Satellite Live Shots, Tragedy, and a Salute To Texas

This week on This Just In, Rich and Bryan rewind to 1986—when satellite trucks dramatically changed TV coverage forever by making it possible to go live from virtually anywhere.A three-week demonstration of its potential, called Salute Texas, was supposed to showcase the Lone Star State’s vastness, variety, and beauty—from El Paso to Caddo Lake.But the feel-good feature took a dark turn with a deadly helicopter crash that no one saw coming.Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a moment that transformed broadcast news forever.

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TJI stories and opinions from veteran journalists Richard Ray and Bryan Lochhead are meant to entertain, inform, and educate. This podcast takes you through significant newsgathering events from the perspective of two former TV news colleagues who talk facts and fuzzy recollections. This Just In talks about coverage of the OJ Trial, JFK Assassination, Roe v Wade, the Gulf War, and many other topics. We have the facts and the rest of the story, plus we add some opinions. Hosted by Award-winning anchor/reporter Richard Ray along with colleague Bryan Lochhead.