Dear Mr. Reig,
I am Ronald Brown, one of the many millions of people on the the other side of the camara lens. As a child, I was riveted to the TV, to watch John Chancellor (especially Apollo Missions), The Today Show with Barbara Walters and Frank McGee and many other shows. Off and on thoughout the years, I always wonder who the annoncer was and what he looked like. Thanks to the MSNBC internet page, my mystery is solved. I just wanted to tell you of the pleasure it has been to listen to your calm, assuring voice--particuarily if the news was late-breaking. Thanks to your management to allow you to work with excellence, all these many years.
Enjoy your retirement and put plenty of sunblock on your skin (in Florida)!
God Bless,
Ronald Brown

I understand that Howard Reig is retiring on This Friday. I am 63 and remember him well as a WRGB, America`s first television station, announcer. His career began with the birth of the media. What a wonderful human interest feature. Will you be mentioning him on your telecast? Surely, he was a pioneer and what a great voice. I never met the man but revere him greatly as he was so visible in my youth. Thank you.
Bob Failing, Jr

Mr. Reig, Congratulations on your great career. I had the pleasure of working with you for a short time in the late 60s. I was a board operator for WNBC Radio. A transplant from Cleveland with d.j. Charlie Brown. I recall one afternoon when you dozed off during a local news cast. (You were putting in some rather long days back then.) When it came time for the sign-off, newsman Mike Maus simply nudged you with his elbow and you picked up not missing a beat. I learned a lot observing you the rest of the impressive NBC staff announcers. I’ve been anchoring news here in Charleston, West Virginia…but, I often think of those good old days. Enjoy your retirement!
Jack Kane

Hi Howard! I came across your web site and wanted to say “hello” and thank you for all the fond memories I have from childhood, with your visits to our home and listening to the news so we “can hear Howard”! What better way to get a kid to be hooked on the news! I hope you are enjoying your retirement and Florida and wish you ALL the best! Love, Chris