KTRK Houston’s Ward Sets World Record

Has served longest career as TV broadcaster

Author:: TV Technology Staff
Publish date:: Jun 22, 2016

HOUSTON—This is one for the record books, literally, as the Guinness Book of World Records has acknowledged ABC O&O KTRK Houston anchor Dave Ward as the longest serving TV broadcaster in history. Ward is approaching his 50th anniversary at KTRK, where he still anchors the 6 p.m. news. Ward surpassed former record-holder Hal Fishman of KTLA Los Angeles, who was on air from 1960 until his death in 2007.

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