Longtime Fresno broadcaster Kopi Sotiropulos will sign off for the last time next month.
Sotiropulos announced on Wednesday that he will retire from KMPH on March 27.
Kopi’s career: Born in Greece, Sotiropulos immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of three.
- He attended Fremont Elementary School, Hamilton Jr. High School and Fresno High School before studying broadcasting at San Francisco State University.
- KMPH hired Sotiropulos when the station launched in 1971, where he wrote, produced, shot edited and performed in commercials and promos. He also hosted “Dialing for Dollars.”
- Six years later, Sotiropulos and his wife Elaine moved to Hollywood so he could pursue a career in acting.
- Throughout his decade in Hollywood, Sotiropulos worked alongside stars Eddie Murphy, David Letterman, Michael Keaton, Mary Tyler Moore and many others.
- Sotiropulos moved back to Fresno in 1992, where he rejoined KMPH as the weatherman for the Ten O’clock News.
- He also joined Great Day as a co-host alongside Kim Stephens.
What he’s saying: “After all these years, it’s time to take a break,” Sotiropulos said on Great Day. “This has been a great run. I’ve been thrilled to work here at Channel 26. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people over the years, and you know, it comes a time in your life when you say, ‘Hey, I’ve got to move on.’”
