Where Are They Now: Bob Brunner

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Bob Brunner spent more than two decades at WSAZ from 1968 to 1990. He left to join the administration of West Virginia Governor Gaston Caperton. After working at different television stations, Bob landed back in West Virginia. He’s now the news director at WOAY in Oak Hill.

Brunner says some of his more memorable moments include covering the Buffalo Creek Flood in the 1970s and a series at Moundsville Prison. He was once chairman of the RTNDA, where he lead an effort to get cameras inside the Senate chamber. He’s won numerous awards for his work.

Bob says:
“I am still in the area, love West Virginia, still have fond memories and who knows one day we may get together again.”

Catch up with Bob Brunner by watching his full interview. You can also send him your comments below.

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- Bob Brunner is also known for his alter ego. He impersonates Elvis from time to time.

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Posted by: Donna on Jul 4, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Lived in W.Va. in the 70's....whatever happened to Debbie Thomas..wasn't she with WSAZ?

Posted by: Ruth Ann Lance on Jun 3, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Who was the lady that did the weather back in the late 50's and early 60's? She was on WSAZ at the same time as Jule Huffman. Can you tell us anything about her and where she is?

Posted by: Hugh on Mar 29, 2008 at 04:53 AM
Great to see you Bob. I watched you for many years and my parents relied on your newscast for many yeart. My parents are gone now(just lost my father in Feb)but I can remember so many times watching WSAZ with them. I remember gathering around if a big news item was featured or if someone or anything about Logan was on..LOL. I can also remember when a huge snowstorm(before global warming ended that)would be on its way..I used to get so excited and we would turn on WSAZ and it seemed as if everyone there was excited as well. Good days. I miss the winters and beautiful snowfalls here. Well,thanks for a trip down memory lane. Take care Mr. Brunner. Peace.

Posted by: Maudeena on Mar 18, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Hi Bob, you probably don't remember me,but we worked together in the early 70's. My name then was Maudeena Jackson... 18 year black girl. You "taught" me how to write a story for airing... I remember some of our discusses. I remeber Jim Reader and Emil Varner....... Just wanted to say Hell-0 and thank you for the introduction into the world of journalism. It was a great experience.

Posted by: Peel on Mar 7, 2008 at 03:30 PM
I think you are hotter than Adam Joseph now.

Posted by: Cindy on Jan 8, 2008 at 09:50 AM
O.K....I just checked out the rest of your web site, and a FLOOD of memories came back!! This is WONDERFUL!!! But I have to admit, I'm remembering alot lot more than I thought, and I'm starting to feel old!! But Thank You, this great!!! Cindy Crews Brown

Posted by: Beth on Dec 28, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Glad to see an update on you. I always remembered watching you while I grew up...

Posted by: Audrey on Dec 4, 2007 at 08:52 PM
Mr. Brunner, While growing up in Menifee County, KY my family & I got our news & tv programs from the 3 WestVA stations,3,8 & 13. These were the only tv stations we got with our antenna on the hill. We watched you every day. I've thought about all of you from time to time over the years & I thought why not do a search on the internet. To my great joy there on the home page was "where are they now". What luck! I am so glad to hear that you are doing well & that you have done well for yourself in tv & journalism. You were always so professional & so likeable. I'm glad that I got to say "hello" & to say "thank you" for the great childhood memories! I'm 46 now & I live at Frenchburg, KY in Menifee county with my 2 teenage children whom I have told about our 3 channels & the antenna on the hill & oh yeah...Mr, Cartoon! Good luck to you, sir & God Bless You!

Posted by: Richard on Sep 11, 2007 at 11:09 PM
BOB YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!

Posted by: Trina on Aug 30, 2007 at 04:32 PM
You spoke at my Junior High graduation here in Clay County many years ago. The speech you gave was one of the greatest, most memorable ones that I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. To this day, I remember the marketing points you made regarding ketchup that is difficult to pour out of the bottle, as well as three small words on the back of shampoo bottles: "Lather. Rinse. Repeat." Every time I pick up a bottle and see those words, associative thinking kicks in and my mind is taken back to that day. Since I never had the opportunity then, I just wanted to let you know that your words were appreciated and remembered. Thank you for being so kind as to share them with us.

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