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.
