Charles mccord
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The New York TV news star was once among the most familiar figures in our lives. But as local TV news ebbed, their prominence ebbed along with it. What happened to these New York TV icons? Today, a visit with Warner Wolf.
"Let's go to the videotape."
"Boo of the week."
"Swiiiisssh (boom)"
And lest we forget:
"C'mon, man. Gimme a break."
Few newsmen are remembered for one phrase, let alone four (or three and a half, if "Boo" doesn't quite qualify). There is, however, an exception — a shame, because there is much more to Warner Wolf's life and career than a few lines, indelible or otherwise.
At 82, Wolf is semiretired and living quietly (if not quite peacefully — more on that below) in Naples, Florida. He still contributes to the Monday edition of WOR/710 AM's "Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning."
"The great thing about radio," he explains, "is that as long you still have your voice, you can go on."
That voice — a fast clip with sharp edges whic
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Warner Wolf
American sports broadcaster
Warner Wolf | |
|---|---|
| Born | Warner William Wolf[1] (1937-11-11) November 11, 1937 (age 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Years active | 1961–2016 |
| Spouse | Sue |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Jack Wolf Rosemary Wolf |
Warner William Wolf (born November 11, 1937) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster, perhaps best known as a local news sports anchor in Washington, D.C., and New York City, and for his catchphrase "Let's go to the videotape!" He was also known for referring to the “foul pole” as the ”fair pole.”[2]
Early life and career
Wolf was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Rosemary and Jack Wolf. His father, an actor and comedian who briefly worked as a member of Ted Healy's "stooge" act, was Jewish and his mother converted to Judaism.[3][4] His earliest experience in broadcasting was on the intercom system of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., in the 1950s. His upbeat, entertaining patter that was to become his tr
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