An anchorman's take on news, money, family, life and a lot more
I’m often asked, “What do you guys do between newscasts?” They mean between the 6pm and 10pm shows, the time of day when most people are relaxing at home eating dinner, playing with the kids, watching a little TV. While there’s usually work involved, like writing stories, shooting teases for the late news or emceeing events, […]
It was a blast from the past as many former Channel 8 anchors got together for a reunion tonight. Many of you remember Bob Hower, Don Woods, and of course Chris Lincoln, who still works for 8. Back in the 70′s they were known as “The News Guys”, anchoring news, weather and sports. They were […]
Wonder what it looks like behind the scenes and in commercial breaks during our newscasts? Sure, there’s a fair amount of prepping and primping. But we also have some fun. During a couple of our newscasts this week our news director, Carlton Houston, was snapping away while we were working away. “What’s he doing?” […]
It’s time for your fried food fix. The Tulsa State Fair is back. It’s 11 day run began on Thursday, and Kristin and I anchored our 4, 5 and 6 o’clock newscasts from out there for the first two days. We kicked off something new this year. We call it our Anchor Challenge. On Thursday, […]
I sort of feel like Navin R. Johnson today. That’s Steve Martin’s character in the classic movie “The Jerk”. Remember the scene when the new phone books come out? “Page 73: Johnson, Navin R.! I’m somebody now! Millions of people look at this book everyday! This is the kind of spontaneous publicity — your name […]
Thank you for reading my stories in 2010. Have a wonderful and prosperous 2011! I hope to hear from you in the coming year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours!
