'I Was There When…" reveals the story behind the story, with NBCLA's seasoned journalists sharing what it was like to cover stories that changed the landscape of Southern California, and beyond.
From the reporter who was in the only car in front O.J. Simpson's white Bronco during the pursuit in 1994, to cheating death as a wildfire ravaged a news van, these journalists have seen it all.
The original series is streaming on NBCLA's app on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
And now you can view the series here. Scroll down for full episodes.
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Episodes List
Ep. 1 – Conan Nolan: The OJ Simpson Bronco Chase
- The world watched police pursue O.J. Simpson. NBCLA Reporter Conan Nolan got in front of the infamous white Bronco. How he pulled it off and the moment he’ll never forget.
Ep. 2 – Vikki Vargas: The 1994 Northridge Earthquake
- The Northridge earthquake in 1994 rocked the San Fernando Valley. NBCLA reporter Vikki Vargas shares her personal story covering the disaster and how it changed her family.
NBCLA looks back at the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
Ep. 3 – Patrick Healy: The North Hollywood Bank Shootout
- Two heavily armed bank robbers in body armor exchanged nearly 2,000 rounds with officers outside a North Hollywood bank on live television. NBCLA reporter Patrick Healy remembers the day LAPD was outgunned.
One of the most violent days in LAPD history unfolded on live television on Feb. 28, 1997 when two bank robbers wearing body armor and wielding assault rifles engaged in a ferocious gunfight with officers on the streets of North Hollywood. Former NBC4 reporter Patrick Healy offers his perspective on the violent day.
Ep. 4 – Colleen Williams: The Atlanta Olympic Games Bombing
- NBCLA anchor Colleen Williams was in Atlanta to cover the 1996 Olympics when a bomb went off in Centennial Park. She recounts the blast and how the team in Atlanta delivered the breaking news in the middle of the chaos.
Ep. 5 – Chuck Henry & Kristopher Li: Wildfire Escape
- NBCLA anchor Chuck Henry and photographer Kris Li cheated death when they escaped a wildfire in the San Bernardino mountains. They tell the story of how they survived, who saved them and how they lost a news van to flames.
Ep. 6 – Beverly White & David Gregory: Death of Prince
- NBCLA reporter Beverly White and photographer David Gregory travelled to Minneapolis to cover the death of music icon Prince. They share their personal connection to the story and the moments that stuck with them.
Ep. 7 – Fred Roggin: Kobe Bryant's Death
- NBCLA Sports anchor Fred Roggin covered Kobe Bryant’s career, from the day Kobe was drafted to his tragic death. Fred shares his personal stories and highlights covering the biggest star in a city of stars.
Long-time NBC4 sports anchor Fred Roggin looks back at a day that shook Los Angles.
Ep. 8 — Hetty Chang: The Christopher Dorner Manhunt
- NBC4 reporter Hetty Chang recounts the tense manhunt for Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD officer who killed four people during a vengeance-fueled murder spree before he died of a self-inflicted gunshot at his mountain hideout.
NBC4 reporter Hetty Chang recounts the tense manhunt for Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD officer who killed four people during a vengeance-fueled murder spree before he died of a self-inflicted gunshot at his mountain hideout.
