A huge milestone: KGO-TV celebrates 75 years on Bay Area airwaves
It all started on May 5, 1949 when Channel 7 went live on air for the first time from Sutro Mansion.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- KGO-TV is celebrating a huge milestone on Sunday! It's the 75th anniversary!
It all started on May 5, 1949 when Channel 7 went live on air for the first time from Sutro Mansion.
In the 1970s, a show called "News Scene" changed TV News to what it is today.
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The basic format was similar to now, but for its time, it was a revolution -- with cutting edge stories on social change and a new focus on people's everyday concerns.
Consumer issues, health news, stories about children and education -- even pop culture -- all became part of the programming.
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Today, we're continuing to tell your stories with the hope of Building a Better Bay Area.
We're thankful that over 75 years, you've invited us into your homes to do just that.
If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
