The status of KPIX sports anchor, Dennis O'Donnell, is no longer a concern to station officials. Really? In fact,Channel 5 not only led with the game in its opening 5 PM newscast, but had Alan Martin and Vern Glenn report on-scene and live from Santa Clara. Doesn't KRON pay enough for their employees to stop working and enjoy their golden years?!? I pray that he is well and in good health. Since leaving KPIX-TV in 2012, King has moved from a houseboat in Sausalito to a shared artists building in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood. the Bay Area viewing public. After the debacle against the Seahawks, the 49ers play calling is now as simple as ordering off a menu. He is also an SF StateFoundation board member, and he has made donations to the University. Share your "Catch of the Day" photos with Dennis at Catchoftheday@kpix.com, First published on September 2, 2010 / 10:34 AM. SMH. Returning to campus this semester to teach the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Departments class in television sports reporting, ODonnell has come a long way since his undergraduate stint at KSFS. Discovering a passion for broadcasting at a young age, Mr. ODonnell completed courses in journalism at Diablo Valley College before transferring to SF State, where he earned his B.A. The Giants and Kuiper know that but they went public anyway. Whooopee. A: They consign them to weekends.). So, KPIX staff or management can't just call him?? His new boss is Dan Rosenheim, former news director at KRON, who jumped to KPIX after his former station was bought by Young Broadcasting of New York. Dennis ODonnell is Emmys award-winning journalist currently working at CBS 5 as the sports anchor and feature reporter. You can't stop it, but you can argue that it be equitable so that the people here don't get pushed out.". 49ers spokesman Bob Lange said changing hosts was a joint agreement (with KPIX) to give the interviews a better dynamic going forward.. Watch the game and you will see that Alex will be fine. September 2, 2010 / 10:34 AM Sounds at least plausible to me, and that's horrible news if it's true, and I hope it isn't. There's been talk here of his odd speech mannerisms and funny movements on camera. We all pretty much know the issue Kuiper's dealing with and we've all given Kuip his privacy and not talked (publicaly) about his "condition:" even though we know what that "condition" probaly is. 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O'Donnell's status was never a story until KPIX hired a new guy (without explanation) and force-fed BS to one of its own sports guy, who subsequently went out of their way to spread the BS. What we need are serious efforts to bring back investigative journalism to ALL local markets. He is currently the Sports Director at KPIX 5, the Bay Areas CBS TV channel. It never has been. Frank Sommerville, gone for weeks. He can also be heard on KCBS radio Monday through Friday at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Got a tip? He will also host KPIX's NFL postgame show, "The 5th Quarter." Also, it is well-known that Alzheimer's struck down a member of his immediate family and he has been a vocal advocate for Alzheimer's research & funding. Youre a showman. In the wake of last week's tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis O'Donnell, the host of the "Coach's Corner" segment on KPIX, has been replaced. Dennis O'Donnell is the Sports Director at KPIX 5. I give Kuiper and the Giants credit for that tactic. Please enable scripts and reload this page. He tries to see that we improve.. (I know, just my opinion.) A new sports anchor was hired and filled in. Denniss father died of Alzheimers. I dont want to talk about time. And KPIX is now engaged in its own COVER-UP; not only to its working personnel but to YOU. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? That may not make any sense but you get my point. In the wake of last weeks tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis ODonnell, the host of the Coachs Corner segment on KPIX, has been replaced by Kim Coyle. While working at JRON News, he helped earn the station the honor of The Best Sports Cast in California by the Associated Press on five separate occasions. "He hasn't reached out, that's what people are concerned about," said the source. You owe it to us as your readers or something.What a sad time. He appears on the KPIX 5 news from Sunday through Thursday. ODonnell has visited SF State often since he graduated. ODonnells goal for his students is to produce a professional-quality story that they can use to land an entry-level job. Of course, we shall not hold our breath. / CBS San Francisco. In August 2000, ODonnell joined the KPIX 5 News team and has been a fixture in sports broadcasting in the Bay Area since 1982, having covered every major sports team in their respective championships. A PIX source: "It has to be health-related" --Only no one is talking and nobody at KPIX has heard from him (DOD) therefore, it's now reached a very worrisome status. (Usually because it's a suicide or an Oxy overdose). Bless Vern Glenn, but I can't watch him; he's too noisy and doesn't know how to talk about baseball, also conducts poor interviews. I hope that his absence is not a health issue. People come and go in the news business all the time. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. He is a multiple Emmy award winner in Northern California, including Emmys for his role as a sports anchor and feature reporter. Does Dennis owe us an explanation? Graduate student Emma Malki enrolled not just for the practical experience that the class provides, but also because the instructor is a well-respected working professional. Students also get practice at the anchor desk. Kuiper has the same "privacy" rights O'Donnell has. Camden, N.J., was the most perilous place last year, the online site said, followed by Flint, Mich., and bankrupt Detroit. At KPIX 5, ODonnell is the Sports Director. "He's tried obviously to move on emotionally and physically," Rains said, "and yet these things bring back those experiences.". Is he ill? He's not there, I can see that. Maybe Dennis, an avid angler, went on an extended fishing trip and didn't tell KPIX top brass. Dennis O'Donnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. Newsflash: they take a shit and wipe their asses just like you and me. An extended vacation???? The broadcast journalist and San Francisco State Alumni Hall of Famer, a fixture on the Bay Area airwaves for four decades, sat behind a KSFS microphone alongside students as they all gave their takes on the days top sports stories. He has received four APTRA award for Best Sports Segment. events and other networking opportunities. He has an estimated net worth of between $ 1 Million $ 5 Million. Theres nothing worse than dead air. Last week, Singletary was rankled by questions about the communication problems that plagued the 49ers in their season-opening defeat. Call (415) 777-8815 or e-mail matierandross@sfchronicle.com, Dana King sets sights on Oakland City Council, Oakland neighbors fed up with police services, politicians. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM - Alzheimer's is a MF, it's very often inherited and I know at least one of his parents were unfortunately struck down. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. DOD is no exception. Dennis O'Donnell Career At KPIX 5, O'Donnell is the Sports Director. Wonder did he happen to see VDLC in the streets and they had a heated conversation?? i havent seen anything and havent tuned in to papa's show..just curious..it seems absurd still for example, that with stadiums open fully, that radio/tv crews for baseball have still been working remotley and not travelling on the road.. The difference is that KTVU announced FS was on medical leave, whereas KPIX is silent on DOD's situation. You've clearly never been involved in a corporate environment or had to deal with HR. He is a multiple Northern California Emmy award winner including Emmys for his. I remember him doing play-by-play for the 49ers in the preseason, junior David Griffith said. Dennis is a longtime emcee and spokesperson for the Northern California Alzheimers Association, having lost his father to the disease and lending his voice to the search for a cure. Poor Liz must be bummed, she practically gushes everytime Dennis makes a joke. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Otherwise, the crazies and kooks are going to win and our nation will go down the shitter. He also remains close to his San Francisco State roots as a member of the SF State Foundation board of directors.. Then came Oakland. Dennis ODonnell has been a fixture in Bay Area sports broadcasting since 1982, having covered every major Bay Area sports team in their respective championship. Juliette Goodrich has been doing great at the desk btw, I always thought she was a lightweight, but she's actually got some chops. He is very private about his personal life therefore there is no more information about his love life. Proves that David Letterman's running caricatures of Singletary are And if I did I guess I wouldn't want to advertise it.". Dennis O'Donnell has been a fixture in Bay Area sports broadcasting since 1982, having covered every major Bay Area sports team in their respective championship. Look at ratings. He has over 2.8k followers on Twitter and over 3k followers on Facebook. "When I heard Pat was retiring, it just came in a flash: 'I can do this.' the Bay Area viewing public. From left to right: Dennis O'Donnell, Ken Bastida, Dana King, and Roberta Gonzales work on a KPIX night broadcast. He also anchored sports with KOVR in Sacramento and KFTY in Santa Rosa. Dennis is likely dealing with a major medical issue OR a substance-abuse issue. Sounds like a mystery. September 22, 2010 at 3:25 p.m. I don't watch sports so I can't comment how widespread this is, but someone speculated it *might* be MS. I miss Dennis hope he is doing fine. He is a multiple Emmy award winner in Northern California, including Emmys for his role as a sports anchor and feature reporter. "He has been the backbone of a very strong sports department at KRON. California State University Campus. Supposedly, he died from an "accident". ODonnellis currently working at CBS 5 where he works alongside other famous CBS 5 anchors and reporters including; ODonnell is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, and Twitter. He is the emcee for all major Northern California Alzheimer's events, including the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's and Memories in the Making. Linebacker Bruce Davis is back on the practice squad. I don't think it really matters if the anchors say 'He's away' or not. My money is on the former I think he may have Parkinson's or MS. A handout image of KPIX news anchor team Ken Bastida and Dana King. The TV audience is so small and for most who do watch, it is a background or not a viewing priority while they are doing other things. And both Moore and Heenan look like they should have retired 10 years ago. Extended time off, has to be authorized!!!! @Malcolm Z.Someone's health/medical issues are none of the public's business no matter how much you bang your fist on the table. ODonnell, the Emmy award-winning sports director at KPIX-Channel 5 in San Francisco, and his students were at ease discussing the 49ers, Warriors, and other trending topics. Aside from the fact that every female anchor who sat in the chair next to him eventually walked off the air and into obscurity, nothing that I can recall.Must have been his cologne. I wish if he retired he should be given the same retirement honors that he deserves. It was his first absence of that event, an annual game that KPIX has exclusive rights to in the Bay Area and that features O'Donnell's work on both the sidelines and pre and post-game. Dennis O'Donnell Bachelor's Degree at San Francisco State University San Francisco, California, United States 5 followers 4 connections Join to connect KPIX-TV San Francisco State. Dennis O'Donnell (@DennisKPIX) March 17, 2021 The victim appears to have suffered an injury to the side of her face and eye and was seen holding an ice pack to her face. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! San Francisco Chronicle columnists Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross appear Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. the 49ers are playing the Chargers in LA on sunday, are greg papa and tim ryan doing the game from there? Along with his work at KRON, O'Donnell has anchored sports with KOVR in Sacramento and KFTY in Santa Rosa. Dennis was very vocal & supportive for years the cause and now it unfortunately looks like he may be also be suffering from the terrible condition. "I'd been working on issues in the neighborhood for a while," King, 53, said Tuesday. This comment has been removed by the author. Source at KPIX on Dennis O'Donnell: "we'd just like to hear from him, that he's OK. We've not heard anything so yes, it's concerning.". Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Former TV news anchor Dana King has taken out papers to run in November for the Oakland City Council seat being vacated by Pat Kernighan. Happy trails DOD. Various contacts at the CBS O and O have told me O'Donnell "is safe" and simply took an "extended vacation." O'Donnell missed last night's 49ers-KC Chiefs Exhibition opener at Levi's Stadium. *KPIX could alleviate a whole bevy of speculation and innuendo by having its anchors saying the followingg: "Dennis (O'Donnell) is away tonight." Dennis O'Donnell is the Sports Director at KPIX 5. Like a lot of Oakland neighborhoods, the San Antonio area has its problems: crime, graffiti, illegal dumping and the like. Smith began wearing the encoded wristband against the Saints. According to the suit, McLaughlin and Cordileone were "fast friends" who drank wine together. I don't care where he is or what he's doingI can obviously see he's not there. I hope not, but the physical evidence suggests that possibility. The team re-signed the former UCLA standout after the Broncos pounced on linebacker Diyral Briggs, who was waived by the 49ers on Monday. No one knew???? We know its preseason but why take a vacation now when the 1st NFL preseason game on local KPIX was Chiefs vs 49ers Ive been ranting about ODonnells slurred speech and mispronounced names for a long time. Everyone has a fish story, and we're looking for yours! While at KRON, on five different occasions, ODonnells efforts helped win the station the distinction of The Best Sports Cast in California by the Associated Press. Nobody in the dark gray building needs to explain. The news falls on the heels of sex and embezzlement claims involving Tarantino's longtime friend and Marin County developer William McLaughlin. Vansa Wilson for Drew Altizer Va/Special to the Chronicle. ODonnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. I dont want to talk about clock. Coyle takes over starting with todays taping. Dennis O'Donnell (pictured above) is teaching in the Broadcast & Electronic Communication Art Department's Television Sports Reporting class. 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