Local TV regularly goes through changes, but there are a handful of constants in Los Angeles — KNBC/Channel 4's Fritz Coleman being one of them. But after nearly 40 years as KNBC's weatherman, Coleman is retiring on June 26. Here's what I wrote in Variety:
“After a year of planning his retirement, Coleman has decided to spend more time with his family, appreciate his good health, and dedicate more time to his comedy,” the station said in a statement. His last day on-air will be Friday, June 26.
Coleman is one of the longest-running news personalities in Los Angeles, most recently as part of the KNBC anchor team of Colleen Williams and Chuck Henry, along with sports anchor Fred Roggin.
Coleman joined KNBC in 1982, memorable early on for his trademark blue-framed glasses (which he later traded in for smaller specs). He also appeared in several promo campaigns for the station over the years, including one with Roggin (“Fritz and Fred”) and another that highlighted his forecasting skills (“Fritz said it would be like this”).
“This career has been a gift,” Coleman said. “To work in the greatest news operation in Southern California has been the greatest experience of my life. I have also had the opportunity of raising my children, while working with a wonderful team. I have made lifelong friends at NBC4 and in the community it serves. I’m so very thankful.”
Above, a retrospective of Coleman's time at Channel 4, as produced by KNBC. And below, a particularly trippy Fritz Coleman promo from 1986:
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