LARRY KING, DR. GEORGE FISHBECK TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
National Desk
October 10, 2008
Los Angeles -- The Radio & Television News Assn. of Southern California (RTNA) is pleased to announce recipients of its 2009 "Lifetime Achievement Award": CNN talk show host Larry King and longtime Los Angeles weathercaster Dr. George Fishbeck.
Larry King recently celebrated 50 years in broadcasting, interviewing everyone from political giants to pop icons. He is one of the most recognizable television and radio personalities in America and an acclaimed interviewer. The RTNA Lifetime Achievement Award is the latest in a long series of honors for King.
Dr. George Fishbeck was one of the most familiar faces in Los Angeles television for 30 years. He kept Southern California viewers up to date on the weather through nightly forecasts on local channels 7 and 2. As a credentialed meteorologist, he not only gave the forecast, but he explained the science behind it in easy to understand terms. Also, many know Fishbeck for his commitment to firefighters, especially supporting efforts to help burn victims.
"RTNA is honored these respected giants of broadcasting will join us for a night of celebration. While the Golden Mike Awards honor the best in broadcast journalism in a single year, the Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a lifetime of excellence in broadcasting. We´re grateful for the opportunity to honor these two accomplished professionals," said RTNA President Rebecca Nieto.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Universal Hilton Hotel as a part of RTNA´s 59th annual Golden Mike Awards.
Past winners of the RTNA Lifetime Achievement Award include KTLA´s veteran reporter Stan Chambers, Los Angeles Dodgers announcers Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrin, sports and news anchor Ed Arnold, and pioneer reporter Ruth Ashton Taylor.
The RTNA is a non-profit group representing broadcast newsrooms and reporters from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border, including the Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Bakersfield and Inland Empire broadcast markets.
Larry King recently celebrated 50 years in broadcasting, interviewing everyone from political giants to pop icons. He is one of the most recognizable television and radio personalities in America and an acclaimed interviewer. The RTNA Lifetime Achievement Award is the latest in a long series of honors for King.
Dr. George Fishbeck was one of the most familiar faces in Los Angeles television for 30 years. He kept Southern California viewers up to date on the weather through nightly forecasts on local channels 7 and 2. As a credentialed meteorologist, he not only gave the forecast, but he explained the science behind it in easy to understand terms. Also, many know Fishbeck for his commitment to firefighters, especially supporting efforts to help burn victims.
"RTNA is honored these respected giants of broadcasting will join us for a night of celebration. While the Golden Mike Awards honor the best in broadcast journalism in a single year, the Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a lifetime of excellence in broadcasting. We´re grateful for the opportunity to honor these two accomplished professionals," said RTNA President Rebecca Nieto.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Universal Hilton Hotel as a part of RTNA´s 59th annual Golden Mike Awards.
Past winners of the RTNA Lifetime Achievement Award include KTLA´s veteran reporter Stan Chambers, Los Angeles Dodgers announcers Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrin, sports and news anchor Ed Arnold, and pioneer reporter Ruth Ashton Taylor.
The RTNA is a non-profit group representing broadcast newsrooms and reporters from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border, including the Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Bakersfield and Inland Empire broadcast markets.
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