Vernon Odom's farewell on Action News
In honor of his retirement, we are taking a look back at his extraordinary career.
Retired Vernon Odom makes headlines
It was the spring of 1976 when Vernon joined the Action News team, quickly becoming a big voice covering the big story.
1984: Massive fire at the Harrison building Center City Philadelphia
1986: Election of Pennsylvania Gov. Bob Casey Sr.
The list of major events he's covered is endless, including every presidential campaign starting from 1976, the Three Mile Island disaster, the MOVE confrontations, the Clarence Thomas confirmation Hearings, the Clinton-Lewinsky White House scandal, and the O.J. Simpson Trial.
2018: Vernon Odom recalls covering MLK assassination
And that's just stateside!
Vernon has also reported on history-making events around the globe, including Nelson Mandela's release from prison and the first free election in South Africa.
He was there as the U.S. invaded Somalia, logged visits just prior to the fall of the Soviet Union, and he was on the scene for the release of U.S. Hostages from Beirut.
1989: Preparations for inauguration of President George H.W. Bush
1989: The 25th anniversary of Mississippi Burning murders
Vernon is known for carefully crafting each report, whether he's standing on the scene of breaking news, in two feet of blinding snow, or even a Super Bowl Win...
We've come to count on Vern to bring us THE BIG STORY... with a big, bold voice!
2015: Pilgrims head to Philadelphia for papal visit
2016: Philly pride over Democratic National Convention
Vernon Odom recites a Christmas poem in 2014 report
Over the years, Vernon has collected many awards and honor.
Just this year, he was named Person of the Year by the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers.
From all of us here at Action News: Thank you, Vernon!
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