Gayle Anderson
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Gayle Anderson is a reporter for KTLA Morning News, whose participation in unique human interest stories has become a favorite among viewers.
Gayle started off as a field producer for the National Black Network
and ABC-TV
in New York
. Moving down to Miami in 1984, Gayle served as a reporter and weekend anchor at WCIX-TV until 1986. During this period, she also worked as a reporter for many prominent radio networks, including WABC
and NBC Radio Network for their New York articles, and as a reporter on the National Black Network. She moved on to Houston for KPRC-TV
, and helped began the "2 On Your Side" Consumer Complaints Division as well as anchor a local midday newscast. She moved across the Hudson River to Connecticut, to be the reporter and anchor for WTNH
and radio stations WDRC
, WKND
, and WWCD
. She then was as a correspondent and producer for Tribune Entertainment's
Now It Can Be Told
, an investigative news program.
Starting with KTLA-TV in 1993, she has won three regional Emmys:
In January 2002, she won an APTRA Award for "Best Live Coverage of a News Event", and just days later was selected to run a portion of the Winter Olympics
Torch Run through Southern California.
Other awards she has received include:
In her spare time, Gayle likes to read, write, play basketball and work out. She also loves to play the piano.
Gayle started off as a field producer for the National Black Network
National Black Network
The National Black Network, or NBN, began operation in July 1973 as the first coast-to-coast radio network wholly owned by African Americans.-Early years:...
and ABC-TV
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Moving down to Miami in 1984, Gayle served as a reporter and weekend anchor at WCIX-TV until 1986. During this period, she also worked as a reporter for many prominent radio networks, including WABC
WABC (AM)
WABC , known as "NewsTalkRadio 77 WABC" is a radio station in New York City. Owned by the broadcasting division of Cumulus Media, the station broadcasts on a clear channel and is the flagship station of Cumulus Media Networks...
and NBC Radio Network for their New York articles, and as a reporter on the National Black Network. She moved on to Houston for KPRC-TV
KPRC-TV
KPRC-TV is the NBC affiliated television station based in Houston, Texas, and serving the Greater Houston television market. It has studios located in the Sharpstown district on the Southwest portion of the city, and has a transmitter site in unincorporated Fort Bend County near Missouri City...
, and helped began the "2 On Your Side" Consumer Complaints Division as well as anchor a local midday newscast. She moved across the Hudson River to Connecticut, to be the reporter and anchor for WTNH
WTNH
WTNH is the ABC-affiliated television station for the state of Connecticut that is licensed to New Haven. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 10 from a transmitter in Hamden. Owned by the LIN TV Corporation, the station is sister to MyNetworkTV affiliate WCTX and the two...
and radio stations WDRC
WDRC
WDRC may refer to:*WDRC , a radio station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut, United States*WDRC-FM, a radio station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut, United States...
, WKND
WKND
WKND is a radio station, that operates on 1480 kilocycles, licensed to the city of Windsor, Connecticut. The transmitter site is in Windsor, while the studios are in Hartford, Connecticut...
, and WWCD
WWCD
WWCD —currently branded CD101 @ 102.5—is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Baltimore, Ohio and serving the Columbus metro area....
. She then was as a correspondent and producer for Tribune Entertainment's
Tribune Entertainment
Tribune Entertainment was a television production and syndication company owned and operated by Tribune Broadcasting in the mid-1980s. Many programs offered from Tribune Entertainment have been broadcast on the company's television stations....
Now It Can Be Told
Now it Can Be Told
"Now it Can Be Told" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1938 film Alexander's Ragtime Band, where it was introduced by Alice Faye and Don Ameche.-Notable recordings:*Tony Bennett - Bennett/Berlin...
, an investigative news program.
Starting with KTLA-TV in 1993, she has won three regional Emmys:
- 1993, Best Live Coverage of the Malibu Fires.
- 1994, Best Live Coverage of the Northridge earthquakeNorthridge earthquakeThe Northridge earthquake was a massive earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1994, at 04:31 Pacific Standard Time in Reseda, a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California, lasting for about 10–20 seconds...
. - 1994, Best Live Reporting for Morning News.
In January 2002, she won an APTRA Award for "Best Live Coverage of a News Event", and just days later was selected to run a portion of the Winter Olympics
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
Torch Run through Southern California.
Other awards she has received include:
- 1987, Young Black Achievers Award
- 1987, Best Spot News Reporting, from the Radio Television and News Directors Award
- 1988, Presidential Consumer Affairs Award
- 1990, Leader of the Year Award from the Houston Leadership Association
In her spare time, Gayle likes to read, write, play basketball and work out. She also loves to play the piano.