Why do newscasters have papers

They're blogging. It's the new journalism. Seriously, I've always figured it was notes to edit or append to their stories, for the ones who write their own broadcasts. Otherwise it's just something they're told to do to look busy? This is what they do on the fake news.

It's a tradition thing -- it's meant to look like they're getting right back to work as soon as they're done reading off the TelePrompTer. Best answer: I've worked in enough TV studios to tell you It's a fidget, basically, until they're off cam and can start yelling at their director and producer, and possibly some of the floor crew, about what went wrong during the show.

Most of which you probably never saw. The talk show version of this question is when the host and guest turn to teach other and talk as the director cuts to a wide shot before going to a commercial. Somebody once recalled being in that situation with Dick Cavett when Cavett had a talk show. Snowy Remembrance Day. Duke Williams adds to Riders success. Regina Top Stories. Canadians facing a Christmas tree shortage this holiday season.

How two football players with broken bones helped the Greenall Griffins make the provincial final. Royal Regina Rifles commemorate Remembrance Day at provincial war memorial. Drifting snow, icy conditions cover Regina-area highways.

Lithium emerging as newest commodity in Sask. Iconic 'Corner Gas' grain elevator destroyed in early morning fire. Girl, 14, sexually assaulted in Regina park: police.

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