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Larry McCormick
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Lawrence William McCormick
February 3, 1933 |
| Died | August 27, 2004 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation | Television news reporter, news anchor, actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1964–2004 |
| Employer | Tribune Broadcasting/KTLA |
| Known for | Longtime anchorman for KTLA-TV, Los Angeles |
Larry McCormick (born February 3, 1933 – died August 27, 2004) was a famous American TV reporter and news anchor. He was also an actor. Larry McCormick was best known for his work at the Los Angeles TV station KTLA-TV. He worked there for many years.
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About Larry McCormick
Larry McCormick was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His father was Pastor L.W. McCormick. His mother, Laura McCormick, was a talented pianist and singer. Larry started his career in the late 1950s. He worked as a disc jockey (someone who plays music on the radio). This was after he finished college at the University of Kansas City.
Early Radio Days
Larry McCormick first came to Los Angeles in 1958. He worked at a radio station called KGFJ. This station played R&B music. He stayed there until 1963. Later, from 1964 to 1968, he worked at another popular radio station, KFWB-AM. This station played "Top-40" music, which meant the most popular songs of the time.
Moving to TV News
Larry McCormick became one of the first African-American newscasters in the United States. He left his morning radio show in 1968. He then started working in TV news. He joined KCOP-TV in late 1969. Soon after, in May 1971, he moved to KTLA. He worked at KTLA until he passed away in 2004.
His Work at KTLA
At KTLA, Larry McCormick was a features reporter. He covered topics like business and health. He also anchored the news on weekends. He co-hosted a show called Making It! Minority Success Stories. This program shared stories of successful minority business people. Larry McCormick passed away on August 27, 2004. He was 71 years old. He died from a cancer-related illness in Los Angeles.
Helping the Community
Larry McCormick was very active in the Los Angeles community. He helped with many charities and events. For example, he hosted local parts of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. This was a TV event that raised money for a good cause. He also hosted the Los Angeles Unified School District Academic Decathlon for 12 years. This is a competition where students show off their academic skills.
Larry McCormick's Acting Career
Besides being a news reporter, Larry McCormick was also an actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows. Often, he played himself as a reporter. But he also played other characters.
Stage and TV Appearances
In 1968, he acted on stage for the first time. He played the character Speed in a play called The Odd Couple. He also made guest appearances on many TV shows. These included dramas and sitcoms. Some shows he appeared in were That Girl, Barnaby Jones, The Jeffersons, Murder, She Wrote, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Angel.
Movie Roles and Voice Work
Larry McCormick also acted in movies. These included The Punisher (1989) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). Terminator 3 was his last movie role. He also did voice acting for Saturday morning cartoons. He lent his voice to shows like The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour and Dynomutt, Dog Wonder.
Awards and Special Honors
Larry McCormick received many awards for his work.
- In 1994, he received the Governors Award. This is a very important honor given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- In June 2001, KTLA honored him by naming one of their soundstages after him. A soundstage is a large studio where TV shows and movies are filmed.
- He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This star celebrates his great work in television.
Filmography
Larry McCormick appeared in these films:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Elevator Operator | Uncredited |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man | Maitre D' | Uncredited |
| 1969 | The Love God? | Rich | |
| 1971 | The Love Machine | Reporter | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Gus | N.Y. Broadcaster | |
| 1978 | Death ... | Newscaster | |
| 1987 | Throw Momma from the Train | Announcer | |
| 1989 | The Punisher | TV Newsreader | |
| 1991 | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | TV Reporter | |
| 1996 | Fly Away Home | TV Anchor | |
| 2001 | A Song for Honest Abe | Bill Simmons | Short film |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Himself | |
| Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | KTLA Anchorman | (final film role) |
Television Work (as Actor)
Larry McCormick also acted in these television shows:
- Adam-12 (1969) as Wesley
- That Girl (1969) as Reporter
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as TV Announcer
- Assault on the Wayne (1971) as Radio Operator
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Announcer
- The Doris Day Show (1971-1972) as Jim
- Murdock's Gang (1973) as TV Reporter
- The Dream Makers (1975) as TV Commentator
- The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976) as Mayor Gaunt (voice)
- The Last Hurrah (1977) as Election announcer
- Dynomutt, Dog Wonder (1978) as Mayor Gaunt (voice)
- The Rockford Files (1978) as Newscaster
- The Jeffersons (1979) as Buzz Thatcher
- Barnaby Jones (3 episodes, 1973–1979) as TV Announcer
- Blind Ambition (1979, TV miniseries) as TV Commentator
- Act of Violence (1979) as Sportscaster
- 240-Robert (1981) as Newscaster
- Between Two Brothers (1982) as Reporter
- Shooting Stars (1983) (TV) as T.V. Newsman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as TV Reporter
- Matt Houston (1984) as Newsman
- The Fall Guy (1984)
- Streets of Justice (1985) as TV Reporter #1
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as TV Anchorman
- Cagney & Lacey (1985) as Reporter #1
- Dear John (1989) as The Reporter
- Mathnet (1990) as Anchorman
- Knots Landing (1989–1990) as Reporter / TV Announcer / Presenter
- Columbo: Columbo Goes to College (1990) as News Anchor
- Midnight Run for Your Life (1994) as Newscaster
- Sliders (1999) as Weatherman
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1999) as Reporter
- Angel (2003) as Himself
