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Showing posts with label Kristin Crowley. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Ten Years in Zombie Mode

One of my first newscasts at WSIL
By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger & @my123cents on Twitter

August 2004 I was asked to be the fill-in anchor on News 3 This Morning on WSIL-TV.  It was supposed to be a temporary gig.  Mark Kiesling, who had anchored the show up until that point along with Lindy Thackston, was filling in on the 5 o'clock news because then anchor Angie Wyatt was going on maternity leave.  About a month into the gig, it was announced Mark was staying on the 5 with Angie and I would be the permanent co-anchor with Lindy.

Back then, my wake up time was 3:15 a.m.  I would jump in the shower, get dressed, and head to work. I'd get there by 4, eat my breakfast (back then it was Debbie Cakes and Mt. Dew), and help write scripts.  The show was only on from 6 until 7.  


I believe this was 2006 or 07
National Dispatchers Week
Through the years, the show evolved, not just with content, but start time.  In 2007, we launched a 90 minute show, with a start time of 5:30 a.m.  That meant getting up earlier.  I stopped showering in the morning and started showering at night to get an extra 20 minutes of sleep.  When the alarm goes off at an ungodly hour, every minute counts.


Marking National Squirrel Appreciation Day
By September 2012, the show moved to two hours.  We begin at 5 a.m.  Now I get up at 1:30 and am at work before 2.  It's an adjustment, but I enjoy my job and coworkers immensely.  Never did I dream ten years ago that I would still be doing this.  I appreciate those who have supported me and stuck behind the show as it evolved into what it is today.


Celebrating my 40th birthday on the air
In the ten years that I've been anchoring News 3 This Morning, I've had six "permanent" co anchors and countless fill-in co anchors.  There have been four "permanent" meteorologists (and a handful of fill-ins along the way).  I've had nine producers.  Five directors and five chyron operators.  And since August 2004, I've worked with 39 associate producers.  Reading that list, some may think I'm hard to work with.  I'd like to think I've helped everyone find new and exciting opportunities.

Despite being sleep deprived, I do have a really good thing going with News 3 This Morning.  I'm glad to be a part of this team and grateful to have been in the right place at the right time. Thanks again to all of you.  Now enjoy a new round of bloopers with a few old favorites in there.



Friday, January 17, 2014

WSIL: My 10 Years in Pictures

By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger on Twitter

January 19, 2014 marks my 10 year anniversary at my job WSIL TV in Carterville, Illinois.  It has been a blast, and I'm working on an actual blog that I will post Sunday.  I wanted to share some photo memories of the last 10 years.  Unfortunately many of the early days weren't captured on camera, as smart phones and social media weren't around.  Thanks to all for the support.

Adding some makeup

Carried to the desk by former Producer Mike Roth

Epic artwork by Aaron Thompson

I'm really listening to Clint

Firing the cannon at John A. Logan College

Dress like the HR Manager Day (Sandy Mann)

The Grinch tried to steal News 3 This Morning

Lindsey Mastis, Dispatcher Ken Johnson, & Samantha Davies

Santa Kevin, Sophie, and Elf Emily

Viewer, griller, and author Jim "Rhino" Reincke

Payin' my harmonica

Subway adventure

The Man of Steel and Superman

Zombie!

Live at the new SIU Stadium

Pro wrestler Curly & Curly, Jr.

Caught in an armlock

Kristin Crowley & Mini Me

The return of the Twinkie

Eating a giant Gummy Bear

Tazed!

From the Land of Misfit Toys

Goodbye, Ross (at Crossroads Coffee)

National Squirrel Day

Groundhog Day!

Pullin' up my drawers

Lincoln's Birthday

More undead guests

Promo shot

Something on a stick day

2011 Polar Plunge

I'm taller than Emily

Ross Wece, my long lost son

Interviewing then Lt. Governor Pat Quinn

The old Carterville school

Happy Days star Marion Ross

Jann Carl & Rodney Miller: Small Town Big Deal

5 am start time

Producer Weston gets his kicks

Live at the big Carterville fire

Snow White, Goofy, and Dopey

Interrupting a promo

News with Muppets

Turkey Day fun

Producer Weston as me

Wild Wednesday Zebra Day

Meteorologist Ashley Smith, Emily, & Me

Supporting Robin Roberts

My new boxers

Bobble head!

Bret Beherns and I got ink

Ross stealing my phone

Wear pajamas to work day

Frozen yogurt

The ultimate multitasker 

Hug an Anchor Day

You like me, you really like me

Yes, I'm kissing Weston's cheek

Jalah Gray, Shriner Dale McGee, me, and Ashley Smith

Kristin's last day

Jim Gentile and Miss HerrinFesta

Who has two thumbs and is awesome?

The Kevin HunsBurger at Crossroads

The flamboyant Four Horsemen

Chicks dig the Sexy Panther cologne 

Caught in the Torture Rack

Vintage newsroom: 2005

Staci Bynum, Samatha, Debra O'Neil, & Chad Smart Photobomb

Halloween 2013

Halloween 2011

Farewell to Savage & Roth