The original idea of this post (“Where is PP”) was to embed a Google calendar of upcoming events I was a part of. (Bad sentence construction.) It’s obviously taken a turn, thanks to your comments on the post. So: Just in case you haven’t already written and heard from me via email, or Facebook, or Twitter, or UStream, I will give you the short story. Channel 6 let me know in August that I was being taken off their morning show and moved to weekends. After considering my options, I decided to leave, and gave notice a few days after the schedule change began.
If you have emailed me and haven’t received a response yet–you will. I’m still a few days behind on that. It’s easier to stay on top of the social networks since I’m on them all the time. For those who may not know, I’m on the web at https://www.paulpoteet.com, and from there you can find links to me on Twitter, Facebook, WZPL, WQME, and WXXC. I’m still doing everything else I was doing, and am even playing around with a studio webcam on Live Stream, for those who really want to still “watch” me in the morning! If you’re with me in these places, you’ll know the places I’ll be in next.
BTW, since it is an FAQ in the hundreds of responses I’ve read: My buddy Tom will be fine. We talk or email every day. He’s a clever talent, and I look forward to working with him again. Because he owes me money.
THANK YOU very much for your amazing loyalty, which almost rivals Mrs. Poteet’s. Now, on with the calendar!
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Julie Miller says
I miss you on RTV 6, in the mornings. You were such a big part of the news. Will you be back on TV?
Jackie says
Where is he?
Jane Edwards says
Where is Paul? I miss him!
swimmom says
The dynamics of the morning news team are gone without Paul! There's no fun in the mix, even Tom is subdued. It's just not the same. I'm joining the "Bring back Paul" club and switching to another channel for morning news as a protest.
sue says
sounds like a good idea. i have already emailed channel 6 and told them what i though
prcalgal says
I'm going to do the same thing. I totally agree that the Channel 6 news team is boring without Paul. He was the lifeline of that team. I liked everyone else better when he was on there because he brought out their sense of humor and fun. He made watching the news worthwhile. The lady that replaced him is boring. I'll join the Bring back Paul club! I'm boycotting Channel 6 news now and will have to find another boring news channel. What a loss!
Nancy says
You are right… not the same on channel 6. We miss Paul!
An Artist says
I have to agree. The morning news just isn’t the same. I no longer stick on 6. I float to 13 and 8 now. I loved Paul’s sense of humor in the mornings.
Denise says
Paul is the reason I watch the news, guess I'm switching now. Will watch whatever ststion he goes to.
Angela says
Where did you go, Paul? I just emailed channel 6 and ask the same question. One day you are there and the next….. poof…… gone.
Nancy A. says
Paul! Paul! Where for art thou, Paul!
Pam Roy says
Since I moved here to Indiana I only watched channel 6 news because of Paul Poteet, not any more, I have switched to channel 13 where is he
sue says
is paul with channel 13 now..if he is i am switching
sue says
where is paul. does anyone know. what happened to him and channel six. i would wake up anticipating what paul and tom davis were up too. now it will just be the blah other stations.
Debra Sullivan says
I thought he went on vacation but after a week then never came back I went looking for him. Has anyone heard if he will be on a different channel? I hope so. Like what was said before poor Tom he isn't the same without Paul.
guest says
Paul, Where are you? Channel 6 morning news is not the same without you. YOU were the reason I watched that channel. Are you on another morning television newscast?
sue says
i emailed channel 6 and they emailed back saying he is no longer with them. wherever you went paul, try to get tom davis with you..you guys make a great pair. you two are the new tom and bob to me
JIM RIDDLE says
PAUL LIKE SO MANY OTHERS WE MISS SEEING YOU ON TV HOPE YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES ARE WELL. I HOPE EVRYTHING IS GOOD JIM RIDDLE KOKOMO
Chris says
So what happened to Paul??? Before I jump to conclusions…..and get on an email bandwaggon like I did for McLain…..I'd like to know…..Paul is missed!!!
Chris- Tipton, IN
William Horton says
Paul.. I pledge allegiance to Paul Poteet.. wherever he goes, we will follow with our viewing loyalty.. I HATE how TV comings and goings NEVER are announced.. We went on vacation and when we returned…No Paul!.. what a travesty !.
We'll be scanning the channels looking for that friendly voice again.
BIll and Carol – Noblesville
sue says
well gang we need to keep emailing channel 6 and let them know how badly they messed up. paul i am glad you and tom are still in contact. if you go somewhere else to work, try to get tom to go with you. you two are my dynamite duo just like batman and robin. all though i don't know who should be batman and who should be robin :0)
Jerry Brown says
So what happen to Paul.
Thanks
pat says
grammah everyone has said excatly how I feel. Hoping Paul will be back on news so that I can start my day with a happy morning. Liked watching and hearing Paul Poteet.
TG, Columbus says
Are the PTB blind??? Move you to weekends??? Why on earth would they split up such a good thing? the banter was so funny…always made me laugh! And not just with Tom, the whole morning crew made mornings fun…why would they want every-other-channel-BLAH?! Was it too much fun? Not "news-like"? Good grief! No offense to Crystal, I'm sure she's nice, but it's sure not the same…I will follow you on Twitter and the likes. Thanks for letting us know.
Bonnie says
OH NO! I can't believe you aren't on RTV6!!! Are they STUPID or what? Seriously, they get rid of Ray Cortepassi (sorry for slaughtering his name) and now you?? Dang…definitely emailing RTV6 and voicing my displeasure.
Melissa says
I thought Paul was on vacation. I waited another week and no Paul. I had to come here to find out what was going on. I am not going to watch RTV6 anymore. Paul and Tom made me look forward to the news. Watching channel 6 now is bland. I am forced to watch Chuck Lofton now.
Sue says
Sure want Paul Back. Morning news sure is boring now. He was a bright spot to start a day. This Great Grandma sure misses you.
Becky Gregory says
Paul,
We were missing you at our house, but now know the rest of the story. Like the others, Tom and you gave us a reason to watch. We will no longer intentionally go to 6 in the AM. Good to still hear you on the radio. God's blessings to you and your family.
Becky Gregory and family
Don & Terri says
Our house will no longer watch RTV6 News! Can't believe this has really happened…don't they know you don't fix something that isn't broke! Paul…we have watched you for years and will follow wherever you go. I hope the ones that made this decision see what a mistake they have truly made.
David Kiser says
I' m now watching other channels for weather coverage and it being presented in a entertaining way. We always have enjoyed the morning coverage and appreciated the morning news because of Paul. We enjoy Grace and the crew but it is not the same value in time without the personality of Paul. Let RTV6 we have gone else where for our morning news since Paul is gone.
Ellen says
Channel 6 is sick. So many peo ple have been let go. And do they think that gal can offer the same quality as you? I haven't liked her from the first, but haven't nailed down what it is that turns me off. Good Luck. Glad to see you have stuff to do.
swimmom says
sorry to "bad-mouth" Crystal. I'm sure she's very nice, but it's just too much syrup in the morning.
Lora says
Now there is no reason to watch 6 in the morning… My husband and I used to enjoy getting up a little early to catch a laugh with you before waking up the kids for school. Now what will we do? Tom looks lonely with nobody to have fun with!
Really miss you guys…
Lora & Chris
Jennifer says
Like others, I too have found you here after not seeing you on WRTV6 in the mornings. Their morning broadcast is not the same and I will be searching for another station to watch. I wish you the best of success.
dgolden777! says
Channel six – what were you thinking? The MAIN reason I watch channel six news in the morning is because of Paul Poteet. At first I thought he was on vacation but then I realized he's been gone a long time. Nothing against Crystal, but it's just not the same. I may have to find another station for my morning news – your newscast has become FLAT.
Amy M. Baldridge says
So sad! I loved to watch you Paul while I ran on the treadmill in the a.m. I do think you made the right choice~your too good for weekends and besides who gets up early enough to watch??? Nothing against Crystal but they have definately lost their star!
Lisa Brzozowski says
I have missed you… Did not know what happened to you… They are nuts, I will be swithching to channel 13 now. You were the best…. Lisa Avon, Indiana
Leigh says
I’m an early riser and would always listen to 6 on the radio while I was getting ready in the morning. I even got wireless headphones after everything went digital so I could still listen in rooms with no tv. The newscast was informative and you always made me laugh with your lightning quick wit. I also thought you were on vacation. Then I came here and read your announcement. I thought about emailing Channel 6, but I figured they just must want to kill their newscasts! Eric W., Ray C., now you! I’ll just get my news from the internet and my weather from paulpoteet.com (you are bookmarked at home and work). Hope to see you on tv again somewhere!
Julie Swain says
I have no loyalties(or love) for anyone…except for my dogs, and PAUL POTEET:) NO MORE CHANNEL 6 NEWS FOR ME!! Channel 6, you just messed up BIG!
Crystal Davis says
Paul-Would you be willing to visit our school? We have a science club that is currently researching weather and we would love for you to visit with us. Our kids are begging us to have you visit. Please!!! We are located in Mooresville and meet every Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m If you come visit us, I will provide you with a Gray's Cafeteria dinner! You can e-mail me at cdavis@mcsc.k12.in.us. I hope to hear from you!
Jackie Buckner says
Now I know, went on vacation October the 9th, returned on the 19th, no Paul on my morning news. Thought he was on vacation, but this past Monday, no Paul. I was going crazy. Could not find out were he was at. Finally found this. And I agree, the morning show is not the same without Paul, NOW I will have to find a new morning news station.
Teresa says
No more Channel 6 for me. Paul was the main reason we watched. My teenage daughter has a picture of Paul and Sam Champion on her wall. Paul was kind enough to send her a picture a few years ago when he was at the country music awards. I have also changed from a regular channel 6 morning show viewer to another channel. Glad you are still on the radio Paul. Good luck. Hope to see you on TV soon, however.
Pam Bailey says
OH NO is absolutely right. The manager of rtv6 is not in his right mind. Loved Paul and his weather reports. Chrystal keeps telling us everytime she is on the screen she is a metereologist and I don't want to hear about it anymore. Moving to another station.
Best of luck to you PAUL. Will miss you.
Linda says
I canNOT believe Channel 6!! How could they let Paul go? What kind of freakshow are they running over there, anyway? Now I know why poor Tom looks so sad every morning. I'm sad, too. I used to love the morning news on 6, it was like a family get-together. Now it's like someone died.
Teresa & Bob says
OMG…..I can't believe Channel 6 would make such a big mistake! You & Tom WERE the morning show. My husband and I are in our 60's & 50's respectively, and thoroughly enjoyed watching you. Who can I write to at Channel 6? I'm dead serious too!!!
We miss you Paul.
Betsy Gambaccini says
Geez. So that’s why Jeff and I haven’t seen you.
We’re switching stations…no fun having my daily 5:30 breakfast without you, Paul. I’m sad.
Anonymous says
Paul – I really miss you – what a huge loss to the news team. I looked forward to waking up and getting ready for work with you every day. Unbelievable!
Charlotte says
What a huge error Indy Channel has made. I always loved getting ready for work each day watching the news with Paul – waiting for the sixes for the weather. OMG – I am switching stations. This is ridiculous
Jackie says
Now it is only Grace that keeps me tuned in….We miss you Paul!!
claudia says
Bad decision on the part of RTV6. Paul is why we tuned in faithfully and Paul's departure is why we will NOW watch the competition. If it Ain't Broke….You DON'T Fix it. Nothing against Crystal; however, the morning chemistry without Paul is lacking; what a shame! Best Wishes to Paul and his family!!!
Deb LaFave says
I’m fairly new to Indianapolis from Atlanta and moved around the news channels until I found Paul and Tom in the morning and didn’t look anywhere else. I too thought you went on vacation because you just vanished! This is a bad deal……now I’ll hvae to start channel hopping again.
Ashley says
I love listening to you on the Smiley Morning Show…you are really funny and bring another dynamic to that show! RTV6 is silly for taking you off the air like that – I do think Tom is a great traffic guy – but you guys working together is what made the morning news "watchable". Good luck to you!!
Bonnie says
You were the reason we started watching the show 14 years ago! You and Tom made our mornings enjoyable. Sorry to hear about you leaving and you'll be missed!
Debbie says
RTV6 really messed up by letting you go. I truly enjoyed your sense of humor each and every morning. I hope the powers that be reconsider their decision.
Betty says
I just want to know what happened to Paul Poteet? Did he go to another station? Just be kind enough to let us know.
Heather says
I totally agree ….you and Tom made the morning show! It just isn't the same without you there! Hearing your in the morning made getting up ready for work bearable. It just isn't the same anymore. There is no life on 6 in the am now…..just dull boring depressing news. I want Paul back! THANK GOD I can still listen to you on Smiley!!
Ruth Woods says
Bring Paul back! It is not the same and I am surfing…..RWW
Robert says
Paul~!!!!! Where are you??? You and your little buddy Tom Davis were honestly the only reason I watched RTV-6 in the mornings. Don’t get me wrong, I think Crystal Wicker is HOT in a Gothic sort of way. Especially when she wears dark cloths.
What about you and Crystal doing the weather together? With you, it’s hard for me to watch the liberally slanted news on RTV-6.
mary says
WOW! I have watched you since you were on the Lafayette news, what a great loss. All things for a reason and I am sure we will see you surface soon. In the meantime though, I have switched to CNN in the morning.
Bob says
I only started watching wrtv after finding Paul on WXXC Radio. I found myself tuning to that station to hear his banter doing the weather. Then went to channel 6 to see him. I never liked Rtv6 but watched it every morning because of Paul. When Crystal Wicker showed up I said it wouldn't be long before Paul would be gone. Once again RTV6 isn't worth watching, so I don't since I realized Paul wasn't coming back. I do still tune into WXXC at 7:30 and 8:30 to hear Paul. But have noticed that those spots seem to be much shorter now. Hope WXXC doesn't do something stupid next. Gotta go email channel 6.
Connie says
OK…. I don't EVER comment on these things. And no offense to Crystal Whicker, BUT I miss you, Paul Poteet. This is wrong, wrong, wrong. I am done watching channel 6 in the morning UNLESS Paul Poteet is back. Seriously. I am done.
guest says
I really don't like the high pitched-fakey voice of Ms. Wicker…. would rather listen to Paul.
So I too am changing stations…
Pam says
You should have your own show. I will not be watching channel 6 morning news anymore. What were they thinking? You made the news and weather so much fun. I really hate that you are not there anymore. Nobody seems to be very happy behind thier forced smiles!!
Becky says
My husband and I could not believe it, when we found out what happened to Paul. He was the morning news. Grace, Tom and Paul were the best news team we had ever seen. Without Paul we have stopped watching, and our now watching channel 8. Please tell us when you get on another show.
Lisa says
I don't know what station to watch now…I watched Channel 6 because of Paul and Toml and the fun they provided. I think Channel 6 made a Big mistake! Will have to channel search for awhile, because I do like GMA that follows the GMA-IN, and I just switched to it because of watiching channel 6, I do not like channel 13 and the Today show–because it seems like it goes on forever,..could almost be called Tomorrow show by the time it ends, and Channel 8 morning new is boring! On to the search! Pau, I wish you luck in finding another tv job…will be following you on line,
Carolyn Earnest says
Paul we were wondering what happened to you. We have started are mornings with you for years. We miss not having you on there. Channel 6 made a poor decision moving you to another time. Hopefully we will see you on another station real soon. The Earnest from Fairmount In.
Becki says
All I can say is "ditto" to the many comments already made. You have been the bright star that drew us to Channel 6 news in the mornings… Change is inevitable but not always for the good. With the ups and downs in life all around, you were the "comfort food" that warmed the soul. We too are now looking elsewhere…mornings are just not the same! Keep us posted. We'll listen to you on the radio.
Ginger Lirette says
Paul – I miss you. I asked my husband several times. Where is Paul? I miss Paul! So he sent me this blog. You always made me laugh in the morning. I MISS MY PAUL POTEET IN THE MORNING!!! I am emailing channel 6 too.
Sharon C says
I am among the people who thought you’d gone on vacation…but sadly you haven’t. Every morning I would think, ‘I have to go online and find out what happened to Paul’. So this a.m. I took some action and am not happy.
It just isn’t the same without you Paul. God bless you and yours in any new endeavors.
Yolanda says
Whewwwwwwwwwww, finally getting somewhere. I moved here 4 years ago from Cleveland and woke up with you and Grace and there was another gentlemen anchor who sense than have left and now the other young man took his place. But Paul, it was a joy turning you on in the morning and hearing the weather. Sorry to hear of your departure but I pray for the good. Take care and love to know where at another station so I can finally turn Channel 6 off for good. Good Luck
Kathy says
I and my family had so wonder what happen to you Mr.Paul Poteet ,I ask my dad and he did’nt know so I got on here t ofind out and am very sad that I don’t get to hear you ,Grace and Tom ,I’m 57 and have been watching news 6 for many years ,after I could no longer work out of the home and started watching my grand daughter which comes at 6:30 am I would get up early just to hear what you 3 had to saywith Grace in the middle of you and Tom with her smile and you both making my day start off with a smile ,I could go on BUT all I will say is a GREAT LOSS for Good Morning Indiana 6 new there loss and all of us that watch. God Bless You and your family.Thanks for all the laughter you brought into this house .SHAME ON 6
Kat says
I agree with Kathy “Shame on channel 6” I too miss you in the mornings. I was formerly a channel 8 day break viewer until a few years ago and started watching 6 news in the morning. You made the show, it was fun and interesting.. I thought that you were out due to illness or on a vacation. Thought I would check the website and see what happened to your smiling face. I am now going to have to find a new morning news channel… I am not happy with 6 without you… Thanks and good luck in your future endeavors.
John of Carmel says
Paul,
As your blog comments indicate, you brought joy and laughter to our mornings for years. As viewers become younger, there appears to be a demand for a pretty face with little concern for the broadcaster’s ability to communicate with its audience. I hope you return to morning television soon!
Mike Sprong says
I am also a big Paul Poteet fan and am very unhappy with Channel 6..!! They are undeserving of good ones like you. They treated Bob McClain badly and now Paul!?!? Do they want to stay in last place in the ratings forever ? I hope they stay in last place and lose advserting money because of their shameful treatment of longtime loyal people like Paul and Bob. There are probably others you could tell us about.
Jane says
I had a lot of things going on the time you left Channel 6 and missed the show announcing your departure. After several mornings of not seeing you, I wanted to find out what happened so I searched the web to find my answer. I really hate it that you’re no longer on the show. You made my mornings. Listening to you laugh and having fun with everyone on the show just started my mornings off right. Thanks for the laughter.
Good luck to you!
Gerriann Fish says
Bummer!! I have been out of state for a bit and just assumed Paulwas on vacation and was so sorry to hear that you were “moved” to weekends. Channel 6 had a great threesome and didn’t have sense enough to know it. I watched you when you were here in Lafayette and was glad to realize you didn’t move out of the area when you moved from Channel l8. Hope to see you back on the air soon.
patrick says
Channel 6 seems to always find a way to screw it up. Paul was the best thing they had going, on to 8 or 13.
Kathleen says
My husband and I will miss you Paul.
We are so sick of hearing the words “INDIAHHNA” and “PRIMARILY” and “AS WELL”!
You were a bright spot in our day. We will probably switch our morning news channel.
Terry Anderson says
I agree, I hate the Indihana phrase!! It was annoying at first, now it’s nauseating. No more morning news for me. I listen to the radio on the way to work.
Grover says
I was forced to watch channel 6 news because that’s what my wife likes to watch in the mornings. The reason it annoyed me so much was I couldn’t get over Grace and Dan’s fake exhuberance and over-exagerated facial expressions when they read the news. But I did enjoy watching you and Tom. Sorry to see you go, but I will have to settle for Crystal’s hot body instead.
Good luck Paul
Diana Bilsland says
Paul:
Are you going to be on any other Indy channel so we can continue to watch? Miss your style and knowledge. Please let us know haw we can follow your dorcasting future.
Danita Slatton says
Paul, My husband and I have watched you do the weather for a long time and we have enjoyed it very much. You put “happy” in the weather, especially when it’s not such a good forecast. You were one of the only reasons we watched RTV6, especially when they brought in that new news team that think they are something special. To replace you with Crystal Wicker?! We are appalled and will not be watching it any longer RTV6! She is no weather person! Probably because they can pay her less! We just got this news from our daughter and I will be listening to you on 99.5 in the mornings. I certainly hope to see you on another local channel soon! We love you! Keep up the good work!
Pat & Danita Slatton
Kelly says
In Paul We Trust!!!! I can’t stand that nasally Krista Wicker.
Mary says
Funny how WRTV always seems to do something stupid. Getting rid of Ray Cortopassi was a huge mistake too. They should have left well-enough alone. I wasn’t watching RTV6 much in the morning, because I can’t stand that bobble-head Grace with her wierd facial expressions and those gasps between sentences. And now, putting her with that irritating Crystal Wicker is much like being served a plate of peas. Just too hard to swallow. Oh well. At least my thumb will start getting a good workout as I channel surf!
Stacy says
Hi Paul, I am still surprised at Channel 6! Why would they ruin such a good a.m. show? You are so witty…you made me laugh everyday and helped me get in a good mood before I went and faced my daily responsibilities. I’m glad to still be able to listen to you in the morning with Smiley on my way to work! I too have switched morning shows. Good riddens channel 6!
Paula says
Paul, I was so disappointed to NOT see you on GMI. I don’t know what they were thinking…or IF they were thinking. You made me laugh, which is hard to do at 5:30 in the morning! Ya know, another rather famous former weatherman from Indianapolis now how his own late-night show. Perhaps you’ve heard of him…?
At any rate, I know listen to you on WQME (love their music – digging Revelation Song by PCD right now), so I get my Paul fix in the morning. But I miss you and Tom and your witty banter.
Godspeed, my friend, on your new journey. Won’t it be fun to see where God takes you?
John Howard says
Let’s see, WISH did something similar with Randy several years ago.
lisa says
I remember that and you know what? the viewers flooded the phones and bombarded with mail because they were all so upset that WISH wanted to can Randy that the overwhelming response they kept him right where he was……….maybe we need to do that!
Nita says
Paul I have enjoyed you SO very much I cannot believe you are not there anymore. The end of Channel 6 in the morning for me. WHY? What is their problem. someone so excellent and outstanding in every way??
Danita says
Paul,
Haven’t watched RTV6 since I found out you left. There ratings should really go down and rightly so! You made me laugh early every morning and started my day off with a smile. Now all they have on 6 is a bunch of stuck ups! I wish you all the best in the future and hope to see you on another weather station soon!!
Keep reporting the weather to us my friend!!
Paul says
Thanks for all your continuing interest. I hope you’re following me on Facebook, Twitter, and Livestream. Just search “Paul Poteet.” If you missed them, here are a couple of blog posts about my new projects. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
https://paulpoteet.com/blog/2009/11/11/paul-poteets-gotta-eat/
https://paulpoteet.com/blog/2009/11/25/paul-poteets-indiana-weekend/
lisa says
I just found out Paul isnt on WRTV either anymore, I only watched WRTV to see Paul not only did I depend on his forecast and it was accurate, he was such a joy to listen to and watch he really connected to viewers! he made me laugh. I’m not a viewer anymore because Paul isnt there. I’ll get my forecasts from him this way……………WRTV has really lost a valuable asset.
Kim says
Paul, I have nothing but well-wishes for you, as you begin a new chapter in your life. Will miss you like crazy…..God Bless
Bill says
WRTV must be run by idiots. You and Tom Davis are the real deal! Grace, Dan and Crystal are fake, plastic, irritating and not really worth watching. Their cartoon personalities make me want to change the channel. Since I doubt that they are considering any voice dub overs for Crystal or anchoring Grace’s head to her neck or injecting her face with plaster to tone down the facial expressions, I will have to tune in long enough to see what Tom is up to and then turn off the set. And to think that they thought Ms Wicker could replace you! She has nothing to offer and having her inhale helium before each forcast as she speaks does not make her any more entertaining, she is too tall to pass as a munchkin.
Sarah says
Paul, Paul, Paul . . . say it isn’t so!! Please let us know as soon as you find a new TV home. WRTV doesn’t deserve your talents. When you find a new place to land, take Tom with you . . . you guys were awesome together!
Good Riddance says
Maybe Paul can use all of his time now to focus on his comedy career and WRTV can hire a weather person who is focused more on forecasting than telling lame jokes with a smug little traffic kid in his daddy’s suit. Watching Grace is like having Mr. Rodgers reading you the news and “Scary Dan” needs to not always over-emphasize every detail. The whole morning show is a train wreck and letting Paul go is just the beginning to the clean-up!
Amanda says
Personally I like to see alittle character and personalitly! Rather than a bunch of talking heads! Paul, you are missed! This guy doesn’t know what he is talking about!!
guest says
OH don’t worry. Abdul in the Morning will take care of you.
Bettye Glover Johnson says
Hi Paul, I didnt realize you were gone for good. I thought you was ill or on vacation. I want to ask Dan or Grace but didnt know if they were allow to discuss your absence. I do miss you and wish you were back with Grace and Dan. I will be waiting for you to come back and you will be back. Bettye
Jan says
Paul,
The highlight of my day was watching you on the Noon News on RTV6 because you were always so upbeat, funny and REAL!. I was saddened when I called the station and they said you wouldn’t be back. Definitely the “management” at RTV6 must have other non-important things on their minds for the City of Indianapolis and the surrounding area. I’m sure they’re not good. Hopefully, another market in the Indianapolis area will make a smart decision to hire you. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Hope you and your family have a Happy Holiday.
Mrs. D. says
Channel Six News in the morning is W-E-A-K, since Paul and Tom are not together. It was a warm morning news show, now dull to the wire. I don’t even watch them any more. Grace is to homely for me and the entire Indy area. Channel Six you need to boost your ratings bring Paul BACK today. Hopefully, whoever made the decision to cut Paul has been fired by now!
Patty Smith says
I totally agree with the other comments. I don’t like 6 news now that you are not there! You are GREATLY MISSED!! Like many of the others I want to know where you end up & that’s the news channel I will watch.
Robin S. says
Paul gone…no way. You were the only reason I watched channel six in the morning. Grace is a sweetie but Tom can be alittle annoying, But Paul you are the man!! I still listen to you on the Marion radio station while Im at work. So please let us know where your going , I can'[t wait to see your face again!!
Paul says
Again, thanks for the continuing interest. Make sure you look me up elsewhere. I’m on both Twitter & Facebook under “PaulPoteet.” (The beauty of having an odd name is that no one has already used it for any of that stuff.)
You can find out all that I’m doing now by visiting http://www.whoispaulpoteet.com. I want you to stay in touch. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
morning show-frequent-flyer says
Paul – i can NO LONGER watch the channet 6 morning news since you left the show. your quick witticisms were truly refreshing as well as your delivery of the weather. you have an art in conversation that is sincere, professional and truly ‘your own style’. hoping to see you on one of the major next works soon! you are truly missed.
Ann says
Paul, Channel 6 has made a giant mistake. You, Grace Trahan and Tom Davis had a “chemistry” that has just evaporated, without you in the picture. The channel 6 morning news and weather WAS truly the best of the networks, but no more. The other stations don’t even come close. You were the catalyst in making the morning news and weather so fun to watch. I listen to you on radio but do hope you will return to tv soon. I used to wonder how on earth writers could create such good scripts for you but now I realize YOU were doing the writing and impromptu quips yourself. I hope you will find a tv job where your skills are appreciated. Keep us posted and Best Wishes for the Future.
Andi Shriner says
I won’t watch WRTV 6 without you on there. I’ve switched to 13, which is painful enough but WRTV 6 is stupid. While Crystal Wicker is sweet, she is not funny at all!!
Beth says
Found this page after my comments. My parents and I are sorry to hear of RTV’s decision. Our opinion—-they made a big mistake. Good luck.
Kyle says
I think we should use “Call 6 For Help” to try to get Paul back on the morning news. I can just see Rafeal Sanchez interviewing WRTV’s management in the parking lot about how they have screwed their viewers over…
Kim Huff says
Paul,
WRTV made a HUGE mistake letting you go. You were the ONLY reason I watched the Channel 6 News and now that you are gone, I guess I will just have to find another morning news. I have been working a lot of late nights since July so I havent been able to watch the morning news much but that is changing now.
I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. You ARE Indiana’s BEST weatherman and I am sure something even better will come along.
Kim
PS I look forward to your weather reports on fb every day.
Robert White says
i only watched RTV Morning news because of the fun way that you presented the weather..Your humor really uplifted me especially when the heavy Snow hit us up here in West lafayette..RTV-should be ashamed of themselves to put a better looking personality on TV only because of the way they look..She cant hold a candle to you.I no longer watch 6 Morning show..Happy Holidays
Teresa Sorg says
Well, that explains why we haven’t seen you-thought you were on vacation. My girls and I watched every morning and now it’s just not the same. My youngest enjoys the bantering btwn you & Tom and now she’s not happy since she doesn’t get to see you.
Rose Dorsey says
Paul, my husband and I miss you in the morning! We enjoyed the weather and the news so much better when you were there! How could Channel 6 be so unwise not to value such an important part of their newscast! Hope you’re enjoying your other pursuits–it’s sure a great loss for Channel 6! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Rose and Mike Dorsey, Indianapolis
Mary Ann Ross says
I haven’t watched the morning show for a while because I’ve been getting up later but I got up early last week because of the snow, turned on the tv to see what you had to say about it and saw you were gone. Thought you were on vacation. Tuned in again this week and you still aren’t there———-so I googled and here you are. And here I’ll be from now on for my snow news.
RTV just lost my morning viewership. And I am checking out the other stations for nightly news because the new format is awful. Guess I’m not the audience they are looking for…………and I thought I was in a desired demographic. OH WELL. Best of luck to you Paul.
Rick and Maria West says
Hey Paul… we miss you as our trusty weatherman on channel 6. We are boycotting that station now. That will teach em to take Indy’s favorite weatherman off week day mornings! We are glad we still get to hear your cheery report and witty humor on Smiley!
Happy Holidays!!
Sue and Herschel says
Now that we’re retired we got into the habit of RTV and coffee in the morning and we always looked forward to your quick wit, patter with Tom and your zingy comments and one-liners…..it took a while for me (I’m ilTwitterate) to find out what happened – we thought you were sick or on vacation. What in the world were they thinking by offering you weekends? No one else on that channel even comes close to being as entertaining or charming as you were. We really miss you and wish you and Mrs. Poteet Merry Christmas. Hope to see you on another Indy channel in the morning real soon!
Sheila says
Miss seeing you on tv. Hope all these “fans” have copied WRTV with their comments. iIt sucks being our age and “under” employed, doesn’t it? Wishing you and your family many blessings in 2010.
Sheila & Randy, from Nineveh
Julie Smith says
I too thought you were on vacation. Since you are no longer on the morning show – I am no longer a viewer! You are my favorite Indy on air personality. The banter between you and Tom was invaluable and I hope they know that in the upper corporate boardroom of TV fiefdom!
Snakey says
I think you can hear Paul Poteet on 98.7 WQME. I don’t really know Since I don’t listen to that station much.
Judi Peters says
Hello Paul:
I have a question, did you ever work in the Kansas city area for 61 country ? I use to live in that area and I wonder if that was you? My husband said no, I disagree. Please settle this for us..
Judi & George Peters
Paul says
First of all, Sue: I’ve never seen the term “ilTwitterate” before; nicely done. Judi: I’ve done national voice over work before, but I’ve only worked as “me” in Indiana. I have run across a guy named Crash Poteet who has done radio in Texas and Oklahoma. I should send him an email sometime. THANKS to all for the continuing comments. I read everything.
If you haven’t yet, check out http://www.whoispaulpoteet.com for all I’m doing now. I expect to be announcing even more new partnerships shortly.
Pam in Winchester says
Dear Paul,
What happened? I have watched RTV6 in the mornings for many years and have enjoyed seeing your reports everyday. I have a 50 min commute to work everyday and depended on your weather report dailey. It is not the same without you in the mornings. The network has made a big mistake and I have switched to another station. Good luck to you!
Lisa says
oh gosh. .I’ve tried. .I’ve honestly tried to watch RTV of a morning. .I’ve tried to give Crystal an honest try. .but I just can’t do it anymore!!!! I miss you terribly Paul!!! What am I going to do when the snow hits this week and your not there on the tv telling me to stay home?!? I hope to see your smiling face somewhere on the tv soon. I’m not able to pick up many of the radio stations in Indy either. . .
MARTHA AND KEVIN says
Paul,
I used to always watch channel 13 (no reason in particular, just habit), but my husband started watching RTV morning news, and I really liked it. WE both loved the banter between you and Tom. It was refreshing. I really like Dan and Grace as well. I don’t have a problem with Crystal, but I would much rather have you doing the weather. You seem much more real, and like you know what you’re talking about. Crystal…not so much. You will certainly be missed, and I still enjoy listening to you in the mornings on ZPL.
CJ says
WOW! Sorry to read the news you’ve been replaced. I, like other thought you were on vacation. I miss you on the “sixes” and Crystal just isn’t cutting it. I left as an evening channel 6 viewer when they changed the format a couple years ago, but now I will not be watching their morning news either due to you not being there.
What are they thinking? You were a positive staple in many central Indiana homes. Obviously channel 6 doesn’t need the revenue of their am commercial customers huh? Best wishes to you and the family!
Kara Miller says
You are sadly missed on the news, but I love listening to you in the morning on WZPL!!!!! I guess I’m confused why they wanted to move you to weekends- you are the hottest weather person out there, not to mention charming and super funny!!!
Maranda says
Hi Paul!! I’m very sad to not see your smiling face every morning anymore. I, like others, had thought you were taking a long vacation for the holidays. My husband and I got online to see what was going on and luckily we found this site so we can still keep up with you. Good luck with everything that you have going on right now!!
Bettye says
I’ve been asking “where is Paul”? I thought you were on vacation. Today I decided to do some research and discovered you are gone. I love Grace but I won’t watch anymore because of the way they make changes when there’s no reason to change. There’s not another personality on the morning show like yours and you and Grace complimented each other so well. I started with Ch 8 when I moved here, got sick of it, moved to 13, Chuck couldn’t get it right but then I found you. With you gone, there’s no reason for me to watch. Guess I’ll have to try Fox for a while. Good luck in whatever you do. Miss ya!
Lynn Phipps says
Paul,
I have enjoyed watching you each morning before I went to work. It is not the same. I’m going to have to look at the other stations now, you and Grace as a team were great. It’s not the same without you! Good luck in the future, you will be missed.
Janet says
My husband asked this morning where is Paul Poteet? You are missed. I enjoyed your banter and you brought humor in the morning. You are missed. What a foolish error in judgment for channel 6. You were great on the show. I have no problem with Crystal, but she isn’t you. Thanks for a job well done.
HANK says
no offense to crytal wicker-paul and tom were a team-paul will be missed! GOOD MORNING INDIANA WAS BETTER W/PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill says
Sorry to hear you are no longer at RTV. First we lost “Swoop”, a heck of a guy and now we have lost the only entertainment local TV had to offer. I really enjoyed your work and sense of humor.
Considering the state of the nation, and world for that matter, it seems the need for putting a smile on people’s faces is more needed than ever.
Hope to see you back on air soon bringing us a daily smile.
Melissa says
My boys and I watched you every weekday to see what the weather was going to be before going to school. We sure do miss you. We thought you were on vacation like everyone else thought. Crystal just doesn’t work for us in the morning – it’s just not the same.
But we totally understand!
Janis says
I have been watching Channel 6 in the morning for over 20 years–mostly because of the whole morning crew. I always turned on to hear your forecast and loved the whole team. I loved watching you and Tom together and really miss you. The morning team suffered a great loss. Crystal just doesn’t compare!! I too hope to see you again on the air soon.
Ann Heitler says
My husband and I always watched the morning news and enjoyed watching you and Tom. It would always get your day started with a smile. I love Grace but don’t really watch the morning news very much anymore. You are missed. Good luck in your new adventures and hope to see you back on TV soon.
Dennis Smalling says
I have switched to another station for my morning news , I did not have any choice my converter box stopped getting channel 6. BUT none the less I do miss Paul and I think taking him off the air was a mistake. Crystal is nice but no real sense of warm or personality.
Kathy says
Paul – I definitely miss seeing you doing the weather — Hate to say it, but Crystal’s little Shirley Temple voice and mannerisms are just more than I can take! I still prefer Ch 6 for news, but have to change the channel when it comes to weather. I just googled you today and found out what happened — hope to stay connected – sounds like you have a lot of interesting stuff going on!
Connie says
Paul,
I always enjoy listening to you with Smiley and the gang having fun, but will miss you whenever I look for a weather report in the am now on tv… experience and talent should count for something, but I guess not in everyone’s view. You are still the crazy weather guy to me – best of luck to you and your family.
Connie
Debbie says
Paul,
I am very sorry that you’re gone. You are missed!!! I love channel 6 news, but when it comes to the weather now, yuck! I’m sorry to say this but I can’t stand Crystal’s voice, and I am not alone in my views other family members (2 adult sisters) think the same way. Good luck.
michael g.page says
Hey Paul,It’s just a matter of time before you end up on channel 13. Think of it as a stepping stone to the replacement for David Letterman Show. See you there! P.S.– Channel 6 lost my support after the Clyde and Deonne fling……………..keep push-in (r.E.O.)
Cathy Andry says
Hi Paul. I’m another fan who misses you greatly in the mornings. She may be a fine person and may even be a good meteorologist; but channel 6 made a huge mistake. Crystal must be taking voice lessons, but her voice continues to annoy. She cannot compare to you or how pleasant you made my mornings. How can people make such poor decisions? I’m glad to get your Facebook postings and your weather updates. Thank you for a job well done even if the “powers that be” can’t appreciate it.
Roxa Deaton says
Morning weather is terrible and not even a collection of the new meteorologists add up to your quality. What were they thinking???? At least you did not disappear and your professionalism is still available to us all via this website. Our computer access is shaky here in the country but when I can access your info, I enjoy it. Thank you for continuing to provide us with the best, most accurate weather around!
Lana says
Where Did He Go?
Sheila says
Sure do miss you in the mornings! I think they made a huge mistake but I am glad to see that you are doing fine and still working!
mary jo carleton says
I am so happy I found my paul poteet…You and tom and grace always helped me get in a happy mood every morning. The people in charge at channel 6 really screwed up. You even made the weather fun (as well as accurate). There is just no point in watching channel 6 anymore. I still like Tom and Grace but I will watch another channel for my information and listen to you as often as I can on your new ventures. Good luck and you are greatly missed. Mary Jo Carleton, Cloverdale
Vicki Libby says
I still miss your clever banter which truly made the weather fun along with informative. Since your departure, I refuse to watch channel 6 in the morning and only rarely watch it at 7, because I work late. You are very missed and I am relieved that you are available online and on Smiley’s show. I hope to see you back on TV soon. Thanks for sharing with us.
Jean Shutt says
I looked forward to starting my day with you each morning at 5:00 a.m.
I finally googled you today to see what happened.
I miss you.
jean
Terre Haute, IN
Catharine Rademacher says
Finding Paul P.
Hello. Like the others lamenting here I too thought you were merely on vacation for a week or two, but realized that you must have moved to a different shift. Since I only catch the news at the local YMCA in the morning, I knew you must have been gone. I looked forward to your forecasts as well as the banter between you and Grace…but now..it just is not the same at all.
I enjoyed channel 6 am news for decades..but miss your presence. Wanted you to know.
Teacher in Bloomington, IN.
Catharine Rademacher
Lou, Pittsboro, In says
Like the others have mentioned, I too, thought you may have
been on vacation. But not this long !
That was certainly very low of the people in charge!!!
You and Tom were the reason, I liked to watch Channel 6.
Tom is still there, but without you, it isn’t the same.
It always helped to have a little humor, with all the bad happenings
being reported in the news!
Lou
Judi says
Crystal is a sweet girl but a tad bit boring. I really, really miss the way you made me laugh every day. Especially when most days for me are definitely not funny. I just hope whatever you do that you never change who you are because you mean a lot to many people. Good luck and I will still be following you on Facebook and Paulpoteet.com!! As the youngin’s say now a days- YOU ROCK!!!!
CH says
Sure do miss your sense of humor and smile. Glad to see you are staying busy! It looks like you are managing to enjoy yourself too. Best of luck to you and I hope to see you back on the air soon!
DEBBIE says
DEAR PAUL, SO SORRY YOU ARE GONE. I USED TO LISTEN TO YOU GUYS ON THE RADIO ON MY WAY TO WORK.THE CLOSENEST BETWEEN YOU GUYS WAS EVIDENT AND REFRESHING IT WAS A GOOD WAY TO START MY DAY.I NEVER USE THE COMPUTER AND KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT IT BUT I HAD TO SEND YOU A MESSAGE TO YOU TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE MISSED.
Bonnie Everett-Hawkes says
Paul you’re the best! Wishing you all the blessings in life. I know you have an even brighter future ahead. You’re a very talented person with so much to offer.
Love ya!
Kimberly says
Mr Poteet…. I seriously miss you on channel 6. I loved the chemistry between Tom and yourself. It was such a surprise to see you no longer were with the 6 news team. It isn’t the same. Tom is really quiet, and looks lonely. You guys were the best! Presently, I am looking for a morning weather cast that will show the knowledge you show when doing a forecast. I miss you being the one on that team, who brought the best out of everyone. i sincerely hope to be able to see you again with a news team. I don’t watch channel 6 any longer. It was a bad decision on the part of management t was made, (which I don’t know why or what happened…. I miss your warm smiling face, and the banter between you and Tom….haha. Hope to see soon. I am praying for your situation to be blessed and whatever you desire to do, God has your life in control. Have a blessed day….Kim
Linda says
Paul, I still miss you terribly every week morning. Waking up to you and your awesome sense of humor was wonderful. Now I don’t care which channel I watch and am no longer loyal to Channel 6 since they weren’t loyal to you. Good luck in all your new endeavors. Linda
Dixie says
Because of a schedule change, I missed the Channel Six morning news for quite a while. Now, I’m back on track and missing Paul. Paul, I remember seeing you on Channel 4, and you are (were) the only morning weatherman I watched. You and Tom were the ONLY reasons I tuned in to Channel 6. I just can’t imagine you being replaced by Crystal. She may be a nice person, but she has no on-air personality nor can she do chirpy ad lib. And because I couldn’t stand to hear her say “primarily” one more time, I now watch Fox early in the day. Nice way to lose viewers, Channel 6.
Kate says
So the fact that everything happens for a reson helps because now you are on to bigger and better things and hopefully with people who treat you way better than your last employer. Watching you in the morning made all problems go away. You and your upbeat humor were so refreshing. Something we will probably never witness again on a news channel. Thank You for making everyones morning sunshiny!
Sean Osborne says
You are missed…..I watch FOX now.. you were funny….are you still funny…?????
Paul says
Sean: It’s debatable, but you can check out http://paulandtomshow.com or http://youtube.com/PaulPoteetDotCom and decide for yourself.