'When Weather Changed History'

[Rick Schmidt]

I hope this is in the right area to post. I know TWC is not a popular topic these days, but it will premier their show about the Greensburg tornado and the rebuilding of Greensburg Sunday evening at 8:00 PM Central, on the series 'When Weather Changed History'. In fact, the whole week will be 'Tornado Week'. I only mentioned this because I will have some video on the show, as well as other chasers' videos.

 

[Scott Nelson]

Hmmm ? Why is TWC not popular to some? My early teenager son and I watch it often and it's doing a good job inspiring him to learn more. Are we missing something?

 

[Rick Schmidt]

Scott:

It's mainly because TWC has dramatically changed over the years, especially in the last several. They used to be all weather, but now, there is a lot about environmental issues, and non-weather related activities--gardening, sports, etc. I think they are trying too hard to 'entertain' us. And, they have let some of their most popular on air meteorologists go, because of the economy. I personally would like to see more of Dr. Greg Forbes, and Jim Cantore doing their analyses of technical severe storm set-ups. I still watch it, but mostly for their tornado shows.

 

[Greg Campbell]

There's that, and there's also a strong history of ugly politics.
The company has faced several sexual harassment and the age discrimination lawsuits recently. IMO, whoever is managing the outfit is failing miserably.

With nearly everyone hooked up to some manner of portable data device, the program seems largely irrelevant as a weather source. All that's left are 'Storm Stories' and whatnot. I think it will go under in a few more years.

 

[Scott Nelson]

I know a lot of people get thier "immediate" storm info from the Internet now but as a rule, most people still channel surf at some point each evening. I'd rather watch a boring show on TWC then watch yet another show about some former rocker slobering all over woman. Forbes and Cantore are both very good when they are on and I think their new feature of offering severe weather alerts right to your cell phone is a good idea for public safety. (Although I haven't checked the cost on that.) Thier Tornado week coverage has been good this week too. Hope they can keep it going and fix the former problems you've mentioned.