![]() But that was part of what we did back in those days. Ed said, 'I've never been on a horse.' The truth of the matter is that none of us knew how to ride a horse, and none of us looked like cowboys. "One time they dressed us up in cowboy outfits and put us on horses to do a promo for the Houston Rodeo. "I'm sure he thought, 'Do I want to work with these guys?' But he got used to it, and it worked out pretty well. "(Brandon) was more of a quiet, reserved kind of guy while Ward and I were the wild guys," Lovett said. The two weathermen stayed in touch after Brandon left the station, always catching up for lunch so Brandon could show off his newest Apple gadget.ĭan Lovett, an original member of KTRK's "Eyewitness News" anchor team as the station's sports director, said Brandon's biggest early challenge in Houston was adjusting to the station's format of encouraging on-air conversation between anchors. MARVIN'S MOMENT: Marvin Zindler helped shut down Chicken Ranch brothel "No matter how scary the weather situation, Ed made you feel safe and would often remind viewers that we'll get through this together."ĭuring Brandon's tenure he guided Houstonians through a number of weather events like Hurricane Alicia and Tropical Storm Allison. "I'll always remember his calming presence on air," Heller said. They worked side by side until Brandon retired. Heller told on Wednesday that Brandon welcomed him with open arms at the station when he arrived and helped him get the lay of the land at outpost off Bissonnet. In 2002, KTRK hired Tim Heller to be chief meteorologist at 5 and 10 p.m. HOUSTON HISTORY: Rarely-seen photos from Houston's past will dazzle history buffs He was rehired in 1990 and stayed there until his retirement in May 2007. "He used colloquial wisdom to make the weather fun for people."Īccording to the station Brandon came to Houston in 1972 after stints in radio and TV in Austin, Longview, and his native Texarkana. He maintained his position as chief weatherman until 1989, when he checked into a rehab center for substance issues. "He wasn't a meteorologist as much as he was a "weather man" and he used his upbringing in Texas to help viewers understand weather patterns," Fryer added. ![]() He loved interacting with people, she said, and the news junkie had a wealth of knowledge to tap into. He made us laugh too."ģ0 YEARS AGO: What did Houston look like in 1988? "His humility enters the room first and he had no ego. ![]() "Ed was like an older brother to me and he had such a big heart," Fryer said Wednesday. They jokingly called themselves "junkyard dogs" for their durability and tenacity. The station was very proud of Brandon's work and dubbed him "Texas' Most Experienced Weathercaster." Retired ABC Channel 13 Weatherman Ed Brandon lent his name and his golf swing each year to Cenikor’s golf tournament.įryer went to work at KTRK-TV in 1980 as an anchor and she was the lone woman on a five-person news team. Ed presented weather with a smile and made it understandable for all," KTRK-TV's general manager Henry Florsheim said in a statement on Wednesday.īorn in 1942, Brandon was a part of a lineage of figures on KTRK-TV that included local favorites like Marvin Zindler, Dave Ward, Shara Fryer, and Bob Allen. "Ed was part of the Eyewitness team that formed the foundation for ABC13 today. HOUSTON TREASURE: Remembering Houston media icon Marvin Zindler a decade after his passingīrandon delivered the weather to Houstonians in a folksy manner that endeared him to generations of viewers for 35 years. ![]()
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