KTVK-TV has laid off longtime “Good Morning Arizona” personalities Brad Perry and Dan Davis, according to a published report on the Phoenix Business Journal’s website.
Earlier Wednesday, KTVK parent company Belo announced it was laying off 150 people nationwide.
Perry (pictured on left), who mostly did weather reports from remote locations, had been with Channel 3 for 11 years. Davis (pictured on right), who worked as an in-studio anchor, had been with the station for 26 years.
Perry has been pursuing a music career. He’ll have a release party for his first single, “Life is Good,” at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Belo would not reveal how many other employees were laid off at Channel 3.
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BRAD IS ALIVE AND WELL CLEANING TOILETS AT THE SALVATION ARMY FLOPHOUSE ON MADISON STREET
ENTERTAINING THE BIPOLAR WINOS AND ALSO GIVING ROTO ROOTER LESSONS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT CENTER
I didn’t know there was a topic around the internet on Channel 3. I will ADD my wife’s and my opinion.
Brad Good, I would have kept him.
Dan OK I guess, no feelings one way or another.
Ross Good. I would have kept him for sure.
Patty Kirkpatrick:
We both just can’t understand WHY she is the anchor? She is probably a real nice person but her stammering and makeup
have us moving to other channels to watch the news in the evening when all we use to watch is channel 3.
Britney and Beverly, Eye candy of course. Beverly is pretty good
and would be 100 times better at anchor but I think there was something about her family first, which is very understandable.
Very Good morning team. April is cute and does a nice job too.
Just an opinion from a couple local viewers. We’ve moved to FOX 10 where the news is fun to watch even if most of the news is BAD. Hook n Lake.
i have been watching dan since i moved here from ill 16 yrs ago and with the addition to brad was like jordan and pippin . Whenever i thing of goodmorning az i instantly picture Brad and Dan ! I stopped watching 3 and now i am going to get into somthing else and for the record i am not and old fart I am 35 . Waht a disapointment . I was for Obama but only for the on before he became president but iunfortunately I cant see the future before it happens . Hopefully there is a brave soul out there in this country who will sacrifice there freedom for the rest of the country !!!
Belo WAY TO GO! …Thanks for making the news the same old boring SH*# you can find any place. In my opinion the reason why these guys were #1 for a long time is because they had fun together and it came across clearly on screen. Who wants to watch ‘they killed 50 people today’ day in and day out? I would rather be watching Brad and one of his funny dance moves or Dan and his fascination with John Deere equipment. I’m not sure how you can call it a Morning “TEAM” if there is NO sense of “TEAM” spirit coming from management. I’m 35, not too old…not too young …but definately not interested in your politics or show format. I do agree you have more news people than you probably need to have, but getting rid of the person that appeals to the kid inside of you and the person you trust and respect because he has been around long before you can remember, was not the way to go.
I rarely watch the news now..too depressing.. I get all the news I want (and much quicker) on Yahoo when I check my email. Maybe the ’smart’ people in management can figure out people want and need positivity in their lives specially during these times… who wants to start their day on the Debbie Downer trainer..not me.
I miss Brad Perry so much. I want to know where to see his comic genius again.
I was sitting here this morning thinking, what is different, I mean, I knew that Bruce was grounded (which I thought was unbelievable), and then no Dan or Brad? When I moved here in 1998, I was impressed with the channel that was “The Place With More Stuff”. At first I thought it was corny, but after I started watching 3TV, I quickly changed my mind and became a member of “Arizona’s Family”. Now I feel like corporate america made a totally wrong decision here. I mean I love Bruce don’t get me wrong, but morning roving reporting was best done by Brad Perry. He got everyone movin in the morning. Bruce belongs up in a chopper. I know times are tough, but cut corners in corperate salaries and bring these wonderful people back. I mean cmon, Dan Davis was an icon in television. 26 years and now poof, gone. After the chopper crash, it was amazing to see Bruce back up in News Chopper 3, with the Elvis Cam. Now I feel ripped off. I love Fox 10, I dunno, it’s a toss up on what I will do with this information. Can’t you people read what the city wants, and not what you want? So sad, so very sad. Give Patti the year off to get her face sanded and bring those two back. I know that was a cheap shot, but that’s how I get when I am angry when my loved ones are taken from me.
Kenny, formerly a 3tv veiwer. Well, We’ll see.
I’ve been a resident of AZ since the mid 70’s. Brad is a moron. Always has been. I’m surprised he lasted this long. Dan, on the other hand, has been a realistic reflection of what the true Az lifestyle is all about. That’s my opinion.
Oviously those that think Brad is a moron has no life or sense of fun. Brad added some fun and laughter to the show. Most of the others just talk in conversation and it is boring. At least Brad adds some fun and counter acts with other people not just the station employees. The new girl who has taken his place is too boring. Nice girl but brings nothing to the show. If I watch it at all anymore it is just to catch up on the local news then change it to the Today show. He is missed by many that enjoy some fun and laughter. Not by dead heads like the one who called him a Moron.
I have to start out saying that I am not one of those people who are mortified and outraged that two long time, and loyal employees have lost their jobs due to a down economy and a couple of fat cats, no… I am not one of those people. I am also not one of those people who are going to tell you that I used to believe that 3 tvs morning show had a chemistry and a certain something that set them apart from all of the other channels, but now have nothing special. And I am certainly not one of those people who are going to bash on Patti K. just because she seems to consistently bumble over the news while looking into the wrong camera because she is obviously too hopped up on who knows what to know what is going on. No, I am deffinately not one of those people. I am however goting to tell you that I am extreemly confused by the new addition to the “team” just months after several people were let go. What is that all about?
lay off Tara Hitchcock I cant stand her she is the most annoying person and probably the ugliest. She definetly needs a makeover and a change in style
I think Tara did try to change her look - she looks like crap. Her eye makeup is mortifying lately. She definitely needs a new hair and make-up person so fix her looks.
Im very sad because brad went to my school in a big air ballon and after that they just fire him. I was wondering one day when i was watching 3tv where they were cause they didn’t say anything.
WoW! What’s going on? I have been traveling for the past few years and I return to the Valley and find Dan & Brad have been canned. I am saddened, I always looked forward to watching channel 3 when Tara wasn’t there. I will be going
to Channel 10 from here on. I was looking forward to retiring and enjoying my mornings with channel 3. Channel 10 now has to put up with me now. I hope they
keep Rick and Ron, and the ladies there. I can’t imaging channel 3 keeping Tara.
It was good to see Olivia’s beautiful smile on channel 5 Las Vegas. I hope Brad and Dan go on to better venues.
OK, I’ll confess right now that I REALLY disliked Dan Davis; I found him to be crabby, arrogant and annoying. I disliked him so much that I once (at least four years ago) sent an email to Belo Management complaining about him, stating that I believed that Davis was BAD for Belo’s bottom line. HERE’S what will interest you: I received a reply in which some Belo muckity-muck told me that frequently in their stockholders’ meetings the principals commented on what an “ASSET” Davis was to TV 3 (they were 1/2 right) and he yipped that they “would never get rid of Davis.” What happened, I wonder?
As for Brad, I loved the guy. He has a lot of “heart.” He is similar to Fox 10’s Cory McCloskey, just not as experienced. Brad will bounce back. Davis is done.
I found it interesting that I saw a lot of comments where you guys wanted to see Tara gone, but I didn’t notice anyone recommend that pretty boy Scott get the axe. In my book, those two are the King and Queen of Useless.
FOX 10 morning news ROCKS!
I RAN INTO BRAD AT THE STATE FAIR LAST FRIDAY- HE SAID HE ENJOYS HIS JOB CLEANING PORTABLE TOILETS (BROWN TROUT) AND ON MONDAYS WHEN THE FAIR IS CLOSED, HE SAYS HE GETS OVERTIME CLEANING/REMOVING OLD GREASE FROM THE CONCESSION AREAS- ALSO, HE GETS TO KEEP ANY SPARE CHANGE FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLDING TANKS (PORTABLE TOILETS). HE SAYS THE JOB IS LESS STRESSFUL THAN 3TV, BUT HE DOES MISS MAKING A JACKASS OUT OF HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA.FOR ALL OF YOU FOOLS WHO MISS HIM, SAY HELLO TO HIM AT THE FAIR- JUST ASK A CUSTODIAL EMPLOYEE WHAT AREA HE IS WORKING THAT DAY AND .. BUY HIM A CORN DOG AND CATFISH DINNER WITH A SIDE OF CHITLINS .. AND SHOOT THE BREEZE WITH HIM ..HE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT AND IF YOU BRING A CAMERA- HE WILL GIVE HIS SIGNATURE “FACE IN THE CAMERA SLOBBER SHOT” FOR ALL OF YOU IGNORANT ADULTS WITH A FOURTH GRADE SENSE OF HUMOR
OH YEAH- THE FAIR ENDS THIS SUNDAY AND BRAD WILL BE ON THE CARNIVAL “CIRCUIT” TRAVELLING TO A DIVE SHOPPING CENTER NEAR A TRAILER PARK - A NEW CITY EVERY WEEKEND- GOT PROMOTED TO OPERATING THE” TILT-A-WHIRL” RIDE
I think Brad was a good choice to lay off. He was annoying.
He was a clown. I think Dan was a great choice. He never
did anything but look at his computer. I always wondered
what they needed him for.
I do not watch channel three news anymore because they
have chinese, and other people which makes me feel I am in
another country.
Good bye channel three. Tara should go next and all the others.
I have stopped watching Channel 3 due to the layoff of Brad and Dan my friends and family has followed me in this also. It is clear that the Executives are out of tune with their viewers. Very sad!
I have switched channels because of this. I did the same with KMLE when they let go of Dave Pratt.
I always wondered WHO watched this station anyway….and how
it allowed these people on air? Perry never did it for me….Patty
needs a fashion coordinator…and god fobid, somettime she should
have to do a sad commentary…she’s almost in tears everytime.
Phoenicians are just used to stupid tv and radio …..I guess.
the radio stations play the worst music ever….if you go to any
major city, you will hear much more upbeat music….even in classical rock !
these guys stink !
and beth and bill? who is worse?
arizona needs an overhaul in every major media !
Yeah its time for Stuck up Scott and Tara to go. They do nothing but argue on TV. Hell, just close down 3tv all together. Less bitchin and more doing.
If you had to get rid someone it should have been Patty Kirkpatric the , aahhh, ummmm ohhhh woman, she’s terrible .
Brad sucked. He should have been fired a long time ago. I stopped watching when Brad was hired. A complete no talent loudmouth.
The morning news program sucks now! I don’t know if it was becasue of Brad or Dan or the combo at the time but I liked it and I definately watched over channel 10 not now. I can’t stand the morning news on channel 3 and I watch everything but, maybe it’s time to replace whoever came up with the bright to fire Brad and Dan and bring in Kayle. Wake up and see how stale the show is now and do something about it!!
Unbelievable! You people who mention “trailer parks”, “portable toilets” etc…were born in a portable toilet and live in a trailer park now and always will. Basically because you’re so dang ignorant and just plain dumb that you wouldn’t know good family TV if it was on a free TV you ripped off because you ran out of meth! What a bunch of freaking idiots!!
Sometimes I wonder if the executives over at channel 3 are on meth myself! Getting rid of Dan Davis was purely a cheap move to dump salary for a great guy who earned it after being there for 26 years. Brad and Gibby together and their roving reporting were one of THE reasons to even watch the morning show. They had the best mix of people at any station in the Valley and now have a bunch of cookie cutter news people with NO personality whatsoever. What made channel so great to watch in the mornings was the fact that is WASN’T your standard morning news show. Now it’s just like any other boring news show but even worse because all the people who made it great are gone.
Belo being loyal to the wrong people makes me sick! Patty Kirkpatrick can’t get a sentence out without hacking it up so badly that half the time I don’t even understand what she’s saying. Not only that…at the end of every report, she interjects something completely lame and tries to make it look like she knows what she’s talking about and that she’s up on the issues. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Just read the monitor and don’t add anything…please!!
I do agree with some of the statements above as far as Patty, Bev and some of the other people. Pretty funny stuff.
Bruce should be up in the chopper. I love Bruce…he’s the man! But to put him out there reporting instead of Brad and Gibby was a HUGE mistake.
We no longer watch channel 3 in the mornings either and are quite saddened by all the absolutely hideous moves that those freaking clueless executives have made over the last few months.
L-A-M-E…LAME!!
I do not miss Brad, because he hurt my son at a Boy Scout activity, and embarassed the small boy in public. After that, I stopped watching Brad. However, Dan was the main reason I watched Channel 3 Good Morning Arizona for years to start my day. I had been watching Channel 3 news for over 20 years til then.
When Dan was let go, just because he is older and the economy is down, I realized what hippocrites Channel 3 are. They would have reported this outrageous and discriminatory behavior in tones of high moral outrage if it was anyone else, but since they did it, it is ok.
Since Dan left, I have not watched channel 3 news day, evening, or night.
I still have not found another channel I like for local news, so I now spend much more time watching CNN.
Patty, Tara & Scott have to go! The show is so drab with them. How many times can Tara and Scott name drop and tell each other who they know. WHO CARES!
3 has so many other wonderful professionals they can put on camera. Saturday morning with Tess and Javier is the best!