Dennis House says he has a lifetime contract with the people of Connecticut.
âThis is my next chapter,â House said, explaining his new job at WTNH-TV8 and its sister station, WCTX-TV59, which starts January 11.
House worked at WFSB-TV3 for 28 years before leaving the station in September.
âWhen I left Channel 3, it was always my intention to get back into television,â House said. âAnd this opportunity arose. We discussed it, we moved forward, and here I am.â
House explained his new job title as âchief political anchor.â
âThat is similar to what George Stephanopoulos has at ABC News,â House said. âThatâs his title. Iâll be doing fill-in anchoring and doing some political reporting.â
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Dennis House returns to TV, will join News 8 as chief political anchor Rick Green, Hartford Courant
Veteran Connecticut newsman Dennis House will join WTNH as chief political anchor in January.
House, who spent decades at WFSB Channel 3 will be the host of a new Sunday morning local political show to start production in 2021. In addition to his political anchor duties, House will also report and be a fill-in anchor.
“For more than 70 years, News 8 has been the leader for news in Connecticut,” says Rich Graziano, Vice President and General Manager of WTNH and WCTX. “The addition of Dennis House is another illustration that News 8 is committed to being the most trusted local news source, and keeping residents informed with most talented on-air team in the state.”