Shocknek first made national news headlines anchoring the 1986 launch and explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger ; and a strong aftershock to the deadly 5.9 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake . The threat of falling studio lights forced Shocknek to take cover under his set 's anchor desk for several seconds as he continued reporting about the ground - and studio movement
1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake
1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake
Kent Shocknek