Jerry Springer 1987 1988 & 1992 WLWT Newscasts, Cincinnati Ohio 80s 90s

• published: 20 Jan 2015
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Credit to Raymond J. Brune, chris537a, and Dontryl Alexander, respectively, for these 3 old school, half hour vintage broadcasts with a younger news anchor Jerry, his popular co-anchor Norma Rashid and others from Channel 5, the local NBC affiliate. They're all posted already, but all together in one place here. JANUARY 30 1987, 6PM NEWS: Judy Alsobrooks reports on a home mortgage credit certificate program; Millvale family loses their home to a fire; man escapes injury when a drunk driver hit his parked car; Lauren Chesley reports on three successful heart transplants. Steve Forest reports on alarms being installed at the Fernald uranium plant for emergency warnings; Taft Broadcasting Company considered selling part of their division; Noel Morgan investigates confusing discount airfares and prices at Continental and other airlines. Weatherman Pat Barry's forecast. Local resident Gary Bauer appointed to President Reagan's policy development advisor; Sportscaster J.D. Hayworth reports on college basketball, Atlanta Falcons, Wade Boggs, the Reds, Cubs, A's and golf briefs. Funny clip of Bryant Gumbel interviewing Dolly Parton when a boat was named after her & a joke about America's Cup! Closing and teaser for the later 11pm newscast. Jerry signed off with "Take care of yourself and each other". SEPTEMBER 29 1988 (end of 5:30 and most of the 6:00 PM Newscast): Brazilian airplane hijacking, Seoul Olympics protestors riot, "The Last Temptation of Christ" violent protests at a Paris movie theatre, Pat Barry's brief mention of the Queen City Square, and weather forecast. Briefs on Mike Tyson, Steven Schott/Cincinnati Reds, and humanitarian Mary Bohlen; Sportscaster Ken Broo interviews Ginny Jasontek on synchronized swimming; Three Rivers Middle School gets an achievement award from Washington DC. 6 PM NEWSCAST BEGINS: Space Shuttle Discovery Launch coverage & Jerry interviews Utah Senator Jake Garn about space travel. Reporter Judy Alsobrooks talks to kids at Three Rivers about the lift-off and their memories of The Challenger exploding. Dave Robinson reports on cars dumped in the Ohio River, local river catfish tested and found to have toxic chemicals, Fernald Plant workers cleared of getting cancer. City Hall 1925 master plan unveiling, another Pat Barry weather forecast, Sportscast with Cy Young. George Vogel & Thom Brennaman face off as Thom goes back to his old high school (Anderson High) for a football match against Turpin High. Unfortunately cuts off there, so it's missing Jerry's commentary and the sign off. MAY 11 1992, 6PM NEWS: Jerry's interview with presidential candidate Pat Buchanan who was campaigning in town; High School teacher arrested for being a crack cocaine dealer; killer deemed competent to stand trial by psychiatrists; Indiana prison inmate who took a female guard hostage is shot and killed after a standoff. Steve Forest reports on a local doctor Glenn Warden cleared of misconduct, after he drew happy faces on patients' genitals & testicles (lol). Eileen Houston reports on Child Day Care centers and what parents could do to ensure that one is safe for their kids; Marty Pieratt reports live from the scene of an apartment building fire in Walnut Hills. Pat Barry's weather forecast (with some Mother's Day banter); Jerry's commentary about Jesse Jackson (already posted); Sportscaster Greg Hoard covers the Reds vs Braves, Mark McGuire praised for all of his amazing home runs at the time, NBA basketball, Indy 500 racing, and briefs. Briefs for the later 11pm newscast and closing.