WXIA-TV revamped its 7 o’clock news program tonight, using a “Daily 11 at 7″ story countdown, similar to E!’s “Daily 10″ show.
“You are tired of the same old boring format for local news so every night at 7 o’clock you can join us for something a little different,” said anchor Brenda Wood, who spent the half hour standing instead of sitting. “It’s also a show about you and what you think. It’s interactive. There will always be a live chat… all on 11alive.com. You’ll be seeing your comments rolling across the bottom of the screen.”
The Top 11 today?
11. John Edwards’ sex tape sitting in Atlanta
10. The 30 Deep gang’s Web site
9. What’s wrong with Mei Lan, the panda who recently moved to China? (She has improved since she arrived.)
8. Video of a plane crash in Gwinnett County.
7. A local tie in the Super Bowl
6. The Super Bowl ads. Chris Sweigart noted that the favorite one on USA Today is the Snickers/Betty White ad.
5. Sound of the day (after a weather break that wasn’t included in the Daily 11.). It’s a viral video of an overzealous accuweather.com forecaster before the storms over the weekend in Baltimore. More annoying than amusing.
4. Why does the Gold Dome locks the door? When the minister speaks. It’s a lighthearted Doug Richards piece.
Chris Sweigart read a few comments about Edwards and the Super Bowl ads.
Commuter Dude talks about a woman who complained she got a ticket going too fast in a school zone when the light wasn’t flashing. He also points out a bad pothole (on his off time!)
3. Two new studies: beer is good for your bones. Sugary sodas can lead to pancreatic cancer. Dr. Sujatha Reddy, 11Alive Medical Correspondent talks about them.
2. Bodie Miller in an Olympics update (have to promote the NBC product!)
Another weather report, then…
1. Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed said Lisa Borders will work on his transition team and at least two other opponents (Mary Norwood, Jesse Spikes) will also help him out.
