Eddie Alexander, a former Bay Area and San Diego TV sports anchor has died.
Alexander, who was known as "Fast Eddie", worked at KRON from 1971-1974. He used the "Good Luck everybody!" as an outro to his sportscasts. He also had a stint at KTVU.
Alexander led a charmed life on and off the airwaves but had several legal issues confront him later in his life. He was charged with committing grand theft and defrauding investors of about $2 million in 1998. That was but one of many fraud and embezzlement cases he was accused of and convicted and served prison time
A Bay Area broadcast veteran said he was the ultimate character and con man: "The guy was a fast-talker--a real funny dude who'd charm the hell out of you, but you didn't know if he was scamming you or not. It's too bad because he was very talented."
A Memorial service celebrating Alexander's life will be held on Wednesday, February 27 at 11AM at Duggan's Serra Mortuary in Daly City.
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He should of ran for the Senate. Telegenic and a thief, perfect combination.
ReplyDeleteRadnich learned all he could from Alexanders act. Very similar.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of KRON and old times...Has anybody noticed KRON must be the oldest anchor led station in the country? Radnich, Isabel Duran,Pam Moore,Marty Gonzales,Vicki Liviakis,Catherine Heenan. Add up the ages, and George Washington was a glint in his parents eye.
ReplyDeleteNot a complaint.just an observation.
Nice observation. Total ages add up to be close to 400 for the six you mentioned. LOL.
DeleteOdd when other stations seem to be rejuvenating (like PIX).
Add Darya and we are in the dark ages...
DeleteThat tell why KRON has been going downhill. Wonder whether KRON management is considering rejunenating, a makeover, or a face lift...
DeleteHe was a crook....goodbye
ReplyDeleteDespite his documented shortcomings, I enjoyed Mr.Alexander on KRON a lot....R.I.P. sir.
ReplyDeleteEddie was a fast talking, charming guy who I got to know slightly when I worked working in small market TV in Eureka and I used to come down to the bay area to cover the local teams. He was very friendly and was seemingly easy to get to know, although I had no inkling of his problems when I knee him back in the 1970s. Eddie had a very distinct style on the air, and it's true that Gary Radnich's style on KRON is somewhat similar. Like Gary, Eddie projected a friendly demeanor to the audience and always seemed to be able to draw athletes out of their shells with humor and disarming questions.
ReplyDelete'Fast Eddie,' was a hard worker and was also respected by his peers. It's s shame he had legal problems and that that will unfortunately always be a part of his legacy. I enjoyed his work and getting to know him, 'back in the day.'
I grew up watching Fast Eddie on KABC in Los Angeles when KABC was THE boss in LA TV News, the mid-late 70's. He then went to San Diego where he was involved in a restarant the failed badly - law suits flew. I had moved to the Bay Area in '83, and was working in a warehouse in South City and in walks Eddie - working for Pitney Bowes. Smooth as silk, just as he was on TV. Ran into him a couple of years later at Safeway in San Bruno, looking a little worse for wear.
ReplyDeleteBut during his stint in LA - he was King.
Loved those checkered suits, the afro, the glasses and that smile! Eddie was a charmer, but he also knew how to put together a good sports segment every night. Eddie was on the air here in the bay area during a special time, when the Raiders, the Warriors and the A's were all exceptional. It was that 'Rebels in Oakland' period when the three teams combined to win five Titles over a five year stretch. Eddie was right there in the middle of it with his nightly reports, his features from the ballparks, and his spot on observations. I remember Eddie sitting down and doing great interviews with Kenny Stabler, Rick Barry and Reggie Jackson among others. We're gonna miss ya Eddie!
ReplyDeleteJerry Brown should use that line "Good luck, everybody!"
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