Gayle Anderson is a reporter for KTLA Morning News, whose participation in unique human interest stories has become a favourite among viewers.
Gayle started off as a field producer for the National Black Network and ABC-TV in New York. She moved on screen as a reporter for Troubleshooter for KPRC-TV's, and the anchor for Houston's Nearly Noon. Moving down to Miami in 1984, Gayle served as a reporter and weekend anchor at WCIX-TV until 1986. During this period, she also worked as a reporter for many prominent radio networks, including WABC and NBC Radio Network for their New York articles, and as a reporter on the National Black Network. She moved across the Hudson River to Connecticut, to be the reporter and anchor for KTHN-TV and radio stations WDRC, WKND, and WWCD. She then was as a correspondent and producer for Tribune Entertainment's [Now It Can Be Told]], an investigative news program.
Starting with KTLA-TV in 1993, she got much deserved recognition. She has won three regional Emmys since her move:
- 1993, Best Live Coverage of the Malibu Fires.
- 1994, Best Live Coverage of the Northridge Earthquake.
- 1994, Best Live Reporting for Morning News.
Other awards she has been honoured with include:
- 1987, Young Black Achievers Award
- 1987, Best Spot News Reporting, from the Radio Television and News Directors Award
- 1988, Presidential Consumer Affairs Award
- 1990, Leader of the Year Award from the Houston Leadership Association