Los Angeles, CA- -While TV news is dying nearly everywhere, the late KTLA-TV weekend morning anchor, Chris Burrous found better ways to reach the audience.  What made Burrous rock was his fearless attitude about broadcasting his way, always departing from the routine.  He was a TV Maverick that truly knew how to have fun.   Burrous has proven his news reporting chops on so many high profile stories.  But there was always so much more for him to deliver to the audience!  Rather than accept reality that few newsworthy things happen on the weekend, he used exceptional creativity to fill a five-hour show!  Burrous often, brought the normally unseen weekend KTLA production crew into the studio.   Burrous encouraged everyone connected to the show to simply relax and show his or her human side.   There was much more on display than sterile anchors and a plastic studio set to see.  Burrous gave viewers real warmth as he made his own...

Chris Burrous, 43 Glendale, CA —Yesterday afternoon fire and police officials responded to the Days Inn Motel here after being called.     Reportedly KTLA-TV newsman, Chris Burrous, 43 was found un-responsive in a room there.     He was present in the room with a currently unidentified man that supposedly had unsuccessfully performed CPR on Burrous.   Glendale Police and the LA County Medical Examiner are investigating this death as a potential accidental overdose.  It will take perhaps several weeks to obtain the results of toxicological tests that will identify any drugs involved.   This death has shattered KTLA-TV , their workers and viewers to the very core. All are mourning the loss of a very unique and bright TV personality of this or any market. Is this yet another tragic example of the Opioid Crisis ?  Who supplied the drugs and how will this shake out in the Criminal Justice System?   ...