I remember first watching The Weather Channel in the 80s; I learned when to grow tomatoes, when will be the first frost, when to take shelter during a storm.  The forecasting was great.  The music was fantastic. Big beautiful looming map graphics with focused and energetic meterologists in front telling its viewers how to dress the kids on the way to school in the morning.  It was a great show.  And I beefed up on my geography along the way.

Now?

No doubt John Coleman’s dream died decades ago.

The Weather Channel morphed into a political fear-mongering global warming factory.  The channel became unwatchable.

Now that NBC Universal has bought it, they decided to lay off more than 80+ people including my favorite meterologist Dave Schwartz.  USA Today has reported that meteorologists Cheryl Lemke and Eboni Deon were also let go.

Click here to read the full story.

2 Responses to “The Weather Channel Lays Off 80+”

1. bob bartley Says:
   December 12th, 2008 at 9:56 am

   I am sad that they let sheryl lemke go. she is a wonderful meteorologist. I will not be watching the weather channelmuch as a result. PLEASE RECONSIDER.

2. smoothstone Says:
   December 12th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

   Yes it’s sad when our little heros and heroines go by the wayside. I guess all I can recommend is that you write to The Weather Channel and let them know how you feel.

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