Jeff Goldblatt answers THE question.
I enjoy getting a chance to talk with viewers when I’m out and about covering stories. Often, I am asked about Fox Chicago evening anchor Jeff Goldblatt. The most common question, “How did he get that scar on his chin?” Today, I found out. And along the way, I learned that many people in the newsroom didn’t know the answer either!
Our newsroom construction zone
The Fox Chicago newsroom has been under construction for about a year now. Our new HD studio was the priority – that debuted months ago. But the main newsroom area is still evolving. We never know what the place will look like every time we return.
Entertainment reporter David Viggiano with a HOT drink!
But another challenge is the constantly fluctuating room temperature. More often than not, the newsroom is cold. Executive producer Melinda Tichelaar jokes that our average temperature is about 55 degrees. As a survival tactic, I keep a pink shawl (a Christmas gift from Patrick Elwood) at my desk for emergency layering.
This morning, the cubicles were in a new formation and half the lights wouldn’t turn on. “It’s a cave”, says producer Roy Santoro. He’s like a caveman. He likes it. I’m shivering despite the company-approved space heater under my desk. His theory: ”You’re a girl. You guys are always cold.”
Entertainment reporter David Viggiano confirms the newsroom temperature is colder than 70. He adds, “It’s always cold. But I’m running around so I don’t feel it as much today.”
My close pal, traffic reporter Sondra Solarte, always warms my heart.
I guess it’s hard to please everyone. The cool conditions are ideal for all the technical equipment. In addition, studio lighting and humming computers can heat up a room pretty quickly. All over the newsroom, there are sweatshirts and jackets. At times, I’ve seen producers working in hats and gloves. But Melinda says, “If you go stand by Roy, it’s hotter because he’s always blowing hot air.”
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