We've been meaning to post this nice bit of local tribute . . . Again, as close readers know, our favorite moment for this local broadcaster is when Dave Letterman joked that he was marrying her in a promo bumper advert and caused panic, confusion and congratulations amongst thousands of local viewers.
The basics . . .
"The youngest main female anchor in the nation in 1979, Peterson came to KCTV (then KCMO) at the age of 22 and joined veteran anchor Wendall Anschutz on the desk. Proving herself time and again, Peterson and Anschutz made history as the longest-running anchor duo in the country, working together for 22 years."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Trailblazing KCTV5 anchor Anne Peterson to be inducted into Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Anne Peterson and Wendall Anschutz made history as the longest-running anchor duo in the country, working together for 22 years.
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