Little did I know when I clamored to get this picture signed many years ago that I would be working side-by-side one day with this living legend! Scott always was and always will be on the cutting edge of news, and life in general. He truly is a connoisseur of knowledge. He's a consummate professional who goes the extra mile to get a story. He not only wins the story but gives each one a very different twist.
His journey through life is one adventure after another.
His journalism career began as a cub reporter for the Detroit News. We are sure glad his path made its way to Cleveland! His journalistic prowess has earned him at least 14 Emmy Awards, that I know of!
He became king of Cleveland Television in the 1980's as host of 'AM Cleveland.'
His precision as a producer allowed him to scoop the competition, while with 'A Current Affair,' on such stories as the Oklahoma City Bombing and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. His free-lance work has landed jobs for NBC Nightly News and the Today Show, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, GMA, Dateline, 20/20, the Forensic Files, MSNBC, The Food Network, A&E.......the list is endless. His assignments as well as passion for life have taken him all over the world to amazing exotic places!
Scott is no stranger to the entertainment business. He plays one mean guitar!
Whenever I had a story at the Rock Hall or anything entertainment oriented for the 11pm news, Scott was the man to send!
He's no stranger to Carnegie Hall, covering one of his favorite groups, '1964, The Tribute.' He's toured with The New Christy Minstrels and played with Glen Campbell, Chuck Mangione, and Michael Bolton.
He can add 'movie star' to his repertoire. He hobnobbed with Burt Reynolds playing a rookie policeman in 'Sharky's Machine' and has also made the acquaintance of two James Bonds, Leno, Seinfeld and Courtney Cox.
Scott Newell filed his last official report for WKYC Monday night covering a story near and dear to his heart (and mine!), the Cleveland Indians. He has been a mentor to me on the job and an inspiration as well off the clock. His compassion toward and help with my Mother as she recuperates from an extended hospital stay leaves me speechless. Words can not express our gratitude and thanks. I'm hopeful Scott Newell will surface again periodically on Channel 3 lending his expertise and professionalism to our product, as he has done throughout his career here.
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