Santa Monica Ferris wheel honors KTLA’s Sam Rubin

Travis Schlepp
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One of the most endearing symbols of Los Angeles will be lit up Friday in honor of another L.A. icon.

The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park in Santa Monica will air a special message for KTLA’s Sam Rubin, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 64.

The local landmark on the Santa Monica Pier will use its 174,000 LED lights to broadcast a special message for the legendary broadcaster: LA (loves) Sam.

  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (Pacific Park)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (Pacific Park)
  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (Pacific Park)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (Pacific Park)
  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier honored KTLA broadcaster Sam Rubin on May 10, 2024. (KTLA)

Hollywood remembers the legendary Sam Rubin

Pacific Park provides a high-definition live stream of the Ferris wheel, which can be found here.

Rubin joined KTLA 5 Morning News in 1991, instantly making an impact with his encyclopedic knowledge of film and television and infectious charm. His news reports, interviews and feature segments were central to the morning broadcast and a hallmark of KTLA’s brand.

Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and his four children.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.