RUMOR MILL: Station moving
Pittsburgh:RUMOR MILL: We're hearing the rumors fly (again) that KDKA (1020) is about to announce a move to join its FM sisters (KDKA-FM, WDSY and WZPT) at Foster Plaza in Greentree. There is no official word as to if or when the move will take place, but this is hardly the first time the idea has been tossed around.
The last time we remember this move being discussed was in 2005, ironically around the same time of a massive water main break caused a flood outside - and inside - of Gateway Center. The water flowed into the parking garages and generally made life miserable around Gateway Center for several days as cleanup efforts continued. KDKA-TV suffered damage to its news vehicles and also some production equipment.
Readers’ Forum
What?! Does this mean they’re leaving the “Lexus of North Hills” studios?
Seeing Eye - March 12, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Seeing Eye, probably not…the name would most likely follow them wherever they go.
Ken - March 12, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I am wondering if this is just a negotiating tactic on the part of KDKA? The lease at Gateway Center is probably up for renewal and Management is looking to get a more favorable deal with the owner of Gateway Center.
Is KDKA (TV) considering leaving 1 Gateway as well? Or is this just the Radio operation? (I remember one whopper of a rumor years ago that suggested TV-2 was considering leasing the top 2 floors of the U.S. Steel Tower for its studio and office space)
Tim - March 12, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Tim, my informant said that TV is staying put for now and, in fact, just renewed their lease with G.C. That said, it’s also likely that there aren’t appropriate accommodations at Foster Plaza for TV.
Eric O'Brien - March 12, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I can’t believe that either the television or radio stations are still at Gateway Center. When you see the palatial digs occupied by WPXI, KDKA looks like some kind of underground operation behind the Iron Curtain…
Bruce - March 13, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Well, after all, KDKA-AM is part of the CBS Radio group in Pittsburgh. It gets to join its sisters in Green Tree.
J. P. - March 14, 2010 at 10:41 am
Wow! How would you like to go dumpster diving if KDKA does move out! Could be some treasures!
al mcgilvray - March 15, 2010 at 07:16 am
God forbid the TV studios move, too. Could you imagine if reporters are “reporting live from downtown” and they’d actually have to do more than just step outside the building?!!!
deerejohn - March 15, 2010 at 09:02 am