LA broadcast TV legend Tom Van Amburg useless at 83
Los Angeles tv legend Tom Van Amburg died Monday. He was 83.
Amburg was recognized for reworking town’s native broadcast information when he took cost at KABC-TV in 1981, the place he launched Regis Philbin’s iconic morning profession — whose legacy continues with ABC’s “Stay with Kelly and Mark” — and LA standbys like Chuck Henry, Christine Lund, Paul Moyers and Jerry Dunphy.
Underneath Amburg’s management, KABC-TV dominated the LA information scene, making it the most-watched channel throughout the Metropolis of Angels for years.
He launched the idea of community discuss exhibits with applications like Philbin’s “A.M. Los Angeles,” the afternoon present “330” and the night program “Eye on LA,” based on Deadline.
He made appearances on the community himself, giving editorials weekly and internet hosting the native crime section “Eyewitness Nameless,” which centered on native crime and inspired viewers to name in suggestions.
Amburg ended every “Eyewitness Nameless” with the catchphrase, “Flip ’em in!”
Earlier than touchdown at KABC, Amburg additionally labored at ABC networks in Chicago, New York and San Francisco earlier than settling in LA.
After KABC, Amburg labored for KCBS-TV after which began his personal firm, Vanamedia, based on Selection.
He’s survived by Mary, his spouse of fifty years; sons Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s co-head of worldwide video, and leisure advertising and marketing government Chris Van Amburg; and 6 grandchildren.
