If you are a Bay Area native and don’t know who Dennis Richmond is, then you’ve been living under a rock (or two). Last night, May 21st, Dennis Richmond has signed off after 40 years as an anchorman for KTVU Channel 2. I watched both the 6 o’clock and 10 o’clock programs. His final signoff was emotional and honestly hard to watch.
I’ve been watching Dennis on TV, pretty much my whole life. I remember as a little kid, while my Mom worked evenings, I would watch KTVU’s 10 o’clock news at my Lola’s apartment to kill time (yes I was a late sleeper). As KTVU.com puts it, “[Dennis] Richmond has been a voice of calm amid the chaos of many of the Bay Area biggest news events.” You really cannot forget Dennis’s voice. He really makes you listen and watch the news. Dennis is a Bay Area icon no doubt about it. His personal story and longtime dedication to KTVU is far beyond admirable. It’s remarkable, especially in an era where change is constant- like anchors moving station to station. Daytime anchorman, Frank Somerville has been chosen to take Dennis’s seat. Everyone knows that you can never replace Dennis, but like stages in life, you move on and grow.
Thank you Dennis for the news and for the company. Enjoy your retirement, family, and most of all, life!
I couldn’t agree with you more. I posted my own entry about dennis’ retirement, in the context of all the change that’s taken place in the bay area since we were kids.
zone says : I absolutely agree with this !