Fred Roggin
The Roggin Report
Fred is a prominent American sports anchor and radio host and brings decades of experience to NBC Palm Springs nightly with The Roggin Report. He also co-hosts an afternoon sports show on KLAC in Los Angeles
Background
Fred began his journey as a sports anchor at KYEL-TV in Yuma, Arizona-El Centro, California, and later moved to KVUE in Austin, Texas. Roggin's career took a significant turn when he joined KNBC in Los Angeles in December 1980, coming from KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, he has become a familiar face and voice in sports media, known for his engaging and insightful coverage.
Fred has also made notable contributions to national sports broadcasting. He has worked with NBC Sports, covering various Olympic events, including curling and boxing. His versatility and expertise have made him a respected figure in the industry. In addition to his television career, Roggin has ventured into radio, hosting sports talk shows on KMPC and KLAC in Los Angeles. He currently resides in Palm Springs, California, with his wife Richel and their three children.
Experience
Fred's extensive experience in sports broadcasting spans several decades and platforms. At KNBC, he hosted popular segments like “Roggin's Heroes,” a collection of unusual sports highlights, and “The Challenge,” a sports-themed game show. He also contributed to NBC's early morning newscasts and co-hosted the interactive TV show “GSN Live.” Roggin's versatility extended to game shows, where he presented “The Money List,” based on the UK's “Who Dares Wins!”
In radio, Roggin has co-hosted various shows, including “The Fred Roggin Show” on KFWB and the current “Roggin and Rodney” on KLAC, alongside former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete. His radio career has seen him collaborate with notable personalities like T.J. Simers and Leeann Tweeden. Roggin's contributions to sports media have been recognized with his induction into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. Recently, he returned to television with “The Roggin Report” on KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, continuing to share his insights and passion for sports with a new audience.
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