Fox News marked its 30th anniversary with a patriotic celebration at the Empire State Building. The cast of Fox & Friends flipped the switch to illuminate the landmark in red, white, and blue.
What We Know: Fox News celebrated three decades on the air earlier this week, commemorating the milestone with a special moment in New York City. The Empire State Building invited the morning show’s hosts to change the building’s lighting to the three colors associated with the Fox News logo. The event gave the network’s personalities a chance to mark the anniversary at one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks. The celebration also recognized the leadership and staff who helped Fox News grow since its launch in 1996.
What They Said: “We are delighted that the Empire State Building would honor us with this.” -Steve Doocy
“We are so grateful to Fox News, to Rupert (Murdoch), and Lachlan (Murdoch), and Suzanne (Scott), and Jay Wallace, and everybody who works there.” –Ainsley Earhardt
“Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we’re thankful.” -Brian Kilmeade
“It’s a dream come true to be here today. What Rupert Murdoch did 30 years ago was truly legendary.” -Lawrence Jones
What Remains Unclear: Fox News hasn’t indicated whether additional public events will mark the network’s 30th anniversary.
What It Means: The Empire State Building appearance offered Fox News a high-profile way to celebrate its three-decade run. Meanwhile, the Fox & Friends hosts used the occasion to recognize the network’s leadership, colleagues, and continued evolution in a changing media landscape.
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