January 30, 1988, was a momentous day in WABC-TV and Eyewitness News history! That was the day Sam Champion first forecasted the weather for us. Sam says he sounded a little like Elvis. 😂 Thursday, August 10 marks our 75th anniversary. Thank you for watching! https://7ny.tv/3qnyFy5 Sam reports from the top of the Empire State Building | ABC7NY

Another milestone moment in WABC-TV history, on September 5, 1988, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee debuted in national syndication. The show continues today with hosts Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos, every weekday at 9 a.m. ET. WABC-TV is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Thursday, August 10! https://7ny.tv/3qnyFy5 | ABC7NY