Mitch English
| Mitch English | |
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| Born |
October 2, 1969 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | morning talk show host, news anchor, comedian, and weatherman |
| Spouse(s) | Raquel Carter (m. 1991–2016) |
| Website | http://www.mitchenglish.com |
Mitch English (born October 2, 1969) is an American morning talk show host, comedian, actor, reporter and weatherman. He is best known for being the host of the nationally syndicated morning television show, The Daily Buzz, and was the last remaining original anchor on the program, having started on the show when it launched in September 2002.
English's goofy, often spontaneous comedy is heavily influenced by comedian David Letterman. He also worked at WCBS-TV in New York City, filling in on-air for Dave Price.
Career
Early career
Mitch began his broadcasting career with stints at several radio stations in Tampa, Florida, Biloxi, Mississippi and Dothan, Alabama in the early 1990s and moved into television soon after. His television career began at WTVY-TV. He was later hired at KUWB-TV in Salt Lake City, Utah. English also worked on The Freak Show with Mick and Allen on KURR in Utah at the same time, but left radio to concentrate on the creation of the 2 1/2 hour morning TV show WB AM[1] until 2002 when he left for national television. He was a regular guest on The Shannon Burke Show.
The Daily Buzz
In September 2002, English became the co-host and weather anchor for the nationally syndicated morning television show, The Daily Buzz. He was the last remaining original anchor on the program, having started on the show when it launched. English left the show in June, 2012.
Recent years
English became Executive Producer of Good Morning San Diego at television station KUSI-TV in 2013 before moving on to his current on-air position as Morning news anchor at FOX affiliate KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Outside of broadcasting
English has also acted in several television shows and theatrical releases.[2] He is also a stand-up comedian, travelling the country with his Daily Buzz co-host Andy Campbell on the "Big and Tall Comedy Tour". He's also the founder of the production company Modern Cow, LLC.[3] He is also known for his wide variety of impersonations and voice characterizations, mostly comical.
Personal life
He is a father of four children.[4] He currently lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. English is a Latter-Day Saint.[5]
Catchphrases
- "...And SO!"
- "I'll see ya when I look at ya"
- "Now here's what happening in your zipcode"