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TVViewer256
all_night posted:
noggin posted:
Aaron_2015 posted:

Shouldn’t Susanna’s name be read out first, given that she’s the senior presenter? Or is there a reason why the male presenter’s name is read out first?


If Richard is left of frame and Susanna is right of frame, you'd normally read Richard's name first as you 'see' left to right. (Because we read left to right)

That's a long standing TV convention - less important when you have people of different genders, but very usual when you are introducing people of the same gender without taking close-ups.


The issue was that when she presented with Adil, her name was read out first, but when presenting with Richard, her name was second. The same today with Kate's name said second. Not in the grand scheme of things should it matter, but it's a curious one. I'd go down the Today route where whoever is the longest has their name first and that doesn't change until they leave.

Savannahs been at NBC for longer, but technically Hoda has been with TODAY for longer than her
SL
Shaun Linden
freddied056 posted:
all_night posted:
noggin posted:

If Richard is left of frame and Susanna is right of frame, you'd normally read Richard's name first as you 'see' left to right. (Because we read left to right)

That's a long standing TV convention - less important when you have people of different genders, but very usual when you are introducing people of the same gender without taking close-ups.


The issue was that when she presented with Adil, her name was read out first, but when presenting with Richard, her name was second. The same today with Kate's name said second. Not in the grand scheme of things should it matter, but it's a curious one. I'd go down the Today route where whoever is the longest has their name first and that doesn't change until they leave.

Savannahs been at NBC for longer, but technically Hoda has been with TODAY for longer than her


As you well know, US breakfast shows don't work like that, so Hoda's name would never be first. Savannah is longer as main Today co-host than Hoda. Just like when Bryant left, it was Katie and Matt, when Katie left it was Matt and Meredith/Ann/Savanna, when Matt was fired, it was Savannah and Hoda.
AF
Affi_85
Seriously. Who gives a crap about who’s name comes first? I enjoy reading this forum to read about news, technical stuff and behind the scenes. There are some real anoraks on here who list last time someone appeared 4 days a week and now bothering to discuss whose name goes first?
I’m not being a troll but probably expressing what many readers here also think
WH
Whataday Founding member
Affi_85 posted:
There are some real anoraks on here


No sh*t.
BA
bilky asko
I think some of the people in this thread are forgetting that Richard Madeley is a morning TV veteran, so his name being read out first is to be expected, and the chances of him making a career ending gaffe are next to nil.
BR
Brekkie
Isn't it usually whoever has the opening headline?
SP
Spencer
bilky asko posted:
I think some of the people in this thread are forgetting that Richard Madeley is a morning TV veteran, so his name being read out first is to be expected, and the chances of him making a career ending gaffe are next to nil.


Are we talking about the same Richard Madeley, the one-man gaffe factory?
LL
Larry the Loafer
He's made that many gaffes that weren't career ending, I think the man's practically bulletproof.
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BA
bilky asko
Larry the Loafer posted:
He's made that many gaffes that weren't career ending, I think the man's practically bulletproof.

Which is precisely my point.
JB
JasonB
Larry the Loafer posted:
He's made that many gaffes that weren't career ending, I think the man's practically bulletproof.


He's the king of menu trails though!
BF
BFGArmy
I do have to laugh at some on here being shocked at Richard Madeley being shocked at making gaffes.

Madeley is basically known for being a real life Alan Partridge and Piers Morgan has said some far more outrageous, offensive things without any kickback on here. His comments on mental health for example were clearly intended to be controversial and get attention but go beyond just being controversial. But apparently ‘Piers will be Piers and gets eyeballs’ so he can say whatever the hell he wants without reproach.
Last edited by BFGArmy on 5 November 2018 12:03pm - 2 times in total
BR
Brekkie
all_night posted:
freddied056 posted:
all_night posted:

The issue was that when she presented with Adil, her name was read out first, but when presenting with Richard, her name was second. The same today with Kate's name said second. Not in the grand scheme of things should it matter, but it's a curious one. I'd go down the Today route where whoever is the longest has their name first and that doesn't change until they leave.

Savannahs been at NBC for longer, but technically Hoda has been with TODAY for longer than her


As you well know, US breakfast shows don't work like that, so Hoda's name would never be first. Savannah is longer as main Today co-host than Hoda. Just like when Bryant left, it was Katie and Matt, when Katie left it was Matt and Meredith/Ann/Savanna, when Matt was fired, it was Savannah and Hoda.

Quick aside but do they do the same as the evening newscasts and always announce the two regular hosts regardless of who is presenting.

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