Oregon Media Insiders

Pardon me Rebecca for adding a time line to my comment. Having asked for forgiveness, I can say that in September of 1983, I met Ms. Webb for the first time at a resort on Mount Hood. Two days later we (she and I) were thrown together on the air at KOIN for a noon news program. In just two rating books, that program was number one in the ratings and stayed that way for a considerable amount of time. Most of the credit was due to Rebecca's incredible willingness to learn and her wonderfull skills as a journalist, writer and interviewer. In the years since, I have followed her carreer, watching her succeed wherever she went. The morning show won't be the same without her, but I trust that she is still young enough to find something new, something perhaps more interesting and better suited to her skills and personality. There is life after broadcasting and I can say first hand that it is far more challenging and worthwhile. Good Luck Rebecca.
Eric Schmidt
Reformed Broadcast Newsman