George Pennacchio
George Pennacchio is the entertainment reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News and also hosts the station's Oscar specials. He joined ABC7 in 1996.

During his broadcasting career, George has won three Emmy Awards for his work. He has also been honored with The Press Award by The Publicists Guild of America for his coverage of the entertainment industry. He's one of only four journalists who have received The Critics' Critic Award from The Broadcast Film Critics Association, North America's largest critics group.

While on assignment in South Africa in 2007 to cover the opening of "The Lion King" on stage in its homeland, George did a series of reports involving entertainment, health and social programs that empower the women of South Africa with connections here in Southern California.

George serves on the board of the charity group, The Thalians, which raises money for the maintenance of the Thalians Mental Health Center at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. He and his wife, Erin, also support various greyhound charities devoted to saving the dogs once their racing days are over.

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Contact:
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500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
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George's Stories
Collecting PEZ dispensers is this retired lawyer's guilty pleasure
Otto Cipolla is a PEZ enthusiast. His office walls are lined with over 14,000 PEZ dispensers, plus he has 6,000 more in storage. He estimates he's invested at least $50,000 in his extensive collection.
'Eenie Meanie': Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman star in high-speed genre-bending feature
Full speed ahead. "Eenie Meanie" starring Samara Weaving and Karl Glusman is racing onto Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ this Friday!
New film 'The Map That Leads to You' celebrates romance, adventure
The new film "The Map That Leads to You" takes us on a romantic adventure across Europe. It's based on the novel of the same name about a young woman who heads to on a trip with some friends. But when she meets a charismatic stranger and sparks fly, she's suddenly on a journey she doesn't expect.
Tristan Rogers, longtime 'General Hospital' star, dies at 79 after battle with lung cancer
Tristan Rogers, the actor whose career spanned decades and was marked by his well-known portrayal of Robert Scorpio on the soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Nick's Metropolis in Mid City selling off vintage props, memorabilia ahead of possible closure
Nick Metropolis is part salesman and part humanitarian. His Mid City store is filled with props and memorabilia, and when customers come in and need help, he's there to lend a hand. Now, the beloved collectibles store is in danger of closing.
Disney TV Discovers: Talent Showcase can be a game-changer for actors
Pedro Pascal, the late Chadwick Boseman, Meghan Markle, Randall Park, and Carrie Ann Inaba are just some of the stars selected over the last two decades to be part of the Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase.
More jobs in Hollywood? Here's what we learned at this year's 'State of the State' forum
State legislators gathered Thursday for the State of the State of Hollywood forum, an annual event that analyzes where things stand.
'General Hospital' stars take part in 'Celebrity Family Feud' to benefit nonprofit
"General Hospital" star Donnell Turner and his fellow castmates Finola Hughes, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper and Maurice Benard took part in a round of "Celebrity Family Feud" to benefit the charity, The Nature Conservancy.
'Alien: Earth' stars talk teamwork and "Big Tim Energy" on set
Noah Hawley, Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant talk about the mutual admiration society they formed on the set of "Alien: Earth." The series premieres August 12 on FX and on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Comic-Con hero Mark Hamill thrills fans by attending the 2025 event in San Diego
Day two of San Diego's Comic-Con found plenty of superheroes, toys and games - and a guy who's maybe too big a "force" in the Comic-Con world: Mark Hamill!