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But KPIX wants it both ways. Im revisiting the basics of quality television that we sometimes take for granted and fall between the cracks.. I hope that his absence is not a health issue. She has been pursuing her sculpture art, teaching journalism at Dominican University in San Rafael and volunteering with the Alameda County Probation Department. In the wake of last week's tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis O'Donnell, the host of the "Coach's Corner" segment on KPIX, has been replaced. And Lawrence Karnow has the face of a pineapple. ", Asked whether he had his eye on any other current KRON staff members, Rosenheim said, "I don't know if I'd hire someone else from KRON. DOD's absence after slurred speech issues is somewhat similar to Frank Sommerville's absence from KTVU in early summer. He also anchored sports with KOVR in Sacramento and KFTY in Santa Rosa. It would be nice if someone could share and not necessarily specifically what happened to him? O'Donnell is a public figure. The difference is that KTVU announced FS was on medical leave, whereas KPIX is silent on DOD's situation. Sounds like a mystery. "My bet is that a lot of people are going to jump into this race," said East Bay political consultant Larry Tramutola. A PIX source: "It has to be health-related" --Only no one is talking and nobody at KPIX has heard from him (DOD) therefore, it's now reached a very worrisome status. My bidet is equipped with an air dryer, which provides a comfortable and highly efficient post-elimination cleansing experience. No change. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. I wish if he retired he should be given the same retirement honors that he deserves. the Bay Area viewing public. Theres nothing worse than dead air. I don't care where he is or what he's doingI can obviously see he's not there. It's one or the other. Thats just Vernon Davis being Vernon Davis, Smith said. KPIX news anchor Dana King, seen in her Sausalito, Calif., art studio on Thursday, May 26, 2011, stopped dying her hair in February. 2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He also worked as a sports anchor at Sacramento's KOVR and Santa Rosa's KFTY. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life. Whats interesting is that his name comes up on the graphics. Prior to KPIX 5, O'Donnell was executive sports producer at KRON-TV. ODonnell offers instant feedback to his students with the energy of a football coach: Good eye contact, enunciation, projection, he reminded them. It looks like they're broadcasting out of a corner of a Target store. the Bay Area viewing public. It is also not known if Dennis has any siblings. He was also lending his voice to the search for a cure. We have the team to do it. In the wake of last weeks tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis ODonnell, the host of the Coachs Corner segment on KPIX, has been replaced by Kim Coyle. And both Moore and Heenan look like they should have retired 10 years ago. I was pleased to see him on Kens retirement segment last week. He will also host KPIX's NFL postgame show, "The 5th Quarter." While I am on my little rant, local news is just terrible. > If I knew how to accomplish that, I would.No you wouldn't.Unless you're a multi-multi millionaire.You'd need tons of money. With him in every class is a signed copy of Video Basics 8, the influential textbook written by one of his mentors, SF State Professor Emeritus Herb Zettl. Let's simplify all the problems at PIX and move forward with this!" While at KRON, on five different occasions, ODonnells efforts helped win the station the distinction of The Best Sports Cast in California by the Associated Press. Gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, PayPal is searching for a CEO who can reverse its $279 billion stock drop, Photos: I wore Disneylands new mix-and-match Toontown costumes with 1,000 combinations. Dennis O'Donnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. According to the suit, McLaughlin and Cordileone were "fast friends" who drank wine together. He airs at KPIX 5 News, on Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 pm Sunday - Thursday at 10 pm on The CW 44/Cable 12. That sounds dubious. ". events and other networking opportunities. He waived his privacy. Dennis O'Donnell (@DennisKPIX) March 17, 2021 The victim appears to have suffered an injury to the side of her face and eye and was seen holding an ice pack to her face. Camden, N.J., was the most perilous place last year, the online site said, followed by Flint, Mich., and bankrupt Detroit. Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. On a conference call with Kansas City reporters, Davis said of the Chiefs: We will win this game. No change. It worked. O'Donnell missed last night's 49ers-KC Chiefs Exhibition opener at Levi's Stadium. I hope CBS HQ is watching PIX's bumbling middle management, and eventually saying, "Enough with the contract complications! You can't stop it, but you can argue that it be equitable so that the people here don't get pushed out.". O'Donnell is suffering from some sort of medical issue(s). YOU, the VIEWERS, are left out in the dark. San Antonio is in Oakland's Second District, which is about as diverse as they come - stretching from the upper-end Trestle Glen area to the Lake Merritt business district to Chinatown and the heavily Latino neighborhood where King lives. After a while of being unable to receive KRON, I finally can get the signal again. Weve just got to get rid of all the mistakes. It also negates any formal gossip. In this file photo, television reporter/anchor Dana King rows every morning before work with the Marin Rowing Club. McLaughlin was recently stripped of his duties as volunteer chairman of the shrine after it was revealed he had an affair with a female office assistant whom police are investigating for possibly embezzling church funds. Some people close to the matter have gone out of their way to lie. (Usually because it's a suicide or an Oxy overdose). He airs at KPIX 5 News, on Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 pm Sunday Thursday at 10 pm on The CW 44/Cable 12. ODonnell stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information, In what feels like a weekly ritual, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis predicted victory. Theyre teaching me things as much as Im teaching them, he said. Moreover, he also hosted KPIX 5 s NFL post-game show The 5th Quarter, 49ers Preview, Last Honest Sports Show, and the number-one-rated Sunday night sports show, Gameday every Sunday night at 11:30 pm. Share your "Catch of the Day" photos with Dennis at Catchoftheday@kpix.com, First published on September 2, 2010 / 10:34 AM. the 49ers are playing the Chargers in LA on sunday, are greg papa and tim ryan doing the game from there? I call BS!!! KTVU said as much when Dennis Richmond was absent for an extended time and was dealing with his own issues. Segments from Manny Ramos. We know its preseason but why take a vacation now when the 1st NFL preseason game on local KPIX was Chiefs vs 49ers Ive been ranting about ODonnells slurred speech and mispronounced names for a long time. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. O'Donnell's status was never a story until KPIX hired a new guy (without explanation) and force-fed BS to one of its own sports guy, who subsequently went out of their way to spread the BS. Former TV news anchor Dana King has taken out papers to run in November for the Oakland City Council seat being vacated by Pat Kernighan. I pray that he is well and in good health. Source at KPIX on Dennis O'Donnell: "we'd just like to hear from him, that he's OK. We've not heard anything so yes, it's concerning.". Let's be honest. This fall, Dennis ODonnell appeared on-air on San Francisco State Universitys student radio station for the first time in decades. Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. I missed Roberta, Above comments are gratifying, because I want to feel united with those who are wondering about and missing Dennis O'Donnell. Dennis ODonnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. Your catch could be featured on the 6pm newscast! Various contacts at the CBS O and O have told me O'Donnell "is safe" and simply took an "extended vacation." O'Donnell missed last night's 49ers-KC Chiefs Exhibition opener at Levi's Stadium. Nobody in the dark gray building needs to explain. His nine students have enjoyed the class so far. They owe you nothing. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! ODonnell asked his questions from the KPIX studio in San Francisco. He starts his new job on August 14. The news falls on the heels of sex and embezzlement claims involving Tarantino's longtime friend and Marin County developer William McLaughlin. McLaughlin had an office next to the bishop at archdiocese headquarters near St. Mary's Cathedral, the suit says. Everyone has a fish story, and we're looking for yours! Boy, who cares if Dennis O'Donnell is on the air or not? No impact. ODonnell attended San Francisco State University. Send your picture and your fishing tale to catchoftheday@kpix.com or click on this link and upload it to our KPIX website. Until we hear something definitive from the O'Donnell camp, speculation like mine will continue unabated. When ODonnell asked about quarterback Alex Smith, for example, Singletary snapped: Alex will be fine Monday night. Dennis is likely dealing with a major medical issue OR a substance-abuse issue. I miss Dennis hope he is doing fine. Students also get practice at the anchor desk. Youre a showman. So seven months later and still no word on what happened to Dennis O'Donnell? Dennis O'Donnell Career At KPIX 5, O'Donnell is the Sports Director. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Graduate student Emma Malki enrolled not just for the practical experience that the class provides, but also because the instructor is a well-respected working professional. Tom Smith - Johannes Mehserle, the former BART officer convicted in the 2009 New Year's shooting of Oscar Grant. I give Kuiper and the Giants credit for that tactic. It's part of the business. Heres hoping that his vacation is permanent! ODonnell has visited SF State often since he graduated. ODonnells goal for his students is to produce a professional-quality story that they can use to land an entry-level job. I want to talk about New Orleans if you want to talk about that.. The San Francisco local news scene is just a big bag of fuck. I don't watch sports so I can't comment how widespread this is, but someone speculated it *might* be MS. Not that I watch in the first place. In addition to the daily sportscast on KPIX 5 News Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 p.m. and Sunday-Thursday at 10 p.m. on The CW 44/Cable 12, O'Donnell hosts or has hosted KPIX 5 's NFL post-game show "The 5th Quarter," "49ers Preview," "Last Honest Sports Show," and the #1 rated Sunday night sports show, "Gameday" every Sunday night at 11:30 p.m. O'Donnell attended San Francisco State University, is married and lives in San Francisco. Denniss father died of Alzheimers. ODonnell has also not revealed his parents identities however, his dad died of Alzheimers. That may not make any sense but you get my point. ODonnell is happily married but has not disclosed his wifes name. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. KPIX news anchor Dana King, seen in her Sausalito, Calif., art studio on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Then came Oakland. The suit - filed on Mathews' behalf by attorney Sandra Ribera, daughter of former Police Chief Tony Ribera - also puts Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone much closer to the story. I wish DOD well. *KPIX could alleviate a whole bevy of speculation and innuendo by having its anchors saying the followingg: "Dennis (O'Donnell) is away tonight." What we need are serious efforts to bring back investigative journalism to ALL local markets. KPIX reporter booted off Singletarys Coachs, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week, KPIX reporter booted off Singletarys Coachs Corner program. In addition to the daily sports show on KPIX 5 News Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 pm Sunday-Thursday at 10 pm on CW 44 / Cable 12, ODonnell presented or hosted KPIX 5s NFL post-game show The 5th Quarter, 49ers Preview, Last Truthful Sports Show, and the number one rated Sunday night sports show, Gameday at 11:30 pm every Sunday night. When someone on the internet claims that an individual's right to privacy is waived just because they are a local sportscaster . I've heard (but not yet corrborated) several stories. The only issue I recall was a weirdly long spell of hiccups. They said Dennis is "on vacation" even though he's not really on vacation. Newsflash: they take a shit and wipe their asses just like you and me. But at the same time, King said, "it is about to explode with development in the next five years. Also, it is well-known that Alzheimer's struck down a member of his immediate family and he has been a vocal advocate for Alzheimer's research & funding. Dennis O'Donnell has been a fixture in Bay Area sports broadcasting since 1982, having covered every major Bay Area sports team in their respective championship. While at KRON, O'Donnell's contributions helped earn the station the honor of "The Best Sports Cast in California" by the Associated Press on five separate occasions. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Oh my God, I see what everyone means by the new set! In this file photo, Dana King attends a Marin Education Fund event to raise money for youth from low-income households in Marin County to attend college. I dont want to talk about time. Larry Kamer, spokesman for the archdiocese and the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, confirmed that Tarantino was being transferred but declined to go into details, calling it a personnel matter. i havent seen anything and havent tuned in to papa's show..just curious..it seems absurd still for example, that with stadiums open fully, that radio/tv crews for baseball have still been working remotley and not travelling on the road.. He has done football and basketball play-by-play for Fox Sports, KPIX, Comcast Sports Network and Bay TV. He can also be heard on KCBS radio Monday through Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Got a tip? Dennis O'Donnell Bachelor's Degree at San Francisco State University San Francisco, California, United States 5 followers 4 connections Join to connect KPIX-TV San Francisco State. . I hope DOD resolves the slurred speech issue, & returns to KPIX-5 soon! A handout image of KPIX news anchor team Ken Bastida and Dana King. And KPIX is now engaged in its own COVER-UP; not only to its working personnel but to YOU. "That is progress and it shows that we are on the right track, but it's not 'mission accomplished,' " said Mayor Jean Quan's spokesman, Sean Maher. Watch the game and you will see that Alex will be fine. ODonnell likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. Since leaving KPIX-TV in 2012, King has moved from a houseboat in Sausalito to a shared artists building in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood. No one knew???? I don't remember Dennis Richmond having issues. He has an estimated net worth of between $ 1 Million $ 5 Million. Dennis has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million -$5 Million which he has earned through his career as a journalist. 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