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He received a Master's Degree in Political Science from UCLA in 1956 , and planned for a career in academia (he actually worked as an assistant political science professor for two years). However, after KCOP-TV Channel 13 approached him to teach an on-air course, the station invited him to anchor his own segment. Fishman has been on the air continuously since June 20 , 1960 , moving from KCOP-TV to KTLA-TV in 1965 . He has anchored KTLA's 10pm newscast (currently known as "KTLA Prime News") since 1975 . Fishman has won numerous awards, including the Associated Press Television-Radio Association's first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. The Simpsons character Kent Brockman is said to be based on him and fellow L.A. news legend Jerry Dunphy . He has starred as himself in numerous films, including '' Malibu's Most Wanted '' (2003), '' National Security '' (2003), '' Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles '' (2001), and '' Joe Dirt '' (2001). Fishman also holds 13 world records for speed and altitude as an aviator. NOTES REFERENCES
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