hard for children to think about others. They just want the presents. It's the parent's job to link the two together. It's not always an easy task. Of course the most important lesson of all is family. ... (more)
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Kent Ninomiya. Here's an article that is bound to make you wonder why you're wasting your life doing what you're doing. Forbes released their list of the top money makers 25 years old or younger: In addition to his collection of All-Star MVP and Rookie of the Year titles, LeBron James, the likable forward for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, can cram another honorific on his crowded mantelpiece. King James -- as he is known by his army of fans -- tops Forbes' 20 Under 25 list of the Top-Earning Young Superstars, thanks to the $27 million he banked between June 2006 and June 2007. That paycheck could be the low-end of James' earning potential. James, who turns 23 on Dec. 30, is primed to outpace Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, 29, as the highest-paid player in the NBA this year, thanks to a rich new four-year $60 million contract that has the Cavs paying him $13 million his first year. Endorsement deals with Nike, Coca-Cola and Upper Deck, among others, easily eclipse his on-court salary. ... (more)
Kent Ninomiya. An unexpected obstacle that young journalists face is the difficulty dealing with tragedy close up. Everyone has a different tolerance for this. In general the more sheltered a childhood you had the more arduous this process will be. It is quite a bit different seeing a murder victim in person than it is on TV. You can't just turn down the volume of a screaming mother anguished over the death of her child. The smell of death and the taste of violence linger with you long after you leave a scene. Young journalists must be prepared for this. TV news is not all glammor and nice hair. We seek out tragedy. If you can't handle this you should do something else. I know many people who left the business for percisely this reason. They took the tragedy home with them and it ate them up inside. If you can't leave it at work then it will consume you. Kent Ninomiya. Kent Ninomiya. The groundbreaking television series 'Lou Grant' premiered 30 years ago. AP television writer Frazier Moore wrote a tribute to the landmark show. It got me thinking about my interaction with series star Ed Asner. When I was primary anchor at KSTP, Asner came to Minneapolis to shoot a series of promos with the news staff. He was very much the professional actor hitting all his marks and nailing all his lines. Asner was also a very kind and friendly man to all who approached him. However I did not meet Asner the activist. He was there doing a job, earning a paycheck, selling his image as the character Lou Grant. I'm not condemning the man for making a living, but I wish I could have met him in another setting where it wasn't all business. I know there is more to Ed Asner than a couple of cheesy promos. Then again, he only met me in that context and I hope there's more to me than a couple of cheesy promos. ... (more)
Kent Ninomiya Kent Ninomiya. I would like to reflect today on the passing of a colleague and friend. All of Chicago and the broadcast news community is saddened to learn of the death of John Drury. I had the privilege of working with John for 5 years at WLS. Despite being the biggest star in town he was always warm and down to earth. He led by example for 50 years exuding class and dignity. He gave me some wonderful advice on excelling in the business that I still rely on today. This from the WLS web site:November 25, 2007 - John Drury, one of Chicago's most respected and beloved journalists, has died at his home in Wheaton, Illinois, from complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS disease. He was 80-years-old. Before his retirement from ABC 7 Chicago in 2002, Drury anchored the top-rated 10:00 p.m. newscast for 16 years, becoming a fixture in Chicago broadcasting during an iconic career that spanned four decades here. ... (more)
Kent Ninomiya. I would like to reflect today on the passing of a colleague and friend. All of Chicago and the broadcast news community is saddened to learn of the death of John Drury. I had the privilege of working with John for 5 years at WLS. Despite being the biggest star in town he was always warm and down to earth. He led by example for 50 years exuding class and dignity. He gave me some wonderful advice on excelling in the business that I still rely on today. This from the WLS web site:November 25, 2007 - John Drury, one of Chicago's most respected and beloved journalists, has died at his home in Wheaton, Illinois, from complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS disease. He was 80-years-old. Before his retirement from ABC 7 Chicago in 2002, Drury anchored the top-rated 10:00 p.m. newscast for 16 years, becoming a fixture in Chicago broadcasting during an iconic career that spanned four decades here. ... (more)
Over the past 20 years Kent Ninomiya has worked for television stations across the country as a news anchor, reporter and news executive. His career covers the West Coast, East Coast and places in between. Besides his work in broadcast journalism, Kent Ninomiya is also an avid traveler and writer. He has visited 90 countries and regions on all 7 continents as well as all 50 states. Kent Ninomiya is also a devout family man and father to two young children.Kent Ninomiya was born and raised in California. He was graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he received a BA in Social Sciences with an emphasis on History, Political Science and Mass Communications.Ninomiya's television career started behind the scenes working and interning for KTVU in Oakland, KGO in San Francisco, and the Washington D.C. bureau of CNN.Kent Ninomiya's first on air job was as an assignment editor-reporter for WGGB, the ABC television station in Springfield, Massachusetts. ... (more)
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Thank you to everyone who wrote to me with words of support. I am back and new posts will appear on my blogs starting tomorrow. Thank you for your backing and patience.
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I want to thank everyone who wrote to me concerned about my family emergency. I appreciate your words. Just know that it is not a matter of life or death. I am just taking care of some business. My blogs will be updated in the next few days.
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I regret to report that due to a family emergency there will be no posts on this blog for the next several days. I apologize for the inconvenience. New posts will be back by next week.
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A man opened fire yesterday at an Omaha mall killing 8 people. On the surface this may appear to be a big story. ... (more)
that's it? - Kent Ninomiya
Heroes wrapped up their abridged second season Monday leaving me murmuring "that's it?" Yes they tied off some loose ends but they did it so abruptly I doubted the character's motivations. All season long there was a build up over the disease being released. Peter obediently followed Adam around doing his bidding. Then suddenly when confronted by his brother, Peter changed sides. It was a little too easy after all Peter did to help Adam. Peter's motivation in doing all this was his girlfriend who was trapped in a future where the disease killed 93% of the population. Yet Peter didn't even mention her after he destroyed the disease much less go back and get her. Maya suddenly turned on Skylar after following him around like a puppy dog. Again, too sudden a transformation. Oh and they killed off Nicki and Nathan out of nowhere. I know they're trying to keep us off guard, but it feels more like they're making it up as ... (more)
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I officially give up on Bionic Woman. Like many of my generation, I had high hopes for this 70's rehash. It's produced by the same people who did an admirable job on Battlestar Galactica, so naturally I expected the same effort. Instead it appears they didn't make any effort at all. The actress portraying Jamie Summers, while attractive, does a poor job convincing us that she has any motivation. The scripts are weak and go nowhere. The point of the show is that this woman is bionic, but they don't showcase her abilities at all. I have no idea why she's a spy now and they spend way too much time pursuing a pointless romance. I imagine they're trying to attract female viewers but it's at the cost of the core male audience. ... (more)
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