There's always two sides of the coin. ALMOST THREE FEET OF WATER CLIMBING UP THE GLASS BUT NOT LEAKING THROUGH. As the victim attempted to close the door to the van, the suspect stabbed him on the left forearm causing a severe laceration. Former WCVB-TV reporter Jorge Quiroga who paved way for Latino journalists reflects on decadeslong career in Boston 29 Fair 1% MORE Advertisement Former WCVB-TV reporter Jorge Quiroga. "It is completely solid. OTHERS. [3], Unruh went to WCVB in June 2001 after working at KFOR in Oklahoma City where she was early evening anchor and medical reporter. Bianca de la Garza (born October 13, 1975) is a Mexican-American journalist, television personality, and founder of Bianca de la Garza Beauty. He stayed for three years. His grandfather Arthur Leroy Boyd was first violinist in the Negro String Quartet[2] that performed with singer Roland Hayes at New York's Carnegie Hall on November 27, 1925. We stayed through the Hurricane Ian. Whatley said the water outside her building eventually receded and never leaked inside, but she and other residents of those condos are still waiting for power to be restored. Ellis was still seen as professional and smooth, but co-anchor Young had no prior hard news experience and appeared out of her league. Ellis returned to New York briefly to anchor newscasts, but, rather by accident, stumbled onto a secondary career path when he was asked to appear as a spokesperson in a commercial for Anacin aspirin. BREAKS AND OPPORTUNITIES. [28] The show ran in 12 million homes in the U.S. on NBC Universal from 2019 to 2020. Harder, whose office is based in Los Angeles, has made a name for himself threatening to sue media outlets and, at times, doing so successfully. Former WCVB reporter shares story behind stunning photo of Hurricane Ian aftermath, OUT OF NAPLES THAT HAS GONE VIRAL. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ellis worked as a radio reporter at KWED, a 1000-watt radio station in Seguin, Texas. From 1978 to 1982, the lead anchor team was set up so that Ellis and Curtis would alternate (between the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts), with Jacobson being the constant. I remember driving by the station, and I said to my wife, If I'm going to work in the TV station, that's where I want to work. Because from the very beginning, WCVB stamped its footprint on this market in a way that nobody else had.. Gray DC Bureau Peter Zampa Multimedia Journalist Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. There's always two sides of the coin. (2013, May 19). Gracias, mi amigo.. [citation needed], In 2007 de la Garza joined WCVB the ABC station in Boston. [5], She began her television career in 1997 working for WTEN. Whether it was at the governor's office or in public housing, you know, wherever I went and whatever level and whatever your circumstance, I tried to be as respectful as possible. p B1, B5. Paige Harrison, who took over as WCVB-TV's news director in January, has laid down a harsh edict demanding reporters get expressive during every TV live shot and stand-up. '"Quiroga applied himself and worked hard and said he was grateful for every opportunity that came his way. He received a full scholarship to Emerson College. I said, 'But I've never, you know, I didn't go to school for, you know, broadcast journalism. Ellis' return to Boston meant only better things for a station whose news department and commitment to local programming would soon garner it national attention. You'd be shocked," she said.Whatley said the water outside her building eventually receded and never leaked inside, but she and other residents of those condos are still waiting for power to be restored. [31] In 2009, de la Garza and Wade announced the end of their marriage.[32]. That spring, however, he cut what many called an under-the-table deal with Boston's re-launched Channel 7, WNEV-TV (now WHDH), to become lead-anchor for its re-organized news department. 25 Feb/23. [6] In 2001, she became a news anchor at WFXT-TV. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. And you have to, you know, recognize that and treat people with dignity no matter what. They are not and have never been in a romantic relationship of any kind, Harder wrote. It's fair to say there were also many people in all those communities that welcomed the change. >> YOU MAY REMEMBER FORMER WCVB ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER DIXIE WILEY. . After a few months of reporting, Ellis himself resigned from WNEV in December 1986.[7]. I am excited to watch all of her contributions and know her faithful viewers will be too.. I THINK HOPEFULLY PEOPLE REALIZE I RESPECT PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE, WHERE YOU LIVE. I knew early on that I had a special responsibility, and I did not want to be pegged as the Latino reporter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Don't worry. It was hard. I S WAVERY SELF-CONSCIOUS THAT I WANTED TO BE THE REPORTER WHO WAS LATINO. 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A photograph capturing the damage in southwest Florida caused by Hurricane Ian has caught the attention of many.The picture shows nearly 3 feet of water climbing up glass along the bottom floor of a Naples condominium building after Ian made landfall. DIXIE TELLS US THE WATER EVENTUALLY RECEDED AND NEVER LEAKED INTO THE BUILDING. Wornick, who anchored WCVB's midday newscast from 1989 until retiring in 2014, was also a member of Team 5 investigates and served as NewsCenter 5's consumer reporter, according to her bio in. Bussing brought out the worst and the very best, as well. Jennifer Eagan Anchor/Reporter. And a lot of people don't. He collected southwestern cowboy hats, and wore many of them on the air. In the midst of his tenure, Ellis took on a role in the 1976 feature film Marathon Man, starring Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier. Restaurants are open. You were one of my recommendations, Quiroga said. IT IS COMPLETELY -- THE CEMENT IS SO HARD. Ellis received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Emmy and Peabody awards. I think, hopefully, people realize I like people, and I respect that people. You'd be shocked," she said. Davies stated what Bianca has done is unprecedented.[25][failed verification], In June 2015, it was announced that the show had been picked up by CBS and CW affiliates nationwide.[26]. (2008, December 19). The station needn't have worried; Curtis and Jacobson, sans Ellis, kept WCVB at the top of the Boston news wars for well more than a decade. A photograph capturing the damage in southwest Florida caused by Hurricane Ian has caught the attention of many . And because I've been there myself, he said.The Colombian-born reporter, who proudly carried his name, paved the way for other Latinos in the market.I hope. "It is completely solid. Jorge Quiroga was the first Latino reporter in Boston broadcast history a pioneer who became a trusted voice and a beloved member of the NewsCenter 5 family. JUST LIKTHATE , HE MADE HISTORY. I didn't go to school for reporting,'" Quiroga said. SHE LIVES IN THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BUILDING WITH A WATERTIGHT WINDOW AND SHARED THESE PICTURES OF THE STORM AND ITS AFTERMATH. Ellis took the position after negotiating a salary of $105 a week. You know, a lot of times in TV, you know, you just (say), 'Who's that again?' He began solo, he would hold alone, partnering later with station veterans such as Jack Chase, through 1975. Electricity is on. [30], De la Garza met newscaster David Wade when they worked in Albany, New York for competing stations. His career included stints as a correspondent for WNBC-TV and as an anchor for WABC-TV both in New York City, and for KONO-TV Channel 12 (now KSAT-TV) in San Antonio. [4][7], On July 10, 2007, Jacobson announced that she would leave WCVB-TV. Im looking forward to this new chapter and I hope that you all stay tuned for the announcement and continue to stay in touch!!!. [citation needed], She received an award from the San Diego press club for her investigative reports on an illegal factory she uncovered forsmuggling undocumented workers across the US border and locking them up overnight at their facility. As of Thursday afternoon, Harder had yet to respond to an email asking whether his team disputes the latter claim. In 2016, he won a high-profile invasion of privacy case that led to the bankruptcy of Gawker Media and the demise of its flagship website. The water, however, did not leak into the building.Former WCVB arts and entertainment reporter Dixie Whatley lives in that condo building with the watertight windows and shared that photo, which was taken by a neighbor. THE ONE THING THEY ALWSAYOVED L WAS, WE WOULD ALL WAIT AROUND. HE RECEIVED A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO EMERSON COLLEGE AND WAS TEACHING AT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHEN ANOERTH CHANNEL 5 ALUM, NATALIE JACOBSON, CALLED HIM UP. According to the lawsuit, most of the money went to de la Garzas production company, Lucky Gal. In time, Richardson and Mehegan became just as dependable and recognizable as channel 5's lead anchor team of Natalie Jacobson and Chet Curtis. They have a son and a daughter. Updated on: June 6, 2022 / 5:18 AM / CBS Boston. Jim Boyd was a weekend, early morning and midday news anchor and reporter for WCVB-TV. But it was a tough time. Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts, was hired in December and starts the job officially Wednesday. In 1991 alone, Ellis played an FBI Agent in the John Cusack/James Spader film True Colors, and the natural role of a newscaster in 29th Street, starring Danny Aiello.[10]. Charles Harder, the well-known media lawyer representing de la Garza and her companies, sent letters Wednesday threatening to sue at least two media outlets for purportedly misstating aspects of the lawsuit against the former WCVB anchor. Former WCVB anchor, Heather Unruh, has sparked a debate in Boston about what is and isnt appropriate attire for female news personalities. Its a way of getting attention, she said. He left the business to dabble in Boston digital startups, but the road led back to the broadcasting world while never losing his love for news, according to his about page on WCVBs website. Two weeks later, her son voluntarily dismissed the claims with prejudice. Restaurants are open. The alleged assault occurred at the Club Car restaurant in Nantucket. [6], During her tenure at WCVB, Jacobson covered the Boston Pops Orchestra's annual Fourth of July concert, Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and Pope John Paul II's visits to Boston, the Blizzard of '78, the presidential campaigns of Massachusetts' Michael Dukakis and John Kerry, the September 11 attacks, and the Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series victory. Ellis may be the only individual in television history to anchor top-rated newscasts in 3 major markets: San Antonio, Boston, and New York. She reported on illegal immigration along the US-Mexico border and human trafficking. 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Hajjar funded several of her business ventures, beginning with the Bianca Unanchored show in 2014. [3][4] Boyd had three siblings. In the same post, Stepanova hinted at her new job without revealing specifics. in the 1970s as a general assignment reporter at WCVB-TV. "Florida recovers extremely fast. ", I grew up there. Journalist. This victory came on the heels of the New York Times voting WCVB the "best TV station in the country." We'll teach you what you need to know. And I remember, my first story. Adam Pellerin: former weekend sports anchor/reporter, now a reporter at WFXT in Boston. HER NEIGHBOR TOOK THE NOW FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WATER RISING ON GLASS THAT HAS GONE VIRAL WITH ALMOST 400,000 LIVES ON TWITTER. He retired at the end of 2008. 2. In 2013 after graduating from Tufts, Boyd began acting in television series and motion pictures as an extra or background performer. A WCVB employee said it was Stepanovas decision to leave the station, and that she informed leadership on Friday, June 28, which turned out to be her last day. Fortunately from them, both sources have provided answers. I am going to start crying, Quiroga said. Spouse. I was very self-conscious that I wanted to be the reporter who was Latino, and I wanted to be respected in what I did in the community at large, so that when I did do reports on the minority communities, the folks who said, Hey, you know, he treated us well. He also did not immediately say how many other publications were sent letters Wednesday, which threaten potential legal action if the complete fabrications are not corrected by Thursday night. In 2009 Boyd enrolled as an undergraduate at University of Massachusetts Boston, transferred to Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Richardson, who had been anchoring weekday afternoon and weekend newscasts for WCVB since 1980, joined Peter Mehegan, also a NewsCenter 5 emigre. However, they do take issue with several false and defamatory statements in at least two articles about the suit and demand a correction and apology from the San Francisco Chronicle and Esquire, among other publications, according to an email from Harder late Wednesday night. "It has gone, I guess, all over the world," Whatley said of the picture, which has nearly 400,000 likes on Twitter.Whatley said she does not want to make light of what has happened in Florida, but most people on social media want to know the contractor who built such a watertight building, which she said was constructed in 1970. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 she was nominated for outstanding anchoring. And you have to, you know, recognize that and treat people with dignity no matter what. Jacobson is the daughter of William G. and Dawn (ne Trbovich) Salatich. And I realized soon that I was the first Latino in Boston, in a market that was just starting to change. And Boston today is better because of that.. >> SINCE LAST WEEK, WE HAVE SEEN SOME NEW PICTURES AND A VIDEO COME OUT OF FLORIDA. I knew early on that I had a special responsibility, and I did not want to be pegged as the Latino reporter. [1], Unruh is an advocate for lung cancer awareness and has received multiple awards from the American Cancer Society and Uniting Against Lung Cancer. Former WCVB anchor, Heather Unruh, has sparked a debate in Boston about what is and isn't appropriate attire for female news personalities. It wasn't luck that built Boston beauty mogul and former WCVB anchor Bianca de la Garza's brand Lucky Gal Productions -- it was millions embezzled by her CFO boyfriend and the company wants its . Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. He received a full scholarship to Emerson College. [1][7] Curtis and Jacobson's divorce was finalized in 2001. He would interview local youth baseball players. Stay up to date with everything Boston. Local media colleagues have been sharing words of support with the reporter online this week. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Boyd received a Golden Circle award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences New England chapter in 2011[8] and was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012. "William G. Salatich, at 87; . She anchored the 6 p.m. newscasts solo until March 2007, when she was joined by Ed Harding. August 2, 2019. However, the lawsuit also says that she commingled the assets of Lucky Gal with her personal assets and other business pursuits, including BDG Beauty. Take a look back at some of the faces and milestones that helped shaped Channel 5: Top Picks Caught on camera: Officer pulls driver out of. VP of Marketing & Communications at Regis College. Ed Harding The station is preparing to do a story on a woman that has been charged with sexual assault on a minor. WCVB Past Anchors Leaving | Pregnant WCVB Anchor Reporters Salaries Change Emily Riemer Wikipedia, Age, Wedding, Husband, Married WCVB by Marathi.TV Editorial Team Feb 10, 2023 5 Comments Emily Riemer Born in October 1980. And I just thought the kids who endured it were so courageous, and we just tried to do them justice. de la Garza was sued by Alden and reached a confidential settlement in which it appears she will return the small amount left after the money was spent on the business ventures. [1][3][4][7] Silber's lead in the polls vanished after the interview and he lost the race to William Weld. Heather Unruh (born June 28, 1968) is an American journalist and former television news anchor. He ultimately transferred about 17 million dollars to de la Garza and her businesses. >> NOW AS FLORIDA STARTS TO RECOVER, THE HARD WORK BEGINS. Former WCVB arts and entertainment reporter Dixie Whatley lives in that condo building with the watertight windows and shared that photo, which was taken by a neighbor. The promotional effort was not that much different from political campaigns that Ellis had covered so often. Bencks, J. He participates in the Screen Actors Guild Foundation Book Pals program and has been a volunteer parent/coach in the Needham Track Club, the Needham Soccer Club, St. Joseph's Parish Youth Basketball program in Needham, Mass and the Bay State Jaguars AAU Basketball program in Newton, Mass. [3] [4] Education [ edit] De la Garza is an alumna of Emerson College. Sara Ann. Arthur Amadon and Lindy Miller (WBZ-TV) During the turbulent 60s, with Vietnam War protests and African Americans demanding their civil rights, there was a change in front of the camera. I CAN TELL YOU YES. [4] There she met news anchor Chet Curtis, whom she married in May 1975. She worked for News Center 5 at WCVB for more than fifteen years. [24] One month after premiering The Wrap featured the fast newcomer ratings success as a second only to Saturday Night Live stating after four weeks, the new entry into the landscape has proven to be a ratings success. A LOT OF PEOPLE DONT. It was announced the show would tape in front of a live audience in their Manhattan studios. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. It was a remarkable career that almost did not happen. [14] She traveled to Rome for her coverage of the Catholic Church sexual abuse cases. Spacey spent months trying to obtain copies of the texts and the phone itself. [1] Former WCVB-TV reporter Jorge Quiroga who paved way for Latino journalists reflects on decadeslong career in Boston. Almost no one in the business wants to go on the record to discuss what form the encouragement takes. Physical assaults on working media are becoming too common. >> WHADO YOUT THINK IT MEANT TO THE LANOTI COMMUNITY TO SEE YOU REPORTING THE NEWS? As a reporter at the time, it was tough. Jason Nuttle Former Boston TV anchor Natalie Jacobson. Former executive at Gillette", "Chet Curtis, longtime Boston TV news anchor, dies at 74", Natalie Jacobson's bio on thebostonchannel.com, Natalie Jacobson remembers Chet Curtis on WCVB TV, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Jacobson&oldid=1137900736, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 00:31. But it was a tough time. [1] On December 14, 1999, Jacobson and Curtis announced that they were divorcing. Sahl (who was Reedy's partner at WHDH, who co-anchored with her yet again on NECN and the channel's produced 10pm newscast for WSBK), Maryanne Kane, and Chet Curtis, who joined in 2001 after a well-publicized divorce from Natalie Jacobson and departure from WCVB. I'm very humbled and grateful," Quiroga said. JORGE: SHE ASKED ME IF I WANTED TO BE A THE HOST OF A SHOW. Quiroga was not afraid to ask tough questions a skill that was tested as he covered bussing in Boston. [5] In 1982 she and Curtis began a 17-year pairing as co-anchors of the station's 6 and 11 p.m. The victim was eventually able to close the door, preventing additional harm.. Along with his new co-anchor Robin Young (formerly of WBZ-TV's Evening Magazine), critics hailed him as a member of the "dream team" that would hopefully take Channel 7 out of last place. [LAUGHTER] I AM AN EMOTIONAL MAN ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CHANNEL 5.IALLY >> AND WITH GOOD REASON. Hope he is OK. Former anchor for News Center 5 in WCVB. "It has gone, I guess,. Jim Boyd was a weekend, early morning and midday news anchor and reporter for WCVB-TV. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked his own bosses. I am an emotional man especially when it comes to Channel 5. The civil lawsuit which says much of the money was used to lavish de la Garza with gifts and fund her short-lived late-night show was filed earlier this month in Suffolk County Superior Court and first reported on publicly this week. Regardless of who you are or where you live, have always said, 'I dress the same way, and I treated people the same way.' Harder has since represented Trump and his campaign in a variety of lawsuits, both real and threatened, against major news organizations as well as against the porn actress known as Stormy Daniels, who says she had an affair with the president. Gracias, mi amigo.Gracias, Quiroga said. Her announcement led to many questions from her followers. I didn't go to school for reporting,'" Quiroga said. Stepanova will step into her new role during the week of Aug. 12. There she scored a world exclusive interview with Mohammed Al-Fayed in London, who gave candid remarks about his beliefs that the Royal Family was involved in the death of Princess Diana and his son Dodi. The list includes many familiar and great female tv anchors such as Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Joan Rivers, Rachel Maddow.The women tv anchors featured in this list are from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & Australia and many more countries. JORGE WAS STUDYING AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEN HE RAN OUT OF MONEY. Frequent substitute hosts for Hayes on WCVB were Kristen Daly (later a news reporter/anchor for WABU and WLVI) and Nancy O'Neil, wife of former Red Sox pitcher Dennis Eckersley . Yes, here you are. 7).[11]. [20] She had a cameo on the hit NBC TV show American Odyssey and a co-hosting guest spot on Hollywood Today Live with Ross Matthews. [1] He was a 1958 graduate of the University of Texas.[4]. Bianca de la Garza at her Boston home in . If you're a human and see this, please ignore it. She moved to WBZ-TV as an off-camera producer after WKBG eliminated its public affairs division. Leaving channel 5 was a sudden and unexpected change and Im sorry I didnt get to say goodbye to all of you.. Ted is one of the best taught me how to report at @wpri12 when I was an intern https://t.co/6T2XfVKmeK, Dennis House (@DennisHouseTV) September 8, 2020, The Hopeless Romantics Guide to Dating in Boston. I WENT THERE WHEN I WAS 24 AND LEFT 45 YEARS LATER. She is of Serbian descent[2] In 1965 she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English. The longtime WCVB anchor and medical reporter announced she is leaving the station and taking a step back from broadcast. [4] Her last newscast was on July 18, 2007.[7]. Ed Harding Anchor. [6][7] Throughout his television career Boyd had been a member of AFTRA (The American federation of Television and Radio Artists) that merged with the Screen Actors Guild in 2012 to become SAG-AFTRA. Those kids going to a very hostile environment. WBZ even issued political campaign-pins and bumper stickers to promote Ellis and his co-anchor Tony Pepper. Former WCVB arts and entertainment reporter Dixie Whatley lives in that condo building with the watertight windows and shared that photo, which was taken by a neighbor. JOE:RG I THING ABOUT THAT AND I CAN ONLY TLEL YOU BECAUSE FOLKS COME UPTMEO NOW AND TELL ME HOW PROUD THEY WERE. Harders letters do not address the central premise of the lawsuit. So, that was my home, my second family, he said. Didn't do my standup. [13], In December 2001, she followed the trial and conviction of the "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid, a British terrorist who boarded American Airlines Flight 63 between Paris and Miami December 22, 2001. de la Garza reported live from the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on February 5, 2003, covering the weapons of mass destruction speech delivered by Colin Powell. Thought I'd share a rather notable photo from the experience pic.twitter.com/LziDWoVN78. And the letter disputes the notion that Hajjar funneled any of the $15 million into de la Garzas beauty product business, BDG Beauty. She has also worked at WVTM-TV in Birmingham, Alabama; both WBNG-TV and WMGC-TV in Binghamton, New York; and WVEU-TV in Atlanta. Tarantal, who has been an anchor and reporter. Former WCVB reporter shares story behind stunning photo of Ian aftermath. On November 8, 2017, Unruh held a press conference in Boston, during which she stated that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted her then-18-year-old son in July 2016. I'm going to listen to him, Quiroga said. [12][failed verification], In 2001 de la Garza returned East joining WFXT, Boston FOX affiliate as a reporter and lead weekend anchor. Following Ellis to NECN were Margie Reedy (formerly of Detroit's WDIV and Boston's WHDH-TV, the former WNEV), R.D. As the morning anchor, then adding noon show to her duties, her newscasts consistently beat the competition in the Nielsen ratings. She worked for News Center 5 at WCVB for more than fifteen years. Facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit, Bianca de la Garza is getting some help from a high-powered lawyer known for representing President Donald Trump and suing the website Gawker out of existence. When he was 17 Ellis worked as a sideshow barker, earning $150 per week. JORGE: GOOD. (20042011), "Your Maine Source (For News)/(For Sports)" (20112013), Diana Ichton - Temporary Daybreak Anchor (4:55- 7AM), (on WPFO - 7-9AM Good Day Maine weekdays) News 13: ON YOUR SIDE Segment Producer & Reporter, Jeff Peterson - Daybreak Anchor(4:55AM - 7AM), 5, and 5:30, Doug Ray - weekday mornings (on . [4][7] Her 1990 interview with Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Silber became notable after Silber's outburst when Jacobson asked him to describe his weaknesses. I'm humbled that you would ask to talk to me about this, to be honest with you. I recognize that I was lucky to have really good breaks in my life opportunities. He co-anchored weekend newscasts from 1976 to 1984,[5] early mornings from 1984 to 2000 and noontime newscasts from 1984 to 2006 when he was named special correspondent and field reporter for both WCVB's broadcast news operation and its website TheBostonChannel.com (now WCVB.com). [citation needed], In 1999 de la Garza joined KGTV the ABC affiliate in San Diego as a reporter and fill-in anchor. They married and then had a daughter in 2005. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. He was teaching at Boston Public Schools when another Channel 5 alum, Natalie Jacobson, called him and history was made. Ellis didn't think twice and signed a four-year contract. A city, a region that was starting to change. I am an emotional man especially when it comes to Channel 5. He was teaching at Boston Public Schools when another Channel 5 alum, Natalie Jacobson, called him and history was made. Olessa Stepanova, formerly a traffic reporter for WCVB-TV Channel 5, will take on weekday morning traffic duties for NBC10 Boston and NECN. Eventually, Ellis got the anchor position permanently, but he kept his radio job because the TV anchor job paid only $15 a night.[6]. 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