Publisher's Synopsis
Houston's beloved broadcaster Dave Ward first joined ABC's KTRK-Channel 13 in 1966 and today hosts "Dave Ward's Houston," a series that explores the people, places, and events that make this city so special. Ward, known for being "the most trusted voice in Houston," held the 2016 Guinness Book of World Records title as longest-running local TV-news anchor at the same TV station in a major market. Good Evening, Friends covers his legendary 60-year career as radio and TV newsman in Houston. It takes readers on the news set and behind the scenes of America's most successful local news team, including his personal history with Marvin Zindler; shares his escapes from death, including 1974 motorcycle crash, 2003 car crash, and 2016 heart attack; chronicles the growth and development of the U.S. space program; invites readers to experience life on the road with the Houston Oilers during the "Luv Ya Blue" era; and provides candid revelations of his personal struggles.