Stan Chambers Retiring From KTLA After 63 Years

Stan Chambers has decided to retire from active reporting after 63 years of service right here at KTLA. We will be celebrating Stan's career all month long on KTLA. Beginning with the official proclamation of "Stan Chambers Day" in the city of Los Angeles on Friday.

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[altfactor]

A friend who once lived in the Los Angeles area told me that Stan Chambers has long been considered "The Walter Cronkite of Southern California", such is his reputation in that area.

[cwn89015]

January 22, 1947.

[kresblain]

@THX1205 You mean January

[expressor123]

Thanks Stan for telling it clean and keeping the politics out of it. You are a rare breed. Thank you Thank you Thank you

[THX1205]

KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles started to broadcast on December 1947! First TV Station on the West Coast! Stan Chambers started on 1947 as reporter and he is just retiring now in 2010 after 63 years! WOW!!! Great TV Station! Many Many Memories!

[dukeofkbs]

I'll miss Stan Chambers on KTLA 5 ...I remember once he reported live from an incident around the corner from my childhood home !!!

[Y2p731]

The last of the old guard in Los Angeles journalism is now gone. Enjoy your retirement and birthday Mr. KTLA.

[turboredcart]

I like him. I still miss Hal Fishman.