Television news anchor
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Key moments and achievements from Billy Sams's life.
Billy was born
· Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Military Service
Sams was drafted into the United States Army, where he served as a broadcast specialist recording newscasts for the military.
Military Service
Sams was drafted into the United States Army, where he served as a broadcast specialist recording newscasts for the military.
Role
He joined KATV Channel 7 in Little Rock as a news co-anchor, working there through about 1970.
Role
He joined KATV Channel 7 in Little Rock as a news co-anchor, working there through about 1970.
Role
Sams came back to Arkansas to anchor the evening news at the Little Rock station that became THV11, beginning a 27-year tenure.
Role
Sams came back to Arkansas to anchor the evening news at the Little Rock station that became THV11, beginning a 27-year tenure.
Honor
THV11 named its primary broadcast studio the B.J. Sams Studio in his honor.
Honor
THV11 named its primary broadcast studio the B.J. Sams Studio in his honor.
Award
He was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in recognition of his broadcasting career.
Award
He was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in recognition of his broadcasting career.
Retirement
Sams signed off from THV11 for the final time, retiring after more than 55 years in broadcasting.
Retirement
Sams signed off from THV11 for the final time, retiring after more than 55 years in broadcasting.
Award
He was inducted into the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the state's broadcasting industry.
Award
He was inducted into the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the state's broadcasting industry.
Billy Sams passed away
