 The program began on July 8, 1991 as The KTLA Morning News, anchored by Carlos Amezcua and Barbara Beck, with weathercaster Mark Kriski, and Eric Spillman and Michele Ruiz reporting from remote locations.It was created under the direction of then-general manager Steve Bell and produced by Raymond J. Brune.Originally a two-hour program airing from 7-9 a.m., the show's emphasis was mostly on news, with very little on lighter features.