WKBW's Rick Azar, R.I.P

[Seasons1992]

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/legendary-7-eyewitness-news-broadcaster-rick-azar-has-died

[Beerball]

One of the voices of my yute. RIP

[BuffaloBud]

He, Irv, and Tom were the "real".  Godspeed Rick

[The Avenger]

Wow - legends. I was always a news freak as a kid and watched Irv, Rick and Tom nightly - truly amazing those guys put in 30 years together. Nothing seemed more Buffalo than a long time team going strong year after year - captured how loyal and steady and welcoming people were in the City of Good Neighbors.  I still hear "Topping tonight's Eyewitness News...." in Irv's voice when I think about it....

[dhg]

Always remember when Schoenfeld got traded to Detroit and he cried on Azar's shoulder.

 

Wife gave me his book, Azars Attic, last year. Need to make time to get to it soon!

[Beast]

15 minutes ago, dhg said:

Always remember when Schoenfeld got traded to Detroit and he cried on Azar's shoulder.

 

Wife gave me his book, Azars Attic, last year. Need to make time to get to it soon!

 

Yeah, didn't that take place at the airport when Schoeny was getting ready to board his flight to Detroit?

Edited March 26, 2021 by Beast

[Marv's Neighbor]

Film at 11???  I know, had to say it.  RIP Rick.

[Nextmanup]

Never knew Rick was an alum of St. Joe's *and* Canisius College.

 

So am I.

 

Remember him well from my childhood, along with all the other big name broadcasters in WNY history.

 

 

 

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

I had the opportunity to work with Irv and Tom during my time at the once great WKBW ... never had the pleasure to work with Rick but did meet him at the telethon when they reunited ... Rest In Peace mr Azar