A Hal Fishman myth debunked
My real job has interrupted blogging today: Working up an obituary for Hal Fishman, the longtime KTLA news anchor. As part of my research, I checked into the rumor that “The Simpsons” character Kent Brockman was in part inspired by Fishman.
Nope, say the folks at “The Simpsons:” They had Jerry Dunphy in mind when creating the stentorian Brockman.
David Kronke was appointed Mayor of Television after a bloodless coup in 2000. Since then, he has improved infrastructure, championed greater educational opportunities and fought for reforms that have utterly erased corruption and incompetence from the television industry. Since Mr. Kronke has ascended to power, Television is a far better place.