Tom Van Amburg

Tom Van Amburg

Date of Passing: June 24, 2024
Birthplace: Fresno, California
Obituary: Variety

Tom Van Amburg was a broadcast television executive who served as the head executive at KABC-TV and focused on developing programming. He helped develop and lead the way for programs including Live with Regis and Kathie Lee which evolved into Live with Regis and Kelly. Van Amburg supported with the development of other talk show programs including 330 and Eye on LA. He went over to lead KCBS-TV and later became CEO of Vanamedia and Tri-Crown Productions. Van Amburg occasionally hosted the television specials, Coliseum Coliseum and Eyewitness Anonymous.

Tom Van Amburg was a broadcast television executive who served as the head executive at KABC-TV and focused on developing programming. He helped develop and lead the way for programs including Live with Regis and Kathie Lee which evolved into Live with Regis and Kelly. Van Amburg supported with the development of other talk show programs including 330 and Eye on LA. He went over to lead KCBS-TV and later became CEO of Vanamedia and Tri-Crown Productions. Van Amburg occasionally hosted the television specials, Coliseum Coliseum and Eyewitness Anonymous.

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