Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Trouble in Dodge

Dodge being Bozeman...and boy am I happy I got the hell outta there.

Don't get me wrong. I love all things Montana. Overall my old station was very good to me. But there is some serious drama going on at my old stomping grounds. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a little gratifying to know things went to hell after I left. But I'd be delusional if I thought the drama was really caused by my exit. Things were set in motion long before that.

In the time I've been gone, my former co-anchor abruptly left and a reporter was fired...(unjustifiably I might add). Then they bring in a "big name" anchor from Billings to save the day. Turns out she was a diva who wasn't up to dealing with the realities of super small market television. So now she's gone.

Just two on-air people are left...the two sports guys. They're both good guys and I'm sorry they have to deal with all the crap there.

It really does make me sad. I had a lot of pride for that station and it's depressing to see how much trouble they've had recently.

Alas, it's not my problem anymore...and I'm just glad I got the hell outta dodge.

3 comments:

Skeezix said...

Looks like you made the move at the perfect time! I can completely relate to your relief/happiness to leave that situation behind.

Sarah said...

haha...the big wig left???? Can't wait to hear this story...but you are already snoozing!!!! Oh, and I had my interview today, so we have a lot of catching up to do!!

Anonymous said...

let's be honest.......things really started going to hell after I left :-)

and saying your former co-anchor "abruptly left"? well...I thought it was more like, "forced to resign or be fired"

just setting the record straight my friend.