
This week on This Just In, Rich and Bryan rewind to 1986—when satellite trucks dramatically changed TV coverage forever by making it possible to go live from virtually anywhere.
A three-week demonstration of its potential, called Salute Texas, was supposed to showcase the Lone Star State’s vastness, variety, and beauty—from El Paso to Caddo Lake.
But the feel-good feature took a dark turn with a deadly helicopter crash that no one saw coming.
Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a moment that transformed broadcast news forever.