Here comes Checkers, here comes Pogo... Anyone from my generation remembers the Checkers & Pogo Show.

It's one of the classics, one of the Good Things About Hawaii.

It was a mess, in every newscast during those 43 days of rain a new story was told on how severe weather can really impact us.

What a reminder that we should all be prepared.

I'm in the water alot, so I thought it would be no sweat. But that lifeguard challenge was tough.

And after that story aired, it's no longer a secret... I'm no tough guy.

Do you remember 50th State Wrestling? They used to shoot those wrestling matches right here in this studio.

Maybe we could bring it back... Set up the ring over there for the weekends.

It's a special day here at KGMB9. We are celebrating our 55th anniversary. On December 2, 1952, KGMB9 became Hawaii's first television station. Here's how it all started.