George Pennacchio
George Pennacchio is the entertainment reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News and also hosts the station's Oscar specials. He joined ABC7 in 1996.

During his broadcasting career, George has won three Emmy Awards for his work. He has also been honored with The Press Award by The Publicists Guild of America for his coverage of the entertainment industry. He's one of only four journalists who have received The Critics' Critic Award from The Broadcast Film Critics Association, North America's largest critics group.

While on assignment in South Africa in 2007 to cover the opening of "The Lion King" on stage in its homeland, George did a series of reports involving entertainment, health and social programs that empower the women of South Africa with connections here in Southern California.

George serves on the board of the charity group, The Thalians, which raises money for the maintenance of the Thalians Mental Health Center at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. He and his wife, Erin, also support various greyhound charities devoted to saving the dogs once their racing days are over.

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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: George Pennacchio
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777

George's Stories
Ice Cube places handprints, footprints in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre:'Today is a good day, baby!'
"Today is a good day, baby!" After a nearly 40-year career in music and in movies, producer, actor and rapper Ice Cube cemented his place at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Wink Martindale, the genial game-show host and an early TV interviewer of Elvis Presley, dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough" has died. He was 91.
Brentwood students impacted by Palisades Fire get special Disney surprise at school
Students impacted by the Palisades Fire were able to see their playground get transformed into a Disney wonderland, and it was all to bring some extra happiness during a tough time in their young lives.
Award winning Viola Davis becomes an action star, and the president, in new movie 'G20'
Viola Davis plays the president of the United States in her new action-packed movie, "G20." Her character finds herself in the midst of deadly chaos when terrorists take over the annual G20 summit.
Ryan Seacrest, Vanna White give us the spin on a music influenced week on 'Wheel of Fortune'
A special week on 'Wheel of Fortune' features big prizes as well as several special musical guests. Ryan Seacrest and his fellow host Vanna White give us the "spin" on this iHeart Radio collaboration will reveal.
Popular video game Minecraft gets reimagined for the big screen with Jack Black, Jason Momoa
With 300 million copies sold, Minecraft is among the biggest video games of all time - and now, it's coming to the big screen in the form of a wacky action comedy starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Danielle Brooks.
'The Rookie' actor Richard T. Jones reflects on 7 seasons on hit ABC TV series - so far!
"Literally, we're playing cops and robbers!" Richard T. Jones has been playing the boss on the ABC series "The Rookie" since the show debuted in 2018. To say he loves his job might be an understatement!
'Mid-Century Modern' brings friendship, fun and lots of laughs to Hulu
Hulu's newest sitcom "Mid-Century Modern" is being likened to the iconic "Golden Girls." Instead of four women living together in Miami, this one's about three gay men living together in Palm Springs.
Richard Chamberlain, 'Shōgun' and 'The Thorn Birds' star, dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, best known for roles in the hit 80s television miniseries "Shōgun" and "The Thorn Birds," has died. He was 90.
Trisha Yearwood thanks family, fans, husband Garth Brooks as star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trisha Yearwood has been an award-winning, top-selling country music artist for almost 35 years. She saw her star unveiled Monday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.