Hal Fishman facts for kids
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Harold Fishman
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| Born | August 25, 1931 |
| Died | August 7, 2007 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | TV news anchor |
| Employer | Tribune Broadcasting/KTLA |
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Notable credit(s)
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KTLA News (10:00 p.m.) anchor (1975–2007) |
| Spouse(s) | Nolie Fishman |
| Children | David Fishman |
Harold Fishman (born August 25, 1931 – died August 7, 2007) was a famous TV news anchor in Los Angeles. He worked on television in Los Angeles from 1960 until he passed away in 2007. This made him one of the longest-serving news anchors in American TV history.
Besides being a news anchor, Hal Fishman was also a skilled pilot. He even set many records for speed and altitude in planes! You might know a cartoon character named Kent Brockman from "The Simpsons." This character was partly inspired by Hal Fishman.
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About Hal Fishman's Life
Hal Fishman was born in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Cornell University and worked at the campus radio station there. Later, he earned a master's degree in political science from UCLA in 1956. Political science is the study of how governments work.
He first planned to be a professor. He taught political science at California State University, Los Angeles for two years.
Starting His TV Career
A TV station in Los Angeles called KCOP asked Hal Fishman to teach a class on TV. After that, they invited him to be a news anchor. He started working on TV on June 20, 1960. He moved to KTLA in 1965.
That year, he became well-known for his reporting during the Watts Riots. He reported live from the police station. Hal Fishman also worked at other TV stations like KTTV and KHJ-TV (now KCAL-TV) in the early 1970s. He returned to KTLA on January 8, 1975, to anchor their evening news.
Important News Stories He Covered
As a news anchor, Hal Fishman reported on many big events. These included the assassination of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy. He also covered major earthquakes in Los Angeles, like the Sylmar and Northridge earthquakes. He even covered Pope John Paul II's visit to southern California in 1987.
In 1991, Hal Fishman and KTLA were the first to show video footage of the police beating of Rodney King. This event led to major riots a year later. In 2000, KTLA honored him by naming their newsroom after him. This was to celebrate his 40 years in television.
Awards and Achievements
Hal Fishman won many awards for his work. He received the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Associated Press Television-Radio Association. He also has a "star" on the Hollywood "Walk of Fame." KTLA named its TV news studio after him.
He also wrote two novels. One was called Flight 902 Is Down. The other was The Vatican Target. As an amazing pilot, he set 13 records for speed and how high he could fly. In 1969, he received the Louis Blériot medal. This is a special award for pilots.
His Final Days
Hal Fishman's last news broadcast was on July 30, 2007. Eight days later, he passed away. On July 31, 2007, KTLA held a special party to celebrate his 47 years in television. Many important people attended, including the mayor of Los Angeles.
Hal Fishman died at home on August 7, 2007. He was 75 years old. He had been getting treatment for an illness. That morning, KTLA stopped its regular shows to honor him. They dedicated much of their news broadcasts to remembering Hal Fishman.
Movies He Appeared In
Hal Fishman often played a TV news anchor or reporter in movies. Here are some of the films he was in:
- Black Sunday (1977) - Reporter
- When Hell was in Session (1979) - Newscaster
- Maximum Overdrive (1986) - Anchorman Voice
- Wisdom (1987) - Network Anchorman
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Jimmy Hollywood (1994) - Anchorperson
- Joe Dirt (2001) - Himself
- Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) - Himself
- National Security (2003) - Himself
- Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) - Himself
- One Six Right (2005) - Himself
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) - Himself (his last movie role)
More Information
- In Loving Memory - Hal Fishman
- Hal Fishman, Newsman / UCLA Spotlight
See also
In Spanish: Hal Fishman para niños
