DeMentri follows Lane, sues former station October 7, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: NBC10, Vince DeMentri, Lori Delgado
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Vince DeMentri is pulling an Alycia Lane.
It seems the former anchor is preparing to sue his former station, NBC10, in addition to his former co-anchor Lori Delgado, the GM and a security officer named “Don.”
This happened on the same day that Delgado announced her resignation from NBC10.
Apparently, the suit claims the defendants committed libel and slander. Not sure where this came from.
And, DeMentri’s attorney is the infamous Paul Rosen — the same one representing Lane in her suit.
It never ends… Unfortunately. I miss credibility.
DeMentri bio yanked from Web site August 13, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism, Philadelphia.Tags: Larry Mendte, NBC10, Vince DeMentri
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Hat tip to tom shannon on this previous post for some breaking Vince DeMentri news.
NBC10 has apparently pulled the plug on DeMentri’s bio on the Meet the News Team page (not the title of the page — “NBC Philadelphia, PA female and male news anchors.” Weird.).
If you try going directly to the link, NBC10 doesn’t let you.
The story you are trying to view is no longer available through this Web site.
What are we to assume here? Apparently NBC10 still doesn’t like to release information about their talent even after he or she is let go from the station (if that’s even the case) because Google News isn’t coming up with anything recent, either (as of Aug. 13).
In somewhat related news, larrymendte.com got somewhat of a facelift. I only get a link to e-mail — still no site, as was first reported by the DN. Anyone find a way around it?
Ed Note, 8/22/08: I’m going to toot my own horn (with great gratitude to tom shannon). We were one of (if not the) first ‘official’ source to break this news. Just sayin… ;)
Maybe he’s not gone… July 31, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: NBC10, Vince DeMentri
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NBC10 really likes to keep us guessing.
Vince DeMentri apparently met with station management on Thursday. It’s the first time he’s been in the studio in about a month.
And, of course, that’s all we know.
His photo and bio remain on NBC10’s Web site. So, I guess he’s still a paid employee?
It’s an interesting situation now. There’s really no pending legal action. And he allegedly didn’t do anything, at least says Lori Delgado, his apparent car-keyed victim. So…now what?
NBC will just keep us waiting, I suppose.
Philly TV newsers respond to Huggins’ death July 30, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Edie Huggins, NBC10, Obituary
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John Morrison did a great job in the DN writing a well-rounded profile of Edie Huggins, who died yesterday at 72.
He spoke to many anchors and reporters, from FOX’s Dawn Stensland to 6ABC’s Lisa Thomas-Laury.
Also quoted:
“We often use the word ‘pioneer’ loosely,” said Marc Howard, retired Channel 6 anchor. “But Edie truly was a pioneer. When she started in television, it was a collection of white males of no detectable ethnicity.
(Note the lack of mention of Channel 3, the station from which he permanently retired.)
And one more quote, from my newfound buddy:
Larry Kane, veteran broadcaster who worked with Edie at Channel 10, said that when he first saw her he was amazed at how she talked directly to the viewer.
“There are very few in this business who can make that electric contact. It was as though she was having a personal conversation with the viewer.
“She was very funny. Had a great sense of humor. She liked to tickle the big egos, bring them down to earth.”
Huggins’ impact on the lives of everyone — from family and friends to coworkers and viewers — has been clearly evident in the countless tributes in the past 24 hours. Undoubtedly, she will be greatly missed.
NBC10 reporter Edie Huggins, 72, dies July 29, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Edie Huggins, NBC10, Obituary
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Edie Huggins, the first African-American female anchor in the Philadelphia area, has died after a “lengthy illness,” NBC10 is reporting.
The anchor and reporter was diagnosed with terminal cancer in the past year. Known as “Ms. Edie” among her coworkers, Huggins was a pioneer in the Philadelphia area as the host of many magazine news shows and segments like “Huggins’ Heroes,” which profiled people who faced challenges with courage and determination.
Still listed on NBC10’s list of on-air talent, Huggins continued reporting for Channel 10 well after retirement age. She has marked 42 years of work at the station.
NBC10 donated most of the first block of its 6 p.m. newscast Tuesday to coverage and reaction of Huggins’ death.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Bright Hope Baptist Church at 12th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The service begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public.
DeMentri likely gone, Mackintosh follows suit July 29, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: CBS3, NBC10, Vince DeMentri, Robin Mackintosh
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OK, here’s you’re real update on (former?) NBC10 anchor Vince DeMentri.
According to he who knows all of Philadelphia media (except the stuff Larry Mendte wasn’t feeding him), the hot-tempered anchor will likely not be seen on NBC10 any longer.
In a strange twist, however, his (former?) co-anchor Lori Delgado has denied DeMentri’s involvement in any of the alleged incidents — keying of the car, stealing of the hair drier, etc.
NBC10 also realizes that new criminal charges will be filed.
Hopping down seven channels, Wednesday is veteran reporter and Temple grad Robin Mackintosh’s final day at CBS3.
He’s capping off nearly 38 years at the station to move to Avalon, N.J. with his wife. He’s the seventh on-air talent to leave the station in about a year.
Expect a link to a send-off on here tomorrow. Also, expect the reporter of his goodbye to be Pat Ciarrocchi. She’s a pro at that kind of stuff now, after Dick Standish and Tom Lamaine.
Update on Vince DeMentri! July 21, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: NBC10, Vince DeMentri
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There is none. He’s still on the site but not on the newscasts. He’s probably laughing at you right now.
Still eating actions and burgers July 18, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Cut to the Chase, Philadelphia.Tags: Gossip, NBC10, Vince DeMentri, Dan Gross, Ryan Howard
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Vince DeMentri is in high demand. At least in the Internet world. Probably not the real world, I’d imagine.
So…here’s an update: there is none. NBC10 still hasn’t released anything about the future of its temperamental anchor as his bio remains on nbc10.com.
In keeping with an old post on a similar topic…
Ryan Howard must have taken buddy Pat Burrell’s advice. With an unknown female companion, Mr. MVP 2006 was seen at Rouge on Rittenhouse Square partaking in a hamburger (allegedly, no cheese like the left fielder). He also consumed a cheese platter and a key lime martini. Mmm.
DeMentri eats his actions, Burrell eats a cheeseburger July 15, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism, Random Rubbish.Tags: Pat Burrell, NBC10, Vince DeMentri, Dan Gross
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Philadelphia news obsession makes me happy. So here’s an update.
Vince DeMentri wasn’t where he should have been - at the anchor desk - on NBC10’s 4 p.m. newscast. And Dan Gross says he still hasn’t returned any phone calls.
NBC10 should be releasing something about this. Being in Philadelphia - and reporting the news in Philadelphia - they should know they’re not going to stop getting hassled until he’s fired, if that’s the route NBC10 chooses. Again, I won’t comment.
In other breaking news, Pat Burrell ate a cheeseburger at Rouge at 205 S. 18th St. yesterday. I would’ve opted for the Caesar salad, but I guess that’s not Pat’s style.
Not to be outdone by CBS3 July 10, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism, Philadelphia.Tags: Alycia Lane, CBS3, Journalism, Larry Mendte, NBC10, Vince DeMentri
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First, it was not to be outdone by Alycia. And now, it’s this.
Apparently, NBC10 anchor Vince DeMentri was jealous of the press CBS3’s talent has been getting. So he decided to get some of his own.
Eternal newser Dan Gross reports that DeMentri may have allegedly vandalized cohort (and possibly former companion?) Lori Delgado’s car in the NBC10 parking lot. The DA has called it a “non-issue.”
DeMentri wasn’t on the air last Thursday and Friday (after an apparent argument with the station manager) and has been off the air this week for a planned Jamaican vacation, though he apparently never left the country.
As I’ve said before, I don’t like to comment on these situations publicly. But I will say this. I want a job in the future. A job where I can be credible. But I’ve got a few more years. So please, while there’s still a little bit of time left, let’s maintain some sort of credibility in Philadelphia!? Please!?
