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Doug Viar Taught Me Everything I Ever Learned About Covering News – Sure Wish He Was Still Around

Posted on April 4, 2022 by tommystafford

I’ll never, ever forget the day Doug Viar’s daughter, Lori, sent me an instant message  over Facebook. “Tommy, daddy is gone.” It sort of confirmed something I had a funny feeling about that day. I’d been trying to reach Doug. … Continue reading →

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10 Years Ago Today TV News Lost A Legend. I Lost My Friend : Remembering Doug Viar

Posted on April 4, 2021 by tommystafford

Ten years ago on this very day Doug Viar died. I’ve written a similar post to this one every year on the anniversary date of his death. I can’t believe it’s already been a decade. This year’s anniversary remembrance was … Continue reading →

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Doug Viar : Remembering My Friend & News Mentor 9 Years Later

Posted on April 4, 2020 by tommystafford

Doug Viar left us on this very day 9 years ago in April of 2011. Just short of a decade. As many of you know Doug was my TV news mentor. He taught me just about everything I know today … Continue reading →

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