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2/19: Flip Spiceland leaving WXIA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Veteran meteorologist Flip Spiceland at WXIA-TV is leaving the station after seven years. He was at CNN for 21 years prior to that.
It’s not clear whether it was budgetary or strategic or whatnot. WXIA general manager Bob Walker said they negotiated but couldn’t come to an agreement. “I chose not to accept the offer,” he wrote in an email, without specifying whether it was lower than his last contract or simply inadequate in his mind. He wrote he doesn’t have another job lined up.
Flip has always been a smooth operator on screen and his name is arguably the most memorable in town among broadcasters. Chris Holcomb is going to cover for Flip when he leaves Feb. 27 or 28, Walker said. Then they are going to search for a replacement. Holcomb is in the running.
The station recently lost Blair Meeks to Jackson Spalding PR. It’s unclear how they are going to fill Meeks’ spot.
And Walker said his four “backpack journalists” are doing a great job and have helped WXIA place more people in more places on the streets of metro Atlanta.
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By Linda
February 19, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
First Clarence moves, now Flip is leaving. He is hilarious and seems to be a great part of the team. Very personable and knowledgable. What a shame. Thanks for making me laugh Flip and good luck
By chris
February 19, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
Flip will be missed. I remember watching him on CNN when I lived in Ohio. When I moved to Atlanta 3 years ago I was happy to see Flip again. I hope he gets a job at another station in Atlanta - I would toon in.
By Sandy
February 19, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
Nooo! I will miss Flip! I love watching him in the mornings!
By Lynn
February 19, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
I can’t imagine mornings without Flip.
By Julie
February 19, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
Jill is going to have to run the show. First Clarence, now Flip?!! I may not be able to muster the energy to go into work in the mornings. They were such a great team. If my homegirl Jill goes, I’ve giving up on local news, forever. I’m serious folks!
By Shannon
February 19, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
I may have to watch another station Flip was a fun guy to listen to in the mornings
By Jack in The Know
February 19, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
Flip was forced out at WXIA. Walker can say what he wants. They have wanted Flip gone for a while. Holcomb will do the mornings and Adamson will do the weekends for now. It will save them plenty and that is goal at any Gannett station.
By Jack in The Know
February 19, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Flip was forced out at WXIA. Walker can say what he wants. They have wanted Flip gone for a while. Holcomb will do the mornings and Adamson will do the weekends for now. It will save them plenty and that is goal at any Gannett station.
By Susan Spiceland
February 19, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
Flip is awful. If you ever want to know what the weather WON’T be like, watch him. How can one person be so wrong so many times??
By Chris
February 20, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
It was time for Flip to go. His act was tired before he ever started at 11Alive. Chirs Hoclomb or Steve Adamson will do a far more competent job in that position. When bad weather was looming, how many of you really thought Flip was the source to turn to? Not too many.
By Jane
February 20, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Flip is a very knowledgable man. Clarence was very intelligent and aided an air of sophistication to the show. Whatever WXIA is trying to do, it is not working. I now have to find another early morning news program.
By Dave in Marietta
February 20, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
I guess you could say he has been “Flipped off”.
By Dave in Marietta
February 20, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
I guess you could say he has been “Flipped off”.
By sherry dawkins
February 20, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
I am sorry to Flip go. I enjoyed him in the mornings. Good Luck Flip
By sherry dawkins
February 20, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
I am sorry to Flip go. I enjoyed him in the mornings. Good Luck Flip
By sherry dawkins
February 20, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
I am sorry to Flip go. I enjoyed him in the mornings. Good Luck Flip
By Tonya
February 20, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Oh no!! Flip is the best! I love the way he explains the way things work and why they happen. He is so good. When I talk about the weather I always say, “well Flip told me that it is suppose to rain today.” That’s sad that he’s leaving. :(
By Ren
February 20, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
Thank you! Flip made the morning show on 11Alive unwatchable.
By Robo
February 20, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
Flip was the worst. He had no idea about weather forecasting. I never like to see someone lose a job, but the ratings are not good for WXIA and Flip in the morning was not helping them as it was stated earlier it was time for him to go.
By Shannon
February 20, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
How can you not like Flip? I don’t even care if his forcast is right or not. He’s just a likeable guy and the morning’s will NOT be the same without him. Shame on the station for not working something out.
By jct
February 20, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Whom shall I watch? I can’t stand the other weather people on 11. Flip was just about the facts. He was a weather person who was not an alarmist. He did not see bad weather as an ‘event.’
I am so distressed. I loved Flip, Jill and Clarence.
If they replace Flip with Chris Holcomb than I will watch BBC news. I just don’t like the way he does the weather.
By Robo
February 20, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
You don’t even care if his forecast is right? Come on! You are making my point! You can’t have a morning weatherman who knows nothing about the weather. Fine cast this great guy, Flip in another role. Just not as a weatherman.
By Jackson
February 20, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Flip was not an alarmist because he had no idea what was going to turn into bad weather and what was going to turn out to be sunny and 80. He should have been a feature guy, a talkshow host or something, not a forecaster. 11Alive will do much better with Chris Holcomb or Steve Adamson in there. All you Flip lovers give it time. Obviously by the decline in ratings Flip was not a big draw. I like the idea of Karen and Jill together. Lets see how a new weatherman fits in.
By Clarence
February 20, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
Watch the BBC or TASS News Agency. You will get a more accurate forecast than Flip provided on his best day.
By Jonny
February 20, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
Flip is goofy for sure, but I like it. Its down to Jill and Randy to run the show.
By jerry
February 20, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
11-Alive needs to get rid of Ted Hall
By Clarence
February 20, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
I like Ted. He is no Wes, but pretty good, nonetheless.
By chris
February 20, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
I didn’t know Clarence Reynolds(?) was no longer on the show. Anyone know what happened? Did he find another job or was he let go? I thought he was very good.
By John
February 20, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Well, the old team is breaking up. I’ll miss Flip. Guess it’s time to explore other options. Are there any other local teams that people can recommend for the early AM? Or do I just need to watch cartoons?
By Bruce
February 20, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
I wish Flip Spiceland well, bu it is time to give Chris Holcomb the higher profile he has earned.
By Guy Sharp
February 20, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
I am ready to come back if 11 alive will take me.
Guy
By TPM
February 20, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
Flip was a pleasure to watch. This is the worst move WXIA has made since they let Ken Watts go.
By Jarof Pickles
February 20, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
Never heard of Flip Spiceland. And, what kind of parent would name their male child Blair Meeks? They might have well have named him SpongeBob Meeks.
By Jack in The Know
February 20, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Clarence was moved to the weekend evening anchor position, but probably only until is contract expires.
WXIA is cutting costs and Holcomb in the mornings and Adamson on the weekends combine to make not much more than Flip was making himself.
By Jack in The Know
February 20, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
No one asked me, but I think this is a good move. Flip was a from a time gone past and just lacked the education and skills to be a reliable forecaster. I think there is a role for him TV, but not the one he was doing at WXIA.
By Marietta Mac
February 20, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Hate to see Flip go. How ‘bout Laura Huckabee or Dagmar Midcap from CBS 46? They are both hot and deserve better than that lousy station.
By Shannon
February 20, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
Meteorology is an inexact science. Please name another local weather person who does it better. They all have the same information. You want a serious forcast without personality, turn on the Weather Channel.
By Stephen
February 20, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Yeah great idea. It is not about being hot. If they wanted all style and no substance they would have kept Flip.
By Jarof Pickles
February 20, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Want the accurate weather without any annoying personalities involved? Try weatherunderground dotcom and see the rain and wind seconds before it hit your house.
By Marietta Mac
February 20, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Thanks Stephen, I dont know about you, but I prefer the weather ladies to be good looking and intelligent. Translation = HOT. You were probably a big fan of Russ Minchew at Channel 2 or was it Channel 11 back in the 80s.
By Stephen
February 20, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
The Weather Channel is about the least accurate forecast around. Look this is all subjective. What one person likes maybe different than another. Obviously, Shannon, you are a big Flip fan. However, the budget crunch at WXIA and the low ratings in the morning forced their hand to make changes.
By Buzz
February 20, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
WGCL needs to hire Flip to be the new chief meteorologist. Dagmar Hubcap is bad!!!
By Emily
February 20, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Jill and Randy (sports) are the only two left with any sense in the morning!! Baaaad move on WXIA’s part. Guess I’ll get my morning news on the radio while going to work starting in March. Flip, you’ll be greatly missed by my family.Best of luck and, please, try to stay local…..
By Joe
February 20, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
Yes, I know, Dagmar Midcap doesn’t even sound like a Chief Meteorologist. She’s another Lonnie Quinn, like on the Saturday Early Show.
By Peter
February 21, 2008 4:56 AM | Link to this
What is a 11Alive? Watch The Weather Channel.
By Jim
February 21, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Flip, I’ll miss you. I hope you stay in the metro area. Wherever you go I will watch. You are my weatherman. I enjoyed meeting you at the remotes.
By Jim
February 21, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Flip, I’ll miss you. I hope you stay in the metro area. Wherever you go I will watch. You are my weatherman. I enjoyed meeting you at the remotes.
By Jim
February 21, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Flip, I’ll miss you. I hope you stay in the metro area. Wherever you go I will watch. You are my weatherman. I enjoyed meeting you at the remotes.
By jeff
February 21, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry to see Flip leaving, but Chris Holcomb is more than capable to carry on in his place. Chris has always done a great job explaining different aspects of the weather to the viewers, and has often worked long hours when there were weather problems. I hope that WXIA will allow Chris to “carry the ball”; and good luck to you Flip.
By Kirsten
February 21, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
I could not agree more that Chris deserves the morning job and this allows 11Alive to also raise the on-air profile of Steve Adamson who has been here for years and deserves a more consistent role. Chris in the morning and Steve on the weekends will give 11Alive the two very good forecasters in key roles.
By John
February 21, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
I think they made a mistake letting Flip go, I like Chris Holcomb and Steve and do think they will do a great job, but I wonder if another station has Flip of the radar locally, I hope so!
By John
February 21, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
I think they made a mistake letting Flip go, I like Chris Holcomb and Steve and do think they will do a great job, but I wonder if another station has Flip of the radar locally, I hope so!
By Lauren
February 22, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this
Anything that allows me to see more of Steve Adamson is a good move.
By Miranda
February 22, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Hearing Flip’s voice when my TV came on every morning made me switch to Saved by the Bell reruns in the AM. Sorry but he sounded smarmy and arrogant.
By Susie
February 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
We are so upset that Flip is leaving!! We’ve always thought he was too good to be on a local station anyway, so we’ve felt lucky to have him in our local market at all. He deserves a network prime-time position. He was our draw to WXIA. We my change our preferences now.
By mark
February 22, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Flip was the greatest! He knows more about the weather than Paul Ossman ever forgot. Flip should have been doing the evening news. Chris Holcombe is acceptable but Steve Adamson is a geek. If you were rating this team based on popularity with the viewers, Flip is at the top of the list.
By mark
February 22, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Flip was the greatest! He knows more about the weather than Paul Ossman ever forgot. Flip should have been doing the evening news. Chris Holcombe is acceptable but Steve Adamson is a geek. If you were rating this team based on popularity with the viewers, Flip is at the top of the list.
By mark
February 22, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Flip was the greatest! He knows more about the weather than Paul Ossman ever forgot. Flip should have been doing the evening news. Chris Holcombe is acceptable but Steve Adamson is a geek. If you were rating this team based on popularity with the viewers, Flip is at the top of the list.
By Jim
February 22, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
This should have happened years ago. Flip was such a drag on that whole morning show. He sunk the show everytime he opened is mouth to begin another long, run on sentence about nothing. Chris Holcomb is not much better with his gee folks, country bumpkin facade, but he can’t be any worse. Paul Ossmann and Steve Adamson are the reasons to watch 11Alive weather. Flip enjoy your long past due retirement.
By rachel in smyrna
February 22, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
i LOVE flip!! this business of him leaving is NOT good for my loyalty to WXIA. i have been watching him for the last few years and sincerely think he’s the best! in addition to his meteorological knowledge, i am very impressed by what a likable addition to the morning news team he is. i will MISS FLIP! my mornings will now be bleak and dreary - i may as well stay in bed.
By rachel in smyrna
February 22, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
i LOVE flip!! this business of him leaving is NOT good for my loyalty to WXIA. i have been watching him for the last few years and sincerely think he’s the best! in addition to his meteorological knowledge, i am very impressed by what a likable addition to the morning news team he is. i will MISS FLIP! my mornings will now be bleak and dreary - i may as well stay in bed.
By chris
February 24, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this
Come on 11Alive, bring back Gail Janis! And her “big boomers” forecasts! Retro News! You long time Atlanta folks must remember?
By kelley in hiram
February 25, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
I agree with Lauren - I have been on the Steve Adamson bandwagon for the longest time, so any maneuver that gives him more air time is great. He’s HOT, and knowledgeable!
By kelley in hiram
February 25, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
I agree with Lauren - I have been on the Steve Adamson bandwagon for the longest time, so any maneuver that gives him more air time is great. He’s HOT, and knowledgeable!
By kelley in hiram
February 25, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
I agree with Lauren - I have been on the Steve Adamson bandwagon for the longest time, so any maneuver that gives him more air time is great. He’s HOT, and knowledgeable!
By kelley in hiram
February 25, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
I agree with Lauren - I have been on the Steve Adamson bandwagon for the longest time, so any maneuver that gives him more air time is great. He’s HOT, and knowledgeable!
By Laura
February 27, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe they are getting rid of Flip. I hope he stays in the area because I will go where he does.
By Laura
February 27, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe they are getting rid of Flip. I hope he stays in the area because I will go where he does.
By doesbud
February 27, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this
This is the worst news since Johhny Beckman left the local weather scene a decade ago.
Flip, let us know where you go from here. WXIA will be losing my viewership.
By Kathy
February 27, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
Bad move for WXIA…Flip was great and will be missed. best of luck to you, Flip.
By Kathy
February 27, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
Bad move for WXIA…Flip was great and will be missed. Best of luck to you, Flip.
By DonO
February 27, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
My opinion: #1 Flip #2 Paul #3 Cris #4 Steve All time greats: Guy, Johnny & Flip You’re one of the greatest Flip, wish you a great future & big contracts.
By Joyce
February 27, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
I just heard this morning that Flip is leaving, and I’m very unhappy about it. Mornings just won’t be the same. If he does go to another local station, so will I. Jill’s great, but she can’t carry it alone, and that’s just about where they are as far as morning talent now. I’m sure this is all about money, but the bottom line is still ratings and WXIA should prepare for a drop.
By Vikki
February 27, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
Like most mornings I get up prior to 7 a.m. so I can catch Flip’s weather report. I didn’t realize he was leaving until I heard Jill saying goodbye to him this morning. I was saddened. I make a point of tuning in to 11Alive each morning and the main reason is to see him. He is so personable and fun. He may not hit the weather report on the nose, but which meteorologist does? He made the start of my morning fun. I will truly miss him. I wish him all of the luck in the world. Go Flip!
By Chris
February 27, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
I will really miss Skip, and I thought he added a lot to the morning show. When Channel 11 had the team of Jill, Clarence, and Skip, the chemistry was perfect. Excellent anchors, enough humor to keep it lively, and a good way to start the day. I’ve been watching Channel 11 since the days of Guy Sharpe and Phil Suit in the morning (OK, so I’m old!)but it won’t be the same without Flip.
By Chris
February 27, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
I will really miss Skip, and I thought he added a lot to the morning show. When Channel 11 had the team of Jill, Clarence, and Skip, the chemistry was perfect. Excellent anchors, enough humor to keep it lively, and a good way to start the day. I’ve been watching Channel 11 since the days of Guy Sharpe and Hal Suit in the morning (OK, so I’m old!)but it won’t be the same without Flip.
By Chris
February 27, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Argggh. I guess that post proves I am old. I meant HAL Suit.
By Evelyn
February 27, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
We watched you in FL and was happy to see you here in ATL a few years ago. Good Luck, you deserve better.
By Jenny
February 27, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
Ratings for the morning program are awful. Why do you think all the changes. First Clarence, then Flip. If you fail to produce in your job, it means you will be let go. Low ratings, means failing to produce.
That is why Flip is gone. Too much money, for too little production.
By Alpha
February 27, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Lets see yesterday, Flip predicted some showers and maybe a passing storm. A Tornado touched down. No wonder this clown is gone. Goodbye! Don’t let the door hit your behind on the way out! Steve Adamson and Chris Holcomb will do a far better job then Flip ever did.
By SJB
February 27, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Flip was the biggest reason not to watch 11Adead in the morning. He may have been the worst on-air personality in town. He came across as sleazy, almost creepy.
By Ice Queen
February 27, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Ice Queen Jill Becker read a goodbye to Flip this morning with all the emotion of a piece of plywood. Yeah, she seems real choked up about it, not! Goodbye, Flip, we WONT MISS YOU.
By KC
February 27, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Somebody tell CBS 46 Flip is available and get rid of that gushy little Dagmar Midcap.
By Stacey Brown
February 27, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
I’m very disappointed in WXIA. No one has been able to fill the void, with the viewers, that was left by Guy Sharpe until Flip. I can understand the end of Clarence if low ratings was the problem. Apparently WXIA has forgotten the dismal replacements the long suffering viewers had to endure (B.F.) Before Flip. I’ll be watching for you Flip. Good luck!
By Rick R
February 27, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
The resident queen, Jill Becker, (the white version of Monica)read a “heartfelt” goodby to Flip this morning with all the emotion of watching grass grow. It really flipped me out because it caught me by surprise. And then Karen reaches over behind her and picks up a box of doughnuts from Krispy Kreme off the floor!!!and slides them over to Flip! Krispy Kreme?!?!!Krispy Kreme???? Flip just ignored the special sentiment. Why didn’t they just give him a bus ticket to Tupelo? Good luck, Flip, I enjoyed watching you. And by the way, just before that little gnome Guy Sharpe left I talked to him on the phone and he told me that Chris Holcomb was the next greatest thing in weather in Atlanta. How long ago was that!! If you think that Flip was sleasy looking what about Steve Adamson? Good luck Flip.
By Kris
February 27, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
Now that Clarence & Flip are gone lets keep moving out the rest of the no good anchors on 11Alive. Brenda Wood, Paul Ossmann, Keith Whitney, they all are over paid hacks.
By Laura
February 27, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
I liked Flip. Who will Randy pick on now? Chris Holcomb is the best they have in my book. Every other word out of Steve Adamson’s mouth is “uh”. Start counting them and that’s all you hear. The station ought to make him take a public speaking course. I’m sure he’s a great guy, but please help him learn to speak properly.
By Heather
February 27, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this
Let me see more of Steve Adamson and all will be fine.
By John
February 27, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Flip was so bad. He plain stunk at what did. It makes my day to know I wont hear him making no sense in the morning. His mere presence lowered the quality of the entire morning show. A great weather team of Paul, Steve, and Chris was made to look foolish because of Flip.
By Bob
February 27, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
Strange how so many are so learned in the shortcomings of Flip Spiceland. Makes one wonder how they became so knowlegeable of someone that they never watched. Chris Holcomb will fill in well enough. How old is he now? 19? Steve Adamson may be the worst on-air meteorologist that I’ve ever seen. He may know weather but he knows nothing of articulately conveying that knowledge. Highly unprofessional in his delivery. Paul Ossman is better at interviewing children and working out than he is as a meteorologist. Just accurately give me the temp, expected high and low, and a reasonable 24-48 hour forecast in a professional manner. Anything else is pretty much a waste of airtime. At least Flip never took himself too seriously.
By Steve Cleary
February 27, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this
Believe it or not I have been watching Flip since he was the weatherman at WICS. Channel 20 in Springfield, Illinois in the ’70s. My mornings will never be the same.
By Leslie
February 28, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Flip, I wish you well in your retirement. It is fortunate that 11Alive has such a great team already in place with Paul, Steve, and Chris. Best wishes to you Flip and to Chris and Steve in your new jobs.
By Cindy
February 28, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
Flip will be missed. What a great sense of dry humor. He made watching 11Alive more enjoyable. I wish him all the best.
By Ronnie
February 28, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
With his popularity and talents you can bet Flip’s phone will ring off the hook during the next few days with offers inside and outside of broadcasting. Flip now is the time to reflect upon all this as 11-Alive having been a stepping stone for greater things to come. Good luck.
By Ken
February 28, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Reading all this I think it is obvious that this is all so opinion based and there is no right, there is no wrong. People love Flip, people hate Flip. Flip knows everything, Flip knows nothing. Chris is great, Chris is a disaster. Steve is smart and hot, Steve is dumb and ugly. In the end this job is driven by the whims of News Directors and Station Managers and what the public thinks does not really matter. As long as a few dollars are saved and profits continue all the rest is just internet fodder.
By rene cottrell
February 28, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this
Loved Flip from CNN and on local weather. He always seemed too good to be in a local market. Maybe he will be Al Roker’s sidekick! Miss you, Flip.
By LaVonda
February 29, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
Flip will definitely be missed. The chemistry between Jill, Karen, Randy and Flip with smooth.
Flip was the Al Roker of Atlanta. He and Randy gave a bit of humor to the morning events as we all get ready to meet the day before us.
Flip we wish you the best and you will be missed.
Someone please enroll Steve in Toastmasters. I agree he can’t finish a sentence. In a toastmaster’s contest he would be way over the limit in uhs, mmms and and’s. I am pained when I have to listen to him
By Monica
February 29, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
No Clarence, no Flip, no me. I’m watching anything but 11 dead or alive.
By JLowe
February 29, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
You know what was great about today? No Flip on in the morning. You know what is going to be great about everday from now on? No Flip on in the morning. You know what is great about today? Chris Holcomb gave me a forecast that was correct.
By Kate
February 29, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
Chris Holcomb looks like he washed his face in acid. Flip was fine, if you want a gameshow host to deliver your forecast. Steve Adamson is hands down the best on-air weather forecaster in Atlanta. Paul is the only other one on any station that comes even close.
By Tallie
February 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
This all so pathetic. Write what you want, but Flip is not coming back to 11Alive. If you don’t like who they have on the TV now, change the channel. It is easy and free to do. All these personal attacks on Flip, Chris, Steve, and Paul need to stop. They are all good people. I have seen Steve at my church. He is a good Christian man who would never speak ill of anyone. Chris is a fine gentleman who carries himself with class and dignity. Let Flip retire with some pride and sense of accomplishment.
By Rashel
February 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Steve Adamson is so hot! There are so few hot guys here on TV. We need more of them. Steve is really, really fine!! Even better looking now with his short hair. The fact that he seems so smart is just an added bonus.
By Robert
February 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Brilliant! 11Alive replaced the aging porn-star (Flip) with the incompetent deputy, Barney Fife (Chris).
By sandy springs watchers
February 29, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
We’ve enjoyed waking up with Flip for years. We wish him well and hope he will return on a local program. Best of luck to him! We are disappointed with 11Alive.
By mark
February 29, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Flip was the greatest! Were Steve Adamson and Alfred E. Neumann separated at birth? I am sure Steve and Paul Ossman are afraid of high definition television. If not, they should be. The girls that think Steve is hot should see an optometrist.
By UKman
February 29, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
fox 5 should cann ken cook.they should get flip. ken never gets anything right,and never blames himself.he allways blames the computer models.flip was right on.
By Dianne
March 1, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
11 Alive had the best morning show with Flip, Clarence, Jill, and Randy. I can’t believe the ratings were down. I have been a loyal 11 Alive morning show watcher for many, many years, however I’ve always felt their evening news had alot to be desired so I watched 5 or 2. Flip,and Randy always had a wonderful relationship on air and I will miss them interacting with each other. I’m deeply disappointed in 11 Alive and even though I don’t have anything against Chris, I’ll probably move on to another station now.
By lynn
March 1, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
i loved Flip, guess if they take Randy & Jill off, I’ll be looking for another local channel. If Flip goes to another Local I’ll follow
By fallguy
March 1, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
11 alive has lost its mind as well as many viewers. Skip Blair who next? If you can not find the money to pay this talent then I guess I can not find the time to watch 11 alive. Even more of a reason to watch Fox…….
By Ed
March 2, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
Way too much critism of all these guys here…Chris’ face washed with acid? Please…Flip sleazy?…Where did that come from? Steve can’t talk right?…You must be watching someone else, he’s smooth as can be…Too much of people stretching it a bit too far here.
By Candice
March 2, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
Flip should try to get a job to at FOX to replace Ken Cook as someone else suggested…Ken is definitely wrong more than anybody else and he loves to balme the computers instead of himself…Both Steve and Chris are great meteorologists and will do fine in whatever roles they do
By JA Trader
March 3, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Flip is the reason my Wife and I watched 11 alive. Will follow Flip if at all possible. Hope he gets a job in Atlanta!
By jfuller
March 4, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Flip always acted like he was Gods gift to the TV. He was so worried about his hair being out of place and his corny, sleazy remarks, that no wonder he couldn’t do the weather. He always walked lopsided in front of the weathermap. And I do know where he went to work. He is working for The Facility Group as a public relations guy. So no more weather or air time for Flip.
By papabearga
March 5, 2008 6:30 AM | Link to this
Was that really Flip’s hair?
By papabearga
March 5, 2008 6:32 AM | Link to this
Was that really Flip’s hair?
By Amy
March 5, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this
You would think 40 years on tv would earn the guy some retirement time, wouldn’t you? I liked watching him in the mornings, and he will be missed. His forecast was always more accurate than anyone else’s.
By Linda Stephens
March 6, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Flip…why are you leaving if you don’t already have a job lined-up? Atlanta is a great city and you do a great job and I know the pay has to be good. You will be missed but it is also my question as to why Chris Holcombe, who has been passed over many times, is not GIVEN THE JOB. Hi is very professional, knowledge, etc. Give the man a chance at the top spot. He deserves that.
By Lisa
March 10, 2008 6:18 AM | Link to this
Flip will truly be missed. He, Clarence, Jill and Randy made mornings bearable. Too bad Flip and Clarence are gone! Flip added a certain entertainment factor to the mornings! We will miss you!
By c
March 12, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this
I want to know where Flip went if anyone hears , pass it on. One morning Ken Watts disappeared and now this. Sorry Jill and Randy but, I am giving up on 11 alive.
By Maria
March 14, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
It’s all about personality, and Flip definitely has that. He’s the best in the city. I can’t believe you people who actually blame him for the forecasts! Like someone said “What the Westher Channel” if that’s all you want. Chris is fine. I like him. Steve is ultra dull, so much so that I did not even notice he was “hot”. Best wishes, Flip!
By rac
March 15, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this
This is sad news to hear. I enjoyed watching his forecasts and the banter he had with Jill, Clarence & Randy. I guess nothing can last forever. I enjoyed the fact that he didn’t over react like some other stations (WSB 2) comes to mind. I’ve learned that 11Alive is the most reliable out of the Atlanta stations. Well I wish him well..and I’ll just look up the weather online.
By Linda
March 15, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
I’ve been missing Flip and so this morning googled him to see what happened. I can’t believe I missed his farewell. I agree with all the folks who said they enjoyed the Clarence, Jill, Randy, and Flip team. I’m not feeling the Karen vibe and now that Flip is gone, the show will really be lacking. Chris Holcomb is Ok but Steve Adamson is horrible. Geek doesn’t even begin to describe him. He has no on air personality and for those who think he’s hot, what are you looking at? Let’s hope they find someone soon who will add some “spice” to the mornings. Please Jill and Randy, don’t leave us!
By Dana
March 17, 2008 6:03 AM | Link to this
Flip,
I will sure miss you. The STL team has totally been broken up. Take care. Dana
By Julie West
March 17, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this
I hope Chris Holcomb will be Flip’s replacement. I had almost stopped watching 11 News because of Flip Spiceland. He couldn’t be sillier, or cockier. He really thinks a lot of himself. I really like Chris ~ I just hope he doesn’t turn silly ~ like the majority of weathermen. What is it with silly weathermen? I also really like Clarence and miss him on the morning news.
By Julie West
March 17, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this
I hope Chris Holcomb will be Flip’s replacement. I had almost stopped watching 11 News because of Flip Spiceland. He couldn’t be sillier, or cockier. He really thinks a lot of himself. I really like Chris ~ I just hope he doesn’t turn silly ~ like the majority of weathermen. What is it with silly weathermen? I also really like Clarence and miss him on the morning news.
By Julie West
March 17, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this
I hope Chris Holcomb will be Flip’s replacement. I had almost stopped watching 11 News because of Flip Spiceland. He couldn’t be sillier, or cockier. He really thinks a lot of himself. I really like Chris ~ I just hope he doesn’t turn silly ~ like the majority of weathermen. What is it with silly weathermen? I also really like Clarence and miss him on the morning news.
By Weatherwoman
March 17, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
Flip was nice and I will miss him. Chris Holcomb is great. Steve Adamson just as good as Chris. Paul Ossmann is a fine meteorologist and fine looking too. The new guy Josh is pleasing on air too.
By Burt
March 17, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Looks like I’ll have to watch Dagmar now!
By Roger
March 18, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
Chris Holcomb makes me cringe, close my eyes and stick my fingers in my ears.
By CP
March 18, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
He could be a bit goofy, but I was both informed and entertained by Flip. I hate to see him go, HE actually had some personality that, thus far, I haven’t really seen in the others. And, to you folks who think the tv talent have to be ALL science and no personality… well, I actually LIKE being entertained when a storm is beating down my door; so get over your pretentious selves. Oh, and the forced “trying to hard” personality of the new morning co-anchor (those commercials were embarrassing) isn’t working either. I am afraid I’m with some of you guys…Dagmar (worst name in media, sorry) here I come. My wife is going to kill me for that!
By CP
March 18, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Oops, sorry, that was “too hard,” not “to hard.”
By CP
March 18, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Opps, that was “too hard,” not “to hard.”
By dwayne satterwhite
March 18, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
what a loss !!!
By jo
March 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Flip will be missed by all of us. We wish him and his family the best of luck in the future. Enjoy whatever you do
By jo
March 20, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
Flip will certainly be missed by us in the mornings..Good Luck, Health and Happiness to you now and in the future.
By Nettie
March 20, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
Where has Paul been the past few days?
By Ron
March 20, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Paul is on vacation. Even TV people get to take days off..
By Jennie
March 24, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
Jill is the Southern Belle in the morning and Flip was the gentleman. Clarence was the sophisticate. Our family misses him a lot too. If Jill leaves we will just tune in somewhere else, radio or another station. Karyn’s goofy laugh is too much in the mornings and Randy bias to basketball doesn’t make any sense!! WXIA, listen up. TAKE CARE OF JILL. Flip, you’ll be sincerely missed by my family. Best of luck and we hope you stay local…..
By Carole
March 24, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Like most of the commentaries, I too thought the morning show with Jill, Flip and Clarence was unbeatable. Flip you will be sorely missed by lots of us, and we wish you all the best in the future.
By Julie
March 26, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
I am saddened to learn that Flip Spiceland will no longer be with ll Alive. He was by far the best weatherman in the Atlanta metro area. It makes no sense to me that a man of this caliber was allowed to leave.
I do not like the person who is “in the running” to replace Flip, so I will no longer be watching ll Alive in the a.m.
By Dean
March 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
We missed the announcement; figured he was just on vacation. So sorry he’s gone away. We used to watch him on Ch. 20 in Spfld, IL, in the ’70s. He was really young then. People made jokes about him, said he didn’t wear shoes on the set because they never showed his feet.
By Martha
March 26, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
I am very sad that Flip is gone. I missed his goodbye. He and Randy made such a good team. It was actually fun watching the news in the mornings. Flip had such a great personality. Very few weathermen get it right every time. Flip at least made the weather interesting and entertaining. I hope he goes to a local station and takes Randy with him. Good luck, Flip
By Liz
March 30, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
GOD,
I hate this. I watched every morning just so that I could see and listen to Flip. He brought something special to the team. Chris is nice but he just doesn’t have what it takes. Flip could throw out a quip in a second and I’d be amused all day. I wish 11-Alive would reconsider. He was worth every dollar.
By DG
March 31, 2008 5:45 AM | Link to this
I will really miss Flip. I really enjoyed watching him in the mornings. I like Chris Holcomb, as well. Steve? He seems like a nice guy, but he is so boring I can’t watch him.
By Mark
March 31, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
I’m saddened by Flip’s departure…as comedian Lewis Black points out, the Latin word for weatherman is…liar. All forecasters are wrong a good deal of the time so the distinguishing factors for tuning in or not become intelligence and personality. Flip has both in abundance in addition to a charming self effacing humor. Holcomb is inoffensive enough and Steve Adamson is a sleepy, inarticulate Stan Laurel look-alike whom I expect at any minute will cluelessly scratch the top of his head and ask ‘What’ll we do now Ollie’? However the overwhelming winner of biggest moron on 11Alive goes to Paul “I play golf wearing makeup’ Ossman, who on the night of the tornado eclipsed his own standards of incompetence and idiocy. Moments after the stadium authority announced that Ga. Dome engineers had inspected the damage to the roof and that there were no serious injuries to fans at the SEC playoffs, while the tornado was ripping through the heart of downtown, I began switching between stations to get a idea of the forecast. Paul Ossman literally said, ‘I’m not in charge but my advice to all those people down at the Ga. Dome is (wait for it)… that building isn’t safe…those people need to get out of there as soon as possible and get to there cars and get away from the tornado.The anchor was so aghast at Ossman’s stupidity and dangerous advice that after an uncomfortable silence he tried to explain to the buffoon that he didn’t know how far away there cars were, where they lived,and the fact that thousands were staying in DOWNTOWN hotel rooms which were being destroyed at that precise moment!!!Ossman was unswayed by reason,logic, or intelligent thought… “I don’t care what they say(Stadium engineers), those people need to get out of there. While Glenn Burns, and Ken Cook were advising citizens of the danger, and stressing that Atlantans should take shelter(DUHHHH!) the brainless twit, Paul Ossman was imploring people to run outside into the teeth of a 130mph tornado! Quite simply this is unforgiveable incompetence bordering on criminal negligence and if 11Alive wants to cut payroll I can see no better candidate than the oafish,imbecilic,improvident lackwit of a ‘weatherman’ Paul’Hi, welcome to Wal-Mart’ Ossman! Flip Spiceland, you will be missed…thank you for all your professional skills and wit.Best of luck to you in all your endeavors!
By Ken
March 31, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Did you all know that 11Alive had its best ratings in the morning for the 4 week period starting March 3rd and ending March 28th, that it has had in the last year? Since Flip left more people have tuned in. So you same 5 people who keep trying to keep this thread alive, move on. Flip left on his own, and has a job outside of Televison, making very good money. He has moved on, why can’t you 5 people? As for you Mark, you are a liar. Paul stated that while there was a window of opportunity and the tornado producing storm had moved to the east, and the next line of storms was brewing to the west, now would be a good time to clear the area out. Paul, Chris, and Steve are smart, articulate, good people, who have far better things to do than post on invisible message boards. Of course being an unemployed, lying hack, like yourself Mark, you don’t. 11Alive has a great, trusted weather team. Flip was a good guy, he chose to leave. Why do you all feel it necesary to bash everyone else because of that? Change the channel. Chris, Steve, and Paul are secure enough in their jobs not to cry if you do.