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Apr 28, 2016

FOX 5 Continues Scolding Public Officials For Not Going On Air

Morning show anchors pull a Clint Eastwood and bring out an empty chair for Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld.

Aug 28, 2011

In Lighter News: FOX5 Reporter Recovering After Seafoam Attack

Being a meteorologist is a tough job, but someone has to do it. And whenever a major storm hits, there’s no doubt that if you’re a weatherman, you’ll be donning those galoshes and poncho and heading out for a standup. But Washington D.C. WTTG-TV reporter Tucker Barnes took “on the job hazards” to a new level when he headed out to Ocean City, Maryland late last night to check out the boardwalk sea wall….

Sep 15, 2009

D’Oh! FOX 5 Pushes The Simpsons to Late Night

For as long as I can remember, syndicated episodes of The Simpsons have aired at 7 p.m. on FOX 5. And what a perfect time for America’s longest-running TV comedy. At 6 you might still be at work, and at 8 you’re ready for prime-time shows. But at 7 o’clock, it’s time for re-runs of any of the show’s 441 episodes. No longer, it seems. As of Monday, September 21, WTTG-FOX 5 is pushing…

Sep 08, 2009

FOX 5 Weatherman Tony Perkins Eats a Sock

FOX 5 Weatherman Tony Perkins had guaranteed no rain for this past Labor Day weekend, or he would eat a sock. As you probably are aware, his prediction fell short, and this morning he consumed a sock sprinkled with the regional seasoning of choice, Old Bay. Even worse, it was a sock that he had brought from home, laundered, but used nonetheless. To add to the zaniness, he has promised good weather for this…

 
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