The End of a..... well..... The End of a 20 Year Anchor

To me that was what she was. I will not call her anything more than an anchor. I am referring to KSN anchor Anita Cochran who had been with the station for over 20 years and signed off for the final time Tonight. I could have titled the post, "The End of an Era," but to me that means success and overall accomplishment. I never really got that feeling watching over the years. I could have wrote, "The End of a Legend," but I do not feel that works either. I don't think you write "Era," and "Legend," just because someone has been at a station for over 20 years, unless they have earned it. I do not believe she has. They are, I think, in 3rd place in Wichita and I think her moving out of the main anchor chair is a great thing for KSN. Tonight's show was actually a little less cheesy than I would have expected for someone like her. Dave Freeman of course had to get all reflective and gave her a "Weather Geek", or something like that, kit. Overall I thought it could have been worse.
KSN Future: As to the future of KSN, Stephanie Bergman is moving to Anita's chair and I think that is a great move. Along with her on the desk is John Snyder who most recently worked in North Carolina. I do not know much more than that other than he has had some network stints over the years. I think it will be exciting to see this new pair and see if they can bring some positive reaction for the station. I think Stephanie has a very positive reputation so that should really help the main anchor desk and if her and John can interact well, they might have more people watching.
With Stephanie leaving the morning show, I am curious as to who will replace her. -Hal

Update: Thanks for the e-mails and comments who say the new KSN line-up will be as follows:
Morning and Noon: Anne Meyer and Mark Davidson
5PM -Stephanie Bergman and Anthony Powell
6PM - Stephanie Bergman and John Snyder
10PM - Stephanie Bergman and John Snyder
Weekends - Josh Witsman and Dana Hertneky

New Poll: Please vote in the new poll on whether you think the changes will help KSN's ratings.

Update 4-27-09 10:30PM: The new look KSN anchor duo completed a full slate of shows Today along with Yesterday's 10PM. I think there is some good chemistry between Snyder and Bergman. Tonight I also liked the moments between Snyder and Kobbe. I think there could be some fun moments. It will be interesting to see what happens in the ratings in the months to come. I think KWCH will remain #1, less for their reporting and more so because of Roger and Cindy. I will be curious, however, to see if the gap between KAKE and KSN diminishes and we'll see a competitive race develop for 2nd in Wichita. -Hal