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Frank Turner

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Frank Turner

Post by AuburnViewer » Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:04 pm

Frank Turner is out at Channel 5. On Facebook he posted "I was unceremoniously let go afterwards because I don't want to share the studio unmasked with other colleagues. I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic."



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by jmeltonwx » Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:10 pm

Judging from comments on social media, viewers are not happy. If I were WJRT or WEYI, I'd be making some phone calls.



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by jmeltonwx » Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:49 pm

WNEM has replied with this statement:
"WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner. WNEM has specific COVID-19 protocols in place developed in consultation with medical experts. We wish Mr. Turner the best of luck in his future endeavors."



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by smallwonder » Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:55 pm

Is David Custer part of the PR team too? That's quite a half-hearted statement left by 5. It makes you wonder what is happening "Behind The Scenes"


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Re: Frank Turner

Post by Deleted User 15555 » Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:23 pm

Looks like a pretty typical corporate statement smalls. And not David, just find the obsession that you all have with him somewhat concerning.



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by notebookandapen » Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:14 pm

I don't understand what exactly happened here. Frank is a good newsman who's respected in the community. From his Facebook post, its sounds like he was wronged in some way. But there is likely another side to the story. In the meantime from a P-R standpoint, TV 5 is taking a hit.



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by Realist » Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:17 pm

BehindTheScenes wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:23 pm
Looks like a pretty typical corporate statement smalls. And not David, just find the obsession that you all have with him somewhat concerning.
Because David’s on air persona is of a “I’m better than you”, know it all, pre Madonna ass



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by smallwonder » Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:19 pm

David Lee is not really embraced in the community outside of his cult following. Is there really anyone left at 5 worth watching?


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Re: Frank Turner

Post by audiophile » Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:23 pm

I hope he goes to 12 or 25. WNEM's signal is a joke.


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Re: Frank Turner

Post by Realist » Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:51 pm

audiophile wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:23 pm
I hope he goes to 12 or 25. WNEM's signal is a joke.
Problem is that 25/66’s owner is even worse than TV5 management



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by audiophile » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:30 pm

Their viewpoints more closely match.


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Re: Frank Turner

Post by matt1 » Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:44 am




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Re: Frank Turner

Post by mr v » Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:59 am

Why did Frank leave the Detroit market?



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Re: Frank Turner

Post by Matt » Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:05 am

mr v wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:59 am
Why did Frank leave the Detroit market?
My question is why he isn't looking to go back...


What's more pathetic: harassing an old man who is paying to do a radio show or supporting a grifter like Trump?

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Re: Frank Turner

Post by Ben Zonia » Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:45 am

Matt wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:05 am
mr v wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:59 am
Why did Frank leave the Detroit market?
My question is why he isn't looking to go back...
Didn't he leave Detroit to pursue some kind of Christian Mission?

It seems like there was a story behind it, but I cant find it anywhere.


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