http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium RSS Feed for Looking Back Premium en-us Sun, 13 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20120513_Smyser_and_Conversation_were_pioneers_in_television.html Sunday mornings for more than 20 years, the late Betty Smyser interviewed notable island guests, politicians and national celebrities on her "Conversation" talk show. This month we look back at Smyser and her talk show — the longest-running show of its kind in local television. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20120408_former_kitv_reporter_cant_stay_away_from_isles.html Former KITV reporter Sandi Carney has lived overseas for over 25 years but still enjoys coming back to the islands. This month we look back on her years spent here and why she keeps returning to her “spiritual home” of Hawaii. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20120311_Former_island_broadcaster_recounts_career_in_new_book.html Former KGMB sports anchorman Mel Proctor has never forgotten his years spent in Hawaii. He covers many of these moments in his new e-book, "I Love the Work, but I Hate the Business." This month we look back at Proctor and explore his current pursuits. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20120212__Bone_marrow_drive_inspired_former_anchors_donation.html Former KGMB news anchor Kevin Walsh has written his second book, "Follow the Dog Home," released earlier this month. We look back at his time spent in Hawaii and find out what he's been up to since he left the islands. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20120108__Wrestling_promoter_helped_broaden_sports_appeal_in_isles.html In November we looked back at pro wrestling in the islands. Local fans who enjoyed watching their favorite wrestling stars in action can thank promoter Ed Francis for bringing these events into the arenas and our homes. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20111211_From_a_short_stint_in_isles_came_a_love_for_Hawaii.html Having a voice often described as "golden" by his teachers, colleagues, family and friends, Pat Wilkins spent the majority of his career working as both a radio and television news anchor and reporter in the state of Oregon. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20111113_Television_inflated_interest_in_wrestling_and_isle_stars.html With the passing of Curtis "Da Bull" Iaukea last year and "Handsome" Johnny Barend on Sept. 20, local wrestling fans lost a part of their childhood. Watching "50th State Wrestling" was an island staple during the 1960s and '70s. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20111007__Isle_broadcaster_departed_to_mainland_but_came_back.html Former television reporter Roberta Wong Murray has come full circle. After living on the mainland for more than 30 years working in the public relations and communications sector, she decided to move back to the islands. This month we look back and see what she is up to today. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20110911_Magnum_PI_star_has_fond_memories_of_show_Hawaii.html More than 30 years have passed since we were first introduced to Orville "Rick" Wright on "Magnum, P.I." For eight seasons this likeable character who helped Thomas Magnum solve his cases was played by actor Larry Manetti. This month Manetti looks back on his career and the "Magnum, P.I." years, and lets us in on what he is up to today. http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/lookingbackpremium/20110814_Broadcast_years_in_Hawaii_provided_key_experience.html Jim Scoutten has been reporting and hosting stories on the firearms industry for nearly 20 years. His popular "Shooting USA" series was named best outdoor program by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.