Notice at 1:31, Jack Williams says the words "Every Second Counts" which was also the name of a game show co-produced by Group W Productions which then owned WBZ. It was hosted by Bill Rafferty with Johnny Gilbert as announcer. The show's other co-producer was Charles Colarusso Productions.
@chyrongeek Who knows...Group W definitely had a strong relationship with them, as they also composed KYW's 1990s theme and the long-lived Chroma Cues.
I feel bad for the rest of the folks that have to get cut off of the credits for local news; I mean I know no one cares about the credits but these people deserve their due.
Sidenote: The late, great Danny Dark VO; I'm awfully fond of his voice, very distinguished; he did some stuff for WNBC in the "4 New York" era.
Edd Kalehoff, good job! In response to the squeeze credits, they look a bit unfamiliar because this was the first TV season ('94-95) CBS implemented them. Originally so the Eye and other networks could run news updates on the Simpson trial at the end of their shows, they stayed with a vengance due to the hunger for ad revenue.
Lemme correct that last comment: they remained due to the hunger for ratings and show promotion, which, in turn, lead to the hunger for ad revenue. Broadcasters lose money anytime an ad slot is occupied by a network promo, not a sponsor, so the squeeze credits with network ads led to the tiny promotions on screen during shows. This way, more sponsor ads could air in breaks to make up for the loss of revenue.
Who was the other announcer?
jhshifris1 7 months ago
I believe the WBZ 1995 news theme is actually Outlaw News by Stephen Arnold Music. Please notice the jingles…
MrMichaelChua 1 year ago
Notice at 1:31, Jack Williams says the words "Every Second Counts" which was also the name of a game show co-produced by Group W Productions which then owned WBZ. It was hosted by Bill Rafferty with Johnny Gilbert as announcer. The show's other co-producer was Charles Colarusso Productions.
pooka5472 2 years ago
@pooka5472 I'm a game show nut. Every Second Counts is here on YouTube.
jhshifris1 7 months ago
Anyone know who composed this theme package???
mhzbri 4 years ago
Music Oasis
ctmajka 4 years ago
I cannot verify that. Are you sure? According to the NMSA, Music Oasis composed the Newsworks theme that was used from 96 to 98.
chyrongeek 4 years ago
@chyrongeek Who knows...Group W definitely had a strong relationship with them, as they also composed KYW's 1990s theme and the long-lived Chroma Cues.
raymieX 1 year ago
Is that the old WLZ newsdesk & set?
ctmajka 4 years ago
oops...Is that the old WJZ set
ctmajka 4 years ago
No, they had that set since '92 or '93.
RGSJenkins 4 years ago
oh okay. They do look a lot alike tho. lol
OelkerStudios 4 years ago
I know, wayyyy too late to be doing this, but almost all Group W stations (the exception of KYW) had this kind of set, blue back
hkfreak 4 years ago
I feel bad for the rest of the folks that have to get cut off of the credits for local news; I mean I know no one cares about the credits but these people deserve their due.
Sidenote: The late, great Danny Dark VO; I'm awfully fond of his voice, very distinguished; he did some stuff for WNBC in the "4 New York" era.
Twigz1 5 years ago
And the v/o on the Polar Beverages sponsor mention is WBZ's Len Thomas.
moosewelch 2 years ago
WEE! What's with that CBS Logo?
hkfreak 5 years ago
Oh, and did anyone notice in the 48 Hour Credits, the Music Composer?
hkfreak 5 years ago
Plus, that RI lottery number 007!
hkfreak 5 years ago
Edd Kalehoff, good job! In response to the squeeze credits, they look a bit unfamiliar because this was the first TV season ('94-95) CBS implemented them. Originally so the Eye and other networks could run news updates on the Simpson trial at the end of their shows, they stayed with a vengance due to the hunger for ad revenue.
DontBeTrippin 5 years ago
Lemme correct that last comment: they remained due to the hunger for ratings and show promotion, which, in turn, lead to the hunger for ad revenue. Broadcasters lose money anytime an ad slot is occupied by a network promo, not a sponsor, so the squeeze credits with network ads led to the tiny promotions on screen during shows. This way, more sponsor ads could air in breaks to make up for the loss of revenue.
DontBeTrippin 5 years ago