The news this morning of the death of entertainment journalist Sam Rubin has touched a nerve in Los Angeles, with his home base KTLA going live and commercial free with remembrances and tributes from the top of the 1 o’clock news through the station’s regularly-scheduled programming at 2 p.m.
Among those calling in was Henry Winkler, who was one of Rubin’s favorite guests. “It’s the most horrible thing,” Winkler said via phone from an airport. “Two things I know: He made you feel special every single time [he interviewed you], and I am not the only person who felt that special warmth.” Jerry O’Connell, another regular on the show, spoke with the anchors on air. “The man was a legend.
Everyone is going to have a story about how Mr. Rubin touched them, personally. My first live interview was with Sam at KTLA.
The entertainment industry is a scary place, it is a competitive place…Sam greeted everyone with warmth and open arms.”Sam Rubin was a LEGEND.
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