Former FOX11 morning trio launches new podcast, revisiting past feud
Jillian Barberie, Steve Edwards and Dorothy Lucey have reunited for the weekly podcast “So Unanchored,” recalling their long-run on FOX11’s “Good Day L.A.” after a contentious split.
After more than ten years apart, Jillian Barberie, Steve Edwards and Dorothy Lucey have come together again to host the podcast “So Unanchored,” which drops new episodes on Fridays and records a live segment mid-week. The trio once anchored FOX11’s “Good Day L.A.,” a program that frequently outperformed rival morning shows such as “The KTLA Morning News.” Their breakup began in 2012 when Lucey was fired during a station revamp and Barberie quit after refusing a demotion; Edwards left in 2017 following sexual-harassment allegations.
The split sparked public protests, drawing support from figures like Suzanne Somers, Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell. On the podcast, Barberie and Lucey acknowledge that personal grievances have faded, describing a newfound mutual respect, while both still criticize FOX11 for treating them poorly. The new show aims to recapture the energy that made them local TV icons while moving beyond their past grievances.
Why it matters
The reunion shows how former media personalities can reshape their legacy and connect with audiences beyond traditional TV.
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