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Whenever there’s a tornado outbreak, I think about Doug Viar. Whenever I hear something stupid in the news, I think about Doug Viar. Whenever I see something dumb in politics (there a lot these days!) I think abut Doug … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 year anniversary, death, doug viar, newsman, reporter, tornado
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Doug Viar : Remembering My Friend & News Mentor 9 Years Later
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
Posted in TV News
Tagged doug viar, jerry tate, memphis, mid south, newsman, remembering, tommy stafford, wreg
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8 Years Ago Today We Said Good-Bye To A Mid-South TV News Legend & Friend
Every year around April 4th I reflect on what to say about my dear departed friend and TV news mentor, the late Doug Viar. Doug literally dropped dead walking down the steps from his office in Jackson, Tennessee on April … Continue reading
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Tagged doug viar, memory, mid south, newsman, remembrance, TV News, wreg
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