Emmy award-winning news anchor Ernie Anastos will host a daily, two-minute interview feature on 77 WABC starting Monday. In a statement, the station said the feature will air twice daily, during morning and afternoon drive.
Anastos’ distinguished career recently ended at WNYW-TV when he was hired at the Harvard Business School to teach a course in media management. In addition to his work at WNYW, Anastos filled in at “Good Morning America” and “CBS Morning News.” He was a fixture on newscasts for millions of Americans for 40 years.
“We always hear the bad and not often the good that comes out of the news. My passion has always been to inform, educate and inspire,” said Anastos.
WABC described “Positively Ernie with Ernie Anastos” as a dynamic interview feature with helpful ideas and solutions to some of today’s relevant issues and fresh insight from expert guests and Anastos’s experienced news background.
“Everybody knows Ernie’s smiling face, friendly voice, and reputation as a top journalist in this great city,” says Red Apple Media Chief and 77 WABC Owner John Catsimatidis.
“Now, Ernie is taking another look at our world and bringing us an opportunity to see the positive side of things. I’m delighted to welcome Ernie to 77 WABC where he will certainly attract many of his TV fans and radio listeners.”
“At Red Apple Media and 77 WABC, we committed to bringing radio listeners the best programming in talk and entertainment,” said Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC. “Ernie’s enthusiasm and fresh ideas add another dynamic layer to 77 WABC.”
“I’m looking forward to sharing an uplifting take on the news with 77 WABC Radio listeners,” Anastos added.
