Life After Fox News For Donna and Carol

Here's an interesting article in TVNewser.

Carol Iovanna


Donna Fiducia

Hard To Believe, But It's True!

America's Sweetheart, Fox News Channel's very own Uma Pemmaraju hosted America's Pulse today, substituting for E. D. Hill.

It was Uma's first appearance on FNC in over a month and her first hosting assignment since February 4.

She was her professional self again today, apparently in contrast to one of her colleagues.

New Look

I decided to change the look of this blog because:

1. I felt like it.

2. This blog looked somewhat similar to another one of my blogs, Soccer or Association Football.

Here's A Visit With Our Ol' Pal Bucky

Here's an old commercial for Ipana Toothpaste from probably the late '50s, featuring our pal Bucky Beaver.

Here's A Word From Our Pal So-Hi

A mid-1960s ad, probably seen on the old Linus The Lionhearted cartoon show.

And Now, A Word From Our Sponsor

A 1949 commercial for Camel Cigarettes.

Oregon State Beavers Fight Song

Which College Cable Sports Network Is Best?

Anyone with a preference between ESPNU, CBS College Sports Network, and Fox College Sports?

Laurie's Gone

According to a report that came out late Saturday on TV Newser, veteran anchorwoman Laurie Dhue has left Fox News Channel. It appears that Laurie and the network failed to come to terms on a new contract. The University of North Carolina graduate had been with FNC for 7 1/2 years and will be sorely missed.


UPDATE: Laurie's biography has been removed from the Fox News web site.

CBS College Sports Network

I know that not that many households get the CBS College Sports Network (which formally changed its name yesterday from CSTV), but has anyone out there had the opportunity to watch the network? It certainly looks and feels more like a CBS network than it had during the CSTV days.

From The "People Are No Damn Good Department....

What a stinking anal cavity.

New Name

I have decided to rename the blog because of recent (and not very smart) developments at Fox News Channel, thus the new name "Bob's House" and a new focus.

Oregon Ducks Fight Song

Where's Page?

You noticed that today marked the third straight weekend that Page Hopkins has turned up missing from the weekend editions of Fox & Friends (again it was Ainsley Earhardt who occupied the center chair). The weekday crew will be on tomorrow because of FNC's coverage of Tuesday's forthcoming primaries in Texas and Ohio.

Uma Hosted This Week?! Cool!

Well, believe it or not, Uma Pemmaraju pinch-hit for Jane Skinner this past Monday on Happening Now.

It was only Uma's second appearance on FNC this year, and only her third hosting assignment since being yanked off Fox News Live (Sunday) back in October.

When are those specials Uma's slated to host scheduled to air?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas!!!!!

For your friends at Fox News Channel America's Newsroom.

Uma's Still At FNC!

According to a report on the TV Newser website, Fox News Channel's own Uma Pemmaraju is working on a series of upcoming specials for FNC as well as reporting on Fox News Radio.

Hopefully, we'll be able to see Uma again real soon.

With David Asman now at Fox Business Network, I wonder is America's Sweetheart took over his job as head of the documentary unit.

WTF?!?! Uma Demoted Again?!

Apparently America's Sweetheart, Uma Pemmaraju, has been replaced on the Sunday morning (7-9 AM Pacific Time) editions of Fox News Live by Jamie Colby.

I can't believe that some retard----uh, executive---at FNC would give so much time to a former hostess for a poker telecast, who had post in swimwear for a men's magazine.

Both developments SUCK!

And there is what seems to be a disdain toward Ron Paul.

Fox Business Network Up And Running

Fox Business Network formally went on the air on Monday morning.

Fox Business Network

The incoming Fox Business Network, scheduled to launch on October 15, launched a "teaser" website on Monday.

Heather's Back

You can now watch Heather Nauert host The Big Story along with John Gibson each weekday afternoon at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

Thoughts On "Fox & Friends"

I miss the good old days of E.D. Hill.

Here are E.D., Steve Doocy, and Brian Kilmeade from 1999.

Heather Nauert Returning To Fox News Channel

Heather Nauert is slated to return to Fox News Channel in the near future and is expected to co-host the weekday editions of The Big Story with John Gibson. She recently left ABC News, whom she joined after having left FNC in the Spring of 2005.

No More SkinnerVille On "Studio B?"

Until recently, Jane Skinner, who hosts an hour of Fox News Live each weekday (11:00 AM Pacific Time), did a news update half-way thourgh Studio B with Shepard Smith, then had a brief chat with Shep during a minisegment entitled SkinnerVille. It looks like that segment has been done away with.

Uma, Carly, and Friend

Here's a look at Uma Pemmaraju's interview with singer Carly Simon, as seen on her Fox News Channel special, Secrets of Success, which aired this past Sunday.

Don't Care For "Red Eye"

I don't care for that late night show entitled "Red Eye." I consider the show too goofballish, childish, and tabloid.

A Sunday Special For Uma

Fox News Channel's own Uma Pemmaraju has a special scheduled to air this afternoon at 1PM Pacific Time entitled Secrets For Success. This show features interviews with celebrities on how they have succeeded in their fields of endeavor.

Regular Hosting Gig For Uma?

The past three Sundays, Fox News Channel's very own Uma Pemmaraju has hosted the 90-minute period of Fox News Live from 7:00 to 8:30 AM Pacific Time (as well as doing news updates on the Sunday editions of Fox & Friends Weekend). Could it be that she has landed a regular hosting assignment? Let's all hope so. UMAniacs from all over have waited for four years since Uma's return for this talented veteran to have her own show. Speaking of shows, it has been reported on one or more Yahoo groups that she's been working on some upcoming special programming slated to air over the next few months on FNC.

The First Amendment Lost Thursday

Let me begin by writing that what Don Imus said last week on his syndicated radio show, simulcast of MSNBC, concerning the Rutgers women's basketball team, was absolutely stupid and obnoxious. Nevertheless, with the cancellation this past Thursday by CBS Radio of Mr. Imus' radio show, the day after MSNBC pulled the plug on its' I-Man simulcasts, with both versions being hit by advertiser defections, there seems to be a new chill in the air as far as what you can say over the airwaves are concerned. Meanwhile, you still have garbage eminating from crap---uh----Rap "Music Artists" whom I will not mention here that are violent and degrading that is still being allowed on the air, far worse than the brain-dead and inaccurate descriptions Don said on his now-defunct radio show about the Rutgers women's basketball team.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UMA!!!

Happy Birthday to Fox News Channel's very own Uma Pemmaraju!

Busy Weekend For Uma

It's been a busy week for Fox News Channel's very own Uma Pemmaraju, who on Saturday, hosted the 11:00 AM to 12 Noon hour (Pacific Time) of Fox News Live. This morning she hosted a 90-minute block (7:00-8:30 AM Pacific Time) of FNL. You'll see more of Uma later today when she's scheduled to host the 11AM to 12 Noon (Pacific Time) hour of FNL.

The Center Chair On "Fox & Friends:" For Blondes Only?

Is it me, or has Fox News mandated that only blonde females sit in the center chair on the various editions of Fox & Friends? Today, Page Hopkins was in the center chair (sitting in for Gretchen Carlson, who is off all week). This past weekend, Ainsley Earhardt, a newcomer from KENS-TV in San Antonio ( who usually does overnight news updates Friday night/Saturday morning to Sunday night/Monday morning) , sat in the center chair. The previous two weekends, Courtney Friel sat in the center chair (except for Sunday of last week, when Page Hopkins did the honors). Is there a policy at Fox News that mandates thet only blondes sit in the center chair during the airing of Fox & Friends?

Is It Me?

Is it me, or am I tired of the ongoing stories on Curly Spears or the rotting corpse of Anna Nicole Smith?

Nothing To Write Home About (Except For Uma)

Courtney Friel's weekend at the center chair on Fox & Friends Weekend (in between Greg Kelly and Kelly Wright) was not really anything to write home about. Then again, what else could you say about someone who posed in Maxim magazine and had hosted TV coverage of poker tournaments. Just about the only real highlights of the weekend were provided by proven and experienced professional Uma Pemmaraju (pictured here, by herself, and with the F&FW trio) on Sunday with her headline updates, before she began hosting 90 minutes of Fox News Live.

One extra note: Upon being recruited for Fox & Friends Weekend, Courtney Friel (apparently at FNC's behest) removed the swimwear pictures from her website.

This Is A News Network?

Today marked the debut of one-time Maxim model Courtney Friel in the center chair on the weekend edition of Fox & Friends. I really did not bother to watch the show today. I was hoping after Kiran Chetry got the boot from Fox News that they would send a talented professional to fill the center chair at least until Alisyn Camerota returned from maternity leave. While it is true that this newcomer has a BA in political science and broadcast journalism and had worked at stations in Palm Springs and San Diego and at Court TV, I do not recall seeing swimwear pics of Jane Skinner, Laurie Dhue, or the departed Donna Fiducia on their web sites, though in the newcomer's case, her swimwear pics were taken down from her website yesterday, probably at FNC's behest. What highlights there may be on tomorrow's telecast would likely come from Uma Pemmaraju's news updates (substituting for Page Hopkins) . Now here's someone who should be seating at the center chair (the same might be said for Jane Skinner, Laurie Dhue, Lauren Green, Patti
Ann Browne, Molly Henneberg, you name it) . Uma's a true professional, who is scheduled to host Fox News Live with Eric Shawn during the 7-9AM Pacific Time period tomorrow morning.

Good News For Uma's Fans

According to the Fox News website, Uma Pemmaraju is scheduled to host Fox News Live this coming Sunday, starting at 7:00 AM Pacific Live. She'll likely host the first half-hour solo, then co-pilot the next 60 minutes with Eric Shawn.

Here's a chance to see a talented professional like Uma at work.

No Sad Loss

Looks like we have seen the last of Kiran Chetry on the Fox News Channel. Negotiations between Fox News and the erstwhile female headliner of the weekend version of Fox & Friends (as well as being a regular on Fox & Friends 1st , according to a report on Mediabistro's TV Newser web site had broken down.

Here is a PDF file of the letter from Fox News Legal and Business Affairs vice-president Dianne Brandi.

Maybe the FNC Brian Trust should consider putting Uma Pemmaraju in the center chair. If not Uma, how 'bout bringing back Donna Fiducia?


UPDATE: Kiran Chetry has jumped to CNN. She was filling in Friday morining for Soledad O'Brien on American Morning.

UPDATE #2: She has now officially joined CNN.

REPLACEMENT: Fox News has hired Courtney Friel, who has been with Court TV, local stations in San Diego and Palm Springs, and has a BA in Political Science and Broadcast Journalism.



She's also modeled in Maxim magazine.


She's filling the center chair this weekend on Fox & Friends.


That's right, sports fans. A one-time model in a men's magazine becoming, at least for the weekend, one of the hosts of FNC's morning program.


Are they nuts?

Apparently, the Brain Trust of FNC could not find swimsuit pics in men's magazines of Lauren Green, Molly Henneberg, Brigitte Quinn, Alisyn Camerota, Uma Pemmaraju, or Laurie Dhue.

Geraldo's Back

Beginning this coming Saturday and Sunday, Geraldo At Large will be airing at 5:00PM Pacific Time on the Fox News Channel.

Weekday Changes At FNC Beginning February 12

Here are some changes coming up as far as the weekday programming at Fox News Channel is concerned--all times Pacific:

Bill Hemmer (moving from 9AM weekdays) will be hosting the 6-8AM timeslot along with Megyn Kelly, with the two-hour block to be titled America's Newsroom.

E.D. Hill is moving from 7AM to 8AM.

Jon Scott is moving from 6AM to 9AM.

Those two hours would carry the Fox News Live label.

Programming from 10AM afterwards will remain intact.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year from all of us at Fox News Channel, America's Newsroom!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
From All Of Us At Fox News Channel, America's Newsroom!

Uma Hosts Again!

On this past Sunday, December 3, Uma Pemmaraju hosted a 90-minute block of Fox News Live, piloting solo the first 30 minutes, then splitting the next hour with Eric Shawn. Perhaps someone at FNC DID listen. Great job, Uma!

Maybe Someone At Fox News Listened

That's right, Fox News Channel's very own Uma Pemmaraju substituted today for Martha MacCallum, hosting The Live Desk. It was Uma's first hosting assignment in 4 1/2 months. That's Uma, hosting The Live Desk on Friday, December 1, 2006.

Is Uma On Her Way Out?

What Fox News has done in recent months with Uma Pemmaraju is nothing short of scandalous, and this is an outrage and a disgrace. Why won't they let this talented journalist host ANY programming on FNC? Is she currently working there without a contract---or has she been notified that her contract isn't being renewed? It seems that Uma is now being treated at Fox News as if she were a parasite. It appears that the Fox News Brain Trust is willing to win at all costs---even to the career detriment of some of its' on-air talent, such as Uma. Could Uma soon be going the way (evidently) of Carol Iovanna and Donna Fiducia?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

A Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fox News Channel, America's Newsroom!!!

Bob With Uma

Here is Bob Sellers, now with WTTG-TV, Washington DC, hosting Fox News Channel's late night election night coverage (November 3, 2004) with Uma Pemmaraju. 

Bob Sellers To Washington

Bob Sellers, who until recently was an anchorman on Fox News Channel, has joined News Corporation-owned (and former DuMont) station WTTG-TV, channel 5 in Washington, DC as morning news anchorman.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FOX NEWS CHANNEL!

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the launching of the Fox News Channel.

Don't Forget

This coming Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of the launching of the Fox News Channel, and on Sunday, there is a special program commemorating FNC's 10 years on the air, hosted by Chris Wallace and Martha MacCallum, scheduled to air a 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Subject, of course, to major breaking news.

Steve and Brian's New Partner.

Here is Gretchen Carlson, E.D. Hill's successor on Fox & Friends.

Gretchen, E.D., Swap Jobs

Gretchen Carlson, who had hosted the two-hour Fox News Live block formerly warmed over by Brigitte Quinn is joining the cast of Fox & Friends this coming Monday. She is, in effect, swapping dayparts with E.D. Hill, who had been one of the hosts of F&F since the show's beginnings in 1998. E.D. will, beginning this Monday as well, be seen anchoring Fox News Live from 7-9AM Pacific Time. Remember that back in 1998 and 1999, E.D. hosted FNL's forerunner, Fox News Now.

New Gigs For Jane and Martha

Beginning Monday, September 25, Jane Skinner will begin her new regular hosting assignment as she replaces Martha MacCallum as anchorwoman for the 11AM to 12 Noon Pacific Time hour of Fox News Live. For Jane, it is a new hosting assignment that has been long in coming. As for Martha, she will host a new show on that same date, starting at 10Am Pacific Time entitled The Live Desk with Martha MacCallum, which in turn, is replacing DaySide, whose two headliners, Mike Jerrick and Juliet Huddy, are set to host a new midmorning show starting early next year on Fox owned-and-operated televsion stations. Some might say that DaySide never really recovered from last year's departure of Linda Vester, who left the show to go on extended maternity leave. They should have given that show to Uma Pemmaraju and/or Donna Fiducia instead of two teenagers masquerading as adults.

Redesigned Fox News Web Page----What The (Censored) Is Going On?!

Fox News unveiled its' redesigned web site today. I actually liked the old design better. What happeded to the promo photos of the on-air talent? Have the brain trust taken them down? Any comments from the proverbial Peanut Gallery?

Here Are What Donna and Carol Look Like

Here are what Carol Iovanna and Donna Fiducia look like, in case you haven't seen them recently.
 

Where In Sam Hill Are Donna And Carol?

Does anyone out there have any idea what has happened to Donna Fiducia and Carol Iovanna?

Now, It's Uma's Turn

Add Uma Pemmaraju to the higher-profile Fox News Channel on-air talent handling overnight updates. Tonight makes it two nights in a row for Uma.

What's With The Overnight Update--or---Where Are Donna and Carol?

Over the past two or more weeks, higher-profile Fox News Channel talent like David Asman, Page Hopkins, Kiran Chetry, Gregg Jarrett, Patti Ann Browne, and Lauren Green, among others, along with freelancer Darby Dunn, have been doing FNC overnight news updates instead of Donna Fiducia and Carol Iovanna. Whether Donna and/or Carol may be on vacation, or assignment, or ended up with a contract that was not renewed remains to be seen.

Jennifer

Here is Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin, who along with colleagues like Mike Tobin, Bill Hemmer, Amy Kellogg, and Shepard Smith, have done a solid job covering the current Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. 

Molly

Here is Fox News Washington correspondent Molly Henneberg. 

Here's Laurie

Here is a look at former FNC anchorwoman Laurie Dhue, now a correspondent on Geraldo Rivera's syndicated (through Twentieth Television) Geraldo At Large. 

Uma's Special

This coming Sunday, July 2, Fox News Channel is scheduled to air a special entitled A Special For Young People. It is a sequel to the original special that first aired last Christmas weekend. And yes, FNC's very own Uma Pemmaraju will host the special, which is slated to premiere at 7:00 PM Pacific, 10:00 PM Eastern Time, on FNC. Like the first special, this telecast will explore on the accomplishments and achievements of some of our prominent seasoned citizens. This NEW special is scheduled to air again at 10:00 PM Sunday night Pacific Time/1:00 AM Monday morning Eastern Time. Please keep in mind that Uma's special may be subject to delay, interruption, or pre-emption in cast of major breaking news developments.

Hot New Promo Pics Of Jane and Uma!

Here are two brand new Fox News Channel promotional photographs of anchorwomen Jane Skinner and Uma Pemmaraju.
 

O'Ding On Jamie?

The one Saturday hour of Fox News Live time that had been eliminated was recently restored (1-2PM, Pacific Time). Now, you're seeing Jamie Colby host twice each Saturday and Sunday, by herself at 11AM Pacific Time both days, and on the other times, co-piloting with Gregg Jarrett and/or Bob Sellers. Not only that, she gets to play guest anchorwoman on too many weekdays, pinch-hitting for Brigitte Quinn or Martha MacCallum. The reason I wrote "too much" is because that takes away hosting opportunities for Uma Pemmaraju and Patti Ann Browne. And that's not right.

Now, here is a 1969 Datson 2000. 

1966 AMC Marlin

I have decided to include a few photographs I took at Hawthorne Park in Medford, Oregon on June 17, 2006 during Medford Crusin' weekend, starting with this 1966 American Motors Marlin 2-door fastback. 

Brenda

Here's Fox News senior business correspondent, Brenda Buttner. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YAHOO! GROUPS HONORING UMA AND CAROL!

Today marks the second birthday of two great Yahoo! groups. The Carol Iovanna group and THE Uma Pemmaraju group, both dedicated to these two veteran broadcast journalists.

Changes At Fox News, Washington

With Tony Snow's departure for the Bush Administration, Brian Wilson, who has been the Sunday anchorman for Weekend Live, will become the Saturday show's anchorman as well. Major Garrett will become the new congressional correspondent. Mike Emanuel becomes the new Pentagon correspondent, replacing Bret Baier, who becomes the new chief White House correspondent, in turn replacing "Campaign" Carl Cameron, who becomes chief political correspondent, coverting the mid-term elections.

Carol

Here's Carol Iovanna, as seen closing out a Fox News update heading into a rebroadcast of The Beltway Boys on January 28, 2006. 

Carol's SNC Days

Here is Carol Iovanna, as seen on the old ABC-Westinghouse co-owned Satellite News Channel, on its final day of operation, October 27, 1983. SNC had recently been sold to Turner Broadcasting (which owned its rival, Cable News Network), for expressed purpose of closing it down. 

Uma

This one's for all those Uma Pemmaraju fans and followers out there. She was wrapping up a Fox News update on March 1 of this year. Uma's had a few opportunities to host this year, a number that may be declining this year(one factor could well be the elimination of Fox News Live time on weekends, as mentioned in an earlier post). Uma's a talented professional who should be hosting on a regular basis. 

Donna

I know that Donna Fiducia has a lot of fans and followers out there. Here
s a shot of Donna, finishing a Fox News update that aired during a rebroadcast of the March 1, 2006 edition of The O'Reilly Factor. Donna should be given a chance to host on a regular basis.  

Shep and Jane

This is from March 1 of this year, while the Studio B set (which also houses Fox & Friends) was under renovation. Studio B with Shepard Smith originated that day from the Fox News Channel newsroom. Here's Shep, with Jane Skinner. 

Less Time For "Fox News Live" on Weekends

There seems to be less time for Fox News Live on weekends. On Saturdays, it's only on from 11AM-12 Noon. The period from 1-3PM has been replaced with the prerecorded Wall Street Journal Report with Paul Gigot for a half-hour, followed by The Big Story Weekend with Julie Bandaras. On Sundays, FNL airs from 7-9AM, then after Weekend Live with Brian Wilson, resumes from 11AM-12 Noon, then resurfaces from 1-2PM. On both days, you have the weekend version of Studio B with Trace Gallagher from 12Noon to 1PM. The elimination of three hours of FNL time on weekends means less opportunity for not only a regular anchorman like Gregg Jarrett, it also closes a little more opportunity for hosting time for the Patti Ann Brownes and Uma Pemmarajus.

All times mentioned are Pacific times.

Uma's Birthday

I forgot to mention that this past Friday (March 31) was Uma Pemmaraju's birthday. Hopefully, Uma had herself a very happy birthday.

More Additions To My Network TV

This from Broadcasting & Cable:

My Network TV Signs With Five Affils
By Allison Romano -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/7/2006 6:37:00 PM
Fox’s new My Network TV inked deals with five affiliates Tuesday, bringing its distribution to 40% of the country. Raycom Media is committing three of its stations – WUAB Cleveland, KFVE Honolulu and WBXH Baton Rouge, La. – to the new mini-network, which is launching Sept. 5.
“I love the concept of My Network TV’s business and programming model, and am betting on the unparalleled track record behind the My Network TV leadership and News Corp.,” Raycom CEO Paul McTear said in a statement.
Also signing on are Mirage Media’s KPSE Palm Springs, Calif., and Capitol Broadcasting’s WB affiliate WWWB Charlotte, N.C. Capitol owns both the UPN and The WB in Charlotte, and committed the UPN affiliate last week to The CW network.
The deals come the same day that the CW also signed five more stations to bring its clearance to about 55% of the country. Both networks say they will reach more than 90% of U.S. TV homes by launch.

My Network TV Logo

Here is the logo for the newly-formed My Network TV. 

Stations Lining Up To Join My Network TV

March 03, 2006

Sinclair affils ink for My Network TV

My Network TV, Fox's new national program service that launches in the fall, got a boost Thursday with the announcement that station group owner Sinclair Broadcast Group had secured affiliation agreements with the network for 17 of its stations. The stations owned or operated by Sinclair that have signed on with My Network TV, a Monday-Saturday primetime block of programming set to launch Sept. 5, cover 11.9% of U.S. television households. These are in addition to the previously announced 10 stations from the Fox Television Stations group. Together, the Fox and Sinclair-owned stations give My Network TV clearances in markets covering about 36% of U.S. television households. The 17 Sinclair stations include current WB Network affiliates WTTA in Tampa, Fla., WCWB in Pittsburgh, WSTR in Cincinnati, WBSC in Greenville, S.C., KRRT in San Antonio, WTVZ in Norfolk, Va., WNYO in Buffalo, N.Y., KVWB in Las Vegas, WDKA/Paducah, Ky., and WNYS in Syracuse, N.Y. They also include current UPN affiliates WRDC in Raleigh, WUXP in Nashville, WCGV in Milwaukee, WABM in Birmingham, WUPN in Greensboro, N.C., and WMMP in Charleston, S.C., as well as the independent WFGX in Mobile, Ala.


That was an excert of a Hollywood Reporter report by Kimberly Nordyke.

New News Corporation Broadcast Network

This past Wednesday, News Corporation (which owns the Fox Network, Fox News Channel, and FX, amongst others) announced plans for the launching of a new broadcast television network called My Network TV, which is intened to serve the nine Fox-owned stations that are losing their UPN affiliations (CBS-owned UPN and Warner Brothers-owned WB are closing up shop in September to make room for The CW Network) and other would-be orphaned UPN and WB outlets. Roger Ailes, the chairman of Fox News and the Fox Television Stations group, would head up this new network.

Trace Gallagher Become Weekend "TFR" Anchorman

Fox News veteran Trace Gallagher beginning this past Saturday (February 4) became the new weekend anchorman of The Fox Report as well as the host of the new weekend editions of Studio B.

Jane Skinner As Regular On Weekday Version Of "The Big Story?"

Looks like for the past few weeks that Jane Skinner has become a regular correspondent on The Big Story with John Gibson, perhaps taking over the spot formerly held by the now-long-departed Heather Nauert (who moved over to ABC last Spring).