I have bad news for people who like their morning news served with a heavy dose of slapstick!
Last week, KFOR’s Lucas Ross – the longtime class clown of the OKC morning news media – announced he’s taking a break from fake laughter and stunt falls and leaving KFOR to focus on an “expanded role” with the American Banjo Museum.
Here’s what he wrote on Facebook about it:
After nearly 19 years I’ll be stepping away from KFOR/KAUT.
Over the years, I’ve made lifelong friends, met heroes, and been incredibly fortunate to play a small part in this station’s legacy. From comedy sketches and promos to interviews with legends like Bob Dotson and Weird Al— working with the bests in the business: Linda Cavanaugh and Kevin Ogle—I’m deeply grateful to everyone who gave me the chance to create, laugh, and have fun in this arena.
Wow. It’s hard to believe Lucas spent nearly 19 years at KFOR. For all the people who watched his act and worked with him, I’m sure it felt much, much longer. Zing!