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Audible Scott Pasmore 3TV: 35+ Years as "Good Morning, Arizona" Anchor – Discipline, Energy, Real Estate Dreams & Life After TV
Phoenix legend Scott Pasmore (aka "Mr. TV" on 3TV / Arizona's Family) joins us for an hour of real talk. From his early days in Kansas to 35+ years anchoring Good Morning Arizona, Scott shares the insane discipline behind waking at 4 AM, building rapport in 30 seconds with anyone, handling live TV mishaps, and navigating social media trolls (yes, including the thin blue line tie controversy that almost got him fired).
Beyond the desk: private pilot, home builder, real estate junkie, golfer, gym rat, Chiefs fan—and he runs on 5-6 hours of sleep with endless energy. He opens up about why he plans to retire soon, take a year off, and pivot fully into real estate.
If you love behind-the-scenes media stories, morning show life, high-energy living, authenticity in broadcasting, or Phoenix local legends—this episode is gold.
Topics covered:
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• Day-in-the-life of a 4 AM anchor
• Military-level discipline from countdown clocks
• Building instant rapport & staying "just a regular dude"
• Handling live TV nerves, mistakes, & awkward moments
• Social media highs/lows & the tie that sparked outrage
• Favorite guests: everyday heroes vs. celebs like Doobie Brothers
• Energy secrets, no naps, golf/flying/real estate balance
• Retirement plans: year off + full-time real estate
Chapters:
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00:00 Intro – Why Scott Pasmore is "Mr. TV" in Arizona
00:59 Meet Scott Pasmore – 35+ years at 3TV
02:06 Scott's story: Kansas farm roots to Phoenix legend
03:00 Wake-up at 4 AM, bed by 8:30 PM – the brutal schedule
04:54 Why the countdown life makes him early everywhere
05:37 Balancing TV with piloting, golf, gym & home building
07:00 Instant rapport: How he connects with guests in seconds
08:20 Being "just a regular dude" on air – authenticity wins
12:00 Time management & endless energy secrets
15:00 Social media: trolls, vitriol & the thin blue line tie drama
20:00 Favorite guests: everyday heroes & Doobie Brothers nerves
25:00 Live TV mistakes – viewers remember the bloopers!
30:00 Media family in Phoenix – friendships across stations
35:00 Retirement horizon: year off, then real estate full-time
38:00 Advice for us: Just be who you are – authenticity is everything
39:40 Wrap-up & why we need Scott back
Follow Scott:
Instagram: @scottpasmore
Facebook: Scott Pasmore 3TV
X/Twitter: @scottpasmoretv
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Longtime Arizona TV Anchor
Scott Pasmore is the longtime anchor of Good Morning Arizona on KTVK-3TV (Arizona's Family) and one of the most recognizable faces in Valley television.
He was born July 28, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, and earned a B.A.S. in radio and television from Kansas State University in 1983. He still plugs the Wildcats on air.
He started at KTVO in Kirksville, Missouri (1983–1985), then KMIR in Palm Springs (1987–1988) and KOB in Albuquerque (1988–1989). In September 1989 he joined KTVK as a street reporter. He has anchored Good Morning Arizona since the mid-1990s, more than 35 years at one station. He won an Emmy for in-depth coverage of the 1992 Los Angeles riots and has covered the O.J. Simpson trial, the Oklahoma City bombing, and other national stories from a Phoenix desk.
He is a licensed private pilot. He has reported from the USS Harry S. Truman, flown an F-16 out of Luke Air Force Base, and flown with the Blue Angels in an F/A-18. He once rode a bull live on Good Morning Arizona, tore his bicep, and needed surgery. He builds and remodels homes, including a roughly 6,000-square-foot Scottsdale house that sold in June 2020 for about $2.7 million. He is married to Lauri Lane Pasmore; they have two daughters and a dog named Rhett.