Sam Champion is getting real nostalgic, and making his fans seriously reminisce over his time as an ABC weatherman.
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The Good Morning America star left fans in total disbelief with his latest Instagram post, where he commemorated a huge milestone. Sam announced that this February marks 34 years since first joining ABC, and 33 since being a part of the GMA crew.
Sam was inundated with support and congratulations from fans and co-workers alike, commending him for his impressive dedication and his beloved personality that has delighted fans for over three decades.
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The anchor took to Instagram to share a nostalgic video montage highlighting memorable moments of his lengthy career, and it featured a retro aesthetic as well as Sam's evolving looks. Longtime fans were immediately taken back to the days when Sam sported quirky 80's style ties and even a mustache, and they were quick to comment that they truly remembered it all.
The star celebrated a major milestone with fun archival footage
"I remember when you first started. I was 29 years old. I'm so happy I still get to see you every morning," one fan commented while another noted Sam's old look, saying: "The mustache era was amazing!!!" Sam's comments were flooded with love from fans expressing how much he meant to them, writing things like: "You are the best in the business! That wonderful laugh, your infectious smile, I can't believe it's been 34 years!!!!"
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Sam teased that there was a lot more fun archival footage to be shared during his celebratory month in his caption, where he also wrote: "From the open of my first show, I never really had a plan… just go where my heart leads me and do what seemed fun."
© Photo: InstagramSam with fellow GMA stars Lara Spencer and Robin Roberts
Other fellow television hosts also expressed support for Sam's career. News Nation's Adrienne Bankert wrote: "You're great at what you do!" while ABC's Ginger Zee said: "Love these archives!" and Extra's TomDidario heartwarmingly commented: "How lucky the world has been to have you in their lives."
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