Posted by Nancy Francis-
First of all, I want to say thanks for all the kind emails and comments over the past couple of weeks.
Secondly, as promised..my mullet photo. In my defense, I pose this question: Is there anyone 40 or older who did NOT have a mullet at some point? Look... even Jane Pauley had a mullet variation! And how do you like our shoulder pads?
This was taken on the set of "The Today Show" at NBC in New York. That's Bryant Gumbel on the right. We were shooting a promo for "News 8 at Sunrise," my first newscast at KGW. It aired at 6:30 am, followed by "The Today Show" at 7. Easy money, when you consider that "Newschannel 8 at Sunrise" currently starts at 4:30 am!
Now for some more odds and ends from the scrapbook:
With legendary KGW meteorologist Jack Capell. I was visiting the station while on maternity leave with my youngest daughter, Colette.
Joe Becker has worked at KGW longer than anyone else on-the-air right now, including me. This summer, he marks 24 years.
This photo with Tom Browkaw was taken in the KGW newsroom in the late '80s. I had been at my computer typing when I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. Imagine my surprise to see it was Tom Brokaw... who wanted to ask me a question about our computer program. He was in town to anchor NBC Nightly News from the top of the US Bank Tower.
Cover of The Oregonian's "TV Click" with my then-coanchor Russ Lewis in 1999.
FROM "BENJI THE HUNTED"
On the set with Benji in Cascade Locks. The photo below shows Benji in his (actually HER) golf cart. In the kennel below is the stunt dog, Barney. (I am not making this up!)
My scene was shot at the Coast Guard station in Newport on a clear, warm summer night. It was supposed to take place in a fierce rainstorm, which was made possible by several fire hoses that pummeled us on cue. It took about twelve hours to shoot a scene that lasts about two minutes.
New York
With my oldest daughter, Allison (now in college) serving at the annual dinner the Trailblazers host for the homeless. What I remember most about that day was that Rasheed Wallace (who dished out food with us) was kind to Allison.
Newspaper clipping showing me with my daughter, Anna at the Grand Floral Parade
And finally, for those too young to know: That rectangular object in the upper left is called a typewriter. I thought it was cool because it was electric!
My last day at KGW is April 6th.
We will miss you, Nancy! Love the mullet pic! And thanks for pointing out the electic typewriter...how far we've advanced. Are you retiring altogether? Or going to do freelance writing?
Melissa, I am going to graduate school at Lewis and Clark College to get a masters degree in education. I'm planning to teach Language Arts (and maybe speech and/or journalism) at the high school level.
Thanks for writing!
Nancy
thankyou for sharing
our dinner treat will be watching this movie
again thankyou for sharing
you will be truly be missed
Nancy, I'm sure you've been flooded with these kinds of notes, but I'd just like to say hello. My short time as a reporter with Newschannel 8 was enhanced by my work with you on weekends. I always wondered why you had such a great work schedule! (I didn't realize you'd earned it the hard way...years of dedication.) You have such great charm, and true professional. Love & Happiness.
An old colleague
Steve Pickett
CBS 11 News Dallas, TX
Nancy,
I have enjoyed your coverage of the news for years. Having you on the air is like having a friend over. Good luck to you in future endeavors. You will be missed!
Wow! I'm on kgw.com everyday and just happened to stumble onto this blog this evening. I'm compelled to say thank you for your many years of service to this community. It's one thing to deliver the news with compassion and intelligence, but it's another thing to be a solid role model for women altogether. I've been here 12 years now and you've been a staple on my TV.
I'd bet you'd be a wonderful guest for a glass of wine. I'm sure you have many stories to tell!!!
Congratulations on your courage to make change, and in turn, help others down the road. You've definitely had an impact on our town. I hope you realize that & know you will be sorely missed.
Good Luck!
Take Care, Relax & ENjOY!
Anna
Nancy,
Thanks for all the years of great reporting and anchoring. I will miss you. Good luck in school and I hope you have a wonderful time teaching. By the way, you wouldn't happen to know what Teresa Richardson is doing these days would you?
Ken
Ken,
My last contact with Teresa was a Christmas card several years ago. She was freelancing in the Bay Area at that time. I'm not sure if she's still there.
Anybody else out there know?
WILL MISS YOU THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD YEARS OF REPORTING THE NEWS