On Saturday, a broadcast legend on Birmingham TV, Joe Langston, passed away at age 82. Joe started his TV news career in 1962 on WBRC-TV, and bounced around between WBRC and WVTM, both on Red Mountain. Joe Langston became the fixture for evening news in the Birmingham TV market before retiring in 1987. Langston then worked for Jacksonville State University until he fully retired in 1998. Joe Langston won numerous awards, was a part of many clubs, and was a member of the Alabama Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
Since I was born in 1986, I do not have much of a memory of Joe Langston, but many people who knew him have said he was a sweet, funny, and overall good guy. If Joe was not a part of the Birmingham TV fixture, the media market would not have grown into how big it is today. Several TV talents we see on Birmingham TV today owe their growth and talents from learning from Joe Langston. So, to honor Joe Langston, I am embedding a few videos and tweets from people who knew him, enjoy!
When I was a Mass Comm major at JSU, my faculty advisor was Joe Langston. His guidance was invaluable. Saddened to hear of his passing.
— Ryan Brown (@RyanBrownLive) June 21, 2014
Very sad news. Joe was the best “@aldotcom: Longtime Birmingham TV news anchor Joe Langston dies at 82 http://t.co/nyZqQhzLJe”
— James Spann (@spann) June 21, 2014
Longtime WBRC news anchor Joe Langston has passed away. A #Birmingham broadcast legend! RIP. #fox6wbrc pic.twitter.com/3d05huAWVp
— Beth Shelburne (@bshelburne) June 21, 2014
Just hearing about the death of Joe Langston. One of the nicest guys ever to sit in an anchor chair. (Middle Right) pic.twitter.com/j294QxnaNK
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) June 21, 2014
Thoughts/prayers to Joe Langston's family & coworkers. Joe helped build the legacy we're proud to continue today, thankful for his example
— Jonathan Hardison (@FOX6Hardison) June 21, 2014
It was an honor to work alongside WBRC's Joe Langston. Prayers for him, friends and family. pic.twitter.com/fxqnvh1l3g
— Mike McClain FOX 35 (@mikemcclainfox) June 21, 2014
Thoughts & prayers to family of long-time Channel 6 anchor Joe Langston.
Joe passed away this a.m.
Classy, bright, funny, he set the stage.— Rick Karle (@RickKarle) June 21, 2014
My heart breaks to report that my friend, mentor and the most solid broadcaster I've ever known, Joe Langston… http://t.co/kvW2X19phM
— Mike Royer (@MikeRoyerTV) June 21, 2014
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