I was there. I watched. I listened. This is a compilation of video and audio from the places I've lived, when I lived there.
News and audio clips from Atlanta (1988-1991), Miami (1980-1988, 1991-1995), London (1999-2002), New York (1956-1979), Richmond (1995-1999), Syracuse (1975-1979), and Tampa (2001-present).
Sunday, July 6, 2008
WABC-TV New York 1972
The weatherman in these commercials, Tex Antoine, always seemed creepy to me growing up. Here's how he lost his job:
On November 24, 1976, his weather spot came up just after a report of a violent rape of a five year old girl. Tex thereupon quipped: "With rape so predominant in the news lately, it is well to remember the words of Confucius: 'If rape is inevitable, lie back and enjoy it.'" Roger Grimsby led the 11 p.m. newscast that night with the official apology from WABC. Five days later Grimsby would introduce Antoine's replacement, Storm Field with "Lie back, relax and enjoy the weather with Storm Field."
The weatherman in these commercials, Tex Antoine, always seemed creepy to me growing up. Here's how he lost his job:
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