KOAT-TV Throwback

Here's a selfie shot by Dick Knipfing after the participants in this photo had a spirited discussion about the good ol' days at Channel 7 - KOAT.

Dick, of course, was anchorman, news director and general guiding light for that operation for years.

Sterling Grant played a significant role in getting our news programs on the air, he guided from "the booth" - pushing buttons, flipping switches, and I'll always remember Sterling hollering into the head set, "ab-lib, ab-lib" when things just didn't go according to the script.

And then there's Neil Murray, The Priest from The East, who was a significant media type in Albuquerque after UNM Track experiences.  Neil went on to spend time in Minneapolis TV, and continues to spin a good tale - even though there's not an outlet right now for his vast catalog of vinyl records.

And, I was just along for the ride, anchoring weekends, chasing car wrecks and politicians.  I continue to be amazed that people will still stop me on the street (people with white hair) and ask if I've retired from TV.   I did that back in the early 80's.  That tells you the impact TV news had back in those days when there were only 4 stations on your telly!

Thanks for the memories...