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"I'm not in their plans," Kessler told Lieberman. "I'm very disappointed I was not able to deliver the audience they expected from me. For those that did tune in, thank you. It's been a great ride."
Before he got to KPIX in 2002, Kessler was an anchor at KRON. Before that, he was a radio disc jockey, working in Detroit, San Diego, Jacksonville and Charlotte. Kessler studied journalism at San Diego State and is the father of two boys.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 308 of 308I have tried. Tried really hard. I just can't get into it. John and Sydnie made the BEST morning team for the news ever. CBS and KPIX need to review these comments and realize how unhappy we all are about the change. No offense to the ladies who are reporting now, but it is not the same. I relied on John's casual and humorous work to make my morning start off well. BRING HIM BACK PLEASE! Now I just watch DVR programs and ignore morning news.
Tootles Channel 5. We only watched channel 5 because of John Kessler. Letting him go was a STUPID move.
The dark shadow stumbled, pushed against a black BMW, then, cursing, staggered glassy eyed with halting, burping steps to the fiercely glowing light of the front door. The receptionist could not believe her eyes as the whiskery, pantless derelict mumbled a good morning.
“Oh no..”she thought.” .Kessler...off the wagon again. “
He dragged himself to the elevator and seemed to forget that he had to push the up button. Then his wavery hand shot up, did circles around the button, and pushed with all his body weight...
Okay, I made up the scenerio; yet the mystery of the Missing Kessler hangs in the air. All inquiries are met with a blank stare, as though saying...”who?” If the news director does not realize the pillowy vacuum he has left by letting John go, then this prissy entity needs to reevaluate his competence. It is not, repeat, not the same without John Kessler. He is big. He delights the world. His impact can cause mountains to crumble. Get him back. Immediately.
Walt Landers and the entire population of cbsville.
In many households, John's was a household name. Given the ratings, I guess there weren't that many households where he was a household name, but a few. Maybe 10 or 15. But I loved John's sign off: "You stay classy, San Francisco."
Came back from an extended vacation to find that John Kessler had been axe. This is extremely disappointing as his urbane wit was a pleasant addition to my morning coffee. This is one watcher who belated thinks you made bad mistake.
Boy, a lot of John Kessler fans have just been returning from vacation to find out that he's gone -- I mean 20 such people have posted on this forum that they were on vacation when he was fired and are only now finding out about it. Can the one person who is posting all of these comments come up with something more original. How about, "I was in a coma for the last six months, and when doctors awakened me, I turned on the TV in my hospital room and discovered John Kessler was no longer on CBS5. What a bad decision they made .... (flatline)" Now that would be funny. But for the same comments to be posted over and over again suggests that only one person is truly missing Mr. Kessler ... and who knows, maybe that's Mr. Kessler himself, now that he has some free time.
The comment posted by Ron Burgundy is completely wrong. That was not John Kessler's sign off. I don't know where he is getting that, but I hope the moderator removes it.
To the anonymous commenter who said Ron Burgundy is completely wrong ... Ron Burgundy is the name of a fictional person portrayed by Will Ferrell in the movie Anchorman. He's kind of a Ted Baxter type of news anchor. Which actually describes John Kessler to a T.
Now that John's gone, KPIX is moving up in the ratings. In the past week, they've climbed above KRON in the A25-54s and are even with NBC11. Looks like management made the right decision in booting Kessler.
I am really upset John Kessler is gone!! I agree with everyone else, CBC 5 made a really bad move. It just isn't the same without him. He made me laugh in the mornings, he had this special touch. CBS bring him back!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come back John ! I miss you and need you ! I will follow you to which ever station you go to. I like Sydnie, but Juliette is terrible. CBS5 made a big mistake letting you go. Sorry CBS5 but I'm outta here :(
Get a life "anonymous" - why is there someone like you who always has to bad mouth everyone. So what if you think CBS5 made a good decision in letting John go. That's your opinion and you have a right to it. However, you don't have the right to make up stories about the "same person" repeating a blog about John leaving. Believe me, I'm sure John has a great many followers, me included. These anchors go on vacation, come back, go on vacation, come back....So what if we all thought he went on vacation ?? I thought the same thing ! We are all not the "same person" and I'm sure Mr. Kessler has much better things to do than post comments all day. Grow Up !
I was so shocked to learn that John Kessler was let go by CBS5. I thought he had been on vacation the past three months. Those women with their high skirts just aren't attractive to me.
I just got back from vacation and realized that CBS5 had fired John Kessler. Bad decision. I've posted all of these comments and still nobody is paying attention to me. Wow, maybe I need to get a life or something? Naw, I'll keep on posting comments about John Kessler. Maybe one day I can meet him, find out how he reads a teleprompter so well.
I have been missing John, but didn't have the time to check on him until today. First, I'm disappointed the KPIX didn't have the good sense to wish him well if they were going to not renew his contract; that would have kept us all from guessing his whereabouts. Second, I miss his wry humor in the morning, and if he turns up at another station, I will be happy to move my loyalty to him. I enjoy Sydney, but they were good together as a team. As some have said, no insult to the replacements, but John is a hard act to follow. Good luck, John, wherever you end up.
We were saddened to learn that KPIX has lost John Kessler. He was the reason we tuned into channel 5 in the mornings. We loved his sense of humor and interplay with Sydney Kohara. What a loss for us and channel 5! Hope you stay local, John!
I was wondering what happened to John. Now I know and this has to be some mistake! His tongue-in-cheek humor and perfect delivery, along with his rapport with Sydnie really made my mornings better. The show is just not the same without him. I mean no disrespect to the current lineup, but John was the draw for me.
KPIX, quite simply, made a pretty big blunder with this decision.
I thought John Kessler has been on vacation until I did a Google search.
Not the right programming move on the part on CBS-5. John Kessler and Sydney have been a refreshing morning wake up with my coffee and/or scanning through my morning newspaper or e-news. Their bantering and joking got me laughing at times. And when Sydney did the one Eye On the Bay local travel segment with John surprising her at some stops. They are a true morning team for those of us starting their days early. It won't be the same. No wonder it's now kind of bland. It should not be a news version of The View. I'll be switching back to ABC-7, KRON-4 or KTVU-2 in the mornings.
If John were still on, he would have a lot more to add to be said about the Giants NLCS win and World's Series. I know he would show his own kind of Giants spirit.
CBS-5, you should go back to John and renew his contract or negotiate a new one. When you do, I'll tune back. When you do, others will tune back. When you do, you'll stop losing more of your morning viewers.`I like Sydney, but it's just not the same. They both worked it well - together. A special chemistry that attracted and kept viewers to CBS-5 in the early mornings. That's a larger segment of viewers than you think.
The best to you at CBS-5 Sydney. And John, wherever you go, you will be that station's gain. Such a wrong loss to CBS-5. Stay local John, do morning program with the right match for you, and I'm tuning in man!! And so will others. If they can match or better the chemistry you and Sydney had.
Kesslar was an excellent mix of solid broadcasting and talk show banter. He and Kohara were a very good team.
It was August when Kessler left Ch. 5 and people are only now figuring out that he is gone?
KPIX CBS5's ratings went up after Kessler left. Management made the right decision.
I started watching John K. when he was with KRON and when he left, my heart dropped. When he showed up on KPIX, I jumped for joy. He brought a smile to my being. I too, was shocked when on that Monday 9/14 they didnt mention his whereabouts. I posted on my FB page "Where the heck is John Kessler?" No response. Channel 2 is my choice for news for the moment. Can't do ABC7 nor KRON. John? come on back, We not only want you around here, we NEED you!
WHO IS ON CRACK!!!!! DID SOMEONE FORGET TO TURN IN THE NEW CONTRACT!
CBS people are idiots! John and Sydney were the only reason I strayed my husband away from channel 4!.....Guess we are back to channel 4 until we find John again......
Thanks for the laughs John and I will look out for the falling buildings!
Sad Fan :(
I too, have spent the last month waiting for John to come back from 'vacation'. When it finally occurred to me that he was not coming back, I am sooooo disappointed! I am bored to death with the all female crew and I a very much pro-female. I like the weather 'woman, cute new haircut. The traffic person is OK, but I will be watching Channel 4/KGO from now on.
I was sorry to learn that John Kesslor is gone. I enjoyed watching his newscast. I now have switched to channel 2 or 4 in the morning. Channel 5 early news is not interesting, or eye catching. You've lost a watcher.
John, the best to you and thanks for putting smile on my face in the morning with the news not seeming so bad. You'll be missed.
I had a feeling that something happened to John and that he didn't just "go away" on his own accord. I really miss John's sarcastic banter. The all female line up just doesn't do it for me. BRING BACK JOHN!
The show is horrid without John. He got me to start my day with a good laugh. I have had to switch to another channel. To painful to watch Sidney without John there. He was the glue that made it work for everyone.
BIG MISTAKE IN LETTING JOHN KESSLER GO - WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND AND I DON'T WATCH YOU SHOW ANYMORE BECAUSE JOHN KESSLER AND SYDNEY KOHARA WERE GREAT TOGETHER AND NOW IT'S JUST LIKE ANY OTHER NEWS SHOW AND I WILL BE WATCHING OTHER SHOWS. THEY WERE THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY MORNING AND NOW IT'S JUST ANOTHER SHOW. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND SO I HOPE YOU CAN LIVE WITH YOURSELVES!
I, too, am very saddened to hear that John Kessler has left CBS News. Why would management not think that John was a great part of that program? He was the one that I always looked for when I turned Channel 5 on in the morning. I WILL NO LONGER WATCH CHANNEL 5 EARLY MORNING NEWS WITHOUT JOHN KESSLER. It is boring now! Sorry Management but I think YOU WILL BE SORRY TO HAVE LOST SUCH A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING!!!
Well...I won't be watching anymore. That was the ONLY news I watched on television and that was because of John. That was a dumb move.
My Husband and I had a feeling he was gone and not on vacation. Finally could not stand it and google to find out what happen. John and Sydney where a good team they made you laugh in the morning. A Could way to start the day. When you watch murders, rapes, and fires morning, noon and night it is a pleasure to have some humor to get you out of the depressing state of affairs we live in. Sydney needed John more then John needed Sydney. I believe an all women team is just an other form of discrimination. Men and Women complement each other. We need a balance and CBS5 needs the balance in the work place. Miss you John and we are no longer watching CBS5 in the morning and looking to somewhere else to get our news in the morning.
I am insulted that CBS didn't do the right thing by giving regular viewers some closure about John Kessler's leaving. It's like sudden death when an important part of a morning routine is taken away -- without a word. Absolutely no respect! You prove you don't care about your viewers; you don't deserve them. CBS whodunits, you may be watching your own implosion.
He seemed like a nice guy, but I didn't think the chemistry worked well with Sydney. He should have just been on his own or with someone else. That said, I always watch KPIX in the morning to catch a glimpse of Elizabeth.
Wait a minute! Kessler has been off the air for three months now and you've been thinking he was on vacation.
The fact that so many posts here include the phrase "I thought he was on vacation" leads me to suspect that they all have been posted by the same person.
There's no groundswell of support for Kessler, just a badly done hoax.
You know the saying "if it's not broken don't fix it! I'm so disappointed you let John go,my mornings are not the same nothing to look forward to at 5am. Now your just like all the rest boring.
You suck! And your stupid coaches suck too. Do you have any idea how boring it is to hear the same news over and over at least you guys had some humor but now your just a boring news station. I hope someone local picks him up so I can enjoy all the bad news again.
Very sad to hear about John Kessler. I enjoyed him he put some humor on to the show and he would just tell it like it is in some of his discussions with Kohara. I will miss him and now will start watching channel 11 news. Where's the equality on your show you have all woman and no men.
We too thought John Kesler must be on vacation and so finally got around to googling and am shocked to find out he's not coming back. He was the reason we tuned in KPIX in the morning. Now we just keep clicking from one station to another. Good luck where ever you are,John.
Big mistake getting rid of John Kessler. He was the reason I watched the CBS5 morning news. I think the new living room couch format and weather graphics was also a mistake.I've now switched to ABC7 news.
I've been trying to watch it without him and it just sucks. Seems like the "girls" are fighting behind the scenes. Yawn....
If I want to watch an all womens show I'll watch the view. Bring back John. His humor in the morning brought a smile to my face...For those CBS news big wigs....you made a big mistake and lost another viewer. I gave the new format a try and without John it just doesn't work in my book.
I too thought John Kessler was on vacation. Sad to hear he is gone. I have know moved over to ABC. He was the funny one. The all women team is not that interesting. He was the witt and charima to the show.
Lost two more viewers by letting John's contract expire..we are turning to channel 4. We miss ya John!
How does "Brenda C" know that Kessler's contract simply wasn't renewed? Did CBS 5 make an announcement to that effect? Or is Brenda C really somebody else who knows about this situation intimately and has posted hundreds of comments using various names?
Good news! I hear John has landed a job doing the morning news at Univision.
We are John Kesslor fans and we too thought he was on vacation and was awaiting his return and finally googled him. No this is not a person who posted before even though the same sentiments are repeated over and over! Just letting management know the we have switched to another channel because of the change and was also very surprised about not letting the public about this before it happened, and giving him a great send off!
"Art White" is repeating the same comment seen repeatedly on this thread -- he thought Kessler (notice how he misspells it like others have) was on vacation and decided to Google him and discovered otherwise, to his horror. Would the hoaxer who keeps posting the same comment please identify himself. The 246 posts here, all from the same person, make that person (probably Kessler) look crazy.
When does he start on Univision?
Is he going to be doing the news in Spanish? Or will they have a translator or subtitles? I don't like subtitles. I'm not in to reading, which is why I watch TV!!!
The Univision thing is a joke!
Why would anybody joke about such a thing? I'm sure he can speak Spanish, and I'll be watching with my Spanish-to-English dictionary at my side! I'm so glad he's back!
I also thought John was just on vacation ! Bummer ! I loved John and Sydney together ! They were my favorite team for the morning news!
Channel 5 - you have blown-it!
Bring John back !!!
I stopped watching CBS about 4 months ago for a terrible reason. It was because of the way the weather and traffic women dress. Their dowdy attire distracted me from whatever they were reporting on. I switched to NBC and yesterday decided to return to CBS to see if they had hired someone to dress those two appalling women and realized John was gone. I thought he had the day off or was on vacation. Today, when no one mentioned that he was on vacation I came to this website to see if he had retired or God forbid passed away and lo and behold I find out that he left! I am shocked and disappointed over this decision and detest the new format with all women. At least Syndie is still there and can help dress the other two women so they can look presentable. I will go to the computer and listen to the radio from now on! Horrible to say the least!
I tried really hard to watch because I do like and want to be loyal to CBS but is is almost like a chore too early in the morning. Getting up that early is hard enough but now I have to find another news team in the morning to get me going. John and Sydney together were priceless and it seems like most people agree. Bad move and very sad that the station can't look beyond their own personal opionions and move into the 21st century.
It took a while for it to sink in that I had not seen John for quite a while, so I went to KPIX and they do not have him listed as current OR PAST on-air news anchors. Than I googled and found out that CBS dropped him. What a mistake!! I will miss the little-boy gleam in his eye and the frustrated "Big Sister" sighs from Sydney. I will also miss the "Blowed Up" seqments. But most of all, I now have no easy way to start my day. All the other AM news shows do not do it for me and neither does CBC anymore.
Who is the clown who blew this one...!? Kessler was one of the main reasons for watching the morning news! CBS morning news is boring and dull now...Way to screw up! Hope John lands in a place where we can see him again. I'll be watching other moring news for now on. Good luck to John. You made the show worth watching.
I miss John K, and Sydney is just to boring to watch. I love the weather person but that's about all I can say. I don't understand why CBS would break up a good thing.
I do miss not listening to John and Syndie in the AM. I had started my day viewing CBS. Now I don't have a morning news station that I look forword too. I just channel surf. John made me laugh and smile before leaving for work. John best wishes wherever you are. Brentwood,CA 11/19/10
Pat R.
We are very sad to hear that John is not around anymore, we all enjoyed his sense of humor and professionalism, it is not the same without him and like others we will also be looking for another news station to tune in to. John and Sydney made a great team. Please reconsider and bring John back to his many fans.
I don't watch CBS5 anymore since John Kessler left. Bad decision in my opinion.
I've been wondering where John was and finally googled him today. So sad to see he's gone. I have watched him for a couple of years(ever since Mornings on 2 fired Mark Curtis and brought in Dave Thomas) and now will be switching to another station. The new format on Channel 5 sucks. Maybe they could replace Dave on Mornings on 2 with John. I haven't watched Channel 2 since Mark Curtis left. Can't stand Dave. When a good thing is working why change???
It's now Thanksgiving and I still miss John Kessler. John you were the CBS morning show. Yea, it was cute with Sydney but it was you that had the magic. Cbs5 you made a huge mistake. We followed John from KRON4. I gave it a chance but it's time to switch stations!
It is late November and I still cannot find a morning news that I can enjoy or even tolerate. I miss John Kessler, sure wish he would find a Bay Area Station to anchor again and I would watch faithfully again.
I miss John Kessler. Don't watch KPIX in the morning anymore. On with KRON, where John used to be. Why why why? What were you guys thinking by letting such a talent slip away? Jerks!
The failure of CBS5 to renew John Kessler's contract continues to be an irritation to me and many others that loved watching his incredible whit in the morning. It was informative and FUN. What were you thinking CBS5? Now it is BORING...I have moved on. Sorry.
Benicia, CA
Avid news watcher in the AM
Too bad John wasn't in channel 5's plans--I will be tuning in somewhere else--he made the show and made my mornings brighter!
CBS,YOU ABSOLUTELY BLOWED UP YOUR MORNING SHOW!!! MY HUSBAND AND I WERE WAITING FOR JOHN EVERY MORNING FINALLY WE DECIDED TO LOG ON AND SEE WHY HE'D BEEN GONE FOR SO LONG...MUCH TO OUR DISMAY, HE'S GONE FOR GOOD!!!! WE'LL SAY IT AGAIN.... CBS YOU JUST BLOWED UP YOUR MORNING SHOW! FAREWELL JOHN, AND FAREWELL CBS 5 MORNING SHOW!!!!!
Very sorry to hear John was released. The new gal is a pretty face but boring. Guess I'm back to KRON in the AM.
I must be the last to finally Google " where's John Kessler"? I am so disappointed that he's not just on a sabbatical. Like other viewers, I detested the couch and don't like the all-airhead format. I miss John. And I resent that it wasn't his choice - I'm done with that show. Off to channel 2.
I don't watch CBS5 anymore, no fun, John Kesslor made my mornings easier. Miss the jokes.
Gilda
I am miss John Kessler. His sense of humor help me start my day. He made the news fun. I hope he comes back.
Why is it management of any kind never makes the right decisions? John Kessler was the best part of the morning news. It was great to wake up and have a laugh or two before heading off to work. This was the worst decision just to let him go and not tell the fans about it. Please reconsider bringing John back.
I just got back in town from a long work assignment and tuned in to watch John Kessler this morning. What the heck was the crap they were broadcasting? Googled John and found out he is gone. No more CBS5 for me. The brass at CBS5 sucks (I should have left off the "br").
I am sooo sorry! Sorry that I will no longer watch CBS news in the a.m. We watched John Kessler Sidney EVERY morning and it started our day. Your whole format is boring and lacking. I love Sidney but she needs John for balance. Whoever made this decision made a bad call! Sad
I too am searhing for a new station to watch big mistake not keeping tbe john and sydney team togetber
It's truly a shame to have lost John Kessler - my hope is that we will see him again on another network. Who knows, maybe Ms Kohara will join him! Such great chemistry between the two.
I can't help but think that there is an out with the old and in with the new mentality demonstrated on this station which if true, is very sad.
I truly miss John Kessler each weekday morning. He handled his job professionally and with a twinkle in his eye. He and Ms Kohara were a great team in my opinion.
I'm hoping to see Mr. Kessler on another station or at least hear that he is doing well.
CBS may very well regret this decision.
I recently came back to watching the morning news because of my job hours. Each morning I have looked for John. Where's the man with a touch of cynicism and a dab of edginess? I asked myself. All I see are faces similar to those on other networks. Today I found this website and news that John was gone. Years ago Joannie Greggans was dropped in the same way on Channel 5, and I lost my exercise routine. Henceforth, I'll be watching the livelier news on Channel 11. Good-bye.
I am so saddened to learn that John had left the ch. 5 morning news. He was the ONLY REASON that MADE me watch the a.m. news. This is the ONLY reason I watch cbs 5 news in the a.m., but am now switching over to Ch.7 I also now watch the evening news so I can Roberta Gonzales when she left. BRING JOHN BACK!!!!
Rosanna Pina
Yorkville, CA
There is no reason to get up early now that John Kessler has left the CBS5 Local News.
I looked forward to mornings with John and now do not tune in until 8:00 AM.
John I hope we get to see you soon somewhere. We have stopped the am news and listen to the radio.
Good Luck to you..You have a great smile and I am sure someone will get smart and get you back.
Been out of the country until Dec. What a surprise the John Kessler was not on anymore...Looks like I'll be watching Brent and Laura...Sydney and Elizabeth dont have the chemistry...What were you guys thinking??? Very disappointed...Good luck John, I know you will be more than welcomed anywhere you go...Hey, let me know so I can tune in !!!!
Where is John Kessler now? I can't believe they replaced him with someone from Boston. Why the heck did KPIX mess with something that wasn't broken? Personally, I think John & Sydney had really good chemistry which is why I watched Channel 5 in the mornings. Well back to KTVU for me!
John and Tracey gone, HUGE mistake!
Clearly, there's a disconnect with management. Good luck CBS5!
Has management at KPIX changed? What were they thinking letting John Kessler's contract lapse? Once again, management is completely out of touch with reality. That seems to be common in business these days. John was the one saving grace to their morning news cast! And whose idea was the ditsy blonde? Gimme a break! For those of us with IQs above room temperature, PLEASE bring John Kessler BACK!
Well, it's taken me months to finally look for John. Bad call, CBS. I have since tuned into another morning news broadcast. KPIX now completely lacks the energy and charisma it had w/ John at the helm. Sydney is great, but he made her a little more light, relaxed, and likeable.
Bring John Kessler back. Him and Sydney was a Great team. He started my morning by making me laugh. I have been waiting for him to come back on, but now that I know he will not be returning to the station. I will not be watching cbs5 news in the morning.
You don't find people like him that can make you laugh in the morning, because he is not all serious like the rest of them. He said what was on his mind and I admire that. Bring John back. He was the last person that should have left.
Any news is redundant & boring all by itself, what with its many commercials every 5 or 8 minutes. Most news stations are affiliated with each other & seemingly feed from the same trough with little variation. They call it LOCAL news (hardly)Egypt is not Local but our neighborhoods are.
National news can address the larger world picture. Lets get back to actually getting into the streets and report about our own neighborhood.
As for John Kessler -A brilliant light shinning in a sea of darkness and corporate greed. News is redundent and agonizing to watch as it is and without someone like John K.- even worse. Life without humanity and humor isn't life ... It's without a pulse.
The very best wishes to ya Johnny K. Hope you find a home that appreciates your contribution.
John Kessler would be a great addition for any radio or tv station in the bay area.
I tried contacting the station directly to complain and request John Kessler's return but was unable to find an avenue on their site for input. It is horrible, I miss him very much and no longer watch CBS5. My mornings are not the same. What were they thinking? Good luck John. If anyone knows where he is now, please advise. TV or radio, I will tune in.
I still miss John Kessler, you should bring him back, he and Sydney were a great team. That was a really poor decision. I'm sure you lost a lot of viewers, I'm done waiting for you to bring him back and will also switch.
I still miss John Kessler, you should bring him back. He was the reason I watched in the morning. He and Sydney were a great team. That was a very poor decision. I've waited longer than most viewers for you to come to your senses, but suppose I'll join the ranks who have left and switch stations. Hope you're happy, your viewers aren't.
I`m also done watching channel 5 morning news. I gave it a chance without John Kessler and it`s not the same.He made it a great way to start the day.Too bad the powers to be don`t realize that!
Ok, its March and I still miss John Kessler, you should bring him back somehow. He was the reason I watched in the morning. He and Sydney were a great team. That was a very poor decision. I am still disapointed every morning. I hope you will even consider giving John his own show. I will not be watching Johns replacement (who btw sounds like winnie the poo). Too bad foe Sydney - who makes a great straight-man for John. I hope John is having fun.
I know that CBS5 has another man on the show, however none will compare to the fun that John Kessler brought to their morning news show.
Kessler and Kohara were a great pair! Even their commercials were fun to watch. If their commercials were still on, I'd stop my DVR to watch them.
Now I see that Tracy is not coming back either.
CBS5, you blew it! You had something that was pretty great.
I first started watching before Roberta was on in the morning. Then when she joined, it was fun to listen to her and Ken Bastida in the morning. I know I still catch them at night, but a fun show is the best way to wake up in the morning.
I don't watch religiously like I used to. I sure hope you get someone more fun to add in the morning than the guy you have right now. He seems so dry!
A Disappointed Viewer :(
Frankly, I don't watch this morning news broadcast much anymore. The replacement for John is a true talking head, no personality, tries to be personable and fails. Kohara is good as is Wenger. Beyond that, not worth watching.
This new guy who replaced John, Frank is absolutely awful. where did they find this boring, cardboard cut out? This certainly makes me appreciate Sydnie more. I so miss John to statr my day, does anyone know where he went?
John Kessler and Sydnie Kohara were my favorite news team. I don't watch this channel anymore in the mornings. Miss John.
John Kessler was HALARIOUS. Was who I looked forward to making me laugh first thing in the morning as I dreded going to work. I was wondering what the heck happened to him. CBS SUX without John. He was so down to earth and just plain enjoyable to watch.
So, does anyone know where John Kessler went? We miss him. The balance and banter between John and Sydnie was fun. We, too, liked John's irreverence - and what I was really impressed with was the station seemingly allowing him to mock the management, as if they were saying, "Yeah, we're not perfect, but John helps us keep our feet on the ground." I loved how he used to get a kick out of watching buildings be destroyed. LOL And Tracy, we miss her, as well. Where did she go? She was goofy cute fun, too. Weather doesn't need to be dry and serious. I still like Sydnie & Elizabeth. The new guy is a bit, um, generic or flavorless or something. But they're probably instructing him to be that way - or in any case not to be like John. I liked the Roberta/Bastida days, too, and KPIX almost lost me when they departed for night time, but at least they're still at the station. I still watch in the morning, but now we flip a lot to other channels and just tune in to get the quick weather report - glad to still see Lawrence once in a while. - Anonymous from Sonoma
Hey today on the noon news Sydnie got a little shoutout to John. She was covering a live "blowdup" of an old hospital. I saw her sneaky little smile after she said it. Way to go Sydnie!
I still cannot get used to John Kessler being gone. I have switched to ABC for news because without John Kessler your news is just boring. John was funny and always made me laugh. Big mistake to let him go.
Sad to see such a great team change. I watched the new team,but changed the channel. Hope John Kessler is doing well.
I am sad to see such a wonderful team changed. Because John K. is not hosting I have changed the channel and do not watch the show.
Why, Why Why. miss John so much. the show is so boring now
Just noted Johns' new website-apparently no local news channel has been smart enough to offer him a contract.
The bland, inarticulate, "Frankie" who eventually replaced him is a complete blank as a personality and is painful to watch, and that is ok because I only sporadically watch the show anymore. When John and Tracy Humphrey were on the show it was the best in the bay area. Smart, witty, warm and intelligent programming has been been replaced by cookie cutter blondes chirping away and a guy who looks and speaks like a deer in the headlights.
John and Tracy had lots of loyal followers, so don't insult us by claiming that the outcry against CBS managements' stupid move to drop them, is manufactured in any way. I have never written in support of any other TV personalities, and I do now because I still feel strongly about this so many months after it happened. CBS made a huge mistake
and is certainly not improved anything with the morning crew they have now. The program is really poorly done and could be broadcast from Dubuque for all its local relevance or flavor. Dumb move and
hopefully will result in the firing of the team who pulled this off.
Look forward to John Kessler back where he belongs (on TV) leading a new team to success. With all the turmoil and craziness in this world it would be so nice to hear his sly and perceptive take on it all. Our loss.
Have you seen the show now with Frankie? I miss John more now than ever. What about the weather chick. What happened to Tracy? I actually look forward to Lawrence now with his many times he says "Yeah". CBS you messed up on this one!!
Now they are both gone :(
I switched to KRON Ch 4, sometimes ABC 7. CBS 5 should remember we are not an LA youth-oriented crowd; old format and older anchors/reporters were better.
Wishing John and Sydney the best; know San Francisco loves you.
from, An SF native of 59 years
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