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He covered the O.J. Simpson trial, the Rodney King riots, the Northridge earthquake, Columbine, the Las Vegas mass shooting, and Michael Jackson’s death. For 58 years, Hal Eisner was there — camera rolling, microphone in hand — for the moments that defined Los Angeles and shook the nation.
But here’s what makes his story different: he never planned any of it.
In this episode, the legendary FOX 11 and KCOP reporter joins us to talk about his new memoir, An Accidental Career: My Fifty-Eight-Year Adventure as a Broadcast News Reporter — and the conversation goes everywhere.
From accidentally reporting false information live on air to getting knocked unconscious by the Northridge earthquake. From intimate moments with Dick Van Dyke and George Clooney to being struck by a drunk driver on Hollywood Boulevard in the middle of a live shoot.
From launching a mentorship camp that accidentally played matchmaker — to retiring on the exact anniversary of the day he started, only to watch LA burn from a cruise ship days later.
Hal Eisner is funny, sharp, honest, and deeply human. This one will stay with you.
Pick up your copy of Hal’s new book “My Accidental Career.”
https://haleisner.com/
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He covered the O.J. Simpson trial, the Rodney King riots, the Northridge earthquake, Columbine, the Las Vegas mass shooting, and Michael Jackson’s death. For 58 years, Hal Eisner was there — camera rolling, microphone in hand — for the moments that defined Los Angeles and shook the nation.
But here’s what makes his story different: he never planned any of it.
In this episode, the legendary FOX 11 and KCOP reporter joins us to talk about his new memoir, An Accidental Career: My Fifty-Eight-Year Adventure as a Broadcast News Reporter — and the conversation goes everywhere.
From accidentally reporting false information live on air to getting knocked unconscious by the Northridge earthquake. From intimate moments with Dick Van Dyke and George Clooney to being struck by a drunk driver on Hollywood Boulevard in the middle of a live shoot.
From launching a mentorship camp that accidentally played matchmaker — to retiring on the exact anniversary of the day he started, only to watch LA burn from a cruise ship days later.
Hal Eisner is funny, sharp, honest, and deeply human. This one will stay with you.
Pick up your copy of Hal’s new book “My Accidental Career.”
https://haleisner.com/
🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe, rate & review Back to Pop wherever you listen.
Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman
Audio composed and edited by
Lauren M. Antoine
Website:
Composer Ron Wasserman
Back To Pop
https://lantoine2.wixsite.com/portfolio
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Ever had an idea for an action figure, or maybe you just wish one had been made? Well at Lecroy Toys you don't have to wait anymore, head over and tell Matthew we sent you! https://www.instagram.com/lecroystoys?igsh=MW1ndWE5cHhzaGQ3dw==
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