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WFTV-Channel 9, Orlando's ABC affiliate, began broadcasting on Feb. 1, 1958. Channel 9 was the area's third television station and its original call letters were WLOF-TV (which stood for We Love Orlando Florida) . The call letters were changed in 1963 to WFTV (Wonderful Florida Television). Long an also-ran among the Central Florida TV stations, WFTV's fortunes turned in the late 1970s thanks in part to ABC's strong ratings as well as a new tranmission tower that boosted the station's signal. The station is located next to State Road 408 in downtown Orlando. Some of the anchors for WFTV-Channel 9's Eyewitness News are Bob Opsahl, Martie Salt, Tom Terry, Phil Burton, Barbara West, Greg Warmo...
WFTV-Channel 9, Orlando's ABC affiliate, began broadcasting on Feb. 1, 1958. Channel 9 was the area's third television station and its original call letters were WLOF-TV (which stood for We Love Orlando Florida) . The call letters were changed in 1963 to WFTV (Wonderful Florida Television). Long an also-ran among the Central Florida TV stations, WFTV's fortunes turned in the late 1970s thanks in part to ABC's strong ratings as well as a new tranmission tower that boosted the station's signal. The station is located next to State Road 408 in downtown Orlando. Some of the anchors for WFTV-Channel 9's Eyewitness News are Bob Opsahl, Martie Salt, Tom Terry, Phil Burton, Barbara West, Greg Warmoth and Vanessa Echols. Previous anchors included Bob Jordan, Carole Nelson, John Tesh and Deborah Roberts.
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May ratings: Why WFTV, WKMG, WOFL can claim to be No. 1
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelIn households, the former way of gauging ratings success, WFTV remains out in front. At 6 p.m. weekdays, WFTV was seen in 118,500 homes, way ahead of WESH with 58,300, WKMG with 40,300 and WOFL with 29,000.... -
Vanessa Echols, Greg Warmoth end teaming on ‘bittersweet day’
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"We have been here for 15 years, and not to get sappy, but I'll be sitting next to you in the newsroom," Warmoth told Echols. "To the viewers, thank you for each and every morning turning us on and watching us."... -
WFTV: Greg Warmoth-Vanessa Echols teaming ends May 23
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelWFTV has hired Mark Joyella of CNN as weekend anchor starting in early June. Joyella has been a digital producer for "Erin Burnett OutFront." He also reported for WPLG in Miami and WFTS in Tampa. In Tampa, Joyella worked for Bob Jordan, now WFTV news... -
ABC gives WFTV investigation a bigger showcase
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelThe well-edited report made for great television. The folks at ABC liked what they saw and brought the report to a nationwide audience. Deal's report played Tuesday on "Good Morning America." Robin Roberts introduced the report as an investigation that... -
April ratings: WFTV, WKMG, WOFL post late-news wins
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelIn households, WFTV continued to show dominance. At 11 weeknights, WFTV averaged 73,400 homes to WKMG's 62,800, WESH's 43,200 and WOFL's 20,500.... -
Bill Sheaffer returning as legal analyst at WFTV
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelViewers can expect to see Sheaffer commenting frequently on the George Zimmerman case, Jordan said. Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.... -
WFTV breaking up Greg Warmoth, Vanessa Echols
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelGreg Warmoth and Vanessa Echols flank Meredith Vieira. The WFTV anchors played ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' in the fall. This post has been updated: Greg Warmoth's days of getting up before dawn to anchor are almost over. WFTV-Channel 9 will soon... -
WFTV: Viewers want anchors with reporting chops
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelGreg Warmoth's promotion to evening anchor at WFTV-Channel 9 reflects the station's emphasis on anchors who also report. “Greg's the complete package,” WFTV news director Bob Jordan said recently. “He's not just an anchor that performs... -
WFTV ekes out March win at 11 p.m. over WKMG
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelThe morning race will be fascinating to watch in coming months after WFTV finally splits up its longtime anchor team Greg Warmoth and Vanessa Echols. He is going to anchor in the evening, and she will remain in the morning.... -
Jorge Estevez returning to WFTV, will anchor at WRDQ
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelWFTV and WRDQ General Manager Shawn Bartelt said: "We are thrilled to be able to bring Jorge back to Central Florida. I am sure that our viewers who remember Jorge will share our excitement when he is back on our air this summer."... -
WFTV parts company with Mary Nguyen
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelYou won't be seeing reporter on Mary Nguyen on WFTV-Channel 9 anymore. She and the ABC affiliate have parted ways, WFTV General Manager Shawn Bartelt said Monday. Bartelt declined to offer more specifics. Nguyen joined the station in October 2003. Her... -
‘One Life to Live’: Four stars head to ‘General Hospital’
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"One Life to Live" airs, through this week, at 2 p.m. weekdays on WFTV-Channel 9. "General Hospital" follows at 3 p.m. weekdays. There are serious concerns that "GH" may be headed for cancellation as well as soap operas dwindle away. "All My Children,"...
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