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December 24, 2009 - 10:59am
George Michael
George Michael died early Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Ch. 4)
WASHINGTON - George Michael, former sportscaster at NBC 4, has died of cancer at the age of 70.
Michael revolutionized local sportscasting with the use of brand new satellite technology that produced highlights from all over the country.
Known to be competitive, demanding and aggressive, Michael built a sports dynasty at Channel 4 that not only turned out local sportscasts on Channel 4 but produced a nationally syndicated Sunday night sports show.
He died after a two-year battle with cancer.
WRC released the following statement about George Michael:
"George Michael was our friend and colleague for more than 25 years. He was a dynamic force around our newsroom and in the entire Washington area. George was a pioneer in sports broadcasting. He was a gifted interviewer, a master storyteller, and one of the hardest working journalists out there. Our hearts go out to his wife Pat and his daughter Michelle, both of whom also worked with us for many years, as well as the rest of his family. ‬"
Michael signed off as Channel 4's lead sports anchor March 1, 2007. He rejected NBC Universal's demands to slash his production staff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael_(sportscaster))
George Michael
George Michael died early Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Ch. 4)
WASHINGTON - George Michael, former sportscaster at NBC 4, has died of cancer at the age of 70.
Michael revolutionized local sportscasting with the use of brand new satellite technology that produced highlights from all over the country.
Known to be competitive, demanding and aggressive, Michael built a sports dynasty at Channel 4 that not only turned out local sportscasts on Channel 4 but produced a nationally syndicated Sunday night sports show.
He died after a two-year battle with cancer.
WRC released the following statement about George Michael:
"George Michael was our friend and colleague for more than 25 years. He was a dynamic force around our newsroom and in the entire Washington area. George was a pioneer in sports broadcasting. He was a gifted interviewer, a master storyteller, and one of the hardest working journalists out there. Our hearts go out to his wife Pat and his daughter Michelle, both of whom also worked with us for many years, as well as the rest of his family. ‬"
Michael signed off as Channel 4's lead sports anchor March 1, 2007. He rejected NBC Universal's demands to slash his production staff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael_(sportscaster))
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