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KGMB9 Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary Print E-mail
Written by Stacy Loe - sloe@kgmb9.com   
December 02, 2007 11:24 PM

 
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.

"Welcome to the first official broadcast of KGMB TV."

And with that, television had arrived in Hawaii. It started with mainland programming, such as Jackie Gleason, Arthur Godrey, and Burns and Allen.

But Hawaii was hungry for homegrown programming.

In 1954, KGMB launched a live weekday talk show called "Sunrise" starring Kini Popo.

In 1967. Checkers and Pogo was born. The afternoon kids show was an instant success and would go on to last 15 years.

We are the station that brought you the classic adult comedy shows, such as Andy Bumatai's School Daze and Rap's Hawaii.

In the 1970's, KGMB started showcasing Hawaii's musical talent in a series of specials. None more memorable than "Island Music, Island Hearts," shot in front of a live audience.

In the 1980's, Hawaii Superkids profiled outstanding young people. It's a show we've since brought back to KGMB9.

The Hawaiian Moving Company, hosted by Michael W. Perry, found success focusing on interesting people, places and pets.

Through all it, KGMB9 has brought you the news each and every night. Wayne Collins was the first anchor, but Bob Sevey would become the trusted face of the station for 20 years from 1966 to 1986.

Over the decades, the faces of the journalists have changed. Our look has also changed. We have a new set, a new website, and a new morning show called Sunrise on KGMB9.

What hasn't changed is our commitment to bringing you the stories that matter with honest and accurate dedication. 55 years later, KGMB9 is still one of the good things about Hawaii.


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Last Updated ( December 04, 2007 12:26 AM )
 

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