News4Jax studio manager celebrates 50 years with Channel 4! Congratulations Freddie! Thanks for keeping us in line Published: Updated: Tags: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fifty years is a long time to do anything. The year Freddie Rhodes started at Channel 4, a gallon of gas cost 40 cents, the microprocessor was first invented and Disney World opened in Orlando. Five decades later, our beloved gentle giant is still keeping our team in line -- and blessing the community. A deacon at Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ, Freddie is constantly doing things for others. He’s been a devoted husband for 40 years, raised five sons and now has nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.